Literature CirclesIf
you want to see kids get excited about reading, let them choose their
own books and talk about them in groups. That's the basic idea behind
Literature Circles, or Book Clubs. I've experimented with Literature
Circles for over 10 years, and I've accumulated so much material that
I've had to divide this section into several pages. If you are new to
Literature Circles, start by reading through the various models to
find something that meets your needs. Then check out the blackline
masters and worksheets. If you would like information about Literature
Circle workshops, visit the Training Center. Please feel free to email me (lauracandler@att.net)
with feedback and ideas for any of these pages.
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years, I have read many wonderful resources to help me get started
with Literature Circles, and I would like to share my four favorite
books with you. The material on my website is helpful, but if you are
serious about implementing Literature Circles, I would suggest
purchasing at least one of the books below. To help you decide which
books might best meet your needs, I've written a short recommendation
for each. Enjoy!
Making
Literature Circles Come Alive - A
Unique Approach to Literature Circles
Moving
Forward with Literature Circles -
Inspiring book, easy to read, great for upper elementary
Mini-Lessons for Literature
Circles - Outstanding resource,
especially for middle and high school teachers
Literature Circles: Voice
and Choice in Book Clubs - An updated
version of the Harvey Daniels classic
Getting Started with
Literature Circles - Excellent resource
for all teachers - great section for K-2 teachers
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