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Find books like A Novel Approach: Whole-Class Novels, Student-Centered Teaching, and Choice from the world’s largest community of readers. I think there are many advantages to whole group reading with a class. Whole-Class Strategies. Team Novel. However, since we as educators spend our money on our classrooms, we lack the funds to secure the resources that would interest students. 11. It’s a useful and timely reminder for all of us to draw on the many benefits that only reading can deliver,” I’m on her team! If your culture or curriculum requires reading a whole class novel… 10. As they dive into the plot of a novel, kids are exposed to the situations, confrontations, and challenges faced by the main characters. 'Why whole-class reading beats a carousel – and seven ways to ensure it is successful' From the archive: a primary teacher's article on why whole-class reading … A Balanced Approach to Teaching Literature: Pairing Whole-Class Novels with Independent Reading Choice Posted on August 21, 2017 October 14, 2019 by Robert Ward This is a companion to my Edutopia article, Getting Everyone on the Same Page . 11. Chapter 10. Whole-class teaching of novels Whole-class teaching and reading of novels remains one of the most popular and rewarding reading activities with teachers and pupils, and yet it can also be problematic. Sometimes you are able to plan a unit around managed choice where your students will get to choose their own novel. What I believe most people dislike about the whole-class novel approach is that (1) it continues to be the main source of reading instruction in secondary schools; and (2) for the most part, the novels are being taught badly. Whole class novels allow us to engage in common discussions but independent reading lays the groundwork for students’ stamina and confidence. I also think that students should be allowed to read what interests them. In today’s education system, teachers often focus on excerpts from books in class and tend to shy away from teaching a novel in its entirety. This resource explores approaches to assessment in maths, including the sharing of learning objectives, group work, whole class (ta) assessment, questioning and more. Key Elements of Classroom Management. Other times, we come across a resource that makes us feel excited and confident to move forward in a certain direction. Novel Study Benefit #4: Development of Social Skills. What I believe most people dislike about the whole-class novel approach is that (1) it continues to be the main source of reading instruction in secondary schools; and (2) for the most part, the novels are being taught badly.