Category: Reading

how can English teachers hook teens on books?

Shhh…They’re Reading: 6 Easy Ways to Hook Teens on Books

SIX easy ways to hook teens on books—yes, we can get middle and high school students reading and enjoying their books.

Independent reading ideas for middle and high school ELA

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

Ideas for using picture books in the secondary classroom #PictureBooks #HighSchoolELA #LiteratureLessons

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

Teaching nonfiction? Here are some lesson plans to keep students engaged and thinking critically. #HighSchoolELA #TeachingNonfiction

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.

Ideas for teaching whole-class novels and choice reading #middleschoolela #highschoolela

Whole-Class Novels and Choice Reading

Trying to choose between whole-class novels and choice reading? Do both! Here are some approaches.

Classroom libraries in high school? Yes! These young adult literature additions will get teens reading. #YoungAdultLiterature #ClassroomLibrary

Young Adult Literature

Looking for classroom library materials for older students? Read on!