Middle School Writing Resources

Three Novel Studies on Trust, Resilience and Courage, Grades 6-8

Reading novels in middle school is more than just an academic exercise or a way to develop their reading skills—it’s...

Exploring the Heart of “The Magician’s Nephew” Through Its Characters

Exploring the Heart of “The Magician’s Nephew” Through Its Characters

C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew is a masterful tapestry of themes such as choices, courage, obedience, and the nature of...

Teaching Character Analysis with Step by Step Organizers for Middle and High School Students

“When writing a novel, a writer should create living people; people not characters”, Ernest Hemingway once said.   Characters are...

How to Teach Essay Writing: Guiding Students Through the Writing Process with Graphic Organizers

How to Teach Essay Writing: Guiding Students Through the Writing Process with Graphic Organizers

Teaching Middle School and High School students to write essays can feel like navigating a maze. Many students see writing...