Pinwheel Discussions: Texts in Conversation
Common Core State Standards
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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Common Core State Standards
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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Common Core State Standards
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) |
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreArt of Persuasion and Craft of ArgumentGrades 11-12 / ELA / AnalysisELA.SL.11-12.3 / ELA.L.11-12.3 / ELA.RI.11-12.6
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreAnalyzing Texts: Overview of a Lesson SeriesGrade 5 / ELA / NonfictionELA.RI.5.1 / ELA.W.5.2b / ELA.SL.5.1
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreAnalyzing Texts: "Text Talk Time"Grade 5 / ELA / DiscussionELA.SL.5.1 / ELA.RI.5.1
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Lesson Idea (Common Core)Analyze Literature Critically Using the SIFT MethodGrade 8 / ELA / PoetryELA.RL.8.4 / ELA.RL.8.5
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreAnalyzing Texts: Brainstorm Before WritingGrade 5 / ELA / DiscussionELA.SL.5.1 / ELA.RI.5.1
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreLit Circles: Fostering Heterogeneous CollaborationGrades 9-12 / ELA / ELLELA.SL.11-12.1a / ELA.RL.11-12.2 / ELA.L.11-12.6
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreC-V-C: Phonemic AwarenessKindergarten / ELA / PhonicsELA.RF.K.2c
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Lesson Idea - Common CoreUsing Anchor Texts to Distill Big IdeasGrades 11-12 / ELA / AnalysisELA.RL.11-12.2 / ELA.RL.11-12.4
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- Lesson Objective
- Facilitate effective literary discussions with a pinwheel 'recipe'
- Length
- 8 min
- Questions to Consider
- In what ways do the mini-lesson and prep time provide for a successful discussion?
- How does the role-playing support more rigorous discussion and encourage students to take risks?
- Why are Ms. Wessling's tally marks an important part of the discussion?
Teacher & School Info
- School Details
- Johnston Senior High School Johnston, IA
- Population
- 1,433 students
- District Spending
- $8,141
Supporting Materials
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Transcript for Pinwheel Discussions: Texts in Conversation
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A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings: A Tale For Children
Link to short story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Sherman Alexie Short Story
Sherman Alexie short story link
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A Good Man Is Hard To Find
Flannery O'Connor short story link