What are good books to have my middle school students read?

Posted July 13th, 2010

tinkerbellt15 asked: I am a first year teacher and teach a variety of different classes. I need some help when it comes to my lit classes. What are good books that I can potentially get to have my 7th and 8th grade students read? I’m from a very small school district and have been using [...]

What are some picture books that I can read aloud to my sixth grade students during the first week of school?

Posted May 30th, 2010

luvspoodles asked: I am new to teaching 6th grade. I have always taught younger grades. I always use picture books the first week to discuss how afraid some students might be, or how lonely they might feel. I also use picture books to discuss how to have good character and to be a good friend. [...]