Talk, Jot, Rotate! A Discussion Model for The Road
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Grade Levels
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Homeschool
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Standards
CCSSSL.11-12.1
CCSSSL.11-12.1a
CCSSSL.11-12.1c
CCSSSL.11-12.1d
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- PDF
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Talk, Jot, Rotate is a cross between a Socratic Seminar and Speed “Dating” Debating. Students will answer 10 questions relating to important themes and concepts in McCarthy’s, The Road. The discussion is fast-paced because, with each new question, the students rotate their seating so they have a newPrice $9.00Original Price $10.00Save $1.00
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Talk, Jot, Rotate is a cross between a Socratic Seminar and Speed “Dating” Debating. Students will answer 10 questions relating to important themes and concepts in McCarthy’s, The Road. The discussion is fast-paced because, with each new question, the students rotate their seating so they have a new partner every time.
Included in this product:
- Teacher suggestions/instructions
- Student instructions
- 10 questions
- Discussion worksheet
- Self-Reflection worksheet
Note: I did not supply a rubric for this creative activity. This is in accordance with my educational philosophy as listed in my profile. Sometimes it's good to just let the students create and learn just for education's sake.
A Raisin in the Sun Culminating Activity
keywords: The Road, discussion, fast-paced, literature, literary questions, Cormac McCarthy, self-reflection
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N/A
Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSSL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCSSSL.11-12.1a
Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSSSL.11-12.1c
Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
CCSSSL.11-12.1d
Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.
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