Literature Circle Guide: Shiloh [Paperback]

Kathleen Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Literature Guides

Everything You Need for Successful Literature Circles That Get Kids Thinking, Talking, Writing‹and Loving Literature
Literature circles‹Yes you can!
This one-of-a-kind guide to running literature circles, based on Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh, shows teachers how to organize small discussion groups that work! Includes stimulating questions and writing prompts that motivate students to think and respond thoughtfully. As students dive into lively discussions, they learn to identify themes, analyze vocabulary, recognize the author's craft, and respond meaningfully to the text‹all of which meet state and national language arts standards.

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About the Author

Kathleen Simpson has taught English as a second language and writing, among other things. She currently writes full time at her home outside of Austin, Texas. Other award-winning books featured in the Literature Circle Guide series include Bridge to Terabithia, Bud, Not Buddy, The Cay, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Giver, Holes, Julie of the Wolves, Maniac Magee, Number the Stars, and Tuck Everlasting.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439355397
• ISBN-13: 978-0439355391
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,343,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)