Literature Circle Process
For Partners

Decide how much you will read.

Decide if you will read independently or together; you can alternate.

Use sticky notes to help you identify parts of the selection that pertain to your job.

If reading together, you have the right to ask a person to speak more clearly, softly, or loudly.  Always use please and thank you. 

If your partner is having trouble figuring out a word or phrase, allow him/her time to use strategies (at least 5 seconds) and then offer to help. 

Once the reading has been completed, have a discussion about what you have read.  Make text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world connections.

On your own, complete your job sheet (neatly) and share when you meet again.  This is a time for great conversation.  Compliment your partner when s/he have read well, tried her/his best, or have come up with a great idea.