{"product_id":"whole-novels-for-the-whole-class-a-student-centered-approach-paperback-softback-9781118526507","title":"Whole Novels for the Whole Class; A Student-Centered Approach (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118526507","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhole Novels for the Whole Class\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Student-Centered Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAriel Sacks (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118526507, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 November 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 17.8 x 2 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork with students at all levels to help them read novels\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhole Novels\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eWhole Novels\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a powerful method for teaching literature, writing, and critical thinking to middle school students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to use the Whole Novels approach in conjunction with other programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes video clips of the author using the techniques in her own classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis resource will help teachers work with students of varying abilities in reading whole novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Essential Practices 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 A Case for Whole Novels for the Whole Class 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the Whole: My Annual Curriculum Map 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Selecting the Right Books—Five Dimensions of Good Chemistry 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Authentic Note Taking—Three Levels of Thinking, Three Levels of Response 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the Whole: A View of Whole Novel Study from Start to Finish 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Whole Novel Discussions—Everyone Has a Voice 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the Whole: Lessons from Beginning Teachers on Whole Novels 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Making the Writing Connection—Harnessing Students’ Drive to Say Something 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Making Whole Novels Work in Real-world Contexts 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Setting Expectations, Building Accountability—The Launch and Beyond 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the Whole: My Classroom Setup 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Developing Students’ Critical Reading and Comprehension—Activities We Do along the Way 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the Whole: Integrating Technology 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Differentiating for Diversity—Whole Novels for All Students 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Analyzing the Results—What We Know and Where We Can Go 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Transcription of Whole Novel Discussion Notes 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Spanish Translation of the Parent Letter 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Notes Worksheet for Picture Book Study 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Directions for Plot Charting Activity 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E: Seeker Opportunity Assignment Choices 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F: Student-Designed “Book Report” 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix G: Variations on a Theme Assignment 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix H: Hero’s Journey Cycle Activity 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 345\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Education [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Education\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Education%20%5BJN%5D%22\"\u003eJN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52507203633432,"sku":"9781118526507","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118526507_268929.jpg?v=1786439337","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/whole-novels-for-the-whole-class-a-student-centered-approach-paperback-softback-9781118526507","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}