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How to Run Mystery Genre-Based Literature Circles in Secondary English Language Arts
Mystery remains one of the strongest selling genres in book sales today, so introducing your students to this genre through literature circles is an easy way to add some meaningful learning opportunities into your classroom and help to create lifelong readers. Adding a genre-based choice reading unit to your ELA classroom increases engagement and gives … Read More about How to Run Mystery Genre-Based Literature Circles in Secondary English Language Arts
The Best YA Summer Reads Releasing in 2023
Are you looking for your next perfect summer read releasing in 2023? You’ve come to the right place! I’m super excited about all of these books and hope to get through each one by the end of the summer. Many of them I had the chance to read early, so my reviews are included with … Read More about The Best YA Summer Reads Releasing in 2023
5 Novels in Verse Activities for Your Secondary ELA Lessons
Novels in verse are a unique genre that offer a refreshing change of pace for readers who are looking for something different from traditional novels. Not only do they provide a compelling story, but the format of verse adds another layer of complexity to the reading experience. For students, reading novels in verse can be … Read More about 5 Novels in Verse Activities for Your Secondary ELA Lessons
How to Run a Mystery Book Tasting in Your Secondary ELA Classroom
Mystery Book Tastings are a great way to give your students an exciting introduction to books in the mystery genre. Mystery is often one of the most popular genres among students, so this activity has always been a hit. Book Tastings are a creative way to get students excited about choice reading. In a previous … Read More about How to Run a Mystery Book Tasting in Your Secondary ELA Classroom
10 YA Book Recommendations to Add to Your Classroom Library in 2023
Are you looking for the best YA book recommendations for your classroom library in 2023? I’ve got you covered! There are so many great reasons to have a classroom library, but one major factor is to showcase popular authors with books that are sure to grab your students’ attention. Below are some of my favorite … Read More about 10 YA Book Recommendations to Add to Your Classroom Library in 2023
Book Gift Ideas for All Ages in 2022
Looking for the best book gift ideas for this year? I’ve got you covered! 2022 has been a great year for books. There are so many titles worthy of your special recipient. Books make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones. They are a thoughtful way to show someone that you care about them and … Read More about Book Gift Ideas for All Ages in 2022