Middle school reading teachers like me are always on the hunt for resources to motivate students while allowing for differentiated instruction. I find that I am always in need of teaching tools that are engaging and motivating, capable of being used in a literacy center, …
I find 6th grade students are all over the map when it comes to reading books. Some love reading and never want to put their books down; some read because they “have to,” and others love to share their “HATRED” for reading! As a teacher who …
Reader’s theater is the perfect tool to add to your middle school ELA toolbox for so many reasons: it is interactive, highly engaging, enhances student fluency, and targets and enriches reading comprehension, all while strengthening vocabulary. Here are the top reasons why I decided to make …
I regularly incorporate peer feedback in my classroom, particularly as we tackle quarterly book projects and group presentations. It is a great way to help students develop social interaction skills while giving them a fresh perspective on their work as writers and speakers. This post …
What I Teach…I teach using the Balanced Literacy approach, which makes it easy to incorporate the Daily 5 into instruction. This model includes 5 components that I focus upon to strengthen my 6th grade readers. Balanced literacy is a framework for reading instruction. It involves …
Completing a writing unit is a HUGE accomplishment, no matter what grade level you teach. Whether you teach Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop, district-mandated writing units, or some other writing curriculum, it is something to celebrate when your students come full circle from the brainstorming to …
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