What's New Literature Circles is a small group structured format for reading and discussing literature. Literature Circles can be used with any grade level or in any content area. Group students by text choices, not by ability.
Discussion is moved by student-generated questions rather than predetermined textbook questions.
The use of students' personal responses to literature as the foundation, rather than an analytical or interpretive task. Periodic connecting with other groups in the class. Teacher and students should select a variety of literature. Each piece should be briefly introduced to the class. Time should be allotted for the students to browse through each book.