13. MR. COLEY’S BOOK CLUB (Reading, Collaboration, Discussion)
Description: In Mr. Coley’s Book Club students within a group analyze and discuss a book they are reading.
Application: Use this fun method to delve into novels and short stories.
Process: Choose a novel or a short story for students to read. Assign (see www.MrColey.com “Literature Circles”) groups of four or five. Determine student roles and hand out subsequent role sheet for the Connector, Illustrator, Word Finder, Discussion Director, and Correspondent (http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles.htm) Guide the process to make sure students are following guidelines such as pace, depth of analysis, and equity amongst the students within the group. When students are finished, allow groups to share with each other.
Description: In Mr. Coley’s Book Club students within a group analyze and discuss a book they are reading.
Application: Use this fun method to delve into novels and short stories.
Process: Choose a novel or a short story for students to read. Assign (see www.MrColey.com “Literature Circles”) groups of four or five. Determine student roles and hand out subsequent role sheet for the Connector, Illustrator, Word Finder, Discussion Director, and Correspondent (http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles.htm) Guide the process to make sure students are following guidelines such as pace, depth of analysis, and equity amongst the students within the group. When students are finished, allow groups to share with each other.
References, graphics, and/or for more information:
13. Mr. Coley’s Book Club
http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles.htm
13. Mr. Coley’s Book Club
http://www.mrcoley.com/litcircles.htm