{"product_id":"grand-conversations-thoughtful-responses-a-unique-approach-to-literature-circles-9781553798774","title":"Grand Conversations, Thoughtful Responses: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrand Conversations, Thoughtful Responses\u003c\/i\u003e is built upon the premise that all students can become active, independent, thoughtful readers. The structures and strategies in this book are proven to help students develop confidence and competence in their reading. Student engagement with text soars through participation in grand conversations with peers and reflecting on reading with thoughtful, written responses. This unique approach includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent choice in books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudents reading at their own pace, thus creating flexible groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eliterature circles where students discuss the shared text they are reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrategies for teaching written response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrategies for co-creating assessment criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional activities to develop and deepen comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebook lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been expanded to include examples and book lists for grades K to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith this unique approach to literature circles, our students are reading more, are writing more and are excited about talking about their books!  The enthusiasm in the class is contagious with even our more reluctant readers wanting more time – and more books – to read.  It is a pleasure to join a group and participate in the conversation.  Our students’ ability to make deep connections to one and other and to their reading is amazing.\u003c\/i\u003e -- Tanis Anderson, Literacy Programme Consultant, K-12 and a team of Burnaby teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Foreword Leyton Schnellert viii \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preface Faye Brownlie x \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Acknowledgements xi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction 1 \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1 Getting Started: Learning the Say Something Strategy 7 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 2 The Books 11 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 3 The Discussion Groups 19 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 4 Response Journals 25 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 5 Comprehension Activities 45 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 6 Classroom Vignettes 83 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 7 A Culminating Activity: Time for Celebration 117 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 8 Assessment and Evaluation 123 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appendix A : Literature circles Book Lists 135 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Appendix B : Bibliography 147 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Portage \u0026 Main Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041309589847,"sku":"9781553798774","price":18.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781553798774.jpg?v=1750949759","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/grand-conversations-thoughtful-responses-a-unique-approach-to-literature-circles-9781553798774","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}