KAGAN Consensus Reflection

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Discussion Prompt:

“How does this article define and explain child labor practices and how are children around the world impacted?”

Bellwork: (respond to the prompt using at least three sentences before meeting with your group):

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Group “rules”:

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Questions to bring to the group:

1.  What is YOUR definition to child labor?

2.  What are characteristics of child labor found in the article?

3.  What is your evidence (proof) from your article that SHOWS child labor?

4.  How is this evidence similar to another article we have read?

Polite Conversation Starters

·  “In my opinion…”

·  “I’d like to add…”

·  “I disagree because…”

·  “I agree because…”

·  “I don’t understand…”

·  “I’m confused about…”

·  “According to page…”

·  “I see your point, however…”

After (respond to the prompt above after your meeting. What did others think about the topic? Did you change your thinking in any way?)

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What was an important contribution you made to the discussion today?

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Reflection Statements / Yes / Somewhat / No
I was a careful and caring listener by giving my complete attention to other group members when they were speaking.
I responded to other group members’ ideas.
I asked questions to help my understanding of the texts and/or to help me better understand other group members’ ideas.
I completed my assigned reading before the meeting.
I brought all required materials to the Literature Circle meeting

KAGAN Consensus Evaluation

Grading Criteria / Points
(0 to5)
Article w/ selective highlighting—completeness and quality
Participation in the KAGAN Consensus—following rules & participation guidelines
Questions (quality of questions and answers)
Responding to others (quality of responses)
Kagan Reflection (completeness and quality)
Total Points/Letter Grade

Teacher Comments:

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KAGAN Consensus Exit Slip

Directions: In the space below, write a paragraph for your magazine article that defines and explains child labor practices and how children around the world are impacted. Support your entry with evidence from your article.