Whole novels for the whole class
Subtitle: a student-centered approach
By: Ariel Sacks
Series: Jossey-Bass teacher
Publisher: Jossey-Bass, a Wiley Brand
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9781118526507
Subjects: Fiction; Study and teaching; Youth; Books and reading; Critical thinking; EDUCATION / Curricula
Description: "Work with students at all levels to help them read novelsWhole Novels is a practical, field-tested guide to implementing a student-centered literature program that promotes critical thinking and literary understanding through the study of novels with middle school students. Rather than using novels simply to teach basic literacy skills and comprehension strategies, Whole Novels approaches literature as art. The book is fully aligned with the Common Core ELA Standards and offers tips for implementing whole novels in various contexts, including suggestions for teachers interested in trying out small steps in their 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 with other programs   Includes video clips of the author using the techniques in her own classroom  This resource will help teachers work with students of varying abilities in reading whole novels"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.