Literature Circle Learning Story - June 2015

Learner: Samantha  (Nouns)                                                                  Date: June 1, 2015

Learning Area: Literacy                                         Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

We have been working really hard this term to learn how to have a ‘Book Club’ in literacy iDevelop.  We began by learning about how to select and why to select a ‘Best Fit’ book- please ask Samantha what book she is reading and how she knows it is a ‘best fit’ on a regular basis.  Samantha learned all about the 5 finger strategy to help her choose.  The Nouns group was also introduced to an online book resource called http://booktrackclassroom.com to which she has an account. In our Literature Circle each learner has a different role each week:  Summariser, Literary Luminary, Word Wizard, Discussion Director, Connector, Artful Artist or Researcher which ensures that the book club runs smoothly. Samantha is developing confidence at sharing in our meetings and has usually been well prepared completing her task in her Literature Circle google doc.  She was our Discussion Director early on and made a great first effort!

Evidence of learning

First Literature Circle Meeting with the Nouns Group - video Samantha’s Literature Circle Roles - Google Doc

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Samantha is showing Connectedness by relating her work to the text we are reading.  She is relating to others well by remaining respectful while others speak and she is Collaborative when she is participating in the discussion.  She is also developing her Capability in reading conversation and oral language.

Next Learning Steps

Always have her Best Fit book with her everyday and read every night at home, out loud when possible Visit booktrackclassroom.com often to read new books Prepare for the Literature Circle meetings in her Daily 5 time or at home in her google document