Literature circle

If you love the idea of book clubs, literature circles are another great way to engage your secondary students in discussion. This post has everything you need to know about creating engaging roles for high school and middle school students. This post also includes distance learning tips for hosting literature circles virtually.

If you're thinking about starting literature circles in your classroom, check out this blog post that focuses on invaluable tips for helping you get started. Whether you're thinking of literature circles in middle school, literature circles in 5th grade or 4th grade, you'll be glad you read this post. Literature circles are a great addition to a classroom reading program, and they're filled with engaging, rigorous reading response activities. Learn what works and what to avoid before you…

A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to use with students during literature circles or a novel unit, here's twelve ideas that are favorites in my classroom and the Common Core standards they align with.

3rd Grade Pad : Hopping into the Love of Teaching: Literature Circles

Do you belong to a book club? I never understood the true value of a lively book discussion until I joined a book club as an adult. I am an avid reader, so when I was invited to join a book club, I jumped in with both feet! I gained so much knowledge by debating and discussing the merits of a book and wanted to share this experience with my students. There are a couple of key points I try to remember when I organize literature circles. Mix up your students, personalities and interests will…

After part one of guided reading and small groups in middle school ELA, this post outlines what the other students are doing during this time

Literature Circles in the elementary classroom. How to do literature circles with 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.

Here are step-by-step instructions for implementing (and making the most out of) literature circles in your ELA classroom.

It's March, which means we are pushing our kids to get them right where they need to be by the end of the year. If you are like me, you'...

Literature Circles are an ideal practice that I love to implement in my classroom to enhance students love of reading. If you are looking for a

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Use these reading response questions with ANY fiction book! The prompts are perfect for class novels, short stories, book clubs, literature circles, and more! Download the FREE printable PDF today! Use the standards-based questions to assess comprehension and promote critical thinking for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Focus on all the major story elements. Download the printable PDF today! #freebie #readingstrategy #comprehension #fourthgrade #fifithgrade via @literacyinfocus

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Literature circles are about reading and discussing, but also an opportunity to review and introduce skills through focused writing and activities.

Have you ever wanted to let students choose their own novel to read, but you couldn’t figure out the best way to assess all those books? Don’t want to write 20 tests? Tried to find literature circle materials that weren’t for elementary kids? Well I might be able to help! How This All Started Originally… Continue reading Literature Circles in the Secondary Classroom: Student-Choice Novels Made Easier

Roles in literature circles have been around for what seems like forever...but are they effective for student readers?

Looking for must-read books to use for novel studies, literature circles, or book clubs in your fifth grade classroom? These engaging chapter books are an interactive, simple addition to any 5th classroom library! This 5th grade book list is a must-read for any teacher or homeschool parent looking to build a classroom library or recommend books for their learners. #5thgrade #fifthgradebooks #booksforkids #booksfor5thgrade

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As the year winds down, I want my students to remain engaged, yet give them a chance to have a little fun while they spend their last few weeks with me in elementary school. Now, I use the term "fun" loosely here. ;) It isn't like we are going to be hooting and hollering. I just want them to relax and enjoy themselves, while still keeping things standards based. One thing I did this year with my students is have them respond to the Read Alouds we have been doing using a Story Wheel. This…