6th Period: Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Learning Objectives:

Analyze the content and literary elements in a passage in them format of a literature circle.
Evaluate Literature Circles as a strategy to facilitate close reading and discussion of meaning in a text.

Opening:
1. We had a rushed end to class yesterday, but I'd like you to reflect on the experience of working with your Literature Circle Group for the first time yesterday:
Class Notebook: 4/27: Visualizing a Chapter

Please respond to the following prompt. (5 minutes)

2. Share out loud.

Work Period:
3. Take out your "Placard" with the name and obligations of your "Role" for Literature Circles.

4. Think about the work your did for your Role today.

Draw a small picture on the front of the card to symbolize your Role.

5. Get Ready...

You will now meet with the other students from other groups who had the same Role. Take 5-10 minutes and do the following:

Review your Obligations in that Role - add to your card if you got lost in your role yesterday.
Share your symbolic image for the Role
Discuss the chapter, passages, phrases and words that became your focus.
Determine how to use the best ideas/questions/passages, etc. when you meet in your Literature Circle.

6. Get Set...

Important: Consider yourself as a Listener, Speaker and Collaborator.

What makes a good listener?
What makes a good speaker?
What makes a good collaborator in a small group?

Everyone will take notes... 1/2 page...

Class Notebook: 4/27: Lit Circle #1

7. Go...!
Literature Circle Meeting: 15 minutes.

Closing:
After your meeting, please create and fill out this reflection chart as a way to think about the Literature Circle discussion you just had.

4/27: Lit. Circle #1 Reflection