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Literature circles give learners a chance to explore a novel in a unique way. An educator's guide for the book Savvy uses literature circles as part of the novel study. Additional activities cover elements of figurative language and journal writing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct more research about students' backgrounds to create more extensive family trees
- Keep agree/disagree signs up around the room and use them as key questions arise while reading
Classroom Considerations
- Content aligns with Common Core State Standards for grades four and five
Pros
- Provides creative extension activities
- Promotes peer collaboration with many group activities
Cons
- Contains a variety of generic activities rather than those specifically based on the text
Common Core
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L.3.1.a
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