Middle school reading

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

Thinking about reading aloud to your class? Take a look at Middle School ELA teachers’ favorite books to read aloud to their students. #MiddleSchoolELA

5 Tips for implementing the science of reading in the middle school classrom! Here are some simple tips that can help you get going on your science of reading journey in your classroom of older students. Tip #5 is my favourite! BLOG POST & Resources!

How often do you give your kids time to read in class? Maybe you give them a lot of time, maybe you don't. Maybe your district or school mandates that you do so many minutes a day for SSR (Silent Sustained Reading.) But what do your kids do when you give them this precious time to read whatever their little hearts desire? Yeap. They SQUANDER it! Middle School Inquiry English Teacher, Classroom

Are you looking for ways to help your middle schooler who is struggling with reading comprehension? As daunting as this task might seem, there are many simple and effective methods you can use to help your student. From developing problem solving skills to utilizing technology, here are 7 ways to get your student on the path to success. So don't wait, click to read more to see how you can help your student enhance their reading comprehension!

Looking for challenging books that are also appropriate in content for junior high students? Check out this list of teacher-recommended books for middle school students #middleschoolela #classroomlibrary

Are you struggling to get your students excited about reading? Do even your most engaged students zone out when you bring out the reading list of “classics”? No dusty old classics here! There are my favoite new short stories for middle school, and some non-traditional texts to engage and inspire.

Teaching struggling readers at the high school level? Scaffold their comprehension by focusing on these four important reading strategies.

Fun reading activities for middle school and high school English language arts! | Lindsay Ann Learning English Teacher Blog

See this must-read list of books every middle schooler should read before they head onto high school to ignite their imaginations.

Literacy Centers for Middle School? You won't believe how well they work! ➡️Gets kids involved and engaged ➡️Personalizes tough literacy skills ➡️Are perfect for teacher observations ➡️Helps kids understand skills on a higher level Interested? Read my blog post, "Literacy Center Ideas for Middle School in 4 Easy Steps".

Teaching Middle School students short story and literary elements is easy with these engaging stories. The short story has been a hallmark of the middle school Language Arts classroom. Short stories are so versatile that they can be taught as a whole unit, used to review a skill, or featured as a complement to a writing unit or novel study. 11 of the best short stories for middle schoolers. Read more: a summary and some teaching tips for easily integrating the story into your curriculum.

It can be a challenge to find engaging books for middle school reluctant readers. This blog post provides a list of possible novels that will capture your students’ attention and encourage them to keep reading. Use this list of books for middle school reluctant readers to help your students find books they will enjoy reading.

Looking for the best next book to read? See our comprehensive list of the best middle school books to get. We cover everything for 6th graders, 7th graders, and 8th graders in this comprehensive reading book list.

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

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What does a 5th grade reading lesson in a typical elementary school look like? I will walk you through a 60 minute ELA lesson that’s highly engaging and highly effective. It’s a simple idea that yielded great result in my upper elementary classroom. Get your sticky notes ready and let’s teach! #stickynotes #literacyactivities #upperelementary #fifthgrade #readingcomprehension #lessonplanning #teachingreading #teachingideas #readingideas #readinglessons #literacy

Everything you need to know about how to run literature circles middle school. Learn about literature circle roles and book club activities that your students will love AND improve reading comprehension skills. Get novel study activities for any book. Literature circles 4th grade or higher allow students to collaborate while reading a book that they are interested in at an appropriate reading level.

Why deliberately search for something a little offbeat, "out there", or even a little twisted for your classroom? The answer is simple. Middle school students love the unusual, slightly twisted, quirky stuff! Keep reading for five wonderfully offbeat short stories you can read in your middle school classroom.

167 Journal prompts for teens that will help tackle challenges and encourage them to reflect and think about their future goals