Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
Carolyn Wahl - Middle School ELA
72 episodes
1 week ago
This is a rerelease of Episode #54 Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizing effort without rewards, and giving students meaningful roles that promote ownership. Whether you already use independent reading or want a manag...
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This is a rerelease of Episode #54 Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizing effort without rewards, and giving students meaningful roles that promote ownership. Whether you already use independent reading or want a manag...
Quick Wins for Helping Students Pick a Just-Right Book [Bonus]
Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
8 minutes
3 months ago
Quick Wins for Helping Students Pick a Just-Right Book [Bonus]
September brings an extra Tuesday, which means you get a bonus episode! In this short and practical episode, I’m sharing quick wins to help your students pick out the just-right book for right now. Whether you’re planning your very first library visit of the year or heading back for another round, these strategies will make sure students walk out with a book they actually want to read, not one that ends up forgotten in their backpack. From setting the tone before you go, to teaching students ...
Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
This is a rerelease of Episode #54 Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizing effort without rewards, and giving students meaningful roles that promote ownership. Whether you already use independent reading or want a manag...
