Middle school reading challenge

Introduce the 40 book challenge to your students in a way that will get them excited about reading. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school.

Find a FREE READING BINGO PRINTABLE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL! Summer or winter break challenge in school or public library activity.

Reading challenges are so much fun! I love participating in them because they so often introduce me to new books I would not otherwise have read.

Wanting to revamp your independent reading program? Try using a classroom book club, which is a great way to enrich, engage, and differentiate in secondary.

Mrs. ReaderPants: Middle School Reading Incentive Idea: State Reading Lists and Celebrate Reading Day

Donalyn Miller created this challenge and explains it in her book. This is how I approach it with my 6th graders.

Tired of seeing bored students during study hall? Looking for fresh ways to get them excited about visiting the library? In this post, I’ll share creative monthly challenges that I’ve used to transform my school library into a hub of activity and imagination. From turning a ghost into a famous book character in October to building epic summer reading stacks in June, these simple yet impactful ideas will inspire students to engage, create, and explore—all while keeping your library lively and…

Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!

I have two middle schoolers in my house this summer! And I feel the need to create a summer reading challenge for these boys!

Pre-reading activities are important to implement before reading a text. Check out these suggestions to help you in your classroom.

Do you know how to encourage middle school reading? Let Lee Binz share her middle school reading list and help you unlock the world for your student.

In the spring, my sister in law shared an article about her Elementary School in Whitney Point, NY. The elementary students participated in ...

Last summer, I picked up a book I've been wanting to read for quite some time, The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. It's been on my to-read list for a couple of years and since I moved to a new school, I figured it was the perfect time to get some new inspiration. Well, this book blew me away. You see, I love reading, and it is always my goal to help my students to love reading as well. I achieve this with engaging read-alouds, but I admit that I hadn't put much thought into independent…

Guided reading is a valuable tool for middle school teachers looking to improve their students’ literacy skills. It's an effective strategy to increase comprehension and fluency, and promotes engagement and motivation.

Looking for unique post-reading activities to inspire students and provide a sample of their analytical skills? Find high-interest strategies for secondary.

Are your middle grade students reading? Discover 12 ways to moivate your middle grade students to read-- either again for for the first time.

Book reports and summaries are a thing of the past. Engage your middle and high school students with five book report alternatives that will leave them asking for more and, most importantly, building vital reading and analysis skills along the way. 1. Assign one pagers at the end of a novel. One pagers are engaging, allow for creativity, and lead to higher level thinking and analysis. Assigning a one pager is easy and works for any novel. Follow these simple guidelines: • Make it standards…

Try this free, fun, and interactive middle school ELA games in your classroom to teach grammar and literacy ELA skills!

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