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Junior Great Books addresses a broad range of higher-level language arts objectives. By working with challenging literature in Shared Inquiry, students develop the following skills, plus the initiative and self-confidence to read and think critically.
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Speaking and Listening
Lively discussion is part of every activity. Shared Inquiry Discussion creates an environment in which students listen and respond directly to each other.
In Junior Great Books, students
- Speak to experiment with ideas and clarify their thinking
- Listen to evaluate and learn from others
- Use both agreement and disagreement in a collaborative effort to construct meaning
- See and hear the validity of divergent perspectives
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In the Basic Leader Training Course, participants engage in Junior Great Books activities and examine their educational benefits.
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Getting Started with Great Books in the Classroom
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Click here to read the JGB text for Jack and the Beanstalk.
The best introduction to Shared Inquiry and using Junior Great Books is the Basic Leader Training Course.
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