We all want our students to love reading, right? Like anything else, our passion for authors and books has a way of spreading to the students. And let’s face it, nothing feels quite as awesome as leading a student to just the right book! I have provided 40 titles from incredible authors that are some of the most popular choice novels for middle school students out there. So whether you…
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Reading Workshop
The Secret to a Great BOOK PASS (and 30 Middle School Titles to Use!)
We all want our students hooked on reading, right? I’ve been using reading workshop with my classes since 1995, and that’s actually when I started doing the Book Pass! I read about it in a red teacher binder of English activities, and it’s been a hit every year. When we finish the pass, I have students swarming over the books! They’re asking me to reserve titles for them and…
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My Best ELA Substitute Plans
Sick days . . . they’re inevitable! Those days when you wake up and it hits you . . . I can’t go in! There’s nothing worse than the stress and confusion of digging up lessons for the sub when you’re feeling awful. That’s why, for me, preparing for sick days in advance is a must. I LOVE the feeling of knowing I have “stand alone” ELA substitute plans all set…
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