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Having the students discuss the novel in a think-pair-share-(square) format provided a social outlet for their thought, as well. In case you are unfamiliar with the 'square' portion of Think-Pair-Share, it involves two pairs of students sharing their thoughts after the pairs have shared. This novel will get you started this year. Teaching four sections of reading will make responding to the students journals a daunting task for you. Try to do only a few at a time....make the responses meaningful. I would suggest about six opportunities to respond to the novel by the students. Other books that I would recommend would include: Mr. Popper's Penguins Your selections will be made based on your students reading ability. Perhaps you could give a few "book talks" and allow students to choose books based on their interest. Of course, you could have the last say in developing groups to work on novels by creating groups from their first, second, and third choices. I would also recommend that you get information about Literature Circles. This would allow the students to read within their circles...freeing you up to monitor and interject as needed. Literature Circles require work on your part in getting them going, but you and the students will enjoy the process as the year progresses. Good Luck! I envy you getting to teach reading all day. I do, and I'm enjoying it immensely!
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