Tips and Strategies for Book Clubs in Middle School ELA
Setting up book clubs in the classroom can be intimidating! You’re giving students lots of freedom and choice, which means things don’t always go as
Setting up book clubs in the classroom can be intimidating! You’re giving students lots of freedom and choice, which means things don’t always go as
Watching students come to life when they find a book they love has to be the best part about teaching. But, for some students, it’s
When I say rhetorical analysis, do you cringe a little or show some excitement? I think most teachers cringe at the word, and I totally
One of the best parts of being an ELA teacher? Getting to read young adult literature (especially with students). There is no better feeling than
I get asked all the time how to organize a classroom library! Honestly, this part was really fun for me when I was in the
Nothing makes my English teacher heart happy like picking out books for my 8th graders. As I’m sure you can relate, sharing the joy of
We’ve all been there – you have a student who loudly proclaims that they hate reading and another student who falls asleep at even the
When it comes to teaching poetry, you either love it, or you loathe it. In my case, I’m a pretty big fan. But, that doesn’t
Buying books is a good time…until you take a peek at your receipt. There is no doubt you’ll experience sticker shock. As an ELA teacher,
Looking to expand your classroom library or recommend books for your 6th graders? Look no further. I have cultivated the best list of books for
There is something magical about helping students find a perfect book. Seeing their faces light up when they find a book they love, or spontaneous
If you’ve ever wondered how to implement a reader’s workshop or writer’s workshop model in your classroom, I got you covered! Middle school ELA reading
My ELA scope and sequence guides break down every single middle school ELA standard and concept for reading, writing, and language in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Use the guides and resources exactly as is or as inspiration for you own!
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