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MW Substack 034: NONFICTION. DIFFICULT TEXT.

Many students are struggling with in-school assignments that require them to read “hard” nonfiction text. Here are some things we can do. (A free 5-minute read highlighting a selection of our articles on the topic)

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MW Substack 034: Nonfiction and difficult text.
Many of today's students struggle with in-school assignments that require them to read “hard” nonfiction text. Here are some things we can do.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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New: USING FICTION TO BUILD CROSS-CONTENT KNOWLEDGE.

Fiction is a powerful tool to build foundational knowledge across subject areas –deepening understanding and sparking curiosity, says teacher leader Kasey Short. #edusky @shortissweet.bsky.social #iteachEnglish

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Fiction Builds Background Knowledge Across the Curriculum
Fiction is a powerful tool to build foundational knowledge across subject areas–deepening understanding and sparking curiosity–says teacher leader Kasey Short.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A simple way to invigorate your teaching practice: Try using different modes of writing to help you reflect on a challenging situation, resolve a problem, or come up with new ideas. ✍️

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How You Can Use Writing to Shape Your Teaching Practice
Teachers can explore different modes of writing to facilitate personal reