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Introduction to Literature Circles

What are Literature Circles? “In class book clubs" Small discussion groups of students who are reading the same book Each member has a job, which changes each meeting

Literature Circles Jobs Summarizer Illustrator Connector Questioner Word Wizard

SUMMARIZER 1-2 minute statement Cover key points, main highlights, and general idea Should include a prediction

ILLUSTRATOR Visualize a picture in your mind as you read Prepare a picture related to what you visualize —sketch, cartoon, diagram, flow-chart, or stick-figure scene Conveys any idea or feeling you have from the text Label things with words if that helps Must include color Accompanied by a caption or explanation

CONNECTOR Find connections between the book and… Your own past experiences Happenings at school or in the community Stories in the news Similar events at other times and places Other people or problems that you are reminded of Other writings on the same topic or by the same author

QUESTIONER Develop questions to discuss with group Talk about the big ideas in the reading Have the group share their reaction Can come from your own thoughts, feelings, and concerns

WORD WIZARD Be on the lookout for words that… Have special meaning Are puzzling or unfamiliar Stand out Are repeated a lot Are used in an unusual way Are crucial to the meaning of the text

RRJ ENTRY EXPECTATIONS Formal heading (name, date, room number, and role) Approximately one page in length Legible, neat, and organized Includes all parts of the assigned role Must be handed in on time

PROCEDURES Before Meeting: Complete required reading Complete role/RRJ entry

PROCEDURES During Meeting: Discuss your role/RRJ entry Talk about anything interesting, confusing, exciting, etc. (everyone MUST participate) Share thoughts about discussion questions (if assigned) Discuss/compare interpretation of reading Begin next assigned reading & RRJ entry

LITERATURE CIRCLE MODEL 10-15 minutes - share RRJ entry with group members and have an open conversation about the book 5 minutes – assign new jobs for next class meeting 20 minutes-end of class – read (If time permits) – begin RRJ entry Unfinished work is homework

CONSEQUENCES If absent, check website and complete reading assignment WITH entry Incomplete work: If entry is not done according to teacher expectation or incomplete, the student will need to complete the previous night’s reading AND entry during class. The student is still expected to complete the current day’s assignment. After 3 incomplete/not fully completed assignments, student will receive a before or after-school detention.