Friday, November 14, 2008
Literature Circles
Have you ever participated in a literature circle before? If yes, what did you like about them? What did you dislike about them? If no, how do you feel about the idea of literature circles? Are you excited to begin? Nervous? Do you dread the thought of them? Thoughtfully discuss any feelings you may be experiencing. What questions do you have about lit circles that may not have been answered yet?
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I think liturature circles are AWESOME!! I feel that lit circles are a very good part of learning. and they help me alot with understanding the book that i am reading. it also hepls me with my social skills in and outside of school. Last year i was in lit circles with ms. Gosser and it was suchh a fun time!
I know a good bit about literature circles. Literature circles is when you have a group and they all read the same book.. you discuss what you have read and what ideas and connections you have with the book, author, and narrator. This is a great way to express what you think and share your thoughta about the book.
last year i did literature circles and it was so much fun. I was with a lot of my friends a lot of the time so we weren't afraid to share with eachother so it went very smoothly and we could have a good time while staying on the topic. Plus the books were very fun to read because i already love to read but being able to connect with my friends made it better. This year im also with alot of my friends so i think its going to be even better.
Hi,I think lit circles are really great for students learning how to express the way the book has an impact and how they feel on it! Lit circles provide a new and fun way for kids to intereact with each other on things they learn.
I know a good bit about literature circles. Literature circles is when you have a group and they all read the same book.. you discuss what you have read and what ideas and connections you have with the book, author, and narrator.
i have been in a litetuare circle before. it was pretty boaring. i didnt no what to say in it. there not my favorite thing to do. sometimes i feel concused because i dont no what to say. and i get confussed when we get off taks iand i cant rember what we were talking about.
I'm not really enthusiastic about literature circles because I don't usually raise my hand to answer a question. I don't talk in school excerpt if it is at lunch, some classes, and gym. But that was what I hate about lit circles, discussing stuff. Although I still like it, sort of, because of the talking but it's usually off topic and I really want an expert grade but end up with a practitioner or apprentice. No offense but I think it's the people in my group or just me.
I have been in lierature circles before. I like that we can share our ideas and feelings about the book and the jobs we have to keep the discussion going. I do not really have any dislikes about them. They are fun in my opinion.
No I have never participated in a literature circle before. I am open minded about the idea however; I am not one to really share my feelings with others easily.
I have been involved in a literature cirle before,i think that they are a good way to share your ideas and discuss with other peolpe.I am not nervouse of a literature circle they are fun and a good way to express your feelings.
i have been in a lit circle before but that was in 3rd grade and im sure that this is going to be alot different. we are going to have more advanced books and its going to be easier talking to the people in the group.
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Hi.I have never been in lit circles before and i know that it is when you sit down in a circle and talk about a book you all read and what you thought of the book. I am nervous about being in a lit circle, but it seems like alot of fun. Also the book Tangerine seems like a boring book to have aa lit circle about, but it's worth it because i want to be in a lit circle.
I never have done literature circles before. Though I have heard of them. From what I've heard they seem alright. The big idea about them is okay there not bad. I'm not nervous but not excited I'm in between. It's a great way to express your thoughts on a book.
I think Liturature circles are a great idea! I have done liturature circles maybe 3 times. I already done Tangerine Literature circles before but i'm looking forward to it again if i have to! Reading a book and sharing you ideas, feelings, and questing to others is fun. You could also think of something you would never think about on the book before. I'm looking forward to doing Literature again!
I have never been in a lit circle before but from what I've learned in class, they seem pretty cool!!! I am normally shy in class but i won't be in a lit circle. I am sort of exicted to start them in class because it'll make the book seem a little more nessesary to read because I'll want to talk about it. It'll also give me the chance to read a new book since I don't read much on my own!!
Hi! I have done Literature Circles and I liked them a little bit. I liked being able to discuss the book in case you did not understand something or you thought something was really cool. I disliked the way that we had to read some books that were not interesting. I am exicted to begin in a Lit Circle again so we can discuss books that we read.
I never have realy did a liturature circle before.It seems like fun.Im kind of exited but then im just not realy jittered up about the whole thing,I guess I have to get into the feel of liturature circles or whatever
I have done lit circles before with Ms.Gosser and I thought they were alright. lit circles helped me with reading and explaining my thoughts which eventually helped me in writing. the only thing I hated about lit circles was I had to share my ideas with other people. I don't like talking but lit circles helped me with that.
I don't think I have ever participated in literature circles. I love to read but I tend to read on my own and reflect on the things that I've read internally. Now that I think about it, it actually sounds fun. It would be interesting to listen to what other people have to say about the same book. I'm sure different people see different things and remember different plots. It would be good to listen to what other people remember most about a book.
I have never been in a lititure circle but I am open to it.I would like to see what we would do and see what other people felt about the subject.I am worried about the the type of subjects that will take place but I know they will be good.
