{"product_id":"grand-conversations-thoughtful-responses-a-unique-approach-to-literature-circles-paperback","title":"Grand Conversations, Thoughtful Responses: A Unique Approach to Literature Circles - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFaye Brownlie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeyton Schnellert\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrand Conversations, Thoughtful Responses\u003c\/i\u003e is built upon the premise that all students can become active, independent, thoughtful readers. The structures and strategies in this book are proven to help students develop confidence and competence in their reading. Student engagement with text soars through participation in grand conversations with peers and reflecting on reading with thoughtful, written responses. This unique approach includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent choice in books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudents reading at their own pace, thus creating flexible groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eliterature circles where students discuss the shared text they are reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrategies for teaching written response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrategies for co-creating assessment criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional activities to develop and deepen comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebook lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been expanded to include examples and book lists for grades K to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaye Brownlie (she\/her\/hers) has worked in staff development with teachers, co-planning, co-teaching, and providing seminars, workshops and keynote presentations in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. Passionate about including and supporting all learners, her work focuses on literacy, teaching for thinking, assessment and inclusion. She has co-authored many books for teachers, including \u003ci\u003eIt's All about Thinking in English, Social Studies and Humanities\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIt's All about Thinking in Mathematics and Science\u003c\/i\u003e. Faye believes, \"We know enough, collectively, to teach all our students to read, and more importantly, to create readers who not only can read but want to read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771662041376,"sku":"9781553798774","price":28.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bf49380f7b0b01e9f985ba3861cd2e85.webp?v=1780390553","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/grand-conversations-thoughtful-responses-a-unique-approach-to-literature-circles-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}