Class+Discussion+Leading

As I mentioned at the start of the year, I want our discussions of the literature we read to center around YOUR interests, not mine. As such, I will hand the discussion leading over to you much of the time. We will go systematically so that everyone has equal number of opportunities to lead, and each time you lead, you will be given a quiz grade based on how prepared and engaged you are.

1. You need to teach us something from the assigned reading by using examples from the reading to make your point. Much like writing an essay paragraph, you need at least **2 bits of specific evidence (quotes that you read to us)** from the text you've read that point out something you found insightful, interesting, or applicable. You should type these out and hand them in after you're done leading. 2. You need to be prepared with at least 2 open ended questions about the text at hand. These need to be typed and handed in. Open ended questions might be something like these: What is your reaction to what Smith says on page 299 about God's will? Why do you think Jones feels so strongly about nature, as he says on page 34? How could Longfellow's ideas from this poem apply to us at Wesleyan? 3. Most importantly, you need to help your fellow classmates apply the lessons/morals/ideas of the story to their lives. This should also be typed on the sheet you will hand in. It can be summarized in a sentence or two or written in bullet point format.
 * Here's how you will be evaluated (5 points each):**

At the end of your class leading day, you will hand me **1 piece of paper** with all of the above typed out on it. Your grade will be a homework grade out of 15 points.

Note: Please focus on what **genuinely interests you** and what genuinely relates to you, not on what you think a teacher (me) would like to hear you say.

1. What questions does the story bring up, either about the plot or about philosophical issues outside of the story? 2. What quotes do you find appealing/confusing and why? 3. What connections can you make between the story and something(s) going on in your own life or in the "real" world?
 * Here are some key things to look for as you read:**

Note: I will be taking notes on how you are doing as a leader, but I may forget to share my feedback or your grade with you. Please don't hesitate to ask if I forget to tell you.