Lit+Circle+Roles

Literature Circle Roles **__Vocabulary Seeker __**– While reading, the vocabulary seeker will have to look for words that are important to the story, as well as new to them.
 * Choose two new words that you do not know the meaning of.
 * Find the definition of each word and create a sentence for each word. The sentences you create should be related to the book.
 * Read the sentences from the book to the group in which you found these words. Discuss the definition of each word.
 * Read your created sentences to the group, and then each person will choose one of the words and make up a sentence related to the book using that word.

**__Expresser __**- The expresser will have the freedom of giving his/her opinion of what they have read and relate the chapter to themselves if applicable. **__Investigator __**– The investigator will research important topics from the book and other information that he/she feels necessary to discuss. (Some ideas are listed below) **__Actor __**– The actor will act out scenes that were important or that he/she really enjoyed and the group members will guess what scene it is. (This is somewhat like charades)
 * How did this chapter make you feel?
 * How would you treat Melody if you were one of her classmates? What would you say to her?
 * How would you feel if you had so much in your mind to share, but could not speak?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Share your thoughts with the group. Invite other group members to briefly share their feelings about the chapter.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research information about the main character and any other topics or events that took place in the book. Cerebral Palsy, Melody’s machine that helps her communicate with others, how common is this condition, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">You may find pictures or photos that relate to some topics or events in the story.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Research the author and any other books by the author.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Share your research with the group.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Choose three quick scenes from the chapter(s) that you would like to act out.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Act them out for the group by using gestures and no words.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The group will guess what scenes you are acting out.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Explain and discuss why you chose those scenes. Why were they important to you, or why did you enjoy those scenes?