Literature Circle Assignment- Lexy Kroeger
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Lexy Kroeger discusses their experience with literature circles both as a student and how they would implement them in their own classroom. As a student, Lexy remembers having different roles each week that promoted discussion and accountability. Lexy also learned the value of students choosing their own books to increase engagement. As a teacher, Lexy would give students book options, assign changing weekly roles, and have each student serve as director to develop discussion skills without traditional testing. Lexy believes literature circles provide accountability, different perspectives, and a fun alternative to daily lectures.
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- 2. answered. I honestly do not see any disadvantages to literature circles. They allow you to hear different opinions on the topic, hold you accountable for your work, work on discussion skills, and help you reflect on what you have read. Lastly, it is also worthwhile because it is a good change for the students. It can get boring and repetitive for teachers to lecture to their students daily. Student on student discussion is a new environment for them that they may have more fun with. C. I would really like to work this into my classroom in the future. I intend to give the class different book options, like we were given, so they are interested in what they are reading. I will also assign weekly/daily roles that change so they can focus on different ideas each time. I will also make sure each student is a director at least once so each child gains discussion skills. I will not give any form of test over the information but, I will think of an engaging activity that allows me to see if everyone did their part in the discussion. I really liked the idea of the group creating an alternate ending or something of that sort.