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Literature Circles are reading groups in which students have the opportunity to choose their own books and discuss them with their peers. The discussion is guided by roles or jobs that students select and complete for a specific part of the reading. These roles are chosen and completed ahead of time and they change with each section of the reading.

Discussion Director – The role of the discussion director is to lead and facilitate the group’s discussion. He or she is also responsible for generating discussion questions to begin the literature circle meetings.

Savvy Summarizer – The role of the savvy summarizer it to provide his or her group with a summary of the key ideas and important points from the reading.

Creative Connector – The role of the creative connector is to find connections between the book they are reading and the world around them.

Imaginative Illustrator – The role of the imaginative illustrator is to draw a scene from the reading. He or she must also explain the drawing and why they chose to illustrate it.

Literary Luminary – The role of the literary luminary is to highlight important or interesting passages from the text.

Word Wizard– The role of the word wizard is to pick out challenging or unknown words from the reading and then find the definitions.

Travel Tracker – The role of the travel tracker is to trace the setting of the action throughout the reading.

Character Captain – The role of the character captain is to describe and explain the traits of the character(s) in the text.

Figurative Language Finder – The role of the figurative language finder is to identify different types of figurative language throughout the reading.

Inquisitive Investigator - The role of the inquisitive investigator is to research any background information about either book itself or a topic within.

Literature Circles

Some of theRoles

Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________

Title of the book/story: ________________________________________________________________

Reading Assignment: Chapter(s) _____________ Page _______ to _______

Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to come up with five different open-ended questions to ask the other members of your group. Try to think of thought provoking questions that you will be able to discuss with your group members. You also need to answer these questions yourself. When your group meets, it is your responsibility to start the discussion by asking your questions. After everyone has had a chance to share their answers and ideas, you can ask if anyone has a question of their own. Do not forget to continue to lead the discussion after you have finished discussing your questions.

My Questions:

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Discussion Director

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Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to write a summary of the important events and the main ideas from the reading. Start by picking out at least five key points to organize your thoughts. When you write your summary make sure to write in complete sentences. When your group meets, read your summary aloud. When you are finished, ask your group members if they think anything else should be added to what you have said.

My Key Points:

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Self Evaluation: Rate yourself on a scale of 1(low) to 5(high).

How well did you prepare?

How well did you participate?

Why did you give yourself these marks?

Discussion Director Checklist: My work is neat and complete.

I didn't leave any sections blank.

My questions do not have yes/no answers.

I have checked for mechanics.

Savvy Summarizer

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Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________


Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to make five connections between what you are reading about and the real world. You might make a personal connection to someone or something in your life (text to self). You can also make connections from the book to places and events in the world around you (text to world) or you might make a connection to something else that you have read (book to book). When your group meets, clearly explain your connections to your group members. Once you are finished, ask them if they have made any of their own connections.

My Connections:

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Savvy Summarizer Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


My summary includes important details.


Creative Connector

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Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________


Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to draw a picture that illustrates a scene or an idea from the reading. Be creative and make sure your drawing is colorful and includes details. Give your picture a title and be sure to include a description of what your drawing shows and why you chose to illustrate it. When your group meets, have everyone discuss what they think the picture is about before you explain your illustration.

My Illustration:





Creative Connector Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


I have explained my connections clearly.

I have checked for mechanics.Imaginative Illustrator

My drawing shows:

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Why I chose this to illustrate because:

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Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to find five new to you, difficult or interesting words from the reading and find their meanings. You can look up the definitions of these words in the dictionary or on the internet. Record the page number and circle where they are found on the page (top, middle, or bottom). When your group meets, help everyone find the word in the text, then explain the context that the word was used in and ask them if they know what it means. After everyone has shared their ideas, explain the definition that you have found.

Word #1:_______________________ Page Number:____________________( Top, Middle, Bottom)

Copy the sentences the word was used in:_________________________________________________

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Imaginative Illustrator Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


I used all the space and colored my drawing.


Word Wizard

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Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to select certain paragraphs or sentences from the reading that you would like to discuss with your group. Choose five sections that you think are important or interesting. You may also decide to highlight a section if it is funny or confusing. Make sure you include your reasons for picking the passages and record the page numbers and paragraphs from the text, so you can easily find them again. When your group meets, read your selected passages to everyone and explain why you chose them. When you have finished, asked your group members what they think about the sections you selected.

My Selections:

Passage #1 Page Number: _______________ Paragraph Number :_________________

Reason(s) for Picking:_______________________________________________________





Word Wizard Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


I selected 5 appropriate words.


Literary Luminary

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Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to get to know and describe the characters in the text. Think about how they act, or what they say and think. Choose a trait that you think the character has and find a paragraph or section of the reading that supports your idea. You can focus on only one character or you can choose up to four characters. When your group meets, explain the character(s) you selected and their trait(s). Make sure to explain the passage from the reading that supports and emphasizes what you are saying.

Character #1:_________________________ Trait:_____________________________

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Literary Luminary Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


I clearly stated my reason for selection.

