Sacks Whole Novels for the Whole Class

A Student-Centered Approach
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-118-58483-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 368 Seiten, E-Book

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sacks, Ariel

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About 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 GoodChemistry 35
3 Authentic Note Taking--Three Levels of Thinking, ThreeLevels of Response 68
Parts of the Whole: A View of Whole Novel Study from Start toFinish 102
4 Whole Novel Discussions--Everyone Has a Voice 107
Parts of the Whole: Lessons from Beginning Teachers on WholeNovels 136
5 Making the Writing Connection--Harnessing Students'Drive to Say Something 141
PART 2 MAKING WHOLE NOVELS WORK IN REAL-WORLD CONTEXTS177
6 Setting Expectations, Building Accountability--The Launchand Beyond 179
Parts of the Whole: My Classroom Setup 207
7 Developing Students' Critical Reading andComprehension--Activities We Do along the Way 214
Parts of the Whole: Integrating Technology 249
8 Differentiating for Diversity--Whole Novels for AllStudents 253
9 Analyzing the Results--What We Know and Where We Can Go296
Appendices 313
Appendix A: Transcription of Whole Novel Discussion Notes315
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 345

Über Autor(innen)

Ariel 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.