Small groups of students read the same book and gather regularly during class time to discuss the book in a deeper way. The hope is that this method improves reading comprehension and critical thinking in a fun, interactive way. The circles can be comprised of a few students who have chosen a particular book, with 4-5 circles per class. Or, they can be used with a novel that the whole class reads, and they break into circles to discuss the theme, characters, plot and other literary concepts.