WHOLE NOVELS FOR THE WHOLE CLASS

By Ariel Sacks. This resource will help teachers work with students of varying abilities in reading whole novels. It is a practical, field-tested guide to implementing a student-centered literature program, fully aligned with the Common Core ELA standards and promoting critical thinking and literary understanding. The book offers tips for implementing whole novels in various contexts, including suggestions for teachers interested in trying out small steps in their classrooms first. Grades 5–12. Index. Appendixes. Illustrated. Jossey-Bass. 352 pages. ©2014.