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Analyzing Literature via Literature Circles

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Introduce literature circles with Roland Smith's novels. Your seventh graders will see the activity modeled as you read The Three Little Pigs together and apply the format to a Roland Smith novel of their choice. The lesson plan includes synopses of novels to pass out to your class, as well as a link to The Three Little Pigs. Not all materials mentioned are attached here. 

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character analysis, characters, characterization, the three little pigs, children's literature, fairy tales, book talks, literary analysis, summaries, jaguars

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drawing conclusions, character analysis, characterization, iq, literary analysis, literature circles, summary, jaguar, sasquatch, the three little pigs, vocabulary exercises, roland smith, cryptid hunters, elephant run, peak, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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