Today in class we began, in the 8-8:50 AM class with Literature Circles, then shifted to Pidd. In the second class9-9:50 AM we did the opposite, which means there was only 20 minutes to talk about the readings.
For those students in the first class, please post a response to the Lit Circle.
Homework is to complete the intrroduction and conclusion in SPHE. Bring the essay to class on Thursday typed. You can email it to yourself.
Assignment
How did the process go for you this morning? What specifically worked well? How were you intellectually challenged by the process? What if, anything, didn't work as well? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about others in the group? What are you looking forward to next time? Were you adequately prepared? What do you plan to do to address this?
For those students in the first class, please post a response to the Lit Circle.
Homework is to complete the intrroduction and conclusion in SPHE. Bring the essay to class on Thursday typed. You can email it to yourself.
Assignment
How did the process go for you this morning? What specifically worked well? How were you intellectually challenged by the process? What if, anything, didn't work as well? What did you learn about yourself? What did you learn about others in the group? What are you looking forward to next time? Were you adequately prepared? What do you plan to do to address this?
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14 Comments:
Zinaida Dzhilavdaryan
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1 A
8 February, 2011
Today in the class we discussed the first three chapters of “Half the Sky”. We worked in the group of five people. Our discussion was centered on the human trafficking problem. I think that it was productive. We all had our own point of view regarding the book, and it was interesting to share my ideas and listen to other people in the group. Everybody read the book and had something to tell. I liked that we developed the subject and discussed all aspects of the human trafficking problem. We talked about non-profit organizations mentioned in the book, shared helpful web sites. I like our group and look forward to continue working together on a book.
Cherefah Obad
Feb.8,2011
Professor Wanda Sabir
Reflection to Literature Circles
Today in our lit circles, I learned alot about the book
that I didn't understand before. I understood more about
the inidan "Bridal Burnings". I can't believe that those types of things still happen what with all the women rights we fought over. I feel very badly for anyone expirenced that or know someone who did. I am very content with my lit circle group and don't wish to get rid of anyone in it. We talk through the things that we don't understand and help each other out.
Eman Obad
Febuary 8, 2011
English 1A 8:00 -8:50
Professor Wanda Sabir
We discussed the first few chapters of "Half the Sky" in our literature groups today. We all were on different parts of the book, but we kind of all understood the concept of it. We talked about the problems in the world today and how sex trafficking is very much alive in the cities surrounding us. I felt like the men in our group felt just as bad as we did but were more alert on those issues. It was nice to hear everyone’s take on what they read. I liked our group discussion because there were things I missed and the other students filed me in on them. I got along with everyone so I look forward to our next discussion
Audrey Topacio
English 1A 8-8:50 a.m
03 February 2011
This morning, starting off with the literature circles is great. The people in my group were able to share their thoughts about the book and the connections of the stories to what we see present day. The yellow sheet that you gave us, which contains the different responsibilities each member should have, didn't really weren't followed formally. Instead, it worked as a guideline, which is better than being formal because we get to express more ideas, not feeling restricted to talk about anything in correlation with what we read. Through this process, I learned that I am more comfortable working with groups in terms of discussing things from the book. It is more comfortable than sharing it with the entire class. Being in the circle, I also learned that my members are really passionate about what they read too, that it's not just about reading the book but, rather, digesting the information and applying it to what they see without even being told to follow the yellow sheet.
Next time, I am looking forward to another heated up discussion about the chapters we read.
I think I was well-prepared in the literary circle, but more notes this time because there are so many things that I'd like to bring to the table that I forgot about and I think they would be good insights.
Angela M. Vasquez
Professor Sabir
English 1A 8-8:50
2/3/11
I thought my literature group was very productive. I was pleased to see that everyone did the reading, so we were able to hold a discussion about the chapters. We all brought up topics that they found interesting and everyone was able to share their thoughts and opinions. We were able to relate things in the book to what goes on in our own community. I look forward to the next time we meet. I do have to say that poor Abe is outnumbered by the 6 girls in our group, but he didn’t get intimidated and still participated. We really didn’t hit the vocabulary topic on the yellow sheet but we will need to do that next time.
Marcella Miles
Professor Sabir
English 1A 8-8:50
9 February 2011
Literature Circle Review
The Literature Circles went very smooth, and it was a great overall experience. What I think worked best was the variety of opinions about the book. The preparedness of the group was lacking a bit though. Even I hadn’t read all of Chapter 2. Even so, the group carried on and directing the conversation appropriately. I was glad to meet new faces and learn about the way they see the book. I plan to be more prepared for the next Literature Circle by reading the book on my commute home.
Erin Callahan
Professor Sabir
English 1A 8-8:50
Feb 9 2011
Literature Circle Response:
The lit circles are very enlightening. Its important to get many different views and opinions about the heavy and somewhat disturbing subject matter in Half the Sky. I am pleased to know that our lit circle has been captivated.
Julie Phoukeo
Professor Sabir
Englsh 1A
February 9,2011
Reflection on the Literature Circles
In my literature circles group, we discussed “Half the sky” and it turn out to be very helpful. Everyone have their own opinion and its show that the groups like reading the book. I like listening to other people because it gives me an idea of what they have to say. I think that getting into groups and talking to each other is a good idea and work for all us. I learned that I like talking it out with my group and also it let me get to know my classmate as well. Also, I learned that the people in my group were shocked and sad as how I was feeling the same about the women having a rough life I cannot wait for the next group meeting because I am excited to discuss more to Half the Sky. Yes, I was prepared to the literature Circles and next time I would like to talk how the media show prostitution is not news but it seem like an everyday thing that happen.
