Middle School Reading

Reading comprehension skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, and recognizing cause and effect are critical curriculum elements in any ELA classroom. As our students build their reading skills, they need to develop their understanding of 12 different reading comprehension skills. One of my favorite ways to teach students about the reading skills is with doodle notes. Don't worry...I've put together a 20+ page set of doodle notes that you can download for FREE! (Sign up at the…

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

After part one of guided reading and small groups in middle school ELA, this post outlines what the other students are doing during this time

Guided reading is a valuable tool for middle school teachers looking to improve their students’ literacy skills. It's an effective strategy to increase comprehension and fluency, and promotes engagement and motivation.

Are your middle grade students reading? Discover 12 ways to moivate your middle grade students to read-- either again for for the first time.

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

As students head back to school, ELA teachers everywhere are considering how they are going to begin the school year, so I wanted to walk you through one of my favorite lesson plans entitled, "Why do we read?" As an educator, there are few things as exciting and rewarding as introducing a young person to

My favorite school days are the ones that find us in a bit of a routine, when my middle school students are to the point where they are energized and enthusiastic while knowing procedures and classroom expectations. One project that has exemplified this glorious balance has been our reader's notebooks.

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.

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!