Topic: Kate Roberts

Whole-class novels can offer a method of teaching that allows us to ignite a sense of community in the classroom.

When teaching whole-class novels, Roberts continually asks two questions to determine if her teaching practice truly has students' interests in mind:

The study guide includes easy-to-use worksheets, reflection questions, and workshop strategies to invigorate reading instruction in your classroom and guide students through difficult texts.

if you have a good readers workshop going in your classroom I give you a hi-five and say keep it up! There are, though, a few caveats that might cause you to consider the whole class novel approach...

In this video, Kate walks you through what you can expect to find in her new book, A Novel Approach, and shows you how you too can find a student-centered, balanced approach to teaching reading.

I believe we can teach whole class novels in ways that increase independence, ability, and engagement. We can keep our novels, but we may need to change the way we do them.

Today on the podcast, whole class novels AND choice, can we really have it both ways?

Here, Kate Roberts shows you just what is in store for you inside her new book, A Novel Approach

Today on The Heinemann Podcast, how can teachers improve their practice around LGBTQ needs in the classroom?

Developing Teaching Tools for the Classroom

Teaching tools invite kids in on the work of the class in a way that is tailored to them, allowing students to take control of their learning.

DIY Literacy: Happy, Playful Engagement

DIY Literacy: Kid Friendly Language

DIY Literacy: Tools For The Classroom

How To Use DIY Literacy

Teacher Appreciation: Kate Roberts On The Teachers Who Are Her Superheroes

What Does "DIY Literacy" Mean?

Learn more about Falling in Love with Close Reading: Lessons for Analyzing Texts–And Life, by authors Christopher Lehman and Kate Roberts.