Literature Circles as Support for Language Development

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3

This article explains how student-led literature circles with rotating group roles can support English-language development. It outlines benefits for reading comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, writing, critical thinking, and collaboration, and provides a four-lesson sample unit using the novel Holes.

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Mohamed Elhess and Joy Egbert

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Teachers Grammar Reading Speaking Vocabulary Writing Integrated Skills Teacher Training Critical Thinking
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3

English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3

This issue of English Teaching Forum explores practical approaches to unit design, literature circles, and intercultural exchange.