Book activities for middle school

Picture books aren't just for young children! If you’ve read any of our other blog posts, you know that we love picture books for all ages. Specifically,

What better way to expand young readers’ hunger for literature than hosting a book tasting? Students will be eager to eat! (I mean read.)

Novel Studies that Promote Higher-Order Thinking We're moving on up! Today's interactive novel workbook is for all of you middle-high school teachers! The Outsiders is next on our journey to teach more hearty novel studies. To revisit the

Yes, there are plenty of picture books for middle school students! This giant list includes books with rich language and content perfect for older kids.

Picture Books in Middle School | Using picture books in your classroom can engage reluctant readers, help introduce a lesson, and build community. Check out tips & resources for using picture books in middle school from The Hanson Hallway at The Secondary English Coffee Shop.

Novel Study | Close Reading Novels | Novel Analysis

Use poetry to encourage reluctant readers! Novels in verse are

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Getting tweens into the library to do library activities and explore books takes some creative thinking. Activities that are interactive, fun, challenging, and hands-on are the best way to get started. We need curiosity and mystery in library activities that will keep them on the edge of their seats for more.

A book pass is a simplified book tasting and it will get students excited about reading books! It will introduce them to new authors, series and genres.