Group 6:
The groups had different assignments regarding the content of the poem. Some had to analyze the poem, others had to make a cartoon of the poem, and some had to perform a play of the poem. Afterwards the groups had to present their presentations to the rest of the class.
This was a good way to combine the technical thinking in the poem, with the more creative thinking. The group seemed very prepared for the lesson and they were very calm while teaching the class.
Group 7:
This group had the same poem, but they had to focus on the more technical part of the poem, where as group 6 had to focus on the content of the poem.
The first 10 minutes we talked about the technical things in the poem in different groups, and then we had to be creative and make a creative interpretation of the poem, which we decided our selves. In the last 10 minutes of the lesson the groups had to present their creative pieces to the rest of the class.
Group 7 made us focus on using both English and Spanish in our presentation.
Both of the groups seemed to have put a lot of effort in to the lessons, and they had used the given time to the fullest.
I agree with your overall comments about the lesson.
SvarSletConcerning the course in general: I am interested in knowing what you think of the fact that very few of the groups chose to go through their non-creative questions in class to make sure that everyone had understood the questions correctly and got answers. Do you find it unnecessary - and why?
No, we think it is a great idea to go through the questions in class. This is a helpful way to clear out possible misunderstandings there might be regarding the text. It also makes sure that every student understands the text.
SvarSlet