Literature Circles are small discussion groups comprised of students all choosing to read the same work of fiction. One key feature of literature circles is student-negotiated learning. Students are responsible for selecting the text to be read, agreeing how much to read for each meeting and how they will showcase their book to the class once finished.
Literature Circles promote deeper comprehension through collaborative learning and build a love of reading.
Literature Circles Online, will examine in detail the process to introduce this popular strategy into your classroom. The course will cover:
- What is a Literature Circle?
- Literature Circle role cards
- Procedures
- A balanced reading program
- Getting started
- When processes are familiar
- Summing up
Literature Circles Course Outline
- Part 1: Course Overview
- Course introduction
- Course structure
- Part 2: What is a Literature Circle?
- What is a Literature Circle?
- What is the purpose of a Literature Circle?
- Key features of a Literature Circle
- Which year levels are Literature Circles suitable for?
- Text selection
- Part 3: Literature Circle role cards
- Roles for young readers
- Roles for intermediate readers
- Part 4: Procedures
- Important points and golden rules
- Meetings
- Part 5: A balanced reading program
- Monitoring tools
- Gradual release of responsibility
- The Teacher’s role
- Part 6: Getting started
- Whole class
- Fish bowl
- Part 7: When processes are familiar
- Process, procedures and time tabling for longer texts
- Group presentations
- Part 8: Summing Up
- The process
- Monitoring
Literature Circles Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Literature Circles online course for me?
Literature Circles is for classroom teachers who wish to promote deeper comprehension through collaborative learning, and build independence and a love of reading in their students.
What will I learn?
Literature Circles Online will address:
- What is a Literature Circle?
- The value of Literature Circle role cards
- Procedures to get started
- Literature Circles in a balanced reading program
- Best practice procedures
‘Literature Circles Online’ walks through each component of establishing Literature Circle groups in your classroom. By the end of the course you will understand the purpose and structure of Literature Circles and view various year levels implementing this strategy.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for Teachers of Prep to Year 6 (Ages 5-11).
Will completing this course give me a formal qualification?
At the completion of this course you will have access to download and print the course certificate which confirms your completion of four hours of course work.
I need help!
If you’ve struck a problem and need assistance to access the course material, just email us.
