Of the following, the best way to prepare students to participate in literature circles is to involve them in:
A) grand conversations
B) round-robin reading
C) popcorn reading
D) word sorts

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Grand conversations, also known as whole-class discussions, allow students to share their thoughts, insights, and questions about a text in a collaborative and inclusive way. This prepares them to participate effectively in literature circles, where they will engage in similar discussions in a smaller, more focused setting with their peers. Round-robin reading and popcorn reading may help to build reading fluency, but they do not necessarily develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for successful participation in literature circles. Word sorts are a vocabulary-building activity that may support reading comprehension, but they do not directly prepare students for literature circle discussions.

Of the Following, the Best Way to Prepare Students to Participate