Literary terms middle school

Bulletin board ideas for middle and high school ELA. Author social media profiles, quote hashtags, idiom and class rules posters, and more.

Learning terms and definitions by themselves doesn't provide much value to kids, but they need to know, and be able to use,

As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words, so it's no wonder so many authors incorporate symbolism into their writing. The visual nature of symbolism also makes it a fun concept to teach to students. Whether you are teaching symbolism as a new concept for your students, diving in deeper, or just reviewing the basics, read on to find activities and resources that will benefit all levels of students.

Keep this study aid handy during homework time, or keep a copy in the back of your binder for classroom reference.

These ten top-notch short stories are perfect for teaching in middle school. Students can access the stories online.

Over the years, my students have come to sessions seeking help with literary devices. They have expressed confusion over the terms: literary devices, literary terms, literary elements and figurative language, and they also struggle with the many definitions. What are Literary Devices, Literary Terms, Literary Elements and Figurative Language? Literary Devices are creative writing strategies used by an author to convey his or her message(s). When used well, literary devices help readers to…

As much as English teachers love novels, I am beginning to see a decline in how many novels students read each year in the classroom. This post is in no way

Don't let your literature anthology dictate the short stories you read with your middle school and high school students. There are so many wonderful short stories out there, many of which can be used to teach a variety of literary elements and paired with other texts. Read on for 13 of my favorites, which literary terms and skills they lend themselves to teaching, plus suggested text pairings and activities.

There's a lot to be said for seeing irony, foreshadow, and satire playing out on the screen versus just reading about it. My visual students really thrive when they see it in action. And since all my students secretly love watching kids' movies, it's a win-win when I show these clips. (This is the second ...

Advanced Literary Terms Chart, Posters, Matching Cards FREE from The Curriculum Corner | This collection is perfect for intermediate and middle school classrooms!