All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

EPISODE 38: Literacy Center Ideas for Middle School

March 16, 2024 Season 1 Episode 38
EPISODE 38: Literacy Center Ideas for Middle School
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All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers
EPISODE 38: Literacy Center Ideas for Middle School
Mar 16, 2024 Season 1 Episode 38

When you think of centers, you typically think of little kids, glue, construction paper, and a big mess. As a former first-grade teacher, I can certainly tell you that this is the absolute truth! But centers are NOT just for elementary school. In fact, one of the best literacy center ideas for middle school is for teaching reading skills and strategies. 

We will discuss:

  • Why use literacy centers
  • Deciding on teaching skills/comprehension strategies
  • Teaching your mini-lesson to introduce the concept
  • Brainstorming literacy center idea
  • Creating literacy centers that relate to students
  • Running your centers

Let's connect!

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When you think of centers, you typically think of little kids, glue, construction paper, and a big mess. As a former first-grade teacher, I can certainly tell you that this is the absolute truth! But centers are NOT just for elementary school. In fact, one of the best literacy center ideas for middle school is for teaching reading skills and strategies. 

We will discuss:

  • Why use literacy centers
  • Deciding on teaching skills/comprehension strategies
  • Teaching your mini-lesson to introduce the concept
  • Brainstorming literacy center idea
  • Creating literacy centers that relate to students
  • Running your centers

Let's connect!

Links mentioned in this episode: