As a middle school teacher, you know that each day in the classroom is an opportunity for discovery and growth. Beyond the textbooks and lessons, there exists a world of diversity and cultural richness brought forth by your students. It is a world filled with unique traditions, customs, and holidays ...
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Remembering Pearl Harbor Day with Students
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the tranquil harbor of Pearl Harbor, located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, became the target of a surprise military attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The devastating assault, which involved aerial bombings and torpedo strikes, inflicted severe damage on the ...
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How to Get Started with Reading Conferences
Do you want to have authentic conversations with students about books? Do you want to learn more about your students as readers? Then reading conferences are the thing for you! While the word conference may sound too professional for your teaching style, these conversations are a great way to learn ...
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4 Strategies for Productive Independent Reading in Middle School
Structuring a classroom around independent reading time is beneficial to students, but it can be difficult to set your classroom up this way. Many students come to class with a love for reading, but there are just as many that cringe from the idea of independent reading. Reading Zone, or your ...
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Spooktacular Activities: Halloween Resources for the Middle School
It's that time of the year again—fall is in full swing, and Halloween is just around the corner. Even if Halloween isn't your top pick for holidays, who can resist the charm of autumn leaves, the aroma of apple cinnamon, and all things pumpkin spice?
I get it—middle schoolers have shorter ...
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Fostering a Love for Reading through Teacher Book Talks
Every teacher has heard the dreaded words: “I hate reading!” Whether you are assigning a famous classic or allowing a student to choose their own novel, these comments can be heard echoing in the classroom and hallways (and haunting English teachers) everywhere. Now more than ever, it is important ...
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