Teaching A Whole Class Novel

  • Austin (Main Campus)
  • 6 CPE Credits
  • $100

Explore topics related to teaching a whole-class novel, such as selecting appropriate texts, planning lessons and activities, facilitating class discussions, and assessing student learning.

This course will address the following:

  • Understanding the benefits of teaching a whole-class novel.
  • The importance of selecting the right novel for your classroom.
  • Pre-reading, During-reading, and Post-reading strategies
  • Structured integration of a whole-class novel into the reading/writing workshop model of instruction.
  • Assessment strategies
  • Reflection and evaluation

    By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully teach a whole-class novel in your secondary ELA classroom and feel confident in creating an engaging and meaningful learning experience for your students.