LITERATURE CIRCLES (BOOK CLUBS) by Rachel Ratnathicam https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4 Post...your definition of literature circle...OR the value of literature circles...OR the realistic struggles of literature circles in your class...Or all three! en-us 2018-10-01 18:41:00 UTC 2018-10-02 13:53:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Lit Circles emily_parsley https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287831730 small groups that discuss novels
in a more critical thinking way -*analyze, synthesize & evaluate elements, characters, actions and authors purpose*]]> 2018-10-01 19:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287831730 Lauren lauren_cantor https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287866978 A place for students to discuss a text with clear roles and expectations. Students can use a shared reading to dig deeper into themes, genres, and current events. Lit circles can also be used to create questions that can lead to a larger research project. ]]> 2018-10-01 20:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287866978 Nikki https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287886336 A literature circle is a place for students to discuss a text and apply critical thinking skills to the text. The struggle of doing literature circles is managing students' different reading levels and critical thinking abilities. ]]> 2018-10-01 22:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287886336 Annie annie_costakis https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287888051 I've never used Lit Circles but I'm really excited to start. They seem like a great, differentiated method to delve deeply into texts and have students think critically about different issues, text features and the author's choices.]]> 2018-10-01 22:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287888051 Jessie jessie_behrendt https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287889004 I have not used literature circles in grades K or 1 and am trying to wrap my head around how to effectively do so...so I am excited to learn more and hear other people's feedback.  
One thought I had was whether or not they would be an effective teaching took in our upcoming Fairytales Unit. we could read a shared text and then split up the jobs of looking for different story elements. 

]]> 2018-10-01 22:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287889004 I am going to be using literature circles later this year when we do differentiated books for our immigration unit. I also enjoy doing whole class discussions as well. leah_bassoff https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287925628 2018-10-02 02:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/287925628 We will start literature circles later this year. I love that literature circles are designed to encourage student lead discussions about characters, events in the and any connections they have to the story. eva_alvarez https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288111042 2018-10-02 13:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288111042 I'm super excited to bring literature circles to 4th graders after only have done them with middle school in the past. I think selecting appropriate texts and role review are key to a successful group discussion. jenny_nealon https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288113844 2018-10-02 13:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288113844 Katie katie_noble https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288114108 A lit circle turns "reading time" into "conversation time." It allows for authentic, informal questioning and response between students. ]]> 2018-10-02 13:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288114108 maranda_schwartz https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288114260 Literature Circles/Book Clubs lend an opportunity for students to dig deep and think more critically about what they are reading. In addition, it allows you to differentiate as you can assign work that fits the needs of each learner. I have found book clubs to elevate students independence and love for reading!]]> 2018-10-02 13:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288114260 Lois https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288116323 I use literary circles often. Sometimes, I have the students rotate through four roles. Discussion Direction, Conflict Connoisseur, Literary Luminary,  and Outside Connector.  Students have a specific job prior to the circles based on their role.]]> 2018-10-02 13:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288116323 dessie dessie_hughes https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288117975 I've had book clubs and am excited to get into lit circles in both 5th and 8th grades. The small group literary discussions are the best!]]> 2018-10-02 13:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_ratnathicam/nz4yi1idb9y4/wish/288117975