Pinwheel Discussions: Texts in Conversation

Grades 9-12 / ELA / Literature

CCSS: ELA.RL.11-12.1 ELA.SL.11-12.1a ELA.SL.11-12.1c

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Transcript for Pinwheel Discussions: Texts in Conversation
A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings: A Tale For Children

Link to short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Sherman Alexie Short Story

Sherman Alexie short story link
A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Flannery O'Connor short story link

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Grades 9-12 / ELA / Literature

ELA	English Language Arts
RL	Reading Standards for Literature 6-12
11-12	11th & 12th Grades
1	Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
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ELA	English Language Arts
SL	Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12
11-12	11th & 12th Grades
1a	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. a. 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. b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. 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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ELA	English Language Arts
SL	Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12
11-12	11th & 12th Grades
1c	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. a. 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. b. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed. c. 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. d. 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.
	Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.7 MB)