Literature Circles

• You and other students in the class may pick out a book that you will all read at the same time.

• There may be only four members per book group.

• After choosing your book, your group will come up with a reading contract that everyone has to sign. The contract states an agreement among the members of the group how many pages that will be read before each café day.

• At least once a week there will be a café day. On these days, you will be allowed to bring snacks, drinks, etc. to reading class while and your book group members discuss your thoughts about the book you have chosen.

• Each day, you will be asked read your book as homework. You will also be given time during SSR time to read to prepare your response sheet as preparation for the book group discussion.

• As you read the book, you will complete the activities outlined below:

• Reading response sheets – You can use your responses as springboards for your "café day" discussions.

• A story map – You will create a story elements map with your group that follows the format taught in class.

• Internet Activity – You will visit sites on the Internet about your Newberry author.