Middle school reading classroom

If you are like me, you have gone down the rabbit hole of searching for resources, ideas, and strategies to bring the science of reading and structured literacy into the classroom. Your eyes are glazed over and you have some great ideas... but just don't know where (or how) to start. Here are some simple tips that can help you get going on your science of reading journey in your classroom of older students. Tip #5 is my favourite!

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.

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.

After part one of guided reading and small groups in middle school ELA, this post outlines what the other students are doing during this time

Teaching vocabulary is important in every classroom with every subject, even in middle school. The most effective way to teach vocabulary in the middle school classroom is...

My favorite school days are the ones that find us in a bit of a routine, when my middle school students are to the point where they are energized and enthusiastic while knowing procedures and classroom expectations. One project that has exemplified this glorious balance has been our reader's notebooks.

Top tips, tricks and strategies for independent silent reading in middle school and elementary school classrooms.

Pre-reading activities are important to implement before reading a text. Check out these suggestions to help you in your classroom.

Light Academia middle school ELA classroom ideas

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