Middle school reading activities

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

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

For most of us as English teachers, reading was a love-at-first-sight kind of experience, and while some of our students have that same natural love for reading, others simply have cold feet. Thankfully, it only takes a little creativity and the right reading activity for a love of reading to bloom. To foster this love

Looking for unique post-reading activities to inspire students and provide a sample of their analytical skills? Find high-interest strategies for secondary.

12 Ways to Motivate Middle School Students to Read | Imagination Soup

As students head back to school, ELA teachers everywhere are considering how they are going to begin the school year, so I wanted to walk you through one of my favorite lesson plans entitled, “Why do we read?” As an educator, there are few things as exciting and rewarding as introducing a young person to […]

Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.

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 Response activities will likely form a major part of your reading programme, whether you are running guided reading groups, a daily 5 system,

Poetry activities for middle school don't have to be boring! I've shared 11 poetry activities middle school teachers can easily bring into their classroom including poetry books for middle school, poetry teaching activities, and game ideas!