GETTING STARTED
What are Literature Circles? (presentation)
Literature circles are the “new rage” sweeping the teaching of literature. Are they really a new idea? No, probably not. Do they work? Absolutely. To understand them better, you need to realize that there are as many ways to do literature circles as there are books, but they all have some fundamental similarities.  more...
Making Connections Double Journal Entries JSATs

FUNKY LIT CIRCLES
Just getting started with Lit Circles try one of these packages.  Each package includes:
- Introduction
- Planning and Information Sheet
- Student Contract
- Rubrics
- Tracking Sheets
- Roles or Tasks
- Learning Skills Assessment
- Self Assessment
- Teacher Notes
» Junior. Funky Lit Circles with Roles (Word) (pdf)
» Junior Funky Lit Circles with Tasks (Word) (pdf)
» Intermediate Funky Lit Circles with Roles (Word) (pdf)
» Intermediate Funky Lit Circles with Tasks (Word) (pdf)

NON FICTION ORGANIZERS
» Pre-Reading Organizer (Word) (pdf)
» While Reading Organizer (Word) (pdf)
» After Reading Organizer (Word) (pdf)
» JSAT Brainstorming Chart (Word) (pdf)

LITERATURE CIRCLES AND BLOGS
Blogs and Double Journal Entries
Evaluation and Rubrics for Blogs
Blog sites:
Ontario Blogs
Landmark Projects - Blogmeister

RESOURCE LINKS:
LiteratureCircles.com
Literary Lessons from the Classroom of Laura Candler
Cool Reads Review Site
Booktalks Quick and Simple

CREATE YOUR OWN LIT CIRCLES
Want to customize your Lit Circles?  It's easy.  Simply choose from the following:

PLANNING MATERIALS
» Funky Lit Circle Generic Planner (Word) (pdf)
» Lit Circle Tracking Sample 1 (Word) (pdf)
» Lit Circle Tracking Sample 2 (Word) (pdf)
» Student Completion Checklist Sample (Word) (pdf)
» Parent Letter for Roles (Word) (pdf)

ROLES FOR LIT CIRCLES
» Connector (Word) (pdf)
» Descriptive Language Lifter (Word) (pdf)
» Discussion Director (Word) (pdf)
» Illustrator (Word) (pdf)
» Literary Expert (Word) (pdf)
» Summarizer (Word) (pdf)
» Word Wizard (Word) (pdf)

TASKS FOR LIT CIRCLES
» Discussion Questions  (Word) (pdf)
» Double Entry Journals  (Word) (pdf)
» Make a Prediction (Word) (pdf)
» Reflection (Word) (pdf)
» Reply (Word) (pdf)
» The Storyboard (Word) (pdf)

ASSESSMENT MATERIAL
» Funky Lit Circle Rubric for Roles (Word) (pdf)
» Funky Lit Circle Rubric for Tasks and Roles (Word) (pdf)
» Learning Skills Assessment (Word) (pdf)
» Oral Reading Anecdotal Notes (Word) (pdf)
» Group Discussion Anectotal Notes (Word) (pdf)

CULMINATING LEARNING EVENTS
» Canadian Historical Fiction Book Report (pdf)
» Ensemble Drama Performance (Word) (pdf)
» Gift Box for your Favourite Character (Word) (pdf)
» I am - Poem in Character (Word) (pdf)
» Novel Museum  (Word) (pdf)
» Oral Book Report (Word) (pdf)
» Peephole Shoebox Report (Word) (pdf)
» Plot Graph (Word) (pdf)
» Sequel Plot Outline (Word) (pdf)
» Thinking-Tack-Toe (Word) (pdf)
» Write a Comic or Graphic Novel Excerpt (Word) (pdf)

These events include a rubric for easy assessment.