During SSR, and at home, students read or view a wide variety of titles during the unit. Students explore and consume a wide variety of audiovisual and electronic sources. Teacher conducts a class discussion or seminar at the end of the unit. Experts add dimension to the discussion. Concept map with students as they draw comparisons or develop connections.
Students consume and process as much information as possible.
Deeper learning results as the amount of material is increased. A breadth of experience stimulates a rich dialog among students. As experience broadens and knowledge expands, interest and motivation increases. Students summarize, using their wide experience, what they have learned in one or more formats. Teacher makes judgements of the level of student understanding.