Hello, I am working with a group of middle school language arts and reading teachers. Several of them are really interested in moving toward the use of Literature Circles and Reading Workshop, but several of them are adamant that they want to keep using whole class novels. It will take a while for them to develop trust in me and see me as credible, so as we develop that relationship, I'd like to help them use whole class novels in the best and most developmentally appropriate ways.
Can anyone suggest sources that address the effective and appropriate use of the whole class novel? Do you have specific suggestions that I could share with them? I have not personally used whole class novels in many, many years, but I know good teachers who do. I need to start where these teachers are, then gradually encourage more small group and independent reading. Advice? Thanks in advance, Pat Watson _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/lit_literacyworkshop.org.
