Vocabulary finder, question writer, story mapper and summarizer. Book circle groups spin the role finder wheel to determine their task when the group meets. The template and directions are included on the resource.

Additional Tags

group roles, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the wheels and use dry erase markers to record names so the wheels can be reused with new groups
• In order to give each group member an opportunity to experience the various roles, after the first spin, proceed clockwise around the wheel

 

Pros

• Literature circle role descriptions are attached to the resource
• Encourages all group members to prepare for book circle meetings
• Easy to produce and assemble

Cons

• None