Preparation
"Well, we said we would jot 5 or more notes about our thinking so I did that."
What is "keeping my promise to the book club?"
"I'll just answer when the teacher calls on me."
What is "not doing my part to make this book talk awesome?"
Sitting up so my book club can see me
What is making sure your face is in the frame? or What is making sure you can be seen?
Charlotte says, "I'm thinking that the main character is really feeling..." Tr. Dave says, "Yeah but I think she's going to win the contest!"
What is interrupting?
Someone shares an idea. Pause. Then someone else builds on the idea that was just shared.
What is "adding on" to what someone said?
Post-its, a pencil, and my book
What are the tools you need while reading in a book club?
Hearing the ideas of other readers and thinking about those ideas
What is really good listening?
I want to change my background to a fun rainbow but I don't.
What is "not changing your background?"
My group agreed to read to page 10 but I got so into the book that I read to page 25.
What is reading ahead?
"Where part of the text made you think that?"
What is "asking for evidence"?
"Ahh! If only my book club were right here so I could tell them about this part! Oh well. I'll write my idea down."
What is taking notes so I remember what I want to share with my club?
Someone shares an idea and you say, "I heard you say that Esperanza was greedy but I don't think that because...."
What is disagreeing with someone?
Showing that I want to talk or that I understand the directions
What is raising my hand or giving a thumbs up?
Lying in my cozy bed reading to get ready for my book talk
What is "not a great place to read?" or "a surefire way to fall asleep?"
"Could you say that again?"
"What is asking for someone to clarify their thinking?" or "What does it sound like when someone is really trying to understand what was shared?"