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List of Spooky Short Stories for Middle School Students
Are you looking for some spine-chilling short stories to engage your middle school students during the high-energy Halloween season? Look no further! I’ve curated a small-but-mighty collection of the best spooky short stories that will leave your students wanting more of them. These stories are perfect for Middle School English
How to Teach Details of the Setting in Elements of Fiction or Short Stories
Elements of fiction and short stories in the Middle School English Language Arts classroom provide countless ways to teach, re-teach, and spiral some of the most-needed standards and skills. If you’ve felt overwhelmed or confused about what it means to teach details of the setting in works of fiction—as far
Short Story Fiction Unit Planning: How to Plan and Organize (Especially if You’re New to Middle School ELA)
If you’re a new 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade ELA Teacher looking to plan and organize a fiction unit, you’re in exactly the right place! Let’s take a look at the basic elements of a fiction or short story unit so you feel confident in what to teach when you’re
Elements of Fiction and Short Stories Mini-Lessons for Middle School English Language Arts
Where to even begin (or end, or support, or extend) your elements of fiction / short story unit in Middle School English Language Arts & Reading . . . I’ll share my favorite mini-lesson topics with you here so you can think about what concepts you might want to include
8 Short Stories for Middle School ELA That Show Different Generations Learning from Each Other
Analyzing family dynamics across cultures and time periods and generations is usually very relatable, relevant, and interesting for middle school students. To get you started, here are eight short fiction stories that you can read with your Middle School ELA students in 20 minutes or less about different generations learning
Top Short Stories to Teach Foreshadowing and Suspense in Your Middle School ELA Classroom
If you’re teaching foreshadowing and suspense in your Middle School ELA classroom, you need some compelling short stories. Thankfully, there are TONS of incredible short stories you can use that your students will really enjoy. The great thing about teaching foreshadowing and suspense is that the stories you can use
