Open AccessThe Power and the Passion: Igniting a Love of Reading through Literature Circles
Author(s) -
Elizabeth Greef,
Yvonne Jenkins,
Anthea Comer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl8090
Subject(s) - reading (process) , passion , foundation (evidence) , selection (genetic algorithm) , context (archaeology) , power (physics) , simple (philosophy) , sociology , computer science , epistemology , psychology , political science , history , law , philosophy , artificial intelligence , social psychology , archaeology , physics , quantum mechanics
This paper presents the simple but successful Literature Circles model at St Andrew's Cathedral School within the context of the importance of developing reading as a foundation for building knowledge. It covers crucial factors for success of the program, practicalities and procedures, the selection of books, and strategies for substantive discussion and a book list of the most successful titles.