I have been in liturature circles in the past...personally i didn't really like them but...they are basically a group of you and your friends that are reading a book together and while you are reading the book you help each other understand it,or talk about what happened in certain parts...although some of the lituratture circles i have been in were actually really fun...so if you think about it,it's kinda like a book club...but you have to perform certain jobs and you have to read a certain books.
I have been in a liturature circle before they are funn to be in. They are sometimes boring to be in.But it is cool because you get to be with your friends.Pluse it is cool to use out of shcool.Last year i was i ms goosers class and we did liturature circles.It is was AWESOME.The best part was the talking.
I have done literature circles before.. and they are boring!In practice sure but I got stuck with the most annoying people last year 'cause thats just my luck. Also we really didn't read any good books. It would have been better if we read more interesting books. So far it seems like literature circles will be better than last year though. Also i don't usually talk much except for lunch and certain classes. Most of the time i don't raise my hand too much.
I agree with jazmine liturature is wonderful it help discuss what's going on and the story in how to express your feelings.
litcirles is wonderful to me
when is Ms.Gosser was teaching I hope it be the same this year.
Yea I participated in literature circles but I forgot what they where.I like that you get to talk about your book with friends and family but I dislike that we have to somtimes talk to people you are shy around.I'm really nervous because I dont wont to raise my hand and say somthing wrong and every ones laughing at me because they thank I'm jokeing.I dont hate it I just dont like it like everyone esle does. Do we have to do them when were like 21 years old?
I have done literature circles before.. and they are boring!In practice sure but I got stuck with the most annoying people last year 'cause thats just my luck. Also we really didn't read any good books. It would have been better if we read more interesting books. So far it seems like literature circles will be better than last year though. Also i don't usually talk much except for lunch and certain classes. Most of the time i don't raise my hand too much.
I personaly dislike liturature circles.I see no point in discussing a book when everybody already read it. THe only thing i like about litature circles are sitting in groups. im meen what are litature circles really for? Why do we have to discuss a book with each other?
I think literature circles are a great way to express your feeling and opinions about the book that you are reading in your group. Last year i had a great group. I don't remember exactly what people were in it, but i still had a great time. We stayed on topic and we talked about other books and movies that related to the topic. In conclusion, I think literature circles are a great idea for the language arts class.
I think that literature circles are pretty good if you have the book you like. Another reason I loike them is because you are able to discuss how the book is coming for you. If you are in love with the book then it will come easy but if you dread it then you will have great trouble with them. The last and final reason I love literature circles is because I am starting to like to read more and more as I spread my wings into the literature world finding more and more topics that books can be about.
I really don't know to much about literature circles but the sound really fun!! I am excited that i get to work with a group that i work pretty good with. I really am excited that i get a book that i get to share my feelings about. I can't wait to see what book i get to read. I love reading so this is great. I wonder what will happen when we start our litature circles.
I think that having Lit. Circles are a good way to better understand a book that you are reading. I think that having random groups are also a good idea so that you can see how someone other than your friends feel about common ideas. But random groups could have a negative effect because if you don't get along with a member your Lit. Circle won't be succesful. I'm looking forward to trying it.
Last year in sixth grade I did literature circles and it was so cool because if I didnot understand some of the book, my group was there to help me.The only thing that I disliked about them was the people in my group because some of them never did there job.
I love LIT. circlse. I have only little had experience with lit. circles last year in sixth grade. Now this year I will problably do alot bettter.
Hey dayrl,i absolutely agree with you. Sharing new ideas and thoughts are a great way to learn a bout a book and even the people in your lit cirlcle. You can make new friends and new things about a book that you have never read before.
I have not been in a literature circle before. I feel disapointed, because of the group I got in. None of my friends are in the group. I hope literature circles will be as fun as I think they will. I also hope we get a good book.
Jazminw, I totally agree that literature circles are AWESOME! I love to read. I enjoy reading other's ideas on different subjects. I can learn something from someone else's point of view that I may not have noticed myself. Literature circles also help me to practice my writing skills as well as share my thoughts and ideas with other people. Sharing ideas with others allows me to be more diverse and helps with my social skills. I really enjoy blogging.
I think literature circle are boring,because all you do is talk about books and other thing. I dont like to read thats why I dont like them.
I think liturature circles are fun.They are a good way for people to bond with their peers.liturature circles are also a good way to share your feelings with other people
I really don't know that much about literature circles,but it does sound really fun and exciting!! I cant wait to start them.... By what i hear it seems like something good to learn...
One question is jow does every thing work when you are doing a literture circle???
"I CANT WAIT TO GET STARTED!"
Yes, I have been in a literature circle almost every year in elementary school. I think they are a good way of learning about books and a good way to learn how to discuss. you also will find out a little more about your group members, like what types of books they like best.
