Brownlie, Faye.

Grand Conversations, Thoughtful Responses : A Unique Approach to Literature Circles. - 2nd ed. - 1 online resource (170 pages)

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword Leyton Schnellert -- Preface Faye Brownlie -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Getting Started: Learning the Say Something Strategy -- 2. The Books -- 3. The Discussion Groups -- 4. Response Journals -- 5. Comprehension Activities -- 6. Classroom Vignettes -- 7. A Culminating Activity: Time for Celebration -- 8. Assessment and Evaluation -- Appendix A : Literature Circles Book Lists -- Appendix B : Bibliography.

All students can become active, independent, thoughtful readers. The structures and strategies in this book are proven to help students develop confidence and competence in their reading. Student engagement with text soars through participation in grand conversations with peers and reflecting on reading with thoughtful, written responses.

9781553798828


Literature-Study and teaching.


Electronic books.

PN59 .B769 2019

428.4/071/2