Literature Circles

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Is it possible to grade students for their work in literature circles, over a whole book or a marking period? Yes, but do you really have to? It would be so much better not to grade literature circle work at all. Can’t you base your grades on some other classroom activities, so that you don’t undermine the genuineness of the book club conversation? So that you don’t replace the collaborative culture you’re trying to build with competition? I know, I know. You’re working in a school district that requires grades for everything.