Middle School Reading

Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!

Thirty of the best new and classic middle school and middle grade books with diversity and different genres to add to your or your child's reading list.

This blog post is packed with tips for successful middle school literature circles. Learn how to create groups, select books, get your students to collaborate, set up a schedule, and assessment. Start Using Literature Circles with the easy tools for guided collaboration. Find out how to easily implement literature circles with grades 5-8. #middleschoolteacher #readingfun #literaturecircles

My middle school students are to the point where they are energized and enthusiastic. Their favorite project so far has been our reader's notebooks.

Short stories for middle school - a list of the best short stories for your middle school classroom with tips and teaching ideas.

So… you’re a first-time middle school ELA teacher. Welcome to the madness, I guess! I’m kidding, but in all honesty, middle school isn’t quite like high school or elementary school. Middle school is its own unique level that you need to be prepared for as you get ready to run your classroom. But before we

What my daily ELA class period schedule looks like in middle school ELA and how it works alongside my scope and sequences.

There is no limit to the amount of fun ELA activities English teachers need to keep their squirrely middle schoolers actively engaged. That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you 5 new middle school ELA games to add to your toolbox! Olivia Gold, a creative middle school ELA teacher from Florida, joins us today to share

How I implement and run guided reading and small group in my middle school and upper elementary ELA classrooms

Grab your copy of FREE ELA Curriculum Maps grades 6th-8th and save yourself a year's worth of planning! Digital maps with a planner, calendar, and more!