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OverviewWork 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ariel SacksPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. ISBN: 9781118585061ISBN 10: 1118585062 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 03 October 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsAbout the Author vii Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 PART 1 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES 11 1 A Case for Whole Novels for the Whole Class 13 Parts of the Whole: My Annual Curriculum Map 30 2 Selecting the Right Books-Five Dimensions of Good Chemistry 35 3 Authentic Note Taking-Three Levels of Thinking, Three Levels of Response 68 Parts of the Whole: A View of Whole Novel Study from Start to Finish 102 4 Whole Novel Discussions-Everyone Has a Voice 107 Parts of the Whole: Lessons from Beginning Teachers on Whole Novels 136 5 Making the Writing Connection-Harnessing Students' Drive to Say Something 141 PART 2 MAKING WHOLE NOVELS WORK IN REAL-WORLD CONTEXTS 177 6 Setting Expectations, Building Accountability-The Launch and Beyond 179 Parts of the Whole: My Classroom Setup 207 7 Developing Students' Critical Reading and Comprehension-Activities We Do along the Way 214 Parts of the Whole: Integrating Technology 249 8 Differentiating for Diversity-Whole Novels for All Students 253 9 Analyzing the Results-What We Know and Where We Can Go 296 Appendices 313 Appendix A: Transcription of Whole Novel Discussion Notes 315 Appendix B: Spanish Translation of the Parent Letter 325 Appendix C: Notes Worksheet for Picture Book Study 327 Appendix D: Directions for Plot Charting Activity 329 Appendix E: Seeker Opportunity Assignment Choices 330 Appendix F: Student-Designed Book Report 332 Appendix G: Variations on a Theme Assignment 339 Appendix H: Hero's Journey Cycle Activity 341 References 343 Index 345ReviewsAuthor InformationAriel Sacks teaches 8th-grade English in Brooklyn, New York. She studied progressive pedagogy at Bank Street College and is committed to implementing student-centered methods successfully in public schools. A prolific writer, Ariel writes the blog, On the Shoulders of Giants, featured at Center For Teaching Quality, and is a coauthor of Teaching 2030. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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