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MENTAL MODEL · M10133

Literature Circles

Literature Circles
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Small groups: students form reading groups autonomously. Roles: discussion leader, connector, vocabulary enricher, etc. Discussion: dialogue around a common text. Scaffolding: student-led reading community. It transforms reading from an individual activity into a social practice, deepening understanding through peer discussion.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Student-led reading community. It transforms reading from an individual activity into a social practice, deepening understanding through peer discussion.

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Students in groups take on different roles (questioner, connector, etc.) around a common book and take turns leading discussions, turning reading into collaborative meaning-making. It increases engagement and depth.

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Source support: Explicit

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