Use the texts for your evidence. Don't talk to the teacher, talk to the class. You will lose points if you are talking while others are trying to score points. Use your habits of mind. A major goal of this class is to develop the student's skill to analyze a text, then demonstrate that analysis through speaking and writing.
Students read a text provided by the teacher.
The group sits in a circle, all class members must be included in the circle. No one may be outside of the circle. No put-downs, arguments or sarcasm. Only one warning will be given. No evaluation will result on the second occurrence.