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What are literature circles?
Literature circles are group discussions where students take on different roles to contribute to the group's comprehension.
What types of roles do students have in literature circles?
Students have roles such as connector, questioner, illustrator, summarizer, director, and word wizard.
What is the traditional focus of literature circles?
The traditional focus of literature circles is on fiction.
What have teachers recently explored in literature circles?
Teachers have recently explored how students might engage with informational text in literature circles.
According to Daniels (2002), what can literature circles integrate?
Literature circles can integrate curriculum through the authentic reading of trade books supported by students' rich discussion.
Test your knowledge on how fifth graders explore and discuss informational text during literature circles. Find out how they engage with novels and collaboratively contribute to group comprehension.
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