Each story gets its own section, highlighting the following (each task is assigned to a different group member—No one should have the same role twice, meaning for each story you take on a different role--see handout for details):
- Setting/Plot
- Characters
- Line Illuminator
- Discussion Points
Each story should be from a different decade. We will spend time in the library to find short stories (here's a guide you can use). Once you have found your stories, find a teacher or a librarian to help you photocopy--there is a fast and efficient way to do it.
On our assigned discussion days (see schedule), follow the protocol:
The person assigned to “discussion points” will act as facilitator
- Go around the circle, each person sharing their assigned work, without any comment from other members. If you have a response to what someone says, write it down.
- After everyone has shared their initial thoughts, any member can comment further on what has been stated.
- After that has played out, facilitator shares their first “discussion point.” Once again, go around the circle to get everyone’s initial thoughts.
- Then free-form discussion.
- Second “discussion point.” Repeat steps 3 & 4.
- Third “discussion point.” Repeat steps 3 & 4.
- Final thoughts
