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.