Classroom Ideas/Literacy

Reading plans and strategies
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SQ3R Reading Graphic Organizer
Valuable reading strategy. We use the steps and Cornell note formatting. The Read to Achieve program explicitly teaches the steps.
How To Teach Theme With Each Kindness
This post includes step by step ideas to help the classroom teacher demonstrate theme using the book, Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson.
Free Printable Say Hello Word Search
Learn how to say hello in 22 different languages with this challenging word search puzzle. Free for you to print for your own or classroom use.
Process for Genius Hour
How do I hold my students accountable when I'm not grading them? I see myriad blog posts about pitch proposals, planning sheets, deadlines...
This comprehensive list of middle school mentor texts is a must book mark article!
Mentor Texts for Middle School by Genre+Summaries and Skills to Teach
10 Picture Books to Read in the Middle School Classroom
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
Host a Gallery Walk to Improve Writing
Check out this blog post on how you can use Gallery Walks to improve students' writing!
Literature Circle Collaborative Poster- Shared Reading
A perfect activity for literature circles and shared reading during your literacy block! Students work independently and in groups to analyze, respond to, and discuss fictional texts. Each student receives an 8.5" x 11" page, and contributes a different piece of information to the group's overall di...