Don’t you just love seeing students get excited when choosing books to read independently? One way you can spark that enthusiasm . . . give a book talk! Sure, students can browse your class or school library looking at book covers and reading the blurbs. But what if you could entice them with book talks so awesome that students would be begging for more? Read on to discover how to…
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Secrets to Managing Station Work in Middle School
When I first considered implementing stations with my students, I was excited! I knew they would love the variety of activities and the movement. I wanted my students to practice standards-based skills through discussion and teamwork. But I was also a little worried. After all, managing station work in middle school definitely offers some challenges. Do the Benefits of Station Work Outweigh the Challenges? These days, teachers are expected…
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10 Favorite Short Stories Found Online – Middle School
Teachers love using short stories for so many reasons, and short stories found online offer added convenience and motivation! A great short story can get our students thinking and making connections. Short stories are perfect for teaching literary terms and vocabulary. Plus, students enjoy discussion around the conflicts and themes in short stories. And because these gems can be taught in a few class periods, students gain some solid literary…
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