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Literature Circles

"In literature circles, small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by students' response to what they have read. You may hear talk about events and characters in the book, the author's craft, or personal experiences related to the story." Schlick Noe, K. L. & Johnson. N.L., //Getting Started with Literature Circles//, 1999 Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc. p. ix. http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/literaturecircles/index.html **What is its purpose?** "Literature circles provide a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add onto their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. Finally, literature circles guide students to deeper understanding of what they read through structured discussion and extended written and artistic response." Schlick Noe, K. L. & Johnson. N.L., //Getting Started with Literature Circles//, 1999 Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc. p. ix.  http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/literaturecircles/index.html
 * What are Literature Circles? **