Frank+Dehoney

With the 6th grade I am focusing on two elements as we listen to __Crispin, The Cross of Lead__ and follow in the book. First I talk with them about rules of notice. We have been doing this for a couple of weeks and will commence to build our own Rules of Notice list, Vygotsky style. I do, We do, They do I help in small groups, They do in small groups, They do individually. That is pretty much the path to learning we take on all the stuff we do. The second focus is on the lines, between the lines, beyond the lines. We are about to start writing some questions. I have modeled and we have done a little together of identifying whether our comments came from on, or between, or beyond. Right now enthusiasm and passion is subverting decorum, so I am seeking a little more influence, like less shouting out, less arguing across the room, and maybe a raising of the hand.