middle school books with friendship themes

Friendship Themes in Books: Upper Elementary Novels

Friendships are a big part of growing up—developing them, growing them, and maintaining them.  Being a middle school teacher, mom, wife, sister, daughter, coach, and friend, I find that friendship themes are a focus in many of my school days.  If you teach upper elementary …

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5 Benefits to Reading Novels in Middle School

5 Benefits to Reading Novels with Your Big Kids

Novel units are a HUGE part of my ELA classroom.  I use them for whole class instruction, in small groups, and for independent reading. Novels provide a unique platform to encourage students to think more deeply about an author’s message. Through the characters, setting, and …

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Favorite Novels for Middle Grade ELA

As a reading teacher I have a ton of favorite books!  I have favorite picture books to read aloud to my own children, some for teaching different reading skills, easy reader chapter books for new readers, favorite novels to share with students as well as …

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