Group Discussions

Periodically, our teacher divides our class up into several small groups to analyze a certain piece of text or discuss a certain topic. These “lit circles” most often cover an assigned work of literature that we have read and annotated independently. We come together in a small group setting to discuss the author’s purpose, tone, and use of rhetorical devices, among many other things. Doing so allows each of us a turn to express our own views on the topic and to hear others’ views, as well. In this particular picture, my group and I are analyzing Virginia Woolf’s Professions for Women.

Standards Covered:

Speaking—Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information. Listening—Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication. Comprehension—Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material. Variety of Text—Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes.