Best short stories for middle school

11 of the best short stories to teach in middle school. Stories with good moral lessons and plans to help you teach them!

Looking for even more short stories to read with your middle school and high school students? There are so many options out there, many of which can be used to teach a variety of literary elements and lead into interesting discussions and activities. Read on for 15 recommendations from secondary English Language Arts teachers.

Short stories for middle school - a list of the best short stories for your middle school classroom with tips and teaching ideas.

Short stories for Middle School Students - top story choices and teaching ideas

When attention spans are short, these do the trick!

Roald Dahl, Ray Bradbury, Lucille Fletcher, Neil Gaiman & more. Free PDF, links to all stories, lesson plans for teachers.

Inclusive and diverse short stories for middle school - short story list and teaching ideas with diverse and inclusive short story titles.

Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers (& High School) – Short Stories

Explore the power of short stories in the middle school ELA classroom! Discover how to use these age-appropriate mentor texts to teach literary elements, spark creativity and introduce different genres. With our selection of four engaging short stories, you can help your students gain a better understanding of literature and inspire their love for reading. Check out the blog post.

I love to try out and include as many fun and engaging activities as possible when teaching short stories. And since stories are short and filled with literary richness, they are absolutely perfect for bringing in and trying new ideas and activities. Here is a look at 10 of my favorite short story activities in the secondary ELA classroom. Teaching Short Stories | Short Story Activities | Creative Short Story Assignments | Engaging Short Story Work | Planning a Short Story Unit