Adult Literature Circle

Adult Literature Circle Discussion Director

Name ______Book ______Assignment: page ______to page ______Assignment due on ______

Job Description: Your job is to do two things.

1. Lead the group by opening the circle (see the back of this sheet for directions) and direct the group’s discussion during the Literature Circle meeting. 2. Develop 3 “Fat” questions from the reading assignment that you think the group would like to talk about. “Fat” questions should cause people to think before they answer. There may be more than one answer and there is no “correct” answer. These questions should encourage discussions about feelings and reactions. Remember to “stay in the book”. Question and pose problems! Possible Question Stems: What do you think about …? What are all the ways …? Why do you think …? What do you think will …? How can …? You may add “why or why not” or “explain to a question to make it “Fat”.

Godwin/2009 Adult Literature Circle

Protocol for Discussion Director

Open the Circle Say:  “I would like to thank everyone for coming today.”  “I would like the summarizer to go first.”  “Please listen with understanding and empathy!”  When the summarizer finishes, you may choose whom you want to go next.  When a question is asked anyone and everyone may respond.

During the Circle After each job ask:  “Does anyone have anything to add?”

End of Circle  Pass out new jobs according to the schedule.  Ask everyone to complete the top of his or her new job.  Collect all old jobs.

Thank everyone for coming!

Godwin/2009 Adult Literature Circle Connector Name ______Book ______Assignment: page ______to page ______or Chapter ______Assignment due on ______

Job Description:

1. Develop 3 “Fat” questions that connect the book to the outside world. “Fat” questions can have more than one answer, encourage discussion, and require thoughtful answers. Connect the reading to your life or classroom. Take us out of the book. Think flexibly!

Possible Question Stems:

How will you use … in your classroom? How will your students … in your classroom? How will … help you meet the needs of the students in your classroom? Explain what … means to you.

Summarizer

Name ______Book ______Assignment: Page ____to page ______or Chapter ______Assignment due on ______

Job Description:

1. As you read the assignment, take notes using the back of this paper to plan your paragraph. Be persistent!

2. Using your notes, write a brief summary paragraph below. Your paragraph should tell the main highlights of this week’s assignment. Think and communicate with clarity and precision!

3. You will read this summary to the group. *********************************************************** Summary of this reading assignment:

Summarizer Notes

Main Focus of Reading Assignment:

Notes/ Main Points that support this focus:

Literature Enhancer

Name ______Book ______Assignment: page ______to page ______or Chapter ______Assignment due on ______

Your job has two parts.

1. Vocabulary

Choose one word from the reading assignment to share with your group. This can be a word that is important to the understanding of the text. Write your own definition of the word. Apply past knowledge to this new situation!. Then write the dictionary definition. Remain open to continuous learning!

Page number ______Paragraph ______

Your definition:

Dictionary definition:

2. Passage Selection

Choose your favorite passage from this reading assignment. Page ______Paragraph ______

Read the passage aloud to the group. Explain to the group why you picked this passage. Think about your thinking. Use your metacognition skills!

I picked this passage because … Adult Literature Circle

Godwin/2009 Illustrator

Name ______Book ______Assignment: page ______to page ______or Chapter _____

Job Description

1. Depict a scene or idea from your reading. It can be a simple drawing, a cartoon strip, a collage, diorama, mobile, etc. Take a responsible risk and be creative, imagining and innovating! You can depict something read about in the book or something that the reading reminded you of. Find humor in your creation! You can use the back of this sheet for your drawing if you wish. 2. Write a brief description of your scene or idea below. Help us “see” your artwork.

Godwin/2009