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During class we set out to find out what the theme, purpose and method were behind Dr. Isern's book Dakota Circle. The class split into groups and began brainstorming. My group was responsible for figuring out the method of the book. We thought that the main method of the book was driven by Dr. Isern's interests and random curiosity. This turned out to be pretty close to what he described it as. Professor Isern described it as "Roadkill Method", this means that everything he encounters along the road while working could possibly end up in the book. I thought that was interesting and made sense. The other two groups had the purpose and I felt that this was interesting also. The purpose was described as a collection of stories, all that are easy to follow and understand. The book is directed towards people that live in the Dakota's.(Audience) The class had a lot  of good discussion and it ended with a great story told by one of our peers Amanda Gassman. The story was about her family heritage in Minot ND. This lecture helped me bring closure to the book. I really enjoyed this book and have already borrowed it to my parents because they wanted to read it.