The Power of Literature Circles in the Classroom

There really is power in literature circles.  I have always liked the idea and the possibilities that one can do while having literature circles.  I have found that students too love getting into their groups and working with one another.  I have always valued cooperative learning and literature circles definitely promote learning.  This gets students out of the traditional learning mood too, which is always needed.  Students need to move around and interact with one another.  I have found that students who sit in their desk too long can not focus and are easily distracted with things around them. 

This article suggests a book about literature circles that I would like to look into and read more about.  Again, promoting the idea and supporting the idea of students working cooperatively in groups to discuss a book, article, or even paragraph that they may read.  This creates great conversation between peers and requires a higher learning/comprehension level.  I use literature circles because I want to promote and create that higher level of learning atmosphere with my students.