Are you looking for ways to foster academic conversations in your classroom? Encouraging students to engage in meaningful conversations with their peers is a critical component of the learning process. Helping students develop communication skills that can be applied across all areas of life is an ...
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Are you looking for a way to help your students better understand the history of women's suffrage and its importance today? With the help of literature, documentaries, photos and interactive activities, it is possible to educate your students about the long struggle that women have faced to gain ...
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Unlocking the Power of Student-Led Book Talks
As middle school teachers, we know how important it is to engage students in meaningful conversations about what they are reading. We want our students to dive deep into their books and explore the text more thoroughly. Book Clubs are one of the best ways to do this but often resources limit our ...
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Choosing the Best Books for Middle School Book Clubs
One of the most common questions, I get when talking to teachers about planning book clubs is 'What are the best books to use for a successful round of book clubs?' The best answer to this question is - books you know will interest your students. There’s no magic set of books or right list of books ...
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Benefits of Book Clubs in Middle School ELA
Book clubs are an effective way for students to engage with literature in the middle school English Language Arts (ELA) classroom. Book clubs encourage collaborative learning and allow students to practice critical thinking skills while using language to express their opinions. These student-led ...
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Get Creative with Vocabulary Review
It’s no secret that having a strong vocabulary is essential for middle school students to develop reading comprehension skills. But teaching vocabulary in a fun and engaging way can be a challenge. The good news is, there are lots of fun activities that will help students learn the words they need ...
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