Middle school novels

Looking for a hands-on, creative way to wrap up your novel study? The Literary Analysis Creative Square Project is a fun, flexible activity that allows students to showcase their understanding in a unique format. Perfect for middle and high school English classes! Engaging Novel Activities | End of Novel Project | Hands on novel activity

I just created a resource for middle schoolers and middle school teachers to implement First Chapter Friday in their ELA classrooms.

A selection of the best books for 7th and 8th grade compiled by cross-referencing multiple authoritative sources. Great books for 12, 13, and 14 year olds. via @researchparent

This list of 11 year old books is perfect for middle-grade readers, as they are the perfect age for grasping text and appreciating subject matter. The protagonists typically range from 10-12 years old, making it an engaging fiction option for children. #books #middlegradebooks #booklist

If you follow me on any social media platform, you hopefully know how much I love to share amazing book titles. For many years now, I have used this blog and other places to give recommendations, c…

Middle grade books are admittedly some of my favorites to read. Both when I was in middle school and now as an adult. My only regret is that I hardly read

If your textbook is outdated and isn't relevant to your students, it is time to diversify. In this Twitter chat, middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed sources for contemporary fiction and nonfiction. Teachers also shared their experiences with verse novels, graphic novels and "reading" other media: videos, images, and infographics. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.

Reading helps kids expand their horizons, develop their worldview, create their own identity, and so much more! Encourage tweens to find their voice through books with this poster by Svetlana Chmakova, featuring characters from her award-winning Berrybrook Middle School series. From first day jitters in Awkward to finding courage when things get tough in Brave, Chmakova

One of the toughest parts of teaching middle school English is choosing which books to recommend to each reader. In this age group, r...

This is a list of Historical Fiction for Teens. These are all books that my teen and I have enjoyed. From the 1200's all the way up to the 1960's!