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Creative Wonder Novel Study Ideas

By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 22, 2023 Wonder Novel Study Activities for Upper Elementary The message behind R.J Palacio’s novel Wonder is all about choosing kindness – an essential and important concept for all of our students to learn. Because of this, teachers have gravitated towards this popular novel since it was first published in 2012. It…

dystopian-novel-studies
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3 Dystopian Novels for Middle School

By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 28, 2023 The Dystopian genre has long been a favorite with my middle school learners. The overarching themes of survival, governmental control, and loss of individual freedoms make dystopian novels great for keeping this age group engaged and asking questions.  Favorite Dystopian Novels for Middle School Learners In my previous post I…

Middle School Novel Studies
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Middle School Novel Study Favorites

By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 During the 20 years I spent in the ELA classroom, the middle school novel study was something that was always central to my teaching . Not only does reading aloud these engaging stories foster a love of reading, it also builds classroom community, helps build authentic vocabulary, and provides unique…

Benefits of Teaching Novel Studies
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Benefits of Teaching Novel Studies

By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 The novel study can be the backbone of the middle school ELA curriculum. Exposure to well chosen and engaging texts is crucial to student reading success. These important books help students practice deep thinking and reading comprehension strategies. This post will share some of the top benefits of teaching novel…