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What do you notice about this literature circle? Can you find the group norms?

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Watch this literature circle that is managed by the white board. What makes the difference? media type="custom" key="24314488"

Literature Circle Guidelines:

1. Groups pick a book (book pass) 2. Norms are established 3. Questioning comes from stems 4. Time is given for reading & discussing 5. Pacing is key 6. Written responses occur after the discussion 7. The teacher "drops in" and monitors 8. Groups deliver a final product/ report

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Literature Circles in Action:

media type="youtube" key="iBXhBxil_6Y" height="281" width="500" The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: