Literature Circles are Pointless Unless You’re Doing These 3 Things - 194

<p><span style='font-weight: 400;'>In this episode, Caitlin and Jessica will discuss why literature circles aren’t their favorite and what you can do to actually make them an effective tool in your classroom. They share 3 simple steps for</span> <span style='font-weight: 400;'>best structuring your lit circles, all while keeping students engaged in rigorous learning and discussions!</span></p> <p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href='https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literature-Circles-Toolkit-8461109?utm_source=Podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=Lit%20Circles%20podcast%20episode' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literature-Circles-Toolkit-8461109?utm_source=Podcast%20show%20notes&amp;utm_campaign=Lit%20Circles%20podcast%20episode</a></p> <p><a title='http://everforwardclub.org%20%20Are%20you%20enjoying%20the%20podcas' href='http://everforwardclub.org%20%20Are%20you%20enjoying%20the%20podcas' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><strong>Are you enjoying the podcast?</strong></a><br/> Tag us <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ebacademics/' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>@ebacademics</a> and let us know which episode you&apos;re listening to!</p> <p><strong>Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review!</strong></p> <p>Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897?mt=2' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>HERE</a> and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on &quot;Write a Review&quot; and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom!</p> <p><strong>Other episodes you might enjoy</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/constructive-criticism-how-to-change-your-mindset-be/id1458448897?i=1000433923882' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback</a></l