Middle School English Language Arts
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The Literary Maven: 12 Activities to Use During Literature Circles or Your Next Novel Study
A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to
The Literary Maven: 14 World War II and Holocaust Novels to Recommend to Your Secondary Students
Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and within that, World War II and the Holocaust are my favorite historical events to read about. It's a time in history of fascinating extremes, a time when people demonstrated amazing courage and selflessness, but
Back to School Activities That Actually Help Kids Connect
Help students build real relationships with these back to school activities that go beyond surface-level icebreakers. Featuring the popular Marshmallow Team Challenge and other reflection-based prompts, this ELA bundle is perfect for middle and high school classrooms. Set the tone for a strong, collaborative year—download today!
The Literary Maven: 14 World War II and Holocaust Novels to Recommend to Your Secondary Students
Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and within that, World War II and the Holocaust are my favorite historical events to read about. It's a time in history of fascinating extremes, a time when people demonstrated amazing courage and selflessness, but
The Literary Maven: 15 Poem and Song Pairings to Liven Up Your Poetry Unit
Many students are intimidated by poetry, so using music can help you ease them into poetry analysis as there's really no difference between looking at the lyrics of a song and the lines of a poem. Read on for 15 song and poem pairings that will liven up y
The Literary Maven: Using Digital Breakouts to Engage Secondary Students: 3 Ways to Gamify Learning
Digital breakouts are a fun and creative way to reinforce skills, preview or review a text, or even start off the school year that require no preparation or special equipment. These online activities make content more engaging and encourage cooperation am
The Literary Maven: 8 Nonfiction Texts That Will Captivate Middle School and High School Students
At any grade level, it is easy for English class to be solely a study of fictional literature, but students should be equally immersed in rich nonfiction as well. Read on for nonfiction recommendations, many of them memoirs and biographies, that will capt
The Literary Maven: Young Adult Literature for the Secondary Classroom: 21 Titles Worth Checking Out
Out with the old and in with the new! Contemporary young adult literature has so much to offer when used in the classroom. Its topics resonate with students and its characters are relatable; students can find parts of themselves in the novels. If you are
The Literary Maven: Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Teachers
Teachers' lives are busy. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet between getting up early and working on school work late at night. Lunch time is short and often interrupted. Here's a few manageable things that I do to make sure that I'm still eating, and
The Literary Maven: 7 Realistic Fiction Titles to Recommend to Your Middle School Students
Teachers' lives are hectic, and though many of us love to read, we don't always have the time to do it, which can make it tough to make recommendations to students or to select titles for our classroom library. Here's 7 realistic fiction titles that I've
The Literary Maven: The Need for Classroom Libraries Even At the Secondary Level
Classroom libraries are essential even in middle and high school classrooms. Many schools lack the proper funding for libraries and librarians, but most importantly, research shows that the more contact students have with books, the better readers they be
The Literary Maven: 8 Realistic Fiction Titles to Recommend to Middle and High School Boys
Boys can be pickier customers than girls when it comes to choosing a book to read. They need just the right book to hook them. Here's 8 realistic fiction titles, separated into middle school and high school, that I've recently read and would recommend for
The Literary Maven: 8 Nonfiction Texts That Will Captivate Middle School and High School Students
At any grade level, it is easy for English class to be solely a study of fictional literature, but students should be equally immersed in rich nonfiction as well. Read on for nonfiction recommendations, many of them memoirs and biographies, that will capt
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