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Talking about Books Right from the Start: Literature Study in First, Second, and Third Grade
Joyce Dyer, Angie Lovedahl, and Tina Conley

Describes how the authors establish the groundwork and the practice of literature circles in their primary classrooms. Describes how they redefine reading to allow all students to think of themselves as readers from the start. Describes the crucial role of talking and listening. Describes what shape literature circles take. Notes that this kind of teaching is complex and powerful.


Primary Voices K-6, Volume 9, Number 1, August 2000

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