These are 3 common novel study and read aloud no-no's, all 3 that I've definitely done myself!

1. Teaching the BOOK, not the READER.
2. Choosing a book that doesn't resonate with your current readers.
3. Choosing a book that will take too long, OR taking too long on a short book.

Today's episode shares what we can do instead that will increase student engagement and propel their learning forward.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Dr. Sandra Kaplan's Icons of Depth & Complexity: An introduction from Kern County's Reagan Elementary
• Ian Byrd - Byrdseed - critical thinking strategies and intro to Depth & Complexity for teachers
• Upper Elementary Novels mentioned in this episode
• Listener Survey and coffee giveaway - Winners drawn on Nov. 7, 2022. I appreciate your feedback!
• Additional upper elementary engagement strategies: appleblossomteachers.com/real