Middle School English

Literary analysis questions to ask your middle school and high school students.

60 Diverse young adult novels to include in your classroom library | Middle and high school books | Books for teens | Young adult literature | Best books for teenagers grades 7-12 | Diversity in the classroom

For any teacher or parent that is looking, here is my list of best books for middle school readers. Each of these books has been read or recommended by my students or I during the course of our time together...

FREE grammar posters for your classroom. Check out my latest blog post to grab these posters, and find out how you can use these with your students. via @teacherthrive

POEMS? That 5-letter word will send shivers down the spine of middle school students. Add in the suggestion of "poetry analysis" and the moans and groans can be heard throughout the hallways! If all this sounds familiar, I have a few teacher tips to help you boost engagement with poems that middle schoolers actually enjoy!

See and use these argumentative essay topics for middle school to teach the process of delivering well-researched, evidence-based arguments to their peers.

Blog post - 7 tips for decorating an English classroom for middle or high school, written by Secondary Sara and Presto Plans!

Here is what I do the first week back to teaching Middle School ELA. These back-to-school tips will help you start off on the right track.

Looking for inexpensive rewards for your middle school students that won't cost you a lot? Check out this blog post. I have presented ten things that your students are sure to love. They may come as a surprise to you but they are so popular with students.

This blog post is packed with tips for successful middle school literature circles. Learn how to create groups, select books, get your students to collaborate, set up a schedule, and assessment. Start Using Literature Circles with the easy tools for guided collaboration. Find out how to easily implement literature circles with grades 5-8. Don't run reading time for your students to be, "just another group member." Give opportunities for discussion, accountability, and creative fun!