Middle School Literacy

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

I began elementary school in the era of phonics. Looking back, I can honestly say that it seemed to work okay. Matching pictures with their word families in plaid workbooks... I learned to read, but

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.

Middle school reading strategies can be fun and interactive! Get the inside scoop on how I use station reading activities to engage all learners!

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

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

Word Games for Middle Schoolers ages 10-15

Using Pixar films in the English Language Arts classroom is an engaging way to review literary terms. Read this post to learn how you can use this!