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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.

To find a collection of book recommendations for Literature Circles, visit the Favorite Resources for Literature Circles page on this website.

Discussion Connections (CCSS K-8) Great preparation for Literature Circles! Discussion Connections includes five lessons for teaching to students to have more effective text-based discussions by learning to link their ideas to others. Click to preview $5.00 $2.50 (50% off the first 24 hours)

Featured Literature Circle Freebies

Classroom Book Clubs: Literature Circles Made Easy Classroom Book Clubs is an exciting program explained in narrated slidecast format. It's available on CD or as a digital download, and the program includes a set of printables to make it easy to implement in your classroom. Click here to learn more and watch a video introduction to the program.

FreeLiterature Circle Printables

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

• Literature Circle Phases

• 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