The reading and completion of the role sheets are to be done in class. If a student doesn't use time well and the role sheet isn't completed then it may be completed at home turned in late.
Failure to complete the role sheet has serious consequences. A zero in group participation (the discussion) plus the late work penalty of 1/2 a letter grade per day.
We really mean for the students to work efficiently when we are through reading in class so that we can have ample time for the conversation and comprehension of the book, the FUN part of the literature circles!
For printable copies of all role sheets you may visit this site.