# @edutopia on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CaU6LA9OcyO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/20303438-edutopia-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-02-23T16:34:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Edutopia (@edutopia) — https://gondola.cc/edutopia

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"Every student can read a novel, and teaching students to read novels in school helps them develop critical reading skills for texts and the world," writes high school teacher Ileana Sherry. But there are students who will not finish the book, and Sherry began to look for ways to ensure that they would still learn during a novel unit.
 
"How do I teach students to read great novels while providing lessons that are accessible to all students, including those who appear unwilling to read?" Prompted by that question, Sherry shares five ways to support all students in accessing the learning "regardless of the page number they reach."
 
1. Examine key chapters together: Reading the first chapter aloud with students, writes Sherry, "is critical for getting them over the hump and providing the context needed for improved comprehension during independent reading." She recommends using resources like 'Readicide' and 'Deeper Reading,' both by Kelly Gallagher, or the website School Reform Initiative for more ideas to make readings accessible.

2. Seek out audio versions: "Reading can be difficult for students because of dyslexia, emerging language development, or even personal preference," writes Sherry. Consider recording your own readings of the text or using the library’s audiobooks.

3. Teach overarching themes and relevant skills: Students will forget many details of what they learn in school, but teachers can help them apply their learning by focusing on broad themes and real-world applications. A unit on the novel '1984,' for example, could connect the book to contemporary social justice issues.

4. Provide small, diverse supplemental texts: These are works that pair with the book, such as poetry, nonfiction articles, videos, or songs, that provide multiple entry points for students to comprehend the book’s themes and ideas.

5. Allow for more book choice: Instead of teaching just one novel, offer a selection of three or more texts based on reading level and interest. Within a unit, organize books by theme or style and encourage students to read for pleasure.

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