[MOSAIC] the power of modeling-lit circles

[Lisa Szyska]

Since you are researching, I'm sure you are aware of
Harvey Daniels' Lit Circle book, which is the best one
out there IMO. Also, his video w/segments of actual
lit circles is good (for teachers and students) and
reasonably priced as well.  

I rely on the Mosaic strategies to help my students
guide discussions, so it works well w/fiction and
nonfiction.  You can look at Strategies that Work and
think about how to use the graphic organizers provided
for the strategies in the appendix to help guide their
discussions.  Since I am not a fan of reinventing the
wheel, I adapted these and Daniels' role sheets for my
students, incorporating strategy talk a bit more. 
Also, Carol, who is a member of this list, has created
some AWESOME lit circle resources on her district
website:

www.dist102.k12.il.us/website/ResourceMain.htm

I really like the keeping track sheet, especially for
my gifted readers.  Thanks so much Carol!! 
Just jump off that cliff...lit circles are so much
fun, and your students will love them!!  
Lisa
2/3 IL
--- "Feix, Susan" <susan.feix at harrison.kyschools.us>
wrote:

> I have recently become interested in, and have begun
> researching
> literature circles.  I am mainly concerned in
> adapting them to
> non-fiction material.  I have a few ideas but would
> appreciate any
> advice.  I feel as if I'm jumping off a cliff
> without a net.

> 




 
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