Whole Novels for the Whole Class
Whole Novels for the Whole Class
A Student-Centered Approach
Sacks, Ariel
John Wiley & Sons Inc
11/2013
368
Mole
Inglês
9781118526507
15 a 20 dias
546
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 345
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 345