1. The Lightning Thief Literature Circles
Infused with Depth & Complexity & the Content imperatives to dig deeper

2. Think Pair Share
Why do you think that I just showed you these short videos while I am introducing Literature Circles? Think to yourself
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3. Literature Circles allow for student centered learning and differentiation. We are also going to use Kaplan icons so that you can dig deeper with your thinking.

4. Literature Circle Role
The Discussion Director prepares questions for the circle. They also open, facilitate and close the discussion.
Discussion
Director

5. Literature Circle Role
The Connector connects with any of the characters, events, conflict, setting, etc… Also relates with anything from the story to world events, moments in history, personal experiences, or other stories/characters/events.
Connector

6. Literature Circle Role
Your task is to keep track of a character in the story. The Profiler gets into the mind of the character, noting his/her thoughts, feelings, plans, strengths and weaknesses.
Profiler

7. Literature Circle Role
Select and present passages, based on what you find interesting, helpful, and/or an appropriate example of the author’s use of a literary device.
Literary Luminary

8. They are in a frame shape
You can choose which 2 sides that you want to complete along with the center of the frame

9. The questions have icons that represent depth and complexity such as:
Big Ideas or generalizations
Details or parts

10. Language of the Discipline or
Ethics or dilemmas
Language of the Discipline or
Terminology

11. Organizational Structures
Patterns or
Recurring Elements
Rules or
Organizational Structures

12. Multiple Perspectives or Different Points of View
Trends or Tendencies
Multiple Perspectives or Different Points of View

13. Relate Over Time or Noting Changes Unanswered Questions or An Unknown

14. Across Disciplines or Touching on Many Subjects at Once

15. Content Imperatives
Contribution or Impact
Convergence or Merging

16. Origin or Source
Paradox or Opposites

17. Parallel or Similar

18. 15 minutes to get through it once Try to get the most cards
Concentration/Matching Game
Partner Up
32 Cards
15 minutes to get through it once
Try to get the most cards

19. Let’s Begin - - Groups Folders Assign Roles and-complete
assignment sheet
Look at Role frames and
review (
Questions
Let’s Begin