Tovani Chapter 7

April 12^th, 2012
Reading Content- Tovani Chapter 7

The chapter starts off by discussing small groups. Tovani did some observations of groups. She listened to some of the complaints about why students did not like group work. She talked about how writing assignments were better when group work was done beforehand. The chapter showed examples of different activities that you could do with students in groups. She also talked about how groups are challenging and they do not always work. However, I think that the benefits of group work far outweigh the disadvantages. In my opinion it is so important to do group work. It helps students connect with other students in the class. It forces students to interact with other students that they have never interacted with. This is so important because it builds skills that you are going to need in life. Group work is also important because it helps to broaden students views. While listening to others opinions they are able absorb more insight which may help them understand what they are learning more easily. Sharing can also trigger new ideas in other students. Talking what you are learning helps to bring clarity to the situation.

The reading strategies I used while reading this were making connections and re-reading.

　

Citations

Tovani, C. (2004). Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?: Content Comprehension, grades 6-12. Portland, ME: Stenhouse