If you’ve ever tried book clubs for middle schoolers and thought: “This is louder than it should be.”“Some students didn’t read.”“Discussions feel shallow.”“This is more work than whole-class novels.” You are not alone. Many teachers know book clubs can improve student engagement, but without a clear system, they can quickly feel overwhelming. If you’re wondering…
If you’ve ever said, “My students just don’t care about reading anymore,” you are not alone. One helpful way to cultivate excitement is by starting book clubs for middle schoolers. Concerns about student engagement are everywhere in middle school classrooms right now. Teachers are planning thoughtful lessons, choosing meaningful texts, and building strong routines and…
Are you looking to bring more student-centered, collaborative learning into your ELA classroom? Book clubs and literature circles are powerful instructional strategies that promote a love of reading and encourage critical thinking, discussion skills, and deeper comprehension. It is no secret that I love using book clubs. (Check out my Instagram to see just how…
Using book clubs in the ELA classroom is a dream for many teachers. Many book club ideas can be found online, including a recent post I shared on the benefits of book clubs. I have used this method for improving student engagement with reading for 19 years in my classroom. In this post you will…