According to Fountas and Pinnell, Literature Circle is a chance for students to select a text, and read it together to learn about the different components of text while enjoying the reading process. Harvey Daniels says that Literature Circles should be kid-led. The process includes selecting a text, forming groups based off of text selection, selecting a time to meet, reading, writing, thinking, discussing, and possibly completing a project at the end. Literature Circles are a great way to explore different types of texts and have students participate in a community to build understanding together. The groups are heterogeneous and based off of student choice. The teacher’s role during Literature Circle includes selecting texts, creating time for groups to meet, introducing the texts, circulating during discussion to collect data and listen to students, encourage evaluations of self and group work, and have open discussions where you encourage questions, predictions, etc. The student’s role during Literature Circles is to select a text, work cooperatively with the group, complete tasks if given any, read and prepare for discussion, listen to peers, provide alternate viewpoints, evaluate self and group work, determine amount to read and timing, and select and complete projects at the end.