I think that litature circle are ok because they can be boring at some time but other times they can be fun depending if you get alone with your group. I've been in a litature circle before and im not realy sure if I like them or not but I think its a good way of learning and expressing your thought. Im not that excited since I've been in a litature circle before. Litature circles could also help in becomeing more outgoing instead of sitting in a corner all the time and being quiet. Im more of in between being outgoing and being shy because it takes a while for me to think of something to say and if I think of something soon someone would say what I thought. Over all I think Litature circles are ok.
yes I have.with my LA teacher mrs gosser last year.I dont like them becuse we have to dicuss them after we read the book and we all have to have a comment becuse we get graded on it and they are very boring.How I feel is very bored becuse litercee have know fun even thogh I like to read and those are the resons why I dont like them.
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I dont like literature circles at ALL they are so BOREING. I mean im already reading another book for this class and reading two books in a month that is hard. I dont like these lit circles because theyre boring and they are just not fun and there dumb i dont even know what there used for all you do outside of school is just read the book.
ZilongZ, I know were you are coming from. I am not really on the shy side,but sometimes i can get a little nervous talking in front of the group. But if you dont really like talking all to much than i would suggest having a part in the lit cirlce that does not have to do with so much talking. I mean of course you are going to have to talk sometime but,you might not want to go for the job of the quality questioner. THat is the person who asks all of the questions. Then after a while(when you get more us to your group members),you can move to a job that might have to do a little more talking than the last one. Who knows,you might just come out to be long lost best friends with someone in your group.
Lit circles are a pretty good way to learn in school. The only problem is that if you have a really quiet and doesnt share your group can have a little trouble having fun. I think that even though you are not supposed to get off track you may need to in order to get into a deep and fun discussion. Like last year in Ms.Gosser's my group was really cool but during one of our discussions we some how got to talking about how taking an oreo cookie and just eating the icing inside was such a crime and that you should eat the whole cookie with milk, but in some strange way it was related to what we were reading. So if you want lit circles make sure you dont have a lot of rules you have to follow, because they can get REALLY FUN!
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I think that litterature circles are a great way to discuss a book. I have done them before and they really do help comprihend a book. I think that it is cool that we are going to be able to have class time to practice such a valuable skill.
Literature circles, in my opinion, and really cool! Reading with a group helps me understand the book well, and is helpful because if you don't understand something in the book you can right away ask the other people in the group. When I was in 6th grade last year, I got to be in a literature circle with my Languge Arts teacher, Ms. Gosser, and Its was loads of fun!
when I heard of lit circles,i thought we would just read which we do but i we also have to discuss parts of the story and comment it,share ideas,and all that.
seems interesting and i would gladly try it because I love reading and it's a nice way to hear what other people think about the story and their opinions.although i might read ahead b/c i read fast hehe
When I was in 5th grade I had literature circle. it was mostly fun and realy helped me learn to read better. I think can help alot of people work better in this class.
I love literature circles! They give me a way to express my thoughts and feeling to other people. Another reason i like literature circles is because i get to socialize with people that i wouldn't normally talk to in the hallway and it helps me make new friends. It is also a new learning expierience. Literature circles are also a good way to improve your reading and writing skills and you just get to have fun.
I think Literatuer circles are good And very easy but can get Very borin If there Is a group you don't like but there still ok
yes I have been in a literature circle, and it was fun becuase I got to be in a group with most of my friends and still got the job done.I understood the book we were reading.Also got to talk about it.
Literature circles aren't that amazing too me. The idea of working with others is a great one no doubt but sometimes, if not frequently, the groups tend to do nothing related to the group. Also, the books may be inadequate for discussing or someone may accidentally (if not on purpose) ruin it. Maybe I just take ignorance by the hand and jump into these phrases but I really don't like literature circles for the lack of "real emotion" since people are just trying to just do enough too get by half of the time. Although, with these set aside then maybe, just maybe, I do like literature circles.
I like literature circles because they express my feelings. But the part I don't like is the reading part. Because I don't like reading. Do we have to do literature circles next year?
I thick liturture circles are ok but not all that fun because you have to stay on topic all the time but it somewhat fun cause you get to talk.Also you have to read although somebooks are fun i am noyt a big fan of reading.but it is ok
Literature circles are AMAZING!!!I like to read but when you get in a group and discuss what you are reading you comprehend the book much better.By reading in literature circles you can also find out somthings about your friends you didn't know from there connections from the story.All and all i think literature circles are very important in edication.Also it makes children that dont like reading enjoy it.I hope we do alot of literature circles i do enjoy them alot
I think that Literature Circles are a great way to accomplish with expressing your feelings. Literature Circles are great to participate in because you can express your feelings with a group of kids instead of sharing your feelings with the whole entire class so then you dont feel any pressure from other students
I think lit circles are a great way for kids to express them self in a way that they can say their ideas and see if other people think they are rong or they agree with them with them but want to add something.And to see if they can connect to there book or movie.
