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Today you will be introduced to several books. By the end of the day, you will each choose the book that you wish to read and discuss until the end of the semester. This will be done on a first-come, first serve basis as there are a limited number of students allowed in each lit circle. Think carefully as choose your book. Also, consider the other people who will be reading this book along with you as part of your circle. Each circle will have to determine a reading schedule and responsibilities. You will have 7 class days to read with your circle and discuss the book and then 5 class days to put together your multigenre web. The project is due____________.

Thus, much of your reading will have to be done at home.

The Book Project Requirements are as follows:

Individual requirements:

· One Journal sheet per student for each day of discussion.

· At least four contributions to the group Multigenre web

Group requirements:

· One Daily Group Record sheet for each day of discussion.

· A group website which contains your hyper-linked Multigenre web.

 

Evaluation:

Group Discussion Sheets……………………………………………………………20%

Individual Journal sheets…………………………………………………………..20%

Multigenre Project ………………………………………………………………………60%