4A Protocol

Entry Task 13 September 2023

Task

Read through the document on the next slide.

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What is the purpose of the 4 A's Text Protocol?

• To facilitate a deep and comprehensive engagement with a text

• To encourage students to read more

• To teach students how to write essays

• To promote group discussions

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What should students do before the session to prepare for the discussion?

• Read the selected text and jot down notes

• Watch a video related to the text

• Write an essay about the text

• Discuss the text with their friends

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What is the role of the Recorder in the quad?

• Guides the discussion and keeps time

• Writes down the group's insights and responses

• Shares the group's responses with the larger group

• Monitors the group dynamics and offers feedback

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How long does each discussion part in the protocol last?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

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What should the group emphasize when setting ground rules?

• Respect for others' opinions and active listening

• Being the loudest voice in the group

• Ignoring others' opinions

• Talking over each other

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What is the purpose of formulating hypothetical questions to ask the author?

• To challenge the author's assumptions

• To show appreciation for the author's work

• To criticize the author's writing style

• To summarize the text

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What is the role of the Observer in the quad?

• Guides the discussion and keeps time

• Writes down the group's insights and responses

• Shares the group's responses with the larger group

• Monitors the group dynamics and offers feedback

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How long does the group debriefing part of the protocol last?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

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What should students do while reading the text?

• Consider questions to foster a deeper understanding

• Skip through the text quickly

• Read only the first and last paragraphs

• Write a summary of the text

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What materials are needed for the activity?

• Copies of the text, a timer, a composition book, and discussion cards

• A computer, a projector, and a whiteboard

• A textbook and a pen

• A smartphone and headphones

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What is the recommended group size for the activity?

• Any size group

• Groups of 4

• Groups of 10 or fewer

• Groups of 12 or more

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What is the role of the Facilitator in the quad?

• Guides the discussion and keeps time

• Writes down the group's insights and responses

• Shares the group's responses with the larger group

• Monitors the group dynamics and offers feedback

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What is the purpose of the ELAchieve discussion cards?

• To guide the discussion and facilitate conversation

• To provide additional reading materials

• To assign roles to students

• To take notes during the discussion

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How long does the entire protocol usually take?

• 30-40 minutes

• 10-20 minutes

• 1-2 hours

• Less than 10 minutes

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What should students do with their composition books before the session?

• Jot down notes while reading the text

• Leave them at home

• Share them with the entire class

• Use them as discussion cards