• AISA Conference (Association of International Schools in Africa) , Johannesburg, Monday, October 14, 2002.

Abstract
Literature circles encourage small group discussion by using interlocking roles prepared in advance. The presenter shows how students extend the discussion through appropriate language cues.  The participant observes through examples how specially modified role sheets and journal entry formats promote greater in-depth discussion on selected themes.
 

• Summary ( AISA)

• Oral Presentation at AISA

• PowerPoint Slides (view in Internet Explorer)
The presenter used these slides as overhead transparencies. 
The participants received a printout of these slides as their handout.
• Other materials
• Literary Luminary example with themes (Johnny Tremain - Chapter 8)
• Discussion Director example with themes and questions starters (Johnny Tremain - Chapter 9)
• Journal Entry - Reader's Response with grading rubric (Johnny Tremain - Chapter 12)
• Reflection on Lit Circle Discussion - used after each discussion by all participants