literature circle 1

Choose a text set for the literature circles focusing on a topic, theme, or common genre. Books should relate in some way with a focus on either fiction or nonfiction.

• Select 1 of the 6 language arts to focus on for the literature circles.

• Identify 2–3 language arts standards and grade level for the literature circles.

• Create a chart, cluster, or concept web to show your literature circles by following the 7 steps below. It is not necessary to create documents for each discussion role (called a “role sheet”). Include a current APA-formatted reference page.

• Step 1: Books/ Text Set

• Step 2: Standards

• Step 3: Circles

• Step 4: Roles

• Step 5: Schedule overview

• Step 6: Group discussions/meetings

• Step 7: Assessment