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If you would like to try Lit. Circles in your classroom but aren't sure where to start, this list is for you! You will find an abundance of ideas and resources to help you get lit circles rolling in your classroom
Students form cooperative Literature Circle groups of 3–5 members to read, discuss, and respond to a novel.
This gives you a general unit plan!
Here is a great unit plan for high school lit circles.
Literature Circles involve a small group of students exploring a piece of literature in depth. Although you'll find lots of books and articles on the Literature Circles, there are many ways to implement the strategies across grade levels and subject areas. Think of literature circles as one element of a balanced literacy program rather than "the solution." In most cases, the application of literature circles evolves over time as students and teachers become more experienced readers. Check out the off-site resources by Katherine L. Schlick Noe titled Overview of Literature Circles.
In this video, teachers model how a lit circle discussion should run and what obstacles you might run into.
Looking for a few good books to get your literature
circles off the ground? Click on the following links for some
suggestions from teachers around the country:
This website offers popular books for lit circles and themes they fit under.
Hi there,I am so glad to have came across your blog! It is so informative in every way possible! I do have a few questions though. I am hoping to implement reading and writing workshop this upcoming school year. I will be having three 45 minute periods (6th,7th,8th) where I am required to teach reading and writing. I already located your awesome post with timing recommendations. However, can you direct me to your posts that teach us newbie teachers how to actually LAUNCH reading/writing workshop? I would like to be more informed on the specifics of each part of the workshop i.e.) mini lessons, guided reading. For example, I'd like to know what kind of materials I need to get started, what the students need etc? I'm trying to visualize in my head what the workshops should look like from start of period to the end, if that makes any sense. Also, I've done some research on guided reading since first getting hired as a teacher (which was only one year ago by the way), and I've found a lot of misleading information on the true meaning of guided reading. After browsing through your blog, I am so happy to have found a place where I know I am being properly educated. Thank you so much! Do you have any other tips for this second year teacher who is hoping to implement reading/writing workshop pretty soon?- Gisselle
