Analyzing a Text

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

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

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

How long does each discussion part in the protocol last?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

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

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

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

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

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

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

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