Fifth Grade Readers

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Our fifth grade ASG for reading has shifted to working with Junior Great Books (JGB). If you've followed the blog this year, you may remember JBG from earlier groups.
In this work, students participate in 'shared inquiry' lesson focused on a specific written piece. Students then address open-ended questions about the work in a structured, conversational environment. I tally student participation, NOT to judge how much students participate BUT TO ensure everyone is in on the discussion.

This story was called Ooka and the Honest Thief. Pronounced oh-oh-kuh, this story led to an excellent conversation about honesty. Ask your kids about it!

Here's a snap of my participation map from our first fifth grade meeting:



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