Engaging Alternative Reading Formats
English class is not just about novels. Learn about alternative reading formats such as eBooks, audiobooks and podcasts.
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4 Reasons to Teach Short Stories
Teachers might feel like they need reasons to teach short stories in lieu of or in addition to novels. Short stories often hold an interesting place in language arts classes. While some teachers do focus on them as a specific unit, many of us use them as fillers or a
How To Prepare To Teach A New Novel
It can be a daunting task to think about preparing to teach a new novel. Whether it is because you have a new job, the curriculum at your school changes, or you just need a change of pace and pick a fresh novel to use in your classes, preparing to
The Importance of Reading Engagement
Reading engagement in the middle school classroom is a key component of a successful ELA program. Learn why it is important.
6th Grade Short Stories
These engaging 6th grade short stories are a fantastic resource to help you teach reading in your middle school ELA classroom.
Reading Resources For Creating Lifelong Readers, Not Just Students Who Read
In this blog post, I will be sharing ideas and reading resources for creating lifelong readers – not just students who only read assigned reading. How do we take our students from groans every time we assign a chapter or two of reading to glee when free time is given
6 Ways To Diversify Your Poetry Curriculum
Learn manageable and actionable steps teachers can take to diversify their middle and high school poetry curriculum.
