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Get your class ready to read with this anticipatory set for Running Out of Time. Small groups each consider one thought-provoking statement. After each group comes to a consensus, the whole class participates in sharing ideas and voting according to their own opinions about the statements. A writing task follows.
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Instructional Ideas
- Make the assignment a bit more rigorous by requiring learners to write down reasons during the small group portion; this way, they will have their ideas easily accessible when presenting ideas and a product to turn in if necessary
Classroom Considerations
- As an assessment, the resource suggests a short essay; however, the topic ideas and scope of the assignment would be more appropriately called journal entires or reflections
Pros
- Takes the standard format of an anticipation guide and mixes it up a little by starting with small group discussion
- Includes the statements for your class to consider as well as some possible topics to write about after the activity
Cons
- While the statements are provided, you will likely have to retype them; they are too small and too close together to easily cut into strips for small group use
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