In this thoroughly revised and expanded guide, you will find new strategies, structures, tools, and stories to help you launch and manage literature circles effectively. This much-anticipated second edition includes:<br /><br />- four different models for preparing students for literature circles<br />- dozens of variations on the basic version of student-led book clubs<br />- new models and procedures for primary, intermediate, and high school grades<br />- an inventory of common management problems and solutions<br />ideas for using literature circles with nonfiction texts across the curriculum<br /><br />This handy guide is ideal for teachers looking to implement or update literature circles in their classroom.