Traditional Lit Circles

In a traditional lit circle, students read a section of a book and write a response. They then share their responses with their group. This reflective piece is important, but can be intimidating for some students when they are put on the spot. Many students have difficulty sharing personal experiences in a group setting or may not feel comfortable as speakers. 

We do not want to replace Lit Circles, because we feel they are very valuable. However we feel that many students would benefit from the addition of some Web 2.0 applications.