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Peer reviewedDyer, Joyce; Conley, Tina; Lovedahl, Angie – Primary Voices K-6, 2000
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…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Class Activities, Emergent Literacy, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedEgawa, Kathy – Language Arts, 1990
Offers guidelines for using literature in the primary classroom. Shares the experiences of first graders with the book "Owl Moon." Notes that it is important to retain the essence of the story--to demonstrate for young readers how readers connect with books. (MG)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Grade 1, Literature Appreciation
