Middle and High School English: How to Teach the Class Novel

This self-study professional development unit is designed for English teachers and departments who wish to develop their practice in relation to teaching the whole class novel. It is a self study unit which includes lots of practical ideas for the high school or secondary classroom as well as opportunities for reflection and activities to help translate what you have learned into practice. The unit covers how to choose and introduce the novel, improve reading fluency, develop key reading skills, write about the novel and integrate engaging drama approaches. It is ideal for those preparing to teach the class novel to grades 6-10. Please note this has also been published as a mobile learning unit by Pearsons.