Using Trade Books inLiteracy Circles
Literature Focus Units
Reading and Writing Workshops
100
1-2 weeks depending on the length of the book.
How many weeks do literature circles usually last?
100
Pre-reading Reading Responding Exploring Applying
What are the five stages of the reading process?
100
SSR
What is independent silent reading set aside during the school day for students in one class or the entire school to read self-selected books?
200
True
It is important for students to assume responsibility within their own literature circle. True or False
200
Teachers decide what they want their to learn during the unit.
What is setting goals?
200
To provide students with opportunities with authentic reading and writing activities.
What is the purpose of the reading and writing workshop?
300
Events Characters Students choose what they want to focus on for the second meeting
What do students discuss during the first meeting of the literature circle?
300
When students think of authors as real people they view reading in a more personable way.
What is units featuring an author?
300
Students write their initial responses to the books they're reading. Students can dialogue with the teacher. Ongoing written conversation between the student and teacher.
What is the purpose of student kept reading logs?
400
The teacher could provide relevant feedback during the student's discussion.
Why is it important for the teacher to have read the book?
400
Myths Science Fiction Biographies Poetry
What is units featuring genres?
400
Understanding Character Introspection Predicting and Questioning
What are the four patterns under the Immersion response category?
500
Purpose Components Theory Base Applications Strengths Limitations
What are the six steps of the instructional approach to literature circles?
500
Select Literature Set Goals Develop a Unit Plan Differentiate Instruction Create a time schedule Assess students
What are the steps in developing a literature unit?
500
Time, choice, and response.
What are three key characteristics of a reading and writing workshop?