Why it is important to discuss and disagree Literature Circles Using Stories to Create Dialogue, Discussion and Debate Extensions Extend literature in your classroom and your school community. After your class has read an entire cycle of literature books, come together at Literature Circle time for an art, drama or musical project based on ideas, main characters, or emotions from the books. Invite students and their parents to read books together and share insights. Teacher led Literature Circles, composed of adults and children from all age levels, give everyone the opportunity to explore and discuss Literature. Greater Community Extensions Invite authors or illustrators to your school.
Authors can speak to large groups or participate in an intimate literature group.
Greater Community Extensions Pair up with another school in your neighborhood. Share the expense of books and the experience of guiding literature groups with young children. Give your students the opportunity to share ideas with a differnt and diverse population. Please e-mail us with your ideas, questions and suggestions.