Whole Novels for the Whole Class: A Student-Centered Approach

Whole Novels for the Whole Class: A Student-Centered Approach
ISBN-10
1118585062
ISBN-13
9781118585061
Category
Education
Pages
368
Language
English
Published
2013-10-03
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Ariel Sacks

Description

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.

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