The whole literature circle concept is a new task for me.  I have never been involved in a literature circle, although I absolutely love the idea!  I think that it is a great way to bring people together that are reading the same novel and a great way to bring up topics of conversation about the novel.  It can also give individual’s the chance to ask any questions that they may need verification on, or even to hear what other people’s opinions are on the same topic.  When my literature circle met for The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, we all had the same thoughts and it was very interesting to hear everyone else agreeing on what we think may happen next or what may happen with the characters.  The literature circle concept is something that I would bring into my classroom because I feel that it connects the students to the novel even more when they are able to talk about it in a small group of peers, along with getting to know your group.  It brings up different topics of conversation that leaves room for so many different opinions.  It gives students a chance to say what they think compared to what another student may think.  I am so glad that I am able to experience the “literature circles” now, but I greatly wish that it was introduced to me at an earlier age because I feel as though its a great concept to have all throughout middle school, high school, and even later elementary school grades.  I look forward to our next literature circles!