MiddleWeb Substack

While classic texts have not changed, our students are always changing. Spark their interest by helping them make connections with their own lives.

Nov 19

MWSubstack 023: Reluctant Readers

Whether they're reluctant readers or reading reluctantly, how can teachers help these students become independent readers with a passion for books?

Nov 14

MWSubstack 022: Feedback. Rubrics.

Which feedback strategies most help students meet academic expectations? And how can teachers strengthen and clarify their rubrics?

Oct 31

15 Ways to Learn with Sticky Notes

Good things come in small packages. In Kelly Owens' classroom, sticky notes earn top honors for Best Multipurpose Teaching Tool.

Oct 23

MWSubstack 021: Grammar; History

Ideas for better ways to teach grammar and spelling. And History! How do we blend the past and present in a divided America?

Oct 16

ARTICLE: Picture Books in the Middle Grades

Katie Durkin believes that including picture books invokes a sense of nostalgia for the students, helps them to grasp difficult abstract concepts, and…

Oct 8

ARTICLE: Teaching MS Study Skills

The mess that was Ricky’s backpack was living proof that every middle schooler needs an organizational system along with study skills to ensure optimal…

Oct 1

MWSubstack 020: Character education

We explore the importance of teaching about character and helping students develop identity and cultivate integrity.

Sep 26

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MiddleWeb Substack highlights some of MiddleWeb.com’s best articles and reviews, drawn from our collection of 3500 posts. We feature two timely topics in each twice-monthly issue. It’s a free, quick five-minute read for busy middle grade educators.

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