big paper activity
TRANSCRIPT
+Preparation
Form a group of 3 or 4 Move your desks into discussion formation
Send one group member to the front to obtain the following: 4 different colored markers (distribute to the
group) 1 piece of chart paper (put in the middle of your
desks with the question face down)
Remember Do not discuss the question or write on the paper
yet
+Part I
Comment on your own big paper
Silently turn over the chart paper Each group has a different question written on the chart paper All group members must silently read the question
Silently respond to the question in writing Remember, your response is your opinion (here is no right or wrong answer) Each student is to comment on the question Group members will silently respond to their group members’ answers in
writing Responses can address the question or ask another related question You can draw lines connecting questions/comments to other questions/comments Essentially, you are to conduct a written conversation
Remember More than one student can be writing at the same time All communication should be in writing. No talking!!!
+Part II
Comment on other big papers
With your group rotate to another discussion group.Read the question on their chart paperUsing your markers build on the
conversation already there
Remember Still no talking!
+Part III
Return to your own big paper
Return to your chart paper
You may now break your silence
Look at any comments on your paper written by othersAs a group identify one or two questions or
comments that stand out to you Be prepared to share with the class