LITERATURE CIRCLES

IT’S TIME FOR OUR FIRST BOOK!

Non-fiction text How people think How people overcome obstacles Why people feel entitled How people make it (or don’t make it) in today’s

society

Goal: Understand a different approach/thought process

to important issues Understand and involve yourself in the world

around you – enhance your global perspective Improve your argument skills and knowledge

NON-FICTION BOOK CHOICES

Fast-food Nation The Tipping Point Outliers Blink Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in

America Generation Me: Why Today’s Youth are More C

onfident, Assertive, Entitled – and More Miserable Than Ever

The Glass Castle A World of Ideas, Ethics & Morality texts

DIRECTIONS

Make a list of your “Top 3” books in order of interest (#1 is the book you really want). I will do my best to get you your #1 or #2

choice! Remember, the last two books listed

are books we have available. The other books may be available at the school and/or public library (copies very limited), or you will have to purchase it yourself.

SYNTHESIS ASSIGNMENT

BOOK ASSIGNMENTS ARE IN!

DIRECTIONS

After you are assigned your book, meet with your group members.

Once you see your weekly requirements, you will decide upon pages to read each week and roles to complete each week.

Also, get each other’s contact information in case you need it.

WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS

1. Read assigned pages by block day2. Complete assigned literature circle role by block

dayYou will receive your role handouts Thursday, but here’s

a preview: Author’s Philosophical Beliefs – Personal Perspective Representation of American Society – Social Commentary Source of American Problems – Who’s to Blame? Author’s Approach – Personal Style & Slant

3. Take reading test on block day4. Participate in meaningful, analytical discussion with

group members on block day5. Note: If you come to a literature circle unprepared,

you will work on your assignment in the pod and forfeit discussion points.

END-OF-BOOK REQUIREMENTS

1. Group Précis2. Individual written response

1. At-home writing assignment2. 2-3 page analysis of major social issue(s)

in the text3. Details to follow

1. I am telling you this so you know to keep track of what you’re reading – don’t forget everything from your first section of reading once you read it as both of the above assignments will encompass the whole book.