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
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How to Run Literature Circles
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
