The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi is one of those books I vividly remember from childhood. I read it in the fifth grade. I remember staying up late in bed, past my bedtime, devouring the novel. My mind had to know what was going to happen to Charlotte. Was she going to be… Continue reading 7 Activities for The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Category: Middle School Reads
8 Projects for My Side of the Mountain
My Side of the Mountain is a classic novel read year after year in upper elementary and middle school classrooms worldwide. Originally published in the 1950s, My Side of the Mountain has become a timeless novel that has captivated the minds and hearts of students who long for adventure. Let's explore 8 projects for My… Continue reading 8 Projects for My Side of the Mountain
Short Stories in the Classroom
Teaching short stories during the first month of school is a simple and effective way to get upper elementary to middle school students acclimated to Language Arts or English classes. As novel units are the new paradigm for reading instruction for older students, short stories in the classroom still have a place too. With so… Continue reading Short Stories in the Classroom
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