Lit Circ
- 1. LITERATURE CIRCLES Everybody READS!
- 2. Students choose reading material Small, temporary groups based on book choice Different books for each group Groups meet Tuesday and Friday Written notes Discuss books What are Literature Circles?
- 3. Prepare for discussion Face each other in a circle Look at the person talking Speak clearly Wait for the speaker to finish Ask questions Be sure everyone gets a turn Stay on topic BE RESPECTFUL Ways to have a Good Discussion
- 4. RESPONSE I agree because…. I disagree because…. I also noticed…. I’d like to add that… I didn’t understand… I think the author meant… I don’t understand what you mean. Can you show me? Why do you think that? Explain what you mean… PROVE IT
- 5. Literature Circle Preparation Name________________________ Read to page ______ by ___________________(date) My question________________________________________ _________________________________________________ One part I want to discuss starts on page ____paragraph______x Keeping track of your reading
- 6. USE STICKIES USE BOOKMARKS KEEP UP ON YOUR READING As you read....
- 7. HAVE FUN!!!