Cherry divides his fifth-grade class into groups of four. Each member of the group is given direct instruction on their role during the lesson. A copy of a reading selection or a novel is given to each student. They are then directed to read a specific amount of the text independently. After the reading, Ms. Cherry directs the students to move into their groups where they will discuss the reading in an effort to garner meaning from the text. This activity is an example of which discussion strategy?
A)A panel debate
B)Whole group discussion
C)Literature circle
D)Socratic seminar

Question

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This activity is an example of a literature circle, which is a discussion strategy centered on gaining meaning from a textual piece. It is important that teachers use explicit instruction to teach the various roles of participants so that productivity is maximized. Examples of roles which students may be assigned, or assume independently, include that of the facilitator, connector and vocabulary specialist.

Cherry Divides His Fifth-Grade Class into Groups of Four