I implemented the Lit. Circle activity with Kindergarteners using the book Curious George Visits the Library. Let me say that it was a struggle (on my part), but the students enjoyed the activity. Why was it a struggle? The students were not familiar with completing graphic organizers and they just looked at it. I felt that I had to provide much of the information for them. I can see how making these literature circles a regular part of the class would make it go smoother each time it was done.
Literature Circles are very appropriate for ESL students because the teacher can control reading levels, discussion questions, and vocabulary, but the student still has the power to choose which book he wants to read. To implement Lit. Circles, a teacher must be organized and prepared. The teacher must also express high expectations if students are expected to work in groups without the teacher's leadership of the group.
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