1. How do we BUZZ effectively?

2. What does BUZZING look like? All members of the group can see each other. One person speaks at a time. The listeners look at the speaker. Members listen to understand what the speaker is saying. When the speaker is finished talking, each member shares thoughts or questions. The next member takes a turn.

3. READ ALOUD! “The Two Brothers” by Leo Tolstoy While I read, you should be: Quiet Sitting Up Straight Listening to the story

4. Responding to the Story (Time to Buzz…) What were some of the advantages of the younger brother going into the forest? What were some of the disadvantages? Which brother do you identify with more? Why? This story contains many proverbs: “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” “Beneath a stone no water flows.” “He who is afraid of the leaves must not go into the forest.” “In seeking great happiness small pleasures may be lost.” Create a chart to record your buzz Scholar 1 Scholar 2 Scholar 3 Scholar 4

5. Share & Exit Slip Share thoughts about the story. What did you think about the buzz session?