Learning About Literature Circles

Essential Question: What does it mean to be American?

Goal: Understand how literature circles work

Agenda:
1. Read
2. Read about literature circles

First, we will add to our English Journal (in Google Docs)

Make a top ten list of what means to be an American.

We will read about  literature circles and come to a common understanding of what they are. You will also pick your groups today and try to decide on a novel to read.

Literature Circles TEXT VIDEO

Novel choices:

1. Joy Luck Club

2. Stargirl

3. My Antonia

When you are finished with everything:
1. The first twelve words on your vocabulary chart are due on Friday.
2. Read silently
3. Check your grades and make sure you turn in missing assignments