To begin, here are some general guidelines for setting up literature circles in your classroom.  These guidelines apply across grade levels.

    When you're ready to see specific examples of structure from grade levels similar to yours, click on the classroom examples below. You will notice both similarities and differences across grade levels.

Grade 1 Vicki Yousoofian St. Joseph's School Seattle, Washington

Grade 2-3 Mary Lou Laprade John Hay Elementary Seattle, Washington

Grade 2-4 Lori Scobie North City Elementary Shoreline, Washington

Go to Structure: Grades 4-8