Hit Your Literacy Targets with Literature Circles!
Kellie Doubek, Presenter
kdoubek@comcast.net

Resources for Reading and Response
Literature Circles Resource Center
Whether you've used Literature Circles for years or are looking for a place to start, there's something for everyone at this site!
Reading Response Journals: Writing After Reading is Revealing!
This article shares some great strategies for getting the most out of written responses.
Laura Candler's Resources
Laura has some great resources to share with you. Check them out!

Resources for Assessment
ISBE Assessments
Pick your grade and stage level to view assessment resources which include rubrics and student samples.
Rubistar
Make a rubric of your own. Use the wording from Rubistar or customize it to print or download a rubric.

Booklists
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
Search by age, author, title, genre, award... You want it? You can find it!
Children's Literature Web Guide
All kinds of great Internet resources for children's literature.
Sample Book Lists from the Literature Circle Resource Center
Everything from picture books to chapter books for literature circles.
Themed Units from the Literature Circle Resource Center
Some great themes for each grade level.
More Links from the Literature Circle Resource Center
Are you ready? You might get lost in this list.
Picture Book Data Base at Miami University
Looking for picture books? Start here.

Webbing Software
Inspiration/Kidspiration
Download a free 30 day trial of either Kidspiration (Pre-K-3) or Inspiration (4-5) to create webs for brainstorming and organizing information. Kidspiration was used to create the New Word and Comparison Activities. I used Inspiration to create a web of your questions about Literature Circles. Let me know if you have any questions!