Middle school reading specialist

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

Teaching struggling readers at the high school level? Scaffold their comprehension by focusing on these four important reading strategies.

Despite generations of well-intentioned interventions, two-thirds of middle school students in the United States are not proficient in reading, and approximately half of those students do not have the basic skills they were expected to learn in elementary school.

Reading comprehension skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, and recognizing cause and effect are critical curriculum elements in any ELA classroom. As our students build their reading skills, they need to develop their understanding of 12 different reading comprehension skills. One of my favorite ways to teach students about the reading skills is with doodle notes. Don't worry...I've put together a 20+ page set of doodle notes that you can download for FREE! (Sign up at the…

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

If you’re looking for a fresh way to promote reading in your middle school classroom, read on to see how I implemented the million word reading challenge to encourage my readers!

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.

Reading is one thing that many students struggle with. Some students get the underlying messages right away, while others need a little extra help. By the time students reach the high school level, we hope their reading levels have improved from their elementary years. While the majority of students' understanding have improved by the time they reach high school, there are still many students who get frustrated and struggle to read. Below, I will explain and discuss five important and…

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.

Learn six ways to help reluctant readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.