The One and Only Bob Novel Study: Engaging ELA Activities, Themes, and Lesson Ideas
Looking for a The One and Only Bob novel study that will keep your students engaged while building important reading and ELA skills? Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Bob is an excellent choice for upper elementary and middle school readers. A sequel to the...
Working through grief and loss: A Taste of Blackberries
Teaching literature in the classroom is a powerful tool to foster empathy, critical thinking, and a love for reading. One novel that stands out for its emotional depth and educational value is A Taste of Blackberries by Doris Buchanan Smith. This poignant story about...
Shiloh Novel Study: Teaching Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Classic Novel
Looking for a meaningful Shiloh novel study for your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students? Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is a wonderful choice for teaching reading comprehension while encouraging students to think about responsibility, honesty, compassion, courage, and...
Magical Lessons: Using Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to Engage and Educate Your Classroom
Are you looking for a high-interest novel that will engage students while providing meaningful opportunities to teach reading comprehension, critical thinking, vocabulary, writing, and literary analysis? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling can be an...
Because of Mr. Terupt Novel Study: Teaching Point of View, Character, and More
Are you planning a Because of Mr. Terupt novel study for your upper elementary or middle school students? Rob Buyea's Because of Mr. Terupt is an engaging choice for a classroom novel because it gives students so many opportunities to explore point of view, character...
The Last Holiday Concert
Looking for an engaging holiday novel for upper elementary and middle school students? The Last Holiday Concert by Andrew Clements is a wonderful choice for a 4th, 5th, or 6th grade novel study, especially during the holiday season. This entertaining middle-grade...
Turtle in Paradise Novel Study: A Meaningful ELA Unit for Grades 4-6
Looking for a Turtle in Paradise novel study that combines engaging reading with meaningful ELA skills? Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm is an excellent choice for upper elementary readers, offering humor, adventure, historical context, and plenty of...
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
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