1. Introduction to Literature Circles Mrs. B’s 5 th Grade ROCKSTARS!

2. What are Literature Circles? Literature Circles are small reading groups (book clubs). Each group consists of 4 or 5 students.Literature Circles are small reading groups (book clubs). Each group consists of 4 or 5 students. Groups will be created based on novel choice and Lexile level. Students may not move groups after they have been made.Groups will be created based on novel choice and Lexile level. Students may not move groups after they have been made. Literature Circles allow students to read a book of their choice and talk about it with classmates.Literature Circles allow students to read a book of their choice and talk about it with classmates.

3. What are Literature Circles? Groups read at their own pace.Groups read at their own pace. Each group will make a calendar before beginning a novel to set page assignments and goals.Each group will make a calendar before beginning a novel to set page assignments and goals. Groups get together to respond to and discuss what they’re reading.Groups get together to respond to and discuss what they’re reading.

4. How Literature Circles Work In preparation for each week’s Literature Circles meeting, ROCKSTARS read their assigned pages/chapters and complete one of five Literature Circles jobs.In preparation for each week’s Literature Circles meeting, ROCKSTARS read their assigned pages/chapters and complete one of five Literature Circles jobs. Tuesdays – Reading and Planning DayTuesdays – Reading and Planning Day Wednesdays – Reader’s Response DayWednesdays – Reader’s Response Day Thursdays – Meeting Day! Roles are DUE!Thursdays – Meeting Day! Roles are DUE!

5. Literature Circles Jobs Discussion DirectorDiscussion Director –Writes high-level questions to be used for group discussions Word FinderWord Finder –Locates and defines unknown and/or interesting vocabulary words in the book ConnectorConnector –Takes events from the book and connects them to real-life experiences

6. Literature Circles Jobs CorrespondentCorrespondent –Writes letters to characters in the book IllustratorIllustrator –Illustrates scenes from the book

7. Group Member Qualities Active ListenerActive Listener SupportiveSupportive ParticipatesParticipates CooperativeCooperative PreparedPrepared Personal BestPersonal Best

8. Literature Circles Meetings Group members find a comfortable, but professional, spot in the classroom to meet.Group members find a comfortable, but professional, spot in the classroom to meet. They bring their books, reading response journal, and completed job sheets.They bring their books, reading response journal, and completed job sheets. ROCKSTARS use their “Meeting Procedures” sheet to guide the meetings.ROCKSTARS use their “Meeting Procedures” sheet to guide the meetings. During meetings, it’s everyone’s job to…SHARE, in an advanced (yeah, ROCKSTARish) way!During meetings, it’s everyone’s job to…SHARE, in an advanced (yeah, ROCKSTARish) way!

9. Why? Reading ROCKS!Reading ROCKS! It’s more fun to read with friends!It’s more fun to read with friends! We want to become better readers!We want to become better readers! Mrs. B is crazy…about reading!Mrs. B is crazy…about reading!