(Note from Geoff: I posted one these examples here but forgot to link to them. My apologies. I just posted the second example)
Examples:
http://digitalteachers.net/node/210
http://digitalteachers.net/node/211
I have done many book groups in the past within my Language Arts classes. I have to admit, I have never really felt like they were successful. I have felt as though the class time used in small groups to discuss the books was not being used as it should; students took advantage of the time to discuss the weekend events, rather than the book. As I can't sit with every group at the same time, students have thought of this of the opportunity to chat about things other than the readings; therfore, finding insight in the books they read through discussion rarely occurs. With much trepidation and a little prodding and guidance from a colleague, I just completed book groups that provided hope.
