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Novel Study

Novel units are a big part of my ELA classroom. I utilize them in whole class instruction, small groups, and independent reading. As students discover connections between a novel’s characters, setting and story elements, they become more engaged readers.

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Crash Novel Study Ideas for Teachers

October 18, 2023 by Erin Beers
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Wonder by RJ Palacio Novel Study Activities

3 Activities to Enhance Your Wonder Novel Study

September 29, 2023 by Erin Beers
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Teaching Character Analysis and Empathy with this Wonder Novel Unit Resource

September 26, 2023 by Erin Beers
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Friendship Themes in Books: Upper Elementary Novels

August 30, 2023 by Erin Beers
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5 Novels for Hard To Reach Students

June 19, 2023 by Erin Beers
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5 Essential Activities for Novel Study Units

June 7, 2023 by Erin Beers
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Differentiating Reading Instruction with Novel Units

Differentiated Instruction with Novel Units

April 9, 2023 by Erin Beers
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5 Benefits to Reading Novels in Middle School

5 Key Benefits to Reading Novels with Your Big Kids

September 19, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Novel Study Freebie for Brian’s Winter

November 27, 2015 by Erin Beers
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Historical Fiction Novels for Upper Elementary to Middle School

February 25, 2015 by Erin Beers
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love that dog by sharon creech

Middle Grade Stories and Novels with Dogs

September 21, 2014 by Erin Beers
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maniac mageee novel study

Favorite Novels for Middle Grade ELA

March 16, 2014 by Erin Beers
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I am a 7th grade language arts teacher in Cincinnati. 2023 marks my 23rd year in the classroom!
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