If your middle school poetry unit feels flat, you’re not alone. Most students see poetry as irrelevant, difficult, and frankly, boring. But Love That Dog by Sharon Creech changes everything. This novel teaches poetry analysis through a relatable character, Jack, a reluctant poet who starts …
POEMS? That 5-letter word will send shivers down the spines of middle school students. Add in the suggestion of “poetry analysis,” and the moans and groans can be heard throughout the hallways! If all this sounds familiar, I have a few teacher tips to help …
Task cards are a fantastic teaching tool with dozens of different ways to incorporate them into your middle school classroom. I have used task cards with my ELA students for everything from icebreaker activities to context clues and character analysis work. What is a Task …
Spring break is the perfect opportunity to bring fresh energy into your writing lessons. If you’re looking for spring break writing prompts for middle school, personal narrative topics are a great way to get students reflecting, writing, and sharing their experiences. What is a personal …
Some of the best classroom conversations begin with a simple quote that gets students thinking. When middle school students are presented a quote that makes them pause and think for a moment, it naturally opens the door for deeper conversations and writing responses. I like …
March and basketball go hand-in-hand, and the Boston Celtics are the closest thing you’ll find to a St. Patrick’s Day sports team. This is where the paths of inspiration took me when I went to write a few close reading passages for the month of …
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