Prepare students for reading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle by guiding them through this anticipation guide as a pre-reading activity!

After completing the novel A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, students reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these post-reading response prompts.

After finishing Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, readers reflect on the major elements of the story with these writing prompts.

After reading Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, students can reflect on the themes and events of the novel with these writing prompts!

Learn about your classmates’ preferences on entertainment, weather, food, travel, and everything in between with this “would you rather” activity!

Prepare students for reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan by accessing and building background knowledge with this pre-reading activity!

Introduce students to the power of self-appreciation with this inspiring writing activity!

After completing Jim Murphy’s book The Great Fire, give students a chance to reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these response prompts.

After reading Jim Murphy's novel The Great Fire, allow students to engage with the book with this thoughtful letter-writing extension activity!

Prepare students for reading R.J. Palacio’s Wonder by having them complete this pre-reading activity!

Imagine you find a time machine that sends you 200 years into the future—what would you tell your present-day self?

When students finish reading Jim Murphy’s The Great Fire, help them think about cause and effect with this graphic organizer!

Invite students to reflect on the major themes and events of Wonder with these writing prompts.

Explore the differences between formal and informal writing with this spring-themed writing worksheet!

Give students a chance to think deeply and hone their writing skills with this inspiring writing prompt, featuring a quote by author Gail Tsukiyama. 

After reading Jim Murphy’s The Great Fire, help learners make connections between the book and their community with this engaging extension activity.

Dive into the distinctions between formal and informal writing with this summer-themed writing worksheet!

Watch Louis Sachar’s Holes come to life in the movie adaptation!

After finishing R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, help learners analyze two characters from the book with this creative extension activity!

Individualize middle-grade learning experiences with this fun reading response choice board!

Give students the opportunity to think creatively about Louis Sachar’s Holes after they’re done reading!

Write the research facts your way with this axolotl-themed worksheet!

After completing the novel The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, give students a chance to reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these response prompts! 

After reading Esperanza Rising, get students thinking about point of view with this creative novel study extension activity!

After reading Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising, give learners an opportunity to write a story of their own that is inspired by true events!

Use this fun, winter-themed writing worksheet to help students learn the difference between formal and informal writing.

Take the first step toward success with this helpful planner worksheet!

Use this middle school worksheet to introduce learners to the MLA 8th edition format for citing sources and writing a bibliography.