The main benefits of Literature Circles are students have increased choice and voice on the novels they read and the activities they complete. In this three part unit students:
Students prepare for Literature Circles by reading a short story and completing a whole class literature circle. Using a cooperative jigsaw discussion structure, small groups complete each of the ROLES below. Outcomes and Rubrics are built into each slide.
Roles:
After ROLES are understood, students set criteria for effective academic discussion and group work. Using the acronym RAPP, categorize their observations.
RAPP:
Students have a book tasting. Set up the classroom cafe style and have students read the book summaries to decide on their top 3-5 books. Use the google form to select groups and set a reading schedule.
Using the class established reading schedule, students move through a cycle of reading and analyzing using ROLES, discussing in small groups and . in teacher led literary mini-lessons. (mini-lessons help students complete their final Book Promo Project.)
Students use their literary mini-lessons and visuals to create a Book Promo with Adobe Spark Video. These videos are presented to the class and students vote on the top three. After revisions the Promos are evaluated using an outcome based rubric.