Middle school reading activities

Reading Response activities will likely form a major part of your reading programme, whether you are running guided reading groups, a daily 5 system,

Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!

A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to use with students during literature circles or a novel unit, here's twelve ideas that are favorites in my classroom and the Common Core standards they align with.

I love teaching poetry and can't wait to share these fun ideas with you! This post is full of ways you can make poetry fun in your middle school classroom.

Looking for a fun vocabulary activity? This extension is perfect for middle and high school to help encourage critical thinking and associations.

Engaging Post-Reading Activities | Reading and Writing Haven

What better way to expand young readers’ hunger for literature than hosting a book tasting? Students will be eager to eat! (I mean read.)

5 ways to encourage your upper elementary to middle school students to enhance fluency.

This blog post is packed with tips for successful middle school literature circles. Learn how to create groups, select books, get your students to collaborate, set up a schedule, and assessment. Start Using Literature Circles with the easy tools for guided collaboration. Find out how to easily implement literature circles with grades 5-8. Don't run reading time for your students to be, "just another group member." Give opportunities for discussion, accountability, and creative fun!

Teaching the elements of fiction doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. See how I break it down and teach through stations!