Transcript Literature Circles In the Classroom

Literature Circles
In the Classroom
Back to School Night 2004
Ms. Corsover
Self – Regulated Learning
Self-regulated learning : the ultimate goal of modern
education.
Defined as a student who takes responsibility for:
 Goal-setting
 Planning
 Self-motivation
 Attention control
 Application of learning strategies
 Self-monitoring, evaluation, and reflection
Co-regulated Learning
A reasonable bridge between directed
learning and self-regulated learning
(Shared planning)
Directed
Learning
Self-regulated
Learning
(Teacher driven)
(Student driven)
Literature circles are a
perfect example of coregulated learning!
Characteristics of a Literature Circle
Students choose
reading materials
from the teacher’s
approved
selections
Students form small,
Groups meet
temporary groups
regularly
based on their book
according to
choice
student-developed
schedules
Students make
Students choose
notes to guide their topics for discussion
reading and
and ask open-ended
discussion
questions
Teachers are
facilitators, not
group leaders
Teachers evaluate
The classroom is a
through observation
community of
and student selflearners; students
evaluations
are actively engaged
After reading a
book, students
share info with
classmates
What do you talk about in a
Literature Circle?
The Group
Process
Social Issues
The Book
Connections
The Reading
Process
Assessment
Can be accomplished through:
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Observation of student collaboration,
independent reading, discussion participation,
presentation of books and projects
Monitoring student progress through
schedules, assignment sheets, and notes
Assessing reading log entries and projects
Examining self-evaluation through
checklists and one-on-one conferences
Benefits of Literature Circles
Students view themselves as readers
Students read high-quality books
Students are inspired to write
Students develop:
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Reading preferences
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Critical and creative thinking
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Responsibility for completing projects
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Self-assessment and monitoring techniques
What Can Parents Do to Help?
Ask open-ended questions about what your
child is reading
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Ex: What is the main character like? What was the
most exciting part of the story?
Read the books they have chosen, if possible,
and express your opinions
Visit the library or bookstore to find other
reading selections connected to the in-class
reading material (same subject or author)
Encourage all forms of reading and writing at
home: letters, directions, magazines, books, etc.
Credits
Text and information gathered from the
following sources:
Literacy for the 21st Century. Gail E. Tompkins, Merrill
Prentice Hall, 2003.
Human Learning. Jeanne Ormrod, Merrill Prentice Hall,
2004.