Literature Circle Blackline Masters

Browse this collection of blackline masters and worksheets to use with your Literature Circle activities. To learn how to use them, read the Literature Circle Models page.

Over the years, I have read many wonderful resources to help me get started with Literature Circles, and I would like to share my four favorite books with you. The material on my website is helpful, but if you are serious about implementing Literature Circles, I would suggest purchasing at least one of the books below. To help you decide which books might best meet your needs, I've written a short recommendation for each. Enjoy!

Moving Forward with Literature Circles
Inspiring book, easy to read, great for upper elementary
Mini-Lessons for Literature Circles
Outstanding resource, especially for middle and high school teachers
Literature Circles: Voice and Choice in Book Clubs
An updated version of the Harvey Daniels classic
Getting Started with Literature Circles
Excellent resource for all teachers - great section for K-2 teachers

Literature Circle Lesson Files

• Character Map
  Note: For complete character trait lessons and a variety of printables, check out the Analyzing Character Traits Mini Pack.
• Character Traits
• Character Traits (for Primary Grades)
• Book Talk  (Discussion Starter Cards)
• Audio Book Program Letter (below)
     (PDF Format)    (Publisher 2003 Format)
• Daily Literature Circle Evaluation Form
• Discussion Format  
• Daily Response Bookmark  
• Literature Circle Phases
• Talking Sticks Literature Circle  
• Mini Literature Circles  
• Literature Circle Signs  
• Nonfiction Response Foldable  
• Literature Responses (Before and After Meeting)
• Nonfiction Reflection Form
• Nonfiction Response Journal Prompts
• Fiction Response Journal Prompts
• Literature Circle Reflection Form
• Booklet Pages for 4.5" x 8" Response Journal
• Literature Circle Packet
• Role Finder Dial for Teams of 4 (Explanation)
• Literature Circle Role Descriptions (Explanation)
• Literature Circle Preparation Form (for introducing Lit Circles)
• Modified Literature Circle Response Slip (Explanation)
• Literature Response Question Cards
• Sample Literature Circle Assignment Calendar
• Discussion Director Steps
• Fat or Skinny Questions? (sorting activity)
• Literature Circle Question Cards (to assist in writing "fat" questions)
• Literature Circle Evaluation Form (to be used with Literature Packet)
• Modified Literature Circle Evaluation Form
• Reading Response Questions
• How to Lead a Literature Circle
• Literature Circle Assignment Dates
• Suggested Book List for Literature Circles