ANIMAL DREAMS TEST PREP PART II

Our initial A.D. discussion got off to a slow start; then, once in small groups, the ideas took off. There were a lot of very insightful and original comments in your groups which carried over when we got back into a large group.

Something we, as a class, need to consider is that in order to have really productive discussions, everyone needs to feel free to express ideas in a safe and encouraging environment. We need to make an effort to encourage each other to participate. Also, we need to be quick to acknowledge classmates when they come up with thought-provoking, insightful, or interesting ideas. A little encouragement and positive reinforcement goes a long way to creating a trusting, safe, positive classroom enviroment for discussion. Thoughtful discussion is SO important for us to challenge ourselves as thinkers.

Some examples of encouragment include the following:
"That's an interesting idea."
"I like what Jenny said earlier about....."
"John made a good point about...."

Now.....on to the test. Here are a few more questions you will see on Friday's exam.

1. What does Codi mean when she says "Grace is a memory minefield."
2. Doc Homer said, "The seat of human emotion should be the _________________. We don't hold love in our hearts. We hold it in our _________________."
3. What item does Codi choose to honor and remember Hallie?
4. Who takes Codi to the place where her mother had left in the helicopter?
5. What is Loyd's hobby?

I'll post some more on Thursday.

Also, if anyone would like a Brave New World book before Friday, you are welcome to pick one up in room 350 at any time.