MID: Literature Circles

[Jan Birney <stmark6614@YAHOO.COM>]

Hi All,
In September I will be beginning a new assignment as a
Library Media Specialist in a suburban/rural 7-8
middle school. My new principal has asked me to
collaborate with the 7th grade Language Arts teachers
to create a curriculum for literature circles. We will
be attending a workshop in August, and I have checked
the LM_NET archives so I am beginning to understand
how literature circles work. I'd like some more
information from any list members who may have
experience with this type of activity. What worked or
didn't work for you? What is the optimal group size?
Do the literature circles meet for the entire school
year? How can the Library Media Specialist best
facilitate these groups?
I will be happy for any ideas, suggestions, advice or
encouragement you can give me.
Thanks to all in advance.
Jan Birney

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Jan Birney, Library Media Specialist
Jockey Hollow Middle School
Monroe, Connecticut 06468
stmark6614@yahoo.com

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