I have been spending a lot of time organizing the novel unit. Right now, all classes are reading Night by Elie Wiesel. It is an engaging memoir about his experiences during the Holocaust. Section 1 is reading the book for their novel study. Sections 2 and 3 are reading the book to learn the skills of analyzing a novel. Those two classes are currently searching for a book to read for after break. Please see the previous posts.
There is no way we will finish the novel before break, but that is fine.