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Middle School ELA Teaching Resources & Strategies

Classroom-tested resources for engaging middle school readers and writers

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Dec 4, 2023

Why The Ice House is the Perfect Christmas Gift for Middle Schoolers

Dec 4, 2023

Oct 14, 2023

Building Resilience and Empathy: A Must-Have Social Emotional Learning Book List for Middle Graders (PDF)

Oct 14, 2023

Sep 26, 2023

Building a Community of Readers: The Power of Book Clubs in Middle School

Sep 26, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Engaging Middle School Students: How Read Alouds and Middle Grade Books Foster a Love of Reading

Jul 13, 2023

Jun 9, 2023

Bringing Words to Life: The Benefits of Author Visits in Elementary Schools

Jun 9, 2023

Apr 28, 2023

How Author Visits Inspire Joy in Young Readers

Apr 28, 2023

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