Middle School Reading Resources

Download “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens Book

Download “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens Book

Bring the warmth and character of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens into your classroom with this affordable PDF eBook....

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5 Powerful AI Activities for Students: Teach Creativity, Not Copying

AI activities for students are exploding across classrooms right now — but I do not believe that all of them...

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“The Breadwinner” Reading Activities to Teach with Depth and Purpose

If you’re planning to teach The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis in middle school, you’re choosing a novel that makes a...

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Halloween Writing Prompts – Leverage The Spooky Season To Build Writing Skills

October is one of my favorite times to bring creativity into the classroom. The crisp air, pumpkins on doorsteps and...

CS Lewis The Magician’s Nephew: Engaging and Meaningful Reading Activities

CS Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew is layered, whimsical, and profound. Students love the talking animals, the strange world-hopping magic rings,...

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CS Lewis Quotes In The Middle School Classroom

CS Lewis quotes are everywhere and for good reason. You’ll find them on Pinterest boards, classroom posters, online quote collections—like...

Teach the Deeper Meaning of The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde with this Reading Guide

Teach the Deeper Meaning of The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde with this Reading Guide

There’s something enduringly beautiful about The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. At first glance, it reads like a classic fairy...

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Number the Stars: A Story to Inspire Courage and Spark Wonder

Number the Stars – A Story to Inspire Courage and Spark Wonder Key Takeaways Number the Stars by Lois Lowry...

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Making Inferences: A Critical Thinking Skill for Readers

Key Takeaways: Mastering the Skill of Making Inferences​   ✅ Understanding Inferences – To make an inference, readers must analyze...

St. Patrick’s Day Reading Comprehension Retold in the Form of a Celtic Tale, Grades 6-12

When we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it’s often the shamrocks, parades, and festive green attire that first come to mind....

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