In traditional classrooms the entire class reads one novel, as the teacher guides their students through the text. This is not the case with Literature Circles. Literature Circles allow students to choose texts that resonate with them; choice allows for ownership, which heights student engagement with their text. In literature circles, small groups of students … Continue reading Literature Circles – An Introduction
To run a literature circle you first need to determine what sort of assessments you're looking for. Next, you will need to block off enough time for students to complete their readings, as well as their projects. Planning the Assessments I use four role sheets that students complete as they read their text, followed up … Continue reading How to Run Literature Circles
Now that you have familiarized yourself with Literature Circles, and how they run, you may find yourself in need of assignments and handouts to provide to your students. Feel free to distribute my sheets for non-commercial purposes. Downloads Literature Circles - The Complete Package Role Sheets Project-Based Assignment Daily Journaling Topics Part 1: Literature Circles … Continue reading Literature Circles – Resources
Grade Twelve Academic / University Level students... Are normally reading at, or above grade level. Texts for them should be high interest and challenging. They should be presented with complex ideas that encourage them to delve deeper into thematic issues, while inviting them to demonstrate key literacy skills. 419 By: Will Ferguson American Gods By: … Continue reading Grade 12 Academic Book List (Novels)
Grade Twelve Applied / College Level students... Are normally reading below grade level. Texts for them should be high interest and cover a wide range of themes and genres. Students can often read above their reading level when presented with familiar material. These students should work with comfortable material that allows them to explore complex … Continue reading Grade 12 Applied Book List (Novels)
Graphic Novels... have a place in the English Classroom. When focusing on key literacy skills it doesn't matter what sort of text students engage with. Few teachers refuse to teach short stories because they're "not real books" and yet that stigma exists when it comes to graphic novels. While graphic novels can help struggling readers, … Continue reading Grade 12 Book List (Graphic Novels)
Grade Eleven Academic / University Level students... Are normally reading at, or above grade level. Texts for them should be high interest and challenging. They should be presented with complex ideas that encourage them to delve deeper into thematic issues, while inviting them to demonstrate key literacy skills. Brave New World By: Aldous Huxley … Continue reading Grade 11 Academic Book List (Novels)
Grade Eleven Applied / College Level students... Are normally reading below grade level. Texts for them should be high interest and cover a wide range of themes and genres. Students can often read above their reading level when presented with familiar material. These students should work with comfortable material that allows them to explore complex … Continue reading Grade 11 Applied Book List (Novels)
Graphic Novels... have a place in the English Classroom. When focusing on key literacy skills it doesn't matter what sort of text students engage with. Few teachers refuse to teach short stories because they're "not real books" and yet that stigma exists when it comes to graphic novels. While graphic novels can help struggling readers, … Continue reading Grade 11 Book List (Graphic Novels)
Grade Ten Academic students... Are normally reading at, or above grade level. Texts for them should be high interest and challenging. They should be presented with complex ideas that encourage them to delve deeper into thematic issues, while inviting them to demonstrate key literacy skills. Mouse By: Richard Burley A Long Way Gone By: Ishmael … Continue reading Grade 10 Academic Book List (Novels)
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