By Maureen McGroarty, Andrea Kimmel, Cindy LePage & Amanda Torti
4 Voices: Literature Circles in the Learning Commons
Abstract
This article describes the collaborative process by which “Literature Circles” were launched and continued in the library and classrooms by the teacher-librarian, in-school support teacher, and 2 classroom teachers (one gifted class and 3 mixed-ability Grade 8 classes). Common goals included addressing the needs of learners at diverse reading levels, improving reading comprehension/interest in reading, enhancing communication and increasing meta-cognition of reading strategies. The article describes planning and initiation and includes teacher reflections on logistics, assessment and student achievement.
Maureen McGroarty, Teacher-Librarian Peel District School Board, Ontario