Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
Carolyn Wahl - Middle School ELA
68 episodes
1 week ago
Nonfiction doesn’t have to be dry or something students just “get through.” In this episode, we’ll share how high-interest nonfiction can spark curiosity, build confidence, and help even the most reluctant readers see themselves as capable readers. You’ll hear why nonfiction belongs in everyday reading instruction, not just as a single unit, and how small, intentional shifts can make it feel relevant and engaging for your students. We’ll also share practical ideas you can use right away...
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Nonfiction doesn’t have to be dry or something students just “get through.” In this episode, we’ll share how high-interest nonfiction can spark curiosity, build confidence, and help even the most reluctant readers see themselves as capable readers. You’ll hear why nonfiction belongs in everyday reading instruction, not just as a single unit, and how small, intentional shifts can make it feel relevant and engaging for your students. We’ll also share practical ideas you can use right away...
Keeping Students Engaged with Simple Choice Strategies [Ep. 50]
Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
12 minutes
6 months ago
Keeping Students Engaged with Simple Choice Strategies [Ep. 50]
Let’s be honest — keeping students engaged during the final weeks of school is tough. In this episode, I’m continuing our conversation about re-engaging students by sharing practical, low-stress ways to bring more student choice into your classroom. We’ll talk about how to give students a voice without creating chaos, why even small shifts in how we structure tasks can lead to more buy-in, and how letting students make some of the decisions actually leads to more focus — not less. Bonus? It c...
Middle School Café – Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA Teachers
Nonfiction doesn’t have to be dry or something students just “get through.” In this episode, we’ll share how high-interest nonfiction can spark curiosity, build confidence, and help even the most reluctant readers see themselves as capable readers. You’ll hear why nonfiction belongs in everyday reading instruction, not just as a single unit, and how small, intentional shifts can make it feel relevant and engaging for your students. We’ll also share practical ideas you can use right away...
