New Literature Circle Groups

Class update: Students have selected new books for their literature circle groups and we will be starting the 1st reading selection tomorrow in class. I am posting the Literature Circle schedule so you are aware of work that may be do. Students are given class time to complete all the required material, however some may still need to take extra time at home to complete the notebook assignments.

The Literature Circle Schedule:
Monday/Tuesday: Reading Skill days in class (Lit Circle reading done for HW or during SSR)
Wednesday: Reading day in class (45 - 60 min period)
Thursday: Work day. Reading must be completed. (45 - 60 min period)
Friday: Group Discussion and Evaluation Day (30 min). Reading of next selection begins.

Students have from Friday through the next Wed. to complete their reading. They can read with group members, partners, teacher, or individually. If their notebook assignment is not complete be Friday morning they will not join their group for discussion. This will have an effect on their participation and work grade. Any work that is not completed during the course of the day must be taken home for homework and completed on time.

I am looking forward to hearing the students discuss their new literature and watching them grow as readers and cooperative group members.

Thanks - Ms. M