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I have used literature circles in a second grade. The kids love them and feel very independent. My recommendation is to practice the "jobs" before you have lit circles all set up. For example, if you have a "word finder"
job, have your whole class practice being word finder on a book you have read together. Take the time to practice each job before you have the kids do circles on their own. Make sure you mix up ability levels within the groups. If you are having each circle do the same book, you can call back the member of each group with the same job to check in with them. For example, call back

all the discussion directors for a few minutes to let them work together or with you before reporting to their groups. It takes time but they work...hang in there with them and they will run smoothly! Good luck!