Reading Circle - Reflection 3

Today we talked about the first chapter of a story called "Animal Farm". It starts on a farm with a pig called Major rallying all the farmyard animals to the barn for a meeting. Major talks about how humans are mistreating animals, working them hard then in the end they kill them. Major also talks about how all the humans are enemies which I thought was untrue as vegans would be on their side. I thought that the story was quite like Charlottes Web except Wilbur was treated better that the animals in Animal farm.

I thought that I worked quite well as the discussion director and I have improved my discussion skills.

Reading Circle - Reflection 2

The story we discussed about was seemingly normal at first, Dick was getting ready for a test and his family was assuring him that he would do well and telling him not to worry. But then as the events unfurled I suspected something bad was going on, my suspicions were confirmed as the short story ended with a call from the examiner telling the parents that their son Dick's intelligence exceeded government regulation and they also asked them wether they want them to dispose of the body or if they want a private burial.

By completing my role I have improved on finding main quotes in a story and explaining on what I thought the quote was about. I think that the story was good, if what I read was part of a book I would like to read the whole thing as what I read ended in a cliffhanger which left me wanting to know what happens next.

Reading Circle - Reflection

Today I learnt that there are many ways someone can structure a story. The story we discussed consisted of random parts of the individual's life which were filled with strange but funny adventures. I thought that stitching together bits of the character's life to make a story was interesting.

By completing my role I have improved my visualization of what I thought happened in the story. If I had the chance to be in this role again I would draw a picture that vaguely resembles the story because it would be interesting to see what the others think it represents.

I liked the story but I also thought that it was quite strange as the dad seems to get into crazy situations and does crazy things.