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Work with students at all levels to help them read novels
Whole Novels is a practical, field-tested guide toimplementing a student-centered literature program that promotescritical thinking and literary understanding through the study ofnovels with middle school students. Rather than using novels simplyto teach basic literacy skills and comprehension strategies, Whole Novels approaches literature as art. The book is fullyaligned with the Common Core ELA Standards and offers tips forimplementing whole novels in various contexts, includingsuggestions for teachers interested in trying out small steps intheir classrooms first.
* Includes a powerful method for teaching literature, writing, and critical thinking to middle school students
* Shows how to use the Whole Novels approach in conjunction withother programs
* Includes video clips of the author using the techniques in herown classroom
This resource will help teachers work with students of varyingabilities in reading whole novels.
Whole Novels is a practical, field-tested guide toimplementing a student-centered literature program that promotescritical thinking and literary understanding through the study ofnovels with middle school students. Rather than using novels simplyto teach basic literacy skills and comprehension strategies, Whole Novels approaches literature as art. The book is fullyaligned with the Common Core ELA Standards and offers tips forimplementing whole novels in various contexts, includingsuggestions for teachers interested in trying out small steps intheir classrooms first.
* Includes a powerful method for teaching literature, writing, and critical thinking to middle school students
* Shows how to use the Whole Novels approach in conjunction withother programs
* Includes video clips of the author using the techniques in herown classroom
This resource will help teachers work with students of varyingabilities in reading whole novels.