2. What are 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. They will talk about events and characters in the book, or personal experiences related to the story.
3. What are literature circles? Literature circles provide a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Finally, literature circles guide students to deeper understanding of what they read through structured discussion and extended written and artistic response.
4. What are literature circles? Discussion Director creates questions to increase comprehension asks who, what, why, when, where, how. Vocabulary Enricherclarifies word meanings and pronunciations uses research resources Literary Luminaryguides oral reading for a purpose examines figurative language, parts of speech, and vivid descriptions Connector makes text-to-text or text-to-self relationship
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7. How Can you use blogs with literature circles WAIT HOLD IT WHAT ARE BLOGS!
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9. How do we get started Small groups will be organized by the teacher. Teacher will reinforce blogging by posting different comments to each group. The groups will be arranged by reading levels. Students reading at, or below, grade level will respond to a blog that requires them to identify key story elements (main characters, setting, problem and solution). Students reading above grade level will respond to a blog that requires them to identify the key story elements, but also to sequence the events leading to the solution of the problem. They will also be required to respond to how the setting changes from the beginning of the story to the resolution of the problem.
10. what Kind of questions? How would you compare the main character to . . .? Can you list three important details? What questions would you ask in an interview with _______________? What would happen if this story had a different ending? Why/How does the author use relationships in the story? What does the author believe about _____________? What motive is there for _________? What would you recommend the character to do? Can you propose an alternative to _________?
11. In Conclusion Students need encouragement to write. Using EduBlogs as the vehicle for student journal writing will teach students how to use technology to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers and other audiences. This is an effective way for a class to learn how to transform a traditional genre to an online environment. Best of all, EduBlogs create a dynamic learning environment that encourages active engagement by both teacher and student. Students and teachers can become active participants on the Internet. http://aswift.edublogs.org/
12. References Social Constructivism: Literature Circles Created by Elizabeth Buckhold Lee and SachiLeFever www.commoncraft.com/show Image Contribution www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/.../lottery.htm www.angelshare.co.uk www.government-skills.gov.uk/.../index.asp
