Category: Reading

Clever New Twists on Book Clubs and Literature Circles
Tired of the same old, same old with book clubs or literature circles? Needing a fresh approach? You’ve come to

Using Picture Books in Middle and High School
Wanting to use picture books in the secondary classroom? Perhaps you aren’t sure where to begin. Or, maybe you’ve already

Nonfiction Lesson Plans
Searching for nonfiction lesson plans? Keep reading. In today’s post, Lauralee and Melissa are sharing some tips for success with middle and high school students.

Whole-Class Novels and Choice Reading
Teachers can successfully incorporate both whole-class novels and choice reading in middle and high school. This post provides some specific ideas for middle and high school teachers.

Young Adult Literature
Melissa: Ruta Sepetys Salt to the Sea is a New York Times best-selling novel by Ruta Sepetys. Beautifully written, Sepetys