Making Text Connections Mentor Text Activity for Students
Diverse mentor texts and guided questions for teaching students in elementary and middle school to make connections.
10 Narrative Writing Mentor Texts For Elementary & Middle School Teachers
Examples of mentor texts for teaching students to write engaging personal narratives.
10 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books for Kids
10 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books for Kids in Upper Elementary and Middle School. A fun and engaging way for kids to learn about history and gain a greater appreciation for the world around them.
Top Ten Novels in Verse for Middle School | Best Books for 5th to 8th Grade
Use poetry to encourage reluctant readers! Novels in verse are a great choice for middle-grade readers! These ten novels are perfect for keeping upper elementary and middle school students engaged while reading.
Books that Teach Compassion and Kindness for Upper Elementary and Middle School Readers
Teach upper elementary and middle school students about compassion and kindness with these must-read chapter books. Young readers will learn about the power of empathy from the diverse characters and experiences in these inspiring stories.
19 Inspiring Children’s Books About Immigrants and Refugees
These 19 must-read children’s books are perfect for teaching elementary and middle school students about the obstacles many immigrants and refugees face when moving to a new place. Use the inspiring stories with elementary and middle school students.
7 Picture Books for Teaching Students to Make Text Connections
Reinforce text connections using picture books and oral questioning (questions provided for each book).
Spooky Books for Upper Elementary and Middle School
Scary books tweens will love! These spooky stories are perfect for middle school students. If you're looking to add more haunting tales to your classroom library, these titles are ideal for kids in grades 5-8.