· What are your overall impressions of implementation?
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· How did students react to the literature?
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· How did students react to discussing the selected texts?
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· How appropriate is the Literature Circle Technique for second language learners?
Literature circles are very appropriate for second language learners. It is widely held to be true that different forms of scaffolding are ideal in the second language acquisition process. The literature circle technique allows for verbal, procedural, and instructional scaffolding.
· What changes would you make if you were to repeat this?
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· What suggestions to you have for other ESL professionals considering implementing literature circles?
I think it is critical for ESL teachers to choose the literature carefully. The selections should not be too easy or too difficult. I would also make sure that the activities during all phases of the reading process incorporate strategies that are effective for ELLs.
