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10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break

The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA classroom. Students are buzzing with holiday energy, yet there’s still plenty of room for creativity and learning. Here are ten writing activities that will keep your students engaged during this fes…

Engaging Middle Schoolers with A Christmas Carol: Ideas to Make Dickens Relatable and Relevant

When you introduce your middle schoolers to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you’re not just teaching them a classic text—you’re inviting them to explore timeless themes like kindness, redemption, and social responsibility.  But let’s face it: the language and setting can feel dista…