Literature Circles - Read and Discuss Day 8 On the class discussion board, identify the literature circle job you completed this lesson. Then, write or upload your response to the job. For example, the Sawy summarizer should post a summary, while the Fact Finder posts infor- mation about what they researched. When writing your response, you may use this sentence starter or write your own: - Identify Role: Today. I was the _I Inoticed that.... Your initial response should be a minimum of 3 sentences.

Today, I was the Connector. I noticed that the themes in our book relate strongly to some social issues we see in today's world, like friendship and loyalty. I found parallels between the characters' struggles and our own experiences, which made the discussion even richer as we shared our personal connections to the text. It was fascinating to see how literature can bridge the gap between our lives and the stories we read! Additionally, I realized that drawing connections not only deepens our understanding of the text but also fosters a sense of community within our group. Sharing these insights sparked meaningful conversations, highlighting how literature can prompt us to reflect on our values and relationships. I can’t wait to see what others will bring to our next discussion!