LITERATURE CIRCLES

DISCUSSION DIRECTOR

Has the official responsibility to think up some good discussion questions, conduct the meeting, and ask for contributions from the other members. (5 Ws, 1H)

CONNECTOR

Takes everyone from the text world out into the real world where readers’ experiences connects with life and literature. Look also between this story and others on the same topic or by the same author. (Text to text and text to life comparisons.)

LITERARY LUMINATOR

Takes readers back to memorable, important sections of the text and reads them aloud. (Remember some interesting, powerful, funny, puzzling or important sections of the text.)

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SOURCES:

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/mla/circle/purpose.html

http://www.literaturecircles.com

ILLUSTRATOR

Your job is to draw anything (character, setting, problem, prediction, surprise, exciting part, etc.) about the story that you liked. You can label things with words if you like.

VOCABULARY ENRICHER

Your job is to be on the lookout for a few especially important words, phrases, expressions while reading. Watch for unfamiliar or puzzling words, repeated words, or words that have special meaning in the text or title.

SUMMARIZER

Your job is to prepare a brief summary of the story. Your group discussion will begin with your 1-2 minute statement that covers key points, main highlights and general idea of the reading.

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Literary Luminator

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IllusTrator

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SummaRizer

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ConnecTor

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VocabulaRy Enricher

Discussion DirEctor

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