Connecting to the Common Core Standards (What you are expected to learn)

 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups and teacher-led) with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

 You have to show that you listen to others by connecting to what they said  You need to develop your own ideas clearly Easiest Terms: Build on everyone’s ideas

 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.

 Come prepared by reading the article  Annotate the article to remember ideas that are important- You have to say “In the article it says…”  If you are confused, do extra research Easiest Terms: Don’t come in without knowing what we are talking about

 Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for full range of positions on a topic or issue; verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.

 Don’t just say I agree with Joe  Don’t repeat what everyone else is saying  Try to introduce new ideas to the conversation  Look at it from new perspectives  Maybe play devils advocate Easiest Terms: Keep the discussion interesting!

 Think through questions ahead of time. Don’t wait until the discussion starts.  Just because you have questions ahead of time, doesn’t mean you can’t build on what others say. ASK CLARIFYING OR BUILDING QUESTIONS!  Joe said that he watches violent tv shows and isn’t going to shoot up or school. Why then, do you think so many people think that violence in media is linked?  Draw on specific statements:  In the article, Kevin Reilly, a chairperson at FOX says, "Part of entertainment, part of what we do on television, is to provide escapism," Reilly said. "Escapism comes in many forms. It could be laughter. It could be fantasy. It is also your worst nightmare come to life. And it makes our palms sweat and it moves us emotionally and puts us on the edge of the seat. We are engrossed in it and we forget ourselves for an hour.” Do you think that is true or do you think it can carry over outside of that “hour”?  If asking a yes or no question you should have a “Why” component  Examples:  Does violence in the media lead to violence in schools?  Do you like violent movies?

 In the article, Kevin Reilly, a chairperson at FOX says, "Part of entertainment, part of what we do on television, is to provide escapism," Reilly said. "Escapism comes in many forms. It could be laughter. It could be fantasy. It is also your worst nightmare come to life. And it makes our palms sweat and it moves us emotionally and puts us on the edge of the seat. We are engrossed in it and we forget ourselves for an hour.”  Do you think that is true or do you think it can carry over outside of that “hour”?  Do you think that escapism is a real thing?

 If asking a yes or no question you should have a “Why” component  Good Examples:  Does violence in the media lead to violence in schools?  Can we truly cut violence out of television?  Bad Examples:  Do you like violent movies?  Do you ever think of shooting up the school

 Go back to the article: A disconnect between violence and television by David Bauder.  In a group (no more than 4) try to write 5 questions that would lead our class into a meaningful discussion. You will be turning them in.  You only need one paper per group.  Actually think through it. Don’t rush to finish quickly!