Graduate Project Title
Document Type
Graduate Project
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2005
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
Committee Chair
Gail Goss
Second Committee Member
Nancy E. Jurenka
Third Committee Member
Steven A. Schmitz
Abstract
The focus of this project was to review the available literature on the topic of literature circles from the framework of a balanced literacy program and to create materials to be used by intem1ediate elementary teachers for implementing student led literature circles into their reading curriculum. The results of the research show that through specific teacher guidance, children are empowered with choices and are provided with opportunities to dialog with classmates in a context of creating connections. The project includes an instrnctional framework to establish literature circles, a progression of teacher led to student led applications, and intermediate literature book selections for use with literature circles.
Recommended Citation
DeBritz, Brandon C., "Development of an Implementation Guide for Literature Circles from Teacher Led to Student Led in an Upper Elementary Classroom" (2005). All Graduate Projects. 864.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/864
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons