Literature Circles
If you have a fast connection, here are some Quick Time movies of our discussions. The files are very big. This is an example of the Fishbowl Model. The entire class observed one literature group in action.
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Expository/Informational
Restaurant Menu
Persuasive Writing
Letter from Olaf
Poetry
Haiku Poetry
Terrifying Tower: Haiku
Letter Writing
Post Card
Journal Writing
Count Olaf's Diary
Illustrations
Wanted Poster
Wanted Poster 2
Ransom Note from Olaf
Kid Pix Houses