Literature Circles can be a powerful instructional approach to teach language to intermediate and advanced English Learners. This event provides an introduction to Literature Circles featuring testimonials of high-intermediate and advanced English learners and practical suggestions for how to start a Literature Circle, how to find appropriate texts, and how to support student roles.

Margaret Kinsley Johnson will offer a brief review of the research which highlights the pedagogical benefits of Literature Circles and share how she has been implementing circles with groups of advanced English learners with great success.