I have checked for mechanics. Character Captain

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Character #2:_________________________ Trait:_____________________________

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Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________


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Character Captain Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


I have included relevant support for the trait.


Inquisitive Investigator

Your job is to research any background information about the book that would be interesting or helpful to know. You might want to learn more about the author or the time period when the book was written. You could also investigate a place or an event that is talked about in the reading. Use the internet or the library to help you find some information on any topic related to the book. You do not need to write a formal report, but make sure you write in complete sentences and explain what you want to know, why you chose that topic, what you learned and where you found your information. When you meet with your group, explain your chosen topic and the information you learned.

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Figurative Language Finder

Inquisitive Investigator Checklist: My work is neat and complete.


I have cited my sources.


Your job is to find five different types of figurative language in the reading. As you read look for examples of alliteration, similes, metaphors, puns, personification, idioms, hyperboles etc. Write down your examples and note the page numbers as well as the type of figurative language being used. Make sure to explain how you know and why you think the author used it in his or her writing. When your group meets, help everyone find the example of figurative language and explain what type it is and how you know. Ask your group why they think it was used and explain your thoughts.

Example #1:____________________________________________________________ Type: _____________________________________________ Page: ________________ I know because: ___________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I think the author used it because: _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Example #3:____________________________________________________________ Type: _____________________________________________ Page: ________________ I know because: ___________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I think the author used it because: _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________


Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to write eight sentences that include the important events that occurred during the reading. Each sentence should be a different event. For each event, be sure you have included the answers to the following questions: Who? (characters names), Did What? (the event), When?, and Where? (the setting). Rewrite the





Figurative Language Finder Checklist: My work is neat and complete.



I have explain each example of figurative

language that I found.

Sequence Searcher

sentences on the second sheet of paper and then cut the sentences apart on the dashed lines and have your group sequence the events.

Your group will decide which sentence tells the most important thing that happened in your reading and place a star next to it below. Be careful NOT to use words like first, then, or next. When you turn these in, make sure you include your paper strips, stapled to this sheet.

SENTENCES (These do not get cut. You will rewrite the sentences on the next page to cut apart.)

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Make sure you staple the checklist below to your front page in order to get points.

Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________


Outline of Responsibilities Your job is to describe events in the story that made you or a selected character feel the following emotions. This can be from all of the reading. You will need to explain why you think the event represents that emotion. Then, you will share with your group and see if they agree or not.





Emoji Evoker

Sequence Searcher Checklist:

My work is neat and complete.

I didn't leave any sentences blank.


My sentences follow the guidelines in the

outline of responsibilities.

Surprise

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Sadness

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Disgust

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Hopelessness

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Anger

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Fear

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Pity

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Frustration

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Joy

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Name: ___________________________ Period: _______________ Date: ___________________







Sensational Sequelist

Emoji Evoker Checklist: My work is neat and complete.

I didn't leave any sections blank. I have explained all of the different emotions.


Your responsibility will be to write a sequel (part 2) for the book you have just finished. Complete the form below. On the back, write an explanation of what will happen in your book. (You may type this up and attach if you choose.) Share your sequel explanation with your group. My explanation of my sequel:

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Title of the book you read: _________________________________________________

Author: _________________________________________________________________

Title of your sequel: _______________________________________________________

Setting of your book: ______________________________________________________

Is this the same as Part 1? Yes No Explain: ________________________________

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Protagonist (main character) of your book: _____________________________________

Description of Protagonist: __________________________________________________

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Is this the same protagonist as Part 1: Yes No Explain: ___________________

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Antagonist (opponent) of your book: __________________________________________

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Is this the same antagonist as Part 1? Yes No Explain: ___________________

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What are some things that are the same in each book? ___________________________

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What are some things that are different in each book? ___________________________

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Member Name Here today

Role Sheets Completed

Finished selected Reading

Has their Book





Week 1 Group Questions Sensational Sequelist Checklist: My work is neat and complete. My explanation includes the elements of plot.

My sequel makes sense.


Each member, in order of how the roles are listed on your sheet in the folder, needs to fulfill their responsibilities with that role. (Ex: Discussion Director will read their questions and the group will discuss.) This will take awhile IF all members came prepared.

When you have completed your role sheet responsibilities, answer these questions:

How do you feel your group did as a whole in talking about and sharing the individual roles?

What did you do well? What might you do to improve how it goes next time? Explain:

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What emerging theme or themes are you noticing as you all read? Write one down and then explain.

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How do you, as a group, feel about the decisions your main character(s) have made so far in the book? Give examples and explain.____________________________________________________________________________________

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What do you predict, as a group, will happen next in your story? Why?

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If you made your book into a movie, who would your group think should play two of the characters?

Character: _____________________________ Actor/Actress: _______________________________

Why?

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Character: _____________________________ Actor/Actress: _______________________________

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What is ONE technique your author uses that you like or dislike as you read? Explain. (As in their style,

their use of figurative language, or how they organized the book…)

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This last question is for the scribe and can be completed away from the group before turning in this

sheet: Do you feel ALL your members contributed equally to helping you answer this sheet? (If not,

please let me know.)

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