1. Literature Circles: Responsibilities
Roles
Responsibilities
Discussion Director
Guide discussion by coming up with discussion points and keeps group on task. Start the discussion and redirects if needed.
Passage Master
Choose two memorable passages to share with the group and tell why each one was chosen
Word Wizard
Identify four to six important, unfamiliar words from the reading and look them up-select the most appropriate meaning and other interesting info to share.
Connector
Makes connections between the book and the student’s lives
Summarizer
Summarize the chapters read to convey the big ideas
Illustrator –
Draw a pic or diagram related to the reading.
Investigator
Locate info about the book, the author or a related topic to share with the group

2. Literature Circles: Responsibilities
Novels
Responsibilities
The Giver
Illustrator- Nathan
Investigator- Joshua
Summarizer-Abi
Connect
Gathering Blue
Illustrator-Eric
Investigator-Luke
Discussion Director-Kayla B.
Passage Master- Alyssa
The Messenger
Illustrator- Victoria
Investigators-Ethan and Mathias
Discusssion Starter- Faith
Passage Master- Chrishon
The Outsiders
Illustrator- Ivy
Investigator- Camden and Jordan
Discussion Starter- Kaila H.
Connector- Phylicia
Passage Master- Coby
Touching Spirit Bear
Illustrator- Corde
Investigator- Trae
Summarizer- Aija
Passage Master- Jonelle
Connector- Krystine

3. The Next Four Weeks The Giver (23ch.) Gathering Blue (23ch.)
6 chapters first three weeks and 5 chapters the last week
Gathering Blue (23ch.)
The Messenger (21ch.)
5 chapters the first three weeks and 6 the last week
The Outsiders (12ch.)
3 chapters a week
Touching Spirit Bear (27ch.)
7 chapters the first three weeks and 6 the last week
*Reflections
*Grand Discussion
Thursdays
Fridays