Planning for Reading and Writing

In my Children's Literature class last semester we were put into Literature Circles and my group read "Esperanza Rising." I loved the book and can definitely see myself using it in my classroom one day. I would also use the Literature Circles with this book. I think that they give each student a chance to speak and give their thoughts and ideas about what they are reading. Each student plays a different role each time, so it will help them think about the book in different ways and perspectives. While reading "Esperanza Rising", I would use a Literature Focus Unit. I think since I have read the book and experienced being in a Literature Circle myself this would be a beneficial to my students.

Reflection

It was a week ago that I was coming back from the Florida Keys. Since I will be teaching next spring, my roommates and I decided to go somewhere where we could actually lay out and enjoy ourselves. We went to Key Largo for a week and we loved it. The weather was amazing and there were clear waters; it was perfect. When I got back home, I felt like summer had begun. When Monday morning arrived, I realized that I was no longer on break and I had two busy weeks ahead of me. I have enjoyed this semester, but I am ready for summer time to arrive.