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A Novel Approach
A Novel Approach
Whole-Class Novels, Student-Centered Teaching, and Choice
Grade: 6th-12th
Pub Date: 2/14/2018

As an English teacher, Kate Roberts has seen the power of whole-class novels to build community in her classroom.  But she’s also seen too many kids struggle too much to read them--and consequently, check out of reading altogether.  Kate’s had better success getting kids to actually read – and enjoy it—when they choose their own books within a workshop model.   “And yet,”... more

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Kate Roberts Facebook Live Q and A on A Novel Approach
Blog Post: Kate Roberts Facebook Live Q and A on A Novel Approach

We're talking with Kate Roberts in this edition of Heinemann's Book Talk Live on her newest book, A Novel Approach: Whole-Class Novels, Student-Centered Teaching and Choice.... more
On the Podcast: A Novel Approach Read Aloud with Kate Roberts
A Novel Approach Podcast
Blog Post: A Novel Approach Podcast

So why, then, is the whole class novel so controversial?I think if we had gone through it in 2 to 3 weeks with a focus of, "Here's what I want you to learn in this novel.... more
Now Available: A Novel Approach Study Guide!
A Peek at A Novel Approach Videos: Mini Lesson, Conferring, and Read Aloud with Kate Roberts
Blog Post: A Peek at A Novel Approach Videos: Mini Lesson, Conferring, and Read Aloud with Kate Roberts

Kate's latest book, A Novel Approach, asks how we can teach whole class novels while still holding onto student centered practices like readers workshop.... more
Kate Roberts Takes You on a Tour of Her New Book, A Novel Approach
Blog Post: Kate Roberts Takes You on a Tour of Her New Book, A Novel Approach

CancelSendmessage         To learn more about A Novel Approach and download a sample chapter, visit Heinemann.com.  I am the author of A Novel Approach, through Heinemann, that's coming out very soon.... more
How to Begin the Shift to a Problem-Based Approach
Blog Post: How to Begin the Shift to a Problem-Based Approach

In the following video, Vicki talks about one way to start a move toward a problem-based approach in the classroom:    ? ? ? To join the conversation about Vicki Vinton's Dynamic Teaching for Deeper Reading, check out the Facebook group here... more
A Student-Centered Approach to Whole-Class Novels
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