Yes, I have perticipated in a literature circles and it was a blast. Iagree with jazminw because they really help me understand the book. Also you get to express your feelings on what you just read and you get to find out what other people think. In the end I think it is a great idea that literature circles are apart of the seventh grade curriculum and I can not wait to start.
yes i have participated in a literature circle befor.i liked that we got to share are own ideas.i did not like that we could not pick are own book because the books we had to read were boring.
No ihave not parcitipate in a circles literature before.Because i herd it was about reading.I dont like reading because it takes most of my time at home.
I like literature cirles because it helps me express my feelings it playe a good part of learning and waist time in L.A. last it was with Ms. Gosser it was boring but she made it fun.
no i have not participated in a lit circles before, so i can't really explain what i like about it, and i feel that lit circles will help me stay along.
I know a little about literature circle.People are in a group and that they talk about the book and say if they liked it or not.
I'm not excited at all. I think this is going to be booooooring. It would be much more enjoyable if we didn't have to do so much work. Maybe if we didn't have to fill out a bunch of papers I would be a little more pumped, but judging by the Cinderella story, lit circles is going to be nothing but annoying work.
Last year was my first year dealing with literature circles. It was amazing and my group was the best! WE were herdly ever afraid to share our ideas. While i was in liturature circlies i learned how to connect, draw, and best of all, express my feelings! I do hope that ms. blume picked the right group and books for me!!
I personally LOVE liturature circles!!! Lit circles are a good part of the learning process. When i am reading a book that i dont fully understand, lit circles help me understand it better. I love how we get to share our ideas or thoughts about the book with others
I've just started literature cicles for the first time.I like them a little bit.But i like to be in groups.
I've done a little bit of Liturature circles when i was in elementary school and i remember it was very very fun. Lit circles help You understand what you're reading and shows others point of view and opinions.I look forward to starting again this year.
yes I have been in a lit circle before I like that you need to explain your feelings about a book to your friends i think lit circles are a great way to talk about a book instead of having the teacher talk!!
i know a little about lit circles but not much. I know that people sit in circles and talk about a book they are reading.the talk about threr ideas about how the book was and ideas on how it could be better.I also know that you can have fun with it.
I'm exited that we are starting littature circles because they are fun,interesting,and there NOT boring.what i no about them is that you get in a group with your peers and you get a chapter book and you read it together and you figure out all the importent things about the book.and then you talk about it together as a class.
I haven't been in many, but I do know quite a bit about them! I LOVE LITERATURE CIRCLES!!!!!!!!!!! You get to talk to people and their feelings on a book that everyone in your group knows and has read! There really is nothing to hate about them! Reading is one of my favorite things to do is read!
Yes I have participated in literature circles before. I like them because they teach kids to tell their feelings about a book or a person. They are a really important part of learning. Im really looking forward to be in literature circles.
i have particapated in lit circles before. I think they are really fun. I think this because you can see what other people think about the same book you are reading. Lit cirlces help me with understanding the book more. I know this because I am able to say what I think and people in my group can help me understand more. I think lit cirles is a great thing to do for long books/novels. I think doing lit circles with long books is good because having a long book you can get overwelmed with all the info so with lit cirles you can stay orginsied with doing the jobs you are assigned!
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I have never participated in a literature I really dont know how I really feel about literature circles it sounds like there boring I dont have any questions that have not been answerd yet
yes i have participated in a literature circle before. im not in love with literature circles because of the fact you have to keep stopping to talk about the book when you just want to keep reading on. plus you can just ask yourself questions in your own head.to tell you the truth if i had to give lit. circles a score of 0 out of ten i would give it a 4 out of ten.
I have participated in a literature circle, but I did not think it was very fun.the only thing I realy dislike is the reading part.I am Not excited to start literature circles or just not the reading portion.Im not nervous to start cause I am comfortable with the people in my circle.Do not realy dred the idea but I do not want to start.How long are we going to be doing lit. circles?Is it going to be the rest of the school year?What is the point of doing lit. circles?
I think lit circles are the best thing in language arts last with ms. gosser was great and I hope this year is is fun as last year.last year it was so fun because we got to pick our own group.And got to put post-it notes in our book.
Yes,I have participated in a lit. circle.What I like about lit. circles are scene setter.What I dislike is character sketcher.
I realy like literature circles because they really help you with life because you can feel free to express the way you feel about something. You also know that your group members are there to help you know what to do and stay on track.And when your group members need help your alwas there to provide.
I have participated in literature circles,one thing I like about literature circles is that you get to dicuss your feelings about the story with your group.Also it helps you with communicating with other people.But sometimes i think its boring.
I like lit circles alot.I think it really helps me alot with reading.It is re ally fun to social with other students in the class.
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