What is a
Literature Circle?
A Literature Circle is a jigsaw approach to discussing a piece
of literature. In a Literature Circle, each member of the circle
has a specific role/way of looking at the assigned piece of text.
Each student must prepare her role (according to the role sheet
I give you) the night before that circle will take place. Use
your role sheet to record the information you will share with
and questions you will pose to your other group members. Each
day of our literature circles, your role will change.
What you need to Do
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Each day when you come into class, get into
your assigned literature circle group
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Before you begin discussion, respond to the
starting point question and write down the homework and the
word of the day
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(discussion directors-you may choose to use
the starting point as a way to enter into your discussion for
the day)
How you will be graded
We will be using three days to complete our literature circles
this time. Each day, you will earn points for
- preparation (15)
- participation (15)
- Attendance (10)
Our five days of literature circles will be worth a maximum of
100 points for each of you.
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