Sherri Short
Professor Sabir
English 1A, 9:00-9:50
9 February 2011
Literary Circle Review
The first Literary Circle we had on Tuesday was with Andy, David, Farad, and myself. We discussed chapters one and two. We all agreed that with such an overwhelming number of girls taken into forced sexual slavery, and how its generally accepted as a way of life in most of these countries cultures, it doesn't seem likely to end any time soon. Andy mentioned, for instance in Cambodia, the citizens there don't have the luxury of free-speech. This could mean that there is an overall fear of speaking up, which is most likely a contributing factor, that inhibits them from taking a stand against these crimes happening in their villages. We all agreed that it seems like it will be a long time before change occurs due to the widespread corruption of government, including the local police force and the citizens of these locales opting to 'look the other way.' We also agreed that it seems the greatest change will have to occur from within these communities, particularly referring to the views towards women, to change woman's rights. This almost always leads back to the issue of money. In order to provide more education there must be more money provided for the schools, materials and teachers. It almost seems that the most we can do from the outside is to assist monetarily. David also brought up the point that our perspective's may be different if we were a part of those cultures or communities.
In yesterdays group we all agreed that this book covers a very serious topic and that it seems like an overwhelming, and un-surmountable issue. We discussed chapters one, two and some of three. One person in our group mentioned how the media doesn't focus on forced prostitution as an issue even though it's so rampant. Our group was at different points in the book, but the discussion still went well. I was challenged by some of the vocabulary, but will be more prepared with this by having my definitions in class with me on the day of our discussions. I learned that this subject isn't nearly as overwhelming as it initially seemed because more and more people inside and out (of the situations that we're discussing) are taking stands and making changes. Basically it all starts with one person at a time and this inspires more and more people to stand up for change, which is uplifting. I also learned that we are all very sensitive to this topic and all take it very seriously. I do look forward to our next discussion.
Ronald Parker
Professor Sabir
English 1A
8 February 2011
Literary Circle Review
Today in our literature circles i feel was a great experience. We discussed “Half the sky” and it turn out to be very helpful.Each person in the group played their part and even if they werent to sure of what to do they were helped by a fellow group member. I was pleased to see that everyone did the reading, so we were able to hold a discussion about the chapters. We all brought up topics that they found interesting and everyone was able to share their thoughts and opinions. We were able to relate things in the book to what goes on in our own community. The literature circles are very enlightening. Its important to get many different views and opinions about the heavy and somewhat disturbing subject matter in Half the Sky. I am pleased to know that our literature circle has been captivated.
Adalie Villalobos
Professor Sabir
English 1A
8 February 2010
Literature Circles
The process this morning was good. We spoke a lot about the book and one of my group members even printed out articles about stories just like the ones in the book. What worked well was that we all engaged in the conversation, whether it was about the book or about something similar to it outside of the book.I was intellectually challenged by the book by having to summarize it every time we get into the literature circles. What didn't work as well is that some of my group members weren't there and some of them don't do their part. What I learned about myself is that I don't like when people don't like when people think this sort of thing is funny. What I learned about others in the book is that some are hardworking while others just slack off and think its just a joke. I am looking foward to discussing more about the book because it is very interesting. I was adequately prepared. I plan to keep doing my job and hope that the rest of my group does the same.
David Odza
Professor Sabir
English 1A
9 February 2010
Literature Circles
The literature circle was interesting today. I enjoyed seeing other peoples perspective on chapters 1 and 2 of Half the Sky. Everyone in the group had different ideas that they pulled from the reading. I like to hear what other people think, and then share my feelings about the reading.
Summer Hurst
Professor Sabir
English 1A 9-9am M-Th
10 February 2011
Literary Circles Response:
The process of getting into literary circles is doing really well for me. Meeting up after each reading section is specifically working well because it helps me get more involved in the story and people around me. I was intellectually challenged by the process when I had to contribute to the group by having an assigned role and following through with that role. The only thing that didn't didn't work well was when it came down to the meeting time, some people weren't prepared so we had to work with what we had. I learned that I can get much accomplished when I focus on one thing and keep track on what I'm doing. I learned that people who are in a group become very good listeners and more patient when others are speaking. I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts and interpretation on the next chapters with my group members. Yes, I was adequately prepared; I had all my notes and quotations of the current chapter ready to go. I plan to mange my time wisely, so I won't be doing it last minute. In the literature groups I learned many things about myself as well as others. I taught myself to keep focused and pay attention to vocabulary and different terms I may not understand. I think by participating in these literature groups I am improving my reading and comprehension skills for the future.
Alex Peña
Ms. Sabir
English 1A 9am
11 February 2011
Literature Circles
I think that the literature group went pretty well. I don’t think that I would try to change anything in the group at all. I learned that I got a lot of new ideas by just listening to others talk. I really liked to hear what other people had to say and I really put thinks in different perspective just by learning how people took the reading differently than others. I’m planning to share more next time and be 100% prepared because I wasn’t up to date with the reading because my book just arrived to the store a few days before the in class discussion.
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