Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids Thinking, Talking, Writing--and Loving Literature
Literature circles--yes you can!
This one-of-a-kind guide to running literature circles, based on Scott O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work! Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text--all of which meet state and national language arts standards.