Featured Freebies
Discussion Connections Step-by-step Guide
Great discussions are the key to effective literature circles! If your students struggle with discussion skills, they’ll benefit from the engaging lessons and activities in Discussion Connections.Â
More Literature Circle Freebies
Literature Circles are a fun and effective way to get kids excited about reading, and they are aligned with Common Core State Standards for Speaking and Listening. Browse this collection of printables to use with your Literature Circle activities.Â
- Literature Circle Reflections Form
- Literature Response Questions
- Nonfiction Discussion Foldable
- Literature Circle Question Cards
- Literature Circles Before and After Evaluation
- Mini Literature Circles
- Nonfiction Reflection Form
- Literature Circles Packet
- Literature Circle Preparation Form
- Literature Response Question Cards
- Discussion Director Steps
- Literature Circle Evaluation Form
- Reading Response Questions
- How to Lead a Literature Circle
- Literature Circle Assignment Dates
Literature Circle Blog Posts
Teaching Kids How to Have Real Discussions
Do your students know how to have a REAL conversation in which they listen to others and connect their ideas? This post has some concrete strategies you can teach your kids to make that happen!
Literature Circles - Motivate Kids to Love Reading!
Some forms of Literature Circles are very structured with students performing various roles such as Discussion Director or Vocabulary Wizard. Others are much more informal, with students meeting a few times a week to discuss the book without assuming specific roles. I refer to these more informal discussion groups as Classroom Book Clubs.
Literary Lunch Bunches Foster a Love of Reading
Most teachers have heard of Literature Circles, or Classroom Book Clubs, but many find it difficult to add them to an already packed schedule. One way you can give Book Clubs a try is by starting a Literary Lunch Bunch program. Literary Lunch Bunches are fun, informal Literature Circles that kids attend on a voluntary basis.
The Power of Audio Books
Most kids love to listen to audio books, but did you know that this practice is also extremely effective for improving reading comprehension and fluency? I discovered this well-kept secret a few years ago when I started using audio books with my struggling readers.Â
Classroom Book Clubs: Literature Circles Made Easy
Learn how to get started with Classroom Book Clubs, an easy and effective way to implement Literature Circles that your kids will love!
