Literature Circles in EFL
Imagine you and your friends love reading books, and you want to talk about them together. A literature circle is like that but with rules to help everyone understand the story and talk about it. In EFL (English as a Foreign Language), it means students who speak another language besides English practice reading and talking about English books.
First, the teacher chooses a book that everyone in the circle will read. Then, the students take turns reading the assigned pages out loud or silently. They may also use audiobooks or eBook readers to help them.
Next, they meet to talk about what they read. The teacher divides the group into smaller circles, with each person having a specific role. For example, someone may be in charge of summarizing the story, others of analyzing the characters, settings, and themes, and another person may prepare questions.
Each person takes turns sharing their ideas and answering questions. Everyone must listen and respect each other's opinion. These discussions help the students improve their English skills, learn new vocabulary, grammar, and practice speaking.
Finally, there is a reflection time where everyone can express how they felt about the literature circle and what they learned. The aim is to promote a love for reading and lifelong learning.
Doing literature circles in EFL is a fun way to improve English skills, learn about new cultures, and make friends while exploring different stories.
First, the teacher chooses a book that everyone in the circle will read. Then, the students take turns reading the assigned pages out loud or silently. They may also use audiobooks or eBook readers to help them.
Next, they meet to talk about what they read. The teacher divides the group into smaller circles, with each person having a specific role. For example, someone may be in charge of summarizing the story, others of analyzing the characters, settings, and themes, and another person may prepare questions.
Each person takes turns sharing their ideas and answering questions. Everyone must listen and respect each other's opinion. These discussions help the students improve their English skills, learn new vocabulary, grammar, and practice speaking.
Finally, there is a reflection time where everyone can express how they felt about the literature circle and what they learned. The aim is to promote a love for reading and lifelong learning.
Doing literature circles in EFL is a fun way to improve English skills, learn about new cultures, and make friends while exploring different stories.