Scaffolding the Story: Building Rigorous and Accessible Novel Studies

Designing a meaningful novel study goes beyond assigning chapters. This session explores how scaffolding strategies and thoughtfully curated text sets can make complex literature accessible to all learners while maintaining rigor. Participants will learn how to pair novels with informational texts, primary sources, and multimedia to deepen understanding of themes, as well as how to scaffold reading through questioning, vocabulary support, and gradual release. Walk away with a framework and practical strategies to design novel studies that engage, challenge, and support every student.