Improving reading comprehension, group collaboration, and reading engagement through practice in literature circles.

Problems surfacing: Teacher provides: Explicit comprehension strategy instruction How? :

Teacher modeling Whole class practice Small group practice

Students will show:

Ultimate target:

Low reading comprehension scores

Comprehensive teacher feedback

Consistency Individualized

Proficient reading comprehension scores

Insufficient group dynamics

Opportunities to watch effective book discussions

Videos from other classrooms Discussion based on findings

Improved group collaboration skills

Productive literature circles

Disengaged book discussions

Improve use of self-reflections /evaluations

Consistency Follow-up

High reading engagement

Multiple copies

Choice in book selection

Various levels High-interest