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Books With Friends -- a 3-week general "lit circle-style" group reading project

Books With Friends -- a 3-week general "lit circle-style" group reading project preview
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Books With Friends cover: ELA group read project, approx. 3 weeks, by K. Ortiz, shown over stacks of old hardcover books
Introduce the group novel unit and share the editable doc link
Group read task guidelines: pick a 100+ page book, keep 2 journal entries, hold 3 formal discussions, make a final packet
Hand out on launch day to explain project requirements
Teacher grading rubric out of 135 points scoring individual effort, three group discussions and the final project of skills
Share scoring criteria up front; use for final grading
Group contract: students set a weekly reading schedule, assign roles such as Secretary and Literary Devices Coordinator
Groups complete and file this before reading begins
Discussion day planner: guidelines plus a 50-minute first meeting with plot, literary analysis and prediction questions
Planning tool groups fill in before the first meeting
Second meeting questions continue, then a third meeting plan where students write their own questions on author's messages
Later discussions shift question-writing to students
Journal prompts: 20 optional questions on main character, setting, point of view, conflict and supporting characters
Idea bank for students stuck on journal entries
Project cover sheet for name, date and class under a drawing of an open book sprouting flowers, a rabbit and deer
Front page for each student's final packet
Table of contents: students list what they did to show each required skill and its page numbers in the packet
Lets the teacher locate each skill quickly when grading
One word topics organizer: students track key words, page numbers and thoughts, modeled with Flowers for Algernon
Ongoing note-taking for finding central ideas while reading
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Reading

Grades

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

File

PDF

Editable
Yes
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About This Product

Books With Friends: A 3-week General Lit Circle-Style Group Reading Project.


This educational resource is a collaborative learning tool that will foster deeper engagement and comprehension. The 16-page kit adds a structured dimension to group reading and analyses, making it suitable for grades 9 through 12.

The unique feature of the Books With Friends project is its combination of independence and collaboration. Students can choose their personal text or the teacher can provide one, fostering accountability while ensuring every pupil's individual progress.

The Three-Part Framework

Structured in a three-part framework over three weeks, it facilitates interactive sessions among groups of 3-5 students who interpret the key elements collectively.

This resource allows teachers to take on an observatory role and witness enlightening discussions about diverse aspects of literature within their classroom setting.

Pacakge Contents

  • Direct instructions,
  • Grading rubric,
  • Group contract sheets,
  • An empty reading schedule along with numerous contents for planning thoughtful group discussions.

The package also guides students to compile a comprehensive final project that reveals insightful notes accumulated from previous sessions.


Note:This packet does not offer specific pedagogical directions or content delivery guidelines ensuring all educators have space for flexibility while utilizing Books With Friends in their classrooms. Instead waving comfort flag with reassurance - the project being entirely student-driven yet meticulous.
The material has broad applicability - equally advantageous in small groups or larger settings including entire classrooms or homestudy environments also providing opportunity for homework assignments too!
Available both as PDF document and editable Google Doc link; making it seamless for you to align with your class requirements better!

Extend your Language Arts program towards novel study through innovative path paving avenues opening fresh perspectives into improved comprehension - stimulate your student's intellect today!

What's Included

This packet provides the directions, a grading rubric, a group contact, and a blank reading schedule, as well as several materials for planning group discussions and compiling a final project of notes. For the most part, the teacher is able to step back and listen to group conversations about the texts.

Please note that this product does not include specific directions for the teacher on how to lesson plan or deliver content. But feel comfortable knowing that the project is student-driven and thorough.

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