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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Creating a Novel Study (Month 9)

If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating an ELA curriculum map for your middle school classes. This month, we will focus on creating a novel study.

We will discuss:

  • Why novel studies are important
  • What type of novels work well
  • How to select your lessons
  • How to incorporate vocabulary into your novel study
  • What kinds of activities and assessments work well

Let’s connect!

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Linda Asaro

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