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ELA Reading Instruction

Teaching reading comprehension is a key component of language arts instruction. This section contains some of my favorite ELA resources for close reading, novel study units, reader’s theater, and more!

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First Day Read Alouds for Middle Grades

August 7, 2022 by Erin Beers
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5 Diverse Books for Middle School

June 28, 2022 by Erin Beers
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The Perfect Summer Reads: Rules by Cynthia Lord

June 21, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Reader’s Theater Scripts for Middle School

June 17, 2022 by Erin Beers
READ MOREReader’s Theater Scripts for Middle School

Interactive Reading Logs using Pictures

June 13, 2022 by Erin Beers
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50 Best Books for Middle School

June 6, 2022 by Erin Beers
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How to Use Reader’s Notebooks in the Middle School Classroom

May 13, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Friendship Themes in Books: Upper Elementary Novels

April 21, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Literature Circles Made Easy

March 18, 2022 by Erin Beers
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A St. Patrick’s Day Readers Theater for Middle School

March 2, 2022 by Erin Beers
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5 Reading Fluency Tricks for BIG KIDS

February 18, 2022 by Erin Beers
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Using Fables to Introduce Literature Circles

February 12, 2022 by Erin Beers
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I am a 7th grade language arts teacher in Cincinnati. 2022 marks my 22nd year in the classroom!
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