Laura Candler's Free
Literature Circle Printables

 

Literature Circles are a fun and effective way to get kids excited about reading, and they are aligned with Common Core State Standards for Speaking and Listening. Browse this collection of printables to use with your Literature Circle activities. To learn how to use them, read the Literature Circle Models page.

Classroom Book Clubs are a fun form of Literature Circles that do not require roles. Visit the Classroom Book Clubs page for more information. You can also purchase the printables for this program from that page.

 

 

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Classroom Book Clubs: Literature Circles Made Easy By Laura Candler Classroom Book Clubs is an easy and fun way to implement Literature Circles. This approach is very flexible and does require students to take on "roles" when they meeting. This resource consists of 5 short narrated slidecast videos that will teach you how to implement this method in a step-by-step way. All printables and organizational forms are included.

 

Classroom Book Clubs Facebook Group

The Classroom Book Clubs program includes membership in a private Facebook group of teachers who are implementing this approach to Literature Circles. Click over to my post on Corkboard Connections to learn more about how to join the group. It's a great place to ask questions and share ideas with other teachers as you implement Literature Circles!

 

 

 

 

Featured Literature Circle Freebies

 

 

Free Literature Circle Printables

• Character Trait Map
  (Note: For complete character trait lessons and a variety of printables, check out the Analyzing Character Traits Mini Pack.

• Mini Literature Circles

•  Role Finder Dial for Teams of 4
• Literature Circle Role Descriptions
• Literature Circle Discussion Prompt Poster
• Literature Circle Reminders Poster  
• Nonfiction Reflection Form
• Literature Circle Reflection Form
• Literary Community Circles ( by Anne-Marie Rocheleau)
• Literature Circles Packet

• Literature Circle Preparation Form (for introducing Lit Circles)
• Literature Response Question Cards
• Discussion Director Steps
• Literature Circle Question Cards (to assist in writing "fat" questions)
• Literature Circle Evaluation Form (to be used with Literature Packet)
• Reading Response Questions
• How to Lead a Literature Circle
• Literature Circle Assignment Dates
• To find a collection of book recommendations for Literature Circles, visit the Favorite Resources for Literature Circles page on this website.