What's Going to Happen Next??

Use clues in the text to decide what will happen next.  Don't forget to write what the title of your book is otherwise others who are reading it won't be able to comment and question.

What Were / Are Your Favourite Childhood Books?

As a child I loved Enid Blyton and the classics - Little Women, Jane Eyre, etc.  What are / were your favourites?  Please add a comment below to get the discussion going.  If you're not sure how to comment, please ask your children.  They're fantastic teachers!

The Global Read Aloud is Coming!

Have you ever participated in a Read Aloud?  This is a fantastic opportunity to share a passion for reading with readers all over the world.  Hunua Discovery 3 have just finished participating in the New Zealand version - NZReadaloud - and it was fantastic!  They are now going to participate in the global version and connect with even more fantastic learners who love books.

Check out the link below to find out more...  Don't forget to sign up and join us!

GLOBAL READ ALOUD

WELCOME!

Welcome to the Hunua School Literature Circles blog!  This blog first began its life as a Literature Circles blog several years ago - in about 2008.  It has 'lived' in a few schools since and now has a new home at our fabulous school.

Stay tuned for some very exciting updates and, in the meantime, please explore our blog, find out more about what Literature Circles are and join in the passion for reading!

HAPPY HOLIDAY READING!

This is a fantastic time of the year to sit back, relax and just chill out with a great book - or 10!!  What are you and your families going to be reading these holidays?  Join in the discussion, comment below and recommend some great books.

Don't forget to check out the links to some very cool websites and apps on the sidebar of this blog.  Let me know if there are others you'd like to see on there.

Merging Storylines!

Sahville is wondering...

If you could put two stories together, which two stories would they be and why?

Interesting....

If you could talk to your book, or the author who wrote the book, what questions would you have?

(This is another question from Emma - she's on fire!!)

The Book or Movie Debate

Emma wants to know - "What is better - the movie or the book?"  Why?

Madison Wants to Know...

What are your reasons for loving books?

Capri Has Been Wondering...

Why DO people write?  What motivates us to write?

Persistence in Reading

A question from Emma...

If the book you started reading was one you didn't like, would you keep reading it (Habits of Mind - Persisting) and why or why not?

Here's One to Get Your Brains Ticking Over!

If you could take one character out of a book and put him, her - or it -in another book, what book would you choose and why?
How would they react to being in a different setting and a different plot??????

Books and Movies

If your favourite movie was a book would you still read it if it had less detail?  Explain why you think this?

A question from Timothy on Where and When...

Where and when do you read your Literature Circle books - and other books.  Do you have a favourite place to sit and read?

Why Should We Read Different Types of Books?

A question from Emma

One of the questions for this week is around reading as widely as possible.  Why is this important?  Is it important?  How would it help your learning?  Why should we try a different type of book than we usually read?

Tell Us About Yourself as a Reader

We're keen to find out more about you and what you like to read. 
When you were our age, what books did you like to read?
Did you have a favourite author?  Who is your favourite now?
What differences have you noticed between books then and now?
Why do you like to read books?
How often do you read books?
As writers, what technology did you use to publish your books?
Do you like to read books online or in hard copy?

SUMMING UP

Hi everyone

Your task for this week is to SUMMARISE what you have read to date.  How well can you work together as a Team to do this??

Add your summaries as comments.

Getting Excited About Books and Reading

Hi everyone!
It's nearly the end of the holidays and I can't wait to read about all the great books you've read during this time.  (And everything else you've been reading too!)

I was incredibly impressed with the books you chose - and the number of books! -  in the last week of Term and it would be great for you to share a little bit about what you've read.  We'll really get into Twitter when we get back next week - and also use MyChatPack to do some book sells and upload them onto our Book Reviews page.

See you on Monday and don't forget to comment on the books you've read.

Exploring Our New Books

Hi everyone!
Last week we were very lucky to have some new Literature Circle books arrive in our room.
This post is just for a general discussion on what your books are about.  Please focus on the following:

What is the THEME of your book?
Who are the MAIN CHARACTERS?
Which character has GRABBED YOUR INTEREST THE MOST?  Why - what has the author done to create the character so that this is the one you notice the most?

New Literature Circles Books Are On Their Way Today!!

I can't wait to share the new Literature Circles books with all of you!  I wonder which ones you will choose and why - how are you making your choices? 

Join in the discussion below and add your comments.