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Make reading more enjoyable and interactive with literature circles! Here you'll find detailed lessons to begin the literature circle process. Ten lessons introduce each role learners take on. Literature circle roles include the discussion director, vocabulary enricher, literary luminary, and checker; all of which, help to create and guide discussion questions, clarify vocabulary word meaning, and check for assignment completion. Once class members have a firm grasp on their active part, you can continue the learning experience throughout the school year.
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Instructional Ideas
- Share the literature circle websites with fellow teachers at a staff or PLC meeting
- Place scholars in groups based on individual reading levels; assess reading levels often and change group members as needed
- Create a literature circle packet filled with role definitions and handouts to guide them through the learning process
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies
- Check out several copies of different chapter books
Pros
- The self-reflection tool is available for print as well as an online activity
- Provides extension and assessment activities
- The lesson plan is organized neatly and written in detail
Cons
- None
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