Based on what you gathered from Sarah's talk and what you've learned and observed personally, discuss the following before going on to create a unit plan that involves literature circles.
1. What considerations should a teacher take into account when planning literature circles?
2. Which literacy practices are employed when students participate in literature circles?
3. Sarah describes the ways in which she assesses students' participation in literature circles. What do you think of her approach? Discuss other possible forms or ways of assessing literature circles.
Now, head to "Lit Circles 101" to help your colleagues develop confidence in working literature circles into their classrooms.
Links:
10a) Sarah Hechlik's Hallway (Literature Circles)
Literature Circles 101