We have been reading some interesting books in “Reading Circles” this term. Mrs P brought in a selection of books and we put our names on the books we would like to read first.
Here are the books we could choose from:
Each group meets every one or two weeks and decides how many pages or chapters they will read before the next Reading Circle Meeting.
While the group is reading their book, they keep an eye out for interesting or tricky or difficult or unknown words. These words are written down and their meanings are found.
When we have finished reading the chapters we write a brief summary, and make up 2 or 3 open-ended questions to discuss at the Reading Circle Meeting.
Here are some interesting questions we discussed today:
The “Dealing With Dragons” group discussed the question –
“What personality do you think dragons have?”
This is what they thought
- They are selfish because they only think of themselves
- Bossy – telling people what to do.
What do you think?
The “Boy Overboard” group discussed –
“Why is a new type of landmine not a good invention?”
This is what they thought:
- ALL landmines are dangerous – new ones are not better
- A new land mine will kill more people
What do you think?
