Literature Circles
Help! what is Wrong With these Literature Circles and How Can We Fix Them?The article in Reading Teacher made me think about Literature Circles as I know them. I have mixed feelings about them but then realize that the term has many different meanings. I have seen where the roles of the group members outweighs the comprehension and discussion that supports comprehension. When the roles rise to that prominence, I think the circles are not as effective as they could be. However if the discussion is the emphasis and comprehension is the focus, the value is high. I have attached the article and encourage you to read it and comment on it.
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