Thanksgiving Readers Theater Script

A Thanksgiving Reader’s Theater for Middle Grades!

If you are looking for an engaging Thanksgiving activity to try with your middle school ELA class, my Thanksgiving reader’s theater script and comprehension activities are a great option. Depending on the level of your readers, this script can be used from 4th grade through …

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November ELA lesson plans and resources

November ELA Favorites for Middle School

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 …

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Halloween reading ideas and classroom activities

Halloween Classroom Activities for BIG KIDS!

Halloween is the best “in-school” holiday!  Nothing beats fall weather, the colors of the season, and the anticipation of costumes and candy. As a teacher, I’ve found that Halloween drives extraordinary engagement with students. Because of this, I try to maximize the opportunity by adding as …

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October Language Arts Resources for Halloween Reading and More!

October ELA Favorites for Middle School

As a teacher, October is one of my favorite months of the school year. Students have settled into their classroom routines, cooler temps mean learning can take place outside, and the bright colors of fall bring new sources of inspiration for all of us. The …

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Sports Reading Passages for Reading Motivation

Using Sports Reading Passages For Reading Motivation

Are you looking for ways to motivate your reluctant readers? One strategy I use with my young sports fans and student athletes is to incorporate sports reading passages into our text-based lessons. As teachers, we know that high-interest content improves reading comprehension and makes it …

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