ERIC Number: EJ806360
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-4512
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Literature Circles for Students with Learning Disabilities
Anderson, Peggy L.; Corbett, LeAnn
Intervention in School and Clinic, v44 n1 p25-33 2008
The term "literature circle" refers to a classroom instructional strategy that connects all aspects of literacy for students with varied interests and levels of reading achievement. Although general education teachers commonly use literature circles, special education teachers have used this strategy much less frequently. Literature circles lend themselves particularly well to inclusionary settings as they involve small heterogeneous reading groups that explore content within a collaborative structure that allows students the opportunity to listen, reflect, and share thoughts about literature. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are reciprocally reinforced through literature circle group work. This article provides a step-by-step description of literature circle implementation that supports the needs of students with learning disabilities. (Contains 2 tables, 4 figures, and 14 resources.)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Learning Disabilities, Reading Achievement, Special Education Teachers, Reading Instruction, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Heterogeneous Grouping, Small Group Instruction, Class Activities, Reading Materials, Teacher Role, Reading Assignments, Student Evaluation, Intervention
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Intermediate Grades; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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