Junior Great Books (JGB) is a Volunteer-Led Program.
The goal of JGB is to help students become self-reliant readers, and learners.
Participants are provided age-appropriate literature that has been chosen to challenge them, spark their ideas, and promote thoughtful discussion. They utilize the Shared Inquiry Method which makes it possible, for all children (regardless of reading level), to contribute. Kids gain confidence by learning to defend their opinions, listen to their classmates’ ideas, weigh the merits of opposing arguments, and modify their initial opinions as the evidence demands. Participants gain confidence and learn from one another. www.greatbooks.org. If you would like to participate in Lincoln's program, please email jean@sawin.com.
Participants are provided age-appropriate literature that has been chosen to challenge them, spark their ideas, and promote thoughtful discussion. They utilize the Shared Inquiry Method which makes it possible, for all children (regardless of reading level), to contribute. Kids gain confidence by learning to defend their opinions, listen to their classmates’ ideas, weigh the merits of opposing arguments, and modify their initial opinions as the evidence demands. Participants gain confidence and learn from one another. www.greatbooks.org. If you would like to participate in Lincoln's program, please email jean@sawin.com.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
For 1st-3rd graders, the program takes place during lunch-recess hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays, parent volunteers read the stories/poems and ensure that participants understand any challenging vocabulary words or content. Thursdays are dedicated to the Shared Inquiry discussions. Parent volunteers, who have received training from the Great Books Foundation, facilitate the discussions. Download the 1st - 3rd grade application.
Grades 4th-6th graders will only meet on Thursdays during their lunch-recess hour. This time will be completely spent on discussion. Parent volunteers, who have received training from the Great Books Foundation, facilitate the discussions.
Download the 4th - 6th grade application.
KEY POINTS
To be fully prepared for Thursday discussion sessions, students should read the stories at home at least 1-2 times.
Please keep in mind that the program occurs during recess time. Therefore, if your child prefers to spend the time outside, Junior Great Books may not be the best option.
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This program is only possible with parent volunteers.
Parents are encouraged to volunteer as a reader and/or discussion leader.
Discussion Leaders receive training through the Jr Great Books program.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
For 1st-3rd graders, the program takes place during lunch-recess hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesdays, parent volunteers read the stories/poems and ensure that participants understand any challenging vocabulary words or content. Thursdays are dedicated to the Shared Inquiry discussions. Parent volunteers, who have received training from the Great Books Foundation, facilitate the discussions. Download the 1st - 3rd grade application.
Grades 4th-6th graders will only meet on Thursdays during their lunch-recess hour. This time will be completely spent on discussion. Parent volunteers, who have received training from the Great Books Foundation, facilitate the discussions.
Download the 4th - 6th grade application.
KEY POINTS
To be fully prepared for Thursday discussion sessions, students should read the stories at home at least 1-2 times.
Please keep in mind that the program occurs during recess time. Therefore, if your child prefers to spend the time outside, Junior Great Books may not be the best option.
PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This program is only possible with parent volunteers.
Parents are encouraged to volunteer as a reader and/or discussion leader.
Discussion Leaders receive training through the Jr Great Books program.
- Discussion Leader training may be done as a webinar. Follow this link to find out more information. http://store.greatbooks.org/professional-learning/courses-for-volunteers.html
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
- Jean Sawin ( jean@sawin.com ) 773-787-9351
