Working in Literature Circles

It is so much fun for me to watch students read and think while they work together in Lit. Circles! First they read pages together out loud. This is often the best part to observe because they sometimes read while imitating the voices of the characters and with an overabundance of expression. :) After reading aloud, there is always a task or a question(s) to answer. A group discussion takes place prior to any written work and is my very favorite part because of the intense opinions and debates that occur within the group. Very interesting to hear and observe!Take a look at some of the pictures below to see some of the emotions captured in Literature Circles.