What research is there to support literature circles?
The body of research related to literature circles is growing. There are all sorts of evidence, support, and testimonials that support its effectiveness. Daniels (2002) conducted research with Chicago teachers that linked literature circles to improved student achievement. Daniels and his colleagues helped teachers implement literature circles as part of a reading-writing workshop. Training involved summer institutes and school-year support delivered through peer consultants, veteran teachers who had used the strategy in their own classrooms. Results from a citywide assessment showed that schools using literature circles out performed those who did not in both reading and writing. In third grade, the literature circle schools made gains of 13 percent in reading and 25 percent in writing. In sixth grade, the literature circle schools made gains of 9 percent in reading and 8 percent in writing. In eighth grade, the literature circles schools made gains of 10 percent in reading and 27 per
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