This workshop time will be devoted to developing standards-aligned novel units following the "novel busting" methods described in the book No More Fake Reading. Facilitators will offer support for participants and provide additional resources, tips, and troubleshooting conversations for teachers diving in to prepare rigorous, skills-aligned novel studies. This session is appropriate for ELA teachers and other specialized educators who support students in ELA classrooms. _x000D_1. Create a framework that merges classic novel study with independent reading 2. Create a framework that allows for diversity, choice, and inclusion in student reading selections. 3. Develop standards-aligned novel study units.