Make middle school novel studies meaningful with theme activities, real-world connections, writing prompts, and Common Core guidance for grades 6–8.

How to Plan a Middle School Novel Study That Builds Skills

There is so much waiting inside a good story.

Here is the path from “Oh!” to “I can explain it.”

Move beyond “Scrooge is rich and mean.”

Move beyond “The weather is the problem.”

A real-world connection students can discuss immediately

Move beyond “He became a better person.”

A real-world connection about accountability

Now your kiddos have something to say. Help them say it.

Meet your kiddos where they are—and give them a way forward.

Let the next chapter give you something new to discover.

Let’s bring the next story to life. ♥

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