1. Students in Philadelphia Schools speak to the power of thinking and talking about Great Books.

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  2. A teaching assistant skilled in the method of Shared Inquiry conducts the First Reading activities associated with the story Catalog Cats. Pay particular attention to how she assists the students after the first reading to clarify comprehension issues.

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  3. A Great Books Consultant assists a teacher working with the story Catalog cats. They conduct the Move, Say and Share activities to engage deeper thinking about the story.

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  4. A teaching assistant skilled in the method of Shared Inquiry conducts the First Reading activities associated with the story Catalog Cats. Pay particular attention to how she assists the students after the first reading to clarify comprehension issues.

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  5. A teaching assistant conducts an in-depth discussion of the story Catalog Cats. Note how she only asks follow-up questions to help the students develop their own thinking about the story.

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The Great Books Foundation

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The Great Books Foundation promotes reading, thinking, and the sharing of ideas for people of all ages.

Each year, thousands of teachers work with us to make high-quality literature and Shared Inquiry™ discussion a part of the K-12 curriculum. An estimated one million students improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills in Junior Great Books.

And readers across the country reaffirm for themselves


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The Great Books Foundation promotes reading, thinking, and the sharing of ideas for people of all ages.

Each year, thousands of teachers work with us to make high-quality literature and Shared Inquiry™ discussion a part of the K-12 curriculum. An estimated one million students improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills in Junior Great Books.

And readers across the country reaffirm for themselves that discussing their favorite book in a Great Books group is a powerful instrument for personal growth and social engagement.

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