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Middle School Café Strategies & Support for Middle School ELA TeachersAuthor: Carolyn Wahl - Middle School ELA Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Language Learning Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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RERELEASE Using Reading Challenges to Engage and Stretch Student Readers
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025
This is a rerelease of Episode #54Think independent reading has to disappear with a canned curriculum? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m sharing how flexible, low-pressure reading challenges can help you keep independent reading alive—even when you're tied to a scripted program. You’ll get ideas for tying challenges to curriculum themes, recognizing effort without rewards, and giving students meaningful roles that promote ownership. Whether you already use independent reading or want a manageable way to bring it back, this episode will help you re-engage mid to high-level readers and make reading feel relevant again. Read more in the Show NotesWebsite: https://middleschoolcafe.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondaryela Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/middleschoolcafe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/middleschoolcafe/ TPT Shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Middle-School-Cafe
