Abstract
Reading and writing stories (literature) can be an effective way to engage students’ L2. Pedagogically, teachers are looking for ways to increase L2 input, and amplify L2 output. Because of the communicative nature of acquiring language, teachers are equally looking for collaboration among students to increase the usage of their L2 language. This paper proposes studying literature through Reading Circles and creating plot-focused short stories within a Writing Circles structure. It will theoretically establish the value of literature circles and creative writing circles in the EFL context, and share how language teachers can implement them.
Highlights
Reading and writing stories can be an effective way to engage students’ L2
Teachers are looking for ways to increase L2 input, and amplify L2 output
Because of the communicative nature of acquiring language, teachers are looking for collaboration among students to increase the usage of their L2 language
Summary
Prior to writing short stories, students need to learn some elements of the short story structure. One recommendation would be Anderson and Neale (2009) who discuss in detail about character, plot, point-of-view, voice, setting, structure, and show and tell; within the creative writing context Another suggestion would be the work of Kelen (2006), who focuses on the Story Circle and aspects such as conflict and resolution, identification and empathy, and credible and convincing. Prior to examining each other’s narrative writing, it is recommended that the teacher give one example from an established literary work, preferably from earlier assigned literature circle texts. Students can discuss the writing craft with the writing circle roles, re-examining the same text from a creative writing perspective This is beneficial before attempting to produce their own short story. Reading and writing circles can be effective in the language classroom to enhance L2 literacy and expose
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