Region 13's E-Campus

Are you looking for new and effective ways to engage your students in whole-class novels? Look no further! In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the various elements involved in teaching a whole-class novel, such as lesson planning, facilitating discussions, and assessing student learning. Through interactive activities and group discussions, you will learn how to select the perfect novel for your classroom, create meaningful pre-reading and post-reading activities, and use assessment strategies that promote growth and understanding. By participating in this course, you will gain the skills and confidence to lead successful and engaging whole-class novel lessons.   Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the benefits of teaching a whole-class novel and its impact on student learning.
2. Identify the key factors in selecting the right novel for your classroom, such as relevance, complexity, and diversity.
3. Create effective pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading strategies that align with your teaching style and student needs.
4. Develop assessment strategies that measure student growth and understanding of the novel.
5. Reflect and evaluate on your teaching methods and adapt them to improve future whole-class novel lessons.