Lit circles elementary

If you are looking for a way to make literature circles easy in your elementary classroom, this lit circle toolkit is perfect for you. This activity set comes with everything you need to establish literature circle routines, literature circle jobs and roles, literature circles workbooks and worksheets, and so much more!

If you're thinking about starting literature circles in your classroom, check out this blog post that focuses on invaluable tips for helping you get started. Whether you're thinking of literature circles in middle school, literature circles in 5th grade or 4th grade, you'll be glad you read this post. Literature circles are a great addition to a classroom reading program, and they're filled with engaging, rigorous reading response activities. Learn what works and what to avoid before you…

Literature Circles are small groups of students reading, thinking, discussing, and writing about self-selected books. Lit circles benefit all readers. Lit circles are wonderful for independent readers as a part of a balanced reading and writing framework.

What is the purpose of literature circles? How do you structure a literature circle? How long should Literature Circles last? What is the teacher's role in

Grab this FREE literature circle think sheet to help guide student discussion - perfect for literature circles in third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade!

Passion Projects were a staple in my gifted enrichment classroom in the 1970s. Back in those days, we called them Type III enrichment activities (Renzulli Enrichment Model) or Independent Studies. But thankfully, things changed as general education has embraced the concepts of thinking skills, creative production, and talent development. Today we see these activities implemented in all types of classrooms through Genius Hour, Passion Projects, and Maker Spaces. Whatever title you choose to…

Looking for ideas as you implement literature circles in your classroom? This post explains what to do about literature circle roles and includes free printable bookmarks, assignment sheets, and assessment forms - all for free! Great resources for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.

Literature Circles are an ideal practice that I love to implement in my classroom to enhance students love of reading. If you are looking for a

I have had an amazing response to my Literature Circles: Job Sheets and More resource! Over 1,900 five-star reviews and I am absolutely thrilled that this resource is helping so many elementary teachers get literature circles up and running in their classrooms! I would like to share another tool from this set that has been […]

Literature circles are about reading and discussing, but also an opportunity to review and introduce skills through focused writing and activities.