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=WELCOME TO MR. DOLEZAL'S 7th GRADE ON-LINE LITERATURE CIRCLE This is a spot for us to discuss and respond to what we are reading outside the classroom. Learning is something that takes place outside of the classroom and in our daily lives just as much as in school. This is a way for us to share our interests with our classmates and apply what we are learning about literature to what we want to read. I have selected five books out from the list of choices that we came up with together in class. You may sign up on a first come first serve basis for one of the five books and one of the five literature circle roles to respond to the book that you choose. If a role is filled for a specific book, you may choose another role or a different book. All spots must be filled. = = The roles that we will be using this month are: = = Podcast about the author = = Wordle (Word Wizard) = = News Anchor (Summarizer) = = Connector (Trailer, Movie Board or digital collage) =
 * This is a chance to video yourself telling all of us something about the author of your book. Try to include something about the authors style, other titles and any awards they have to their name.
 * How to make a pod cast instruction video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJABqlq8h4w&feature=pyv&ad=4176769558&kw=how%20to%20create%20a%20podcast
 * Here is a rubric to help you understand how you will be assessed:http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2051986&
 * Creating a wordle is a fun way to share words that you found in the text that you do not see often or felt were interesting for any reason. Please list the words and page numbers, along with a quick definition in addition to your wordle. http://www.wordle.net/
 * This rubric shows how the wordle will be assessed:http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2051995&
 * Get your make-up ready and turn on the teleprompter. Here is a chance to record yourself summarizing the story as if it were on the evening news! Be creative.
 * Here is a rubric that will help you understand how this will be assessed:http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2051975&
 * The connector tells the other members of the LitCircle what other works of literature they are reminded of. In this case, the connector will list a text-to-text, a text-to self, and a text-to-world. The connector will also place an "add" for one of the books he/she feels that is a good paired reading to their current book. It can be a digital collage, or a movie poster that you make, or you can create a movie trailer.
 * The connector will be assessed against this rubric:http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2052021&


 * Digital Story Retelling of the Story **
 * Create a digital story and retell the plot with your own personal flare!
 * Here is an example of a rubric that will be used to help assess your project:http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2051359&


 * Discussion points **
 * I would like each student to post at least one deep question about their book on the discussion page. I would also like each student to respond to at least one deep question.
 * The discussion will be assessed this way:http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=2052010&

= Share what you are reading and thinking. Be creative and have fun! =

Mr. Dolezal