Literature Circles, Research, and Technology

In this lesson, students will choose from high-interest award winning novels to conduct their own literature circle novel study. They will prepare a comprehensive summary of their literature circle learning. Then, students will conduct research about the author and prepare a PowerPoint Presentation to share their learning with the class. Finally, students will create author interview questions and answers which will be used as part of their script for their culminating podcast presentation.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microphones, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 20 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: young adult, award-winning novels, literature circle, author study, Podcast, radio show, Power Point presentation, teaching with technology, reading comprehension
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Project,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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