I’ve taught Jerry Spinelli’s Newbery winner with several 5th and 6th-grade classes over my career as a middle school ELA teacher. It’s a particularly good pick for engaging your hard-to-reach reluctant readers. Here are the Maniac Magee novel study activities that consistently get my crew …
If you are looking for an engaging Thanksgiving activity for your middle school ELA class, my Thanksgiving reader’s theater script with comprehension activities is a great option. Depending on your readers’ level, you can use this script from 4th through 7th grade. It is a …
Veterans Day not only highlights the importance of thanking those who protect our country, but it also gives teachers the chance to help students connect with the veterans in their lives. Understanding perspectives and learning from others’ experiences is essential to growing as readers and …
November is here, and this post features some fresh ideas and activities to try in your middle school language arts classroom. November offers plenty of seasonal themes you can utilize to boost student engagement. Veterans Day, Election Day, and Thanksgiving all offer excellent opportunities to …
I am always on the hunt for picture books to read aloud with my middle school students. I look for texts that deepen students’ understanding of standards and stories my BIG KIDS will connect with. I love the book The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin …
Halloween is the best “in-school” holiday – even for older students! As a middle school teacher, I can tell you that Halloween classroom activities are an easy win for student engagement. I try to make the most of the season by incorporating as many Halloween …
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