Literature circles are student book clubs that encourage thoughtful discussions led by students. In our literature circles, students will be given a structured format to follow. Students are grouped in teams of 5 students. Each student possesses a role that is an intergral part of the team. All students must fullfill their role in order for the group to function properly. A major committment to completing assigned reading is not negotiable because without doing so students will be unprepared for their meeting with their team.
student roles and responsibilities
DISCUSSION DIRECTOR SEQUEL-PREQUEL PERSON
INVESTIGATOR ILLUSTRATOR
WORDSMITH QUOTABLE QUOTATIONS QUIZZER
CHARACTER SKETCHER ALPHAFACTS FINDER
SENTENCE SUMMARIZER PORTRAIT PAINTER
FACT FINDER RECIPE READER
CONNECTION CONDUCTOR MAP MAKER
LITERATURE ENHANCER TIME LINER
AUTHOR AUTHORITY SOLUTIONS SUGGESTOR
PLOT PERSON CONFLICT CONNECTOR
HISTORY CONNECTOR DECISION DIRECTOR
SCENCE SETTER DIALOGUE DESIGNER
CULTURE-CUSTOMS COMMENTATOR STORY TREE TELLER
PASSAGE MASTER HAVE-IN-COMMON CONNECTOR
INVESTIGATOR ILLUSTRATOR
WORDSMITH QUOTABLE QUOTATIONS QUIZZER
CHARACTER SKETCHER ALPHAFACTS FINDER
SENTENCE SUMMARIZER PORTRAIT PAINTER
FACT FINDER RECIPE READER
CONNECTION CONDUCTOR MAP MAKER
LITERATURE ENHANCER TIME LINER
AUTHOR AUTHORITY SOLUTIONS SUGGESTOR
PLOT PERSON CONFLICT CONNECTOR
HISTORY CONNECTOR DECISION DIRECTOR
SCENCE SETTER DIALOGUE DESIGNER
CULTURE-CUSTOMS COMMENTATOR STORY TREE TELLER
PASSAGE MASTER HAVE-IN-COMMON CONNECTOR