READING dISCUSSION daY
Assigned Readings and Talking Points
Once a month, one full class period will be devoted to a class discussion on the assigned reading(s) posted on on the website (see sub-tabs under Reading Discussion Day). These class periods will be known as Reading Discussion Days. Readings will be posted approximately 3-4 weeks in advance. Prior to each Reading Discussion Day you are responsible for reading the assigned reading(s) and submitting a talking point based on the assigned reading(s) the night before Reading Discussion Day. We will spend time in class discussing and practicing how to prepare appropriate talking points.
Class Presentations
Each “Reading Discussion Day” will open with a student-led presentation. At least once this year, you and a partner will be responsible for presenting/facilitating a reading discussion. At the start of the class, the presenter(s) will introduce the reading(s), briefly summarize the arguments and conclusions of each reading, and close with some critical comments and pertinent topics for class discussion. Presentations should last no longer than 5-10 minutes. Attempt to free yourself from a formal script – use an outline or rough notes. Some students find that preparing a handout for the class helps with organization, but it is not required. Students are not required to submit talking points during the weeks they present.
Once a month, one full class period will be devoted to a class discussion on the assigned reading(s) posted on on the website (see sub-tabs under Reading Discussion Day). These class periods will be known as Reading Discussion Days. Readings will be posted approximately 3-4 weeks in advance. Prior to each Reading Discussion Day you are responsible for reading the assigned reading(s) and submitting a talking point based on the assigned reading(s) the night before Reading Discussion Day. We will spend time in class discussing and practicing how to prepare appropriate talking points.
Class Presentations
Each “Reading Discussion Day” will open with a student-led presentation. At least once this year, you and a partner will be responsible for presenting/facilitating a reading discussion. At the start of the class, the presenter(s) will introduce the reading(s), briefly summarize the arguments and conclusions of each reading, and close with some critical comments and pertinent topics for class discussion. Presentations should last no longer than 5-10 minutes. Attempt to free yourself from a formal script – use an outline or rough notes. Some students find that preparing a handout for the class helps with organization, but it is not required. Students are not required to submit talking points during the weeks they present.
Guidelines for constructing a strong talking point
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