Rollover each bullet to see more.Definition:Literature Circles are discussion groups in which children meet regularly to talk about books. Groups are determined by book choices. They are heterogeneous and include a range of interests and abilities. A whole class may read one book in common, or groups of students may read different titles connected by a theme, genre, or author. Groups of four to six participants are most effective. In primary grades, students may need once a week to talk about the book. Intermediate students determine how many pages they will read and gather two or three times each week in their literature circles. They may share a favorite passage, raise a question, espress a personal reaction, or talk about literary elements
According to Harvey Daniels, eleven key ingredients of this distinctive
approach to reading include the following:
1. Students choose their own reading material.
2. Small temporary groups are formed, based on book choice.
3. Different groups read different books.
4. Kids meet on a regular, predictable schedule to discuss their reading.
5. Kids use written or drawn, notes to guide their reading and discussion.
6. Discussion topics come from the students.
7. Group meetings aim to be open, natural conversations about books, so personal connections, digressions, and open-ended questions are welcome.
8. The teacher serves as a facilitator, not a group member or instructor.
9. Evaluation is by teacher observation and student self-evaluation.
10. A spirit of playfulness and fun pervades the room.
11. When books are finished readers share with their classmates, and then new groups form around new reading choices.
1. Students choose their own reading material.
2. Small temporary groups are formed, based on book choice.
3. Different groups read different books.
4. Kids meet on a regular, predictable schedule to discuss their reading.
5. Kids use written or drawn, notes to guide their reading and discussion.
6. Discussion topics come from the students.
7. Group meetings aim to be open, natural conversations about books, so personal connections, digressions, and open-ended questions are welcome.
8. The teacher serves as a facilitator, not a group member or instructor.
9. Evaluation is by teacher observation and student self-evaluation.
10. A spirit of playfulness and fun pervades the room.
11. When books are finished readers share with their classmates, and then new groups form around new reading choices.
Campbell Hill, Johnson, and Schlick Noe state the rationale to implement Literature Circles as an instructional strategy..
1. Promotes a love for literature and positive attitudes towards reading
2. Reflects a constructivist, child-centered model of literacy
3. Encourages extensive and intensive reading
4. Invites natural discussions that lead to student inquiry and critical thinking
5. Supports diverse response to texts
6. Fosters interaction and collaboration
7. Provides choice and encourage responsibility
8. Exposes children to literature from multiple perspectives
9. Nurtures reflection and self-evaluation.
According
to Harvey Daniels literature circles provide:
1. A balance between teacher-guided and self-directed reading
2. A balance between wide and close reading.
3. A balance in the kind of social interaction students experience around books
1. A balance between teacher-guided and self-directed reading
2. A balance between wide and close reading.
3. A balance in the kind of social interaction students experience around books
According to Fountas and Pinnel, literature circles offer:
1. Reading aloud
2. Shared reading (visible text)
3. Guided reading (groups reading leveled texts)
4. Independent readings (kids on their own; reading workshop/literature
circles)
5. Shared writing
6. Interactive writing
7. Guided writing or writing workshop
8. Independent writing
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