Literature Circles in the Middle School Classroom: Developing Reading, Responding, and Responsibility

摘要: ty of learners who help each other learn and grow. Literature circles are groups three to eight students have read the same story or novel gathered discuss their reading. Usually self selected books literature circle members change as completed new ones chosen. These discussions teacher supported, but student led, combine educational ideas collabora tive learning independent reading (Daniels, in press). meet on a regular basis, agree how much independently by next cir cle meeting. Students various ways respond prepare for discussion.