Literature circles- The Glass Castle
October 18, 2007
martink852
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!
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nessa20 | October 19, 2007 at 12:35 am
Like you I never had the opportunity to participate in a literature circle. After class I realized how beneficial it is to have literature ciricles because its gives everyone the opportunity to have a voice, ask questions and gets clarifications. Like you I also think that literature circles should be introduced into classrooms because it gives students the opportunity to voice their thoughts.
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kieleygundlach | October 19, 2007 at 9:25 am
Lit circles is also something that i have never been able to do, and i also think that they are a great idea. I never thought of it but i also think that i would deffintly bring into my classroom like you stated.
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Becky | October 19, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I like the idea of lit. circles too. it allows each member to focuz on a certain part of analyzing while reading a portion of the book then bringing it all together with the other members ocne they’ve shared. It is a great exercise and gets everyone involved.
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jennifer | October 23, 2007 at 7:03 am
If you check out the book, lit circles are definitely originally designed for el. ed., which is why I believe they are so important for our class. I’ve redesigned them slightly to work for our level of education, but the book has students reading very short stories (children’s books even) in the span of a class time and discussing them in lit. circles.