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Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles provides the text for a fishbowl activity. Class members to sit in concentric circles, with the center circle discussing the topics from the book, and the outer circle observing the participants.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use with another story, discussion topic, or debate lesson
- Have class members formulate their arguments and responses in the days leading up to the discussion
Classroom Considerations
- The approach is appropriate for any class discussion
Pros
- A helpful addition to any reading unit or discussion day
- Encourages learners to work collaborative to talk about what they have read
Cons
- The resource is not specific to the novel and doesn't provide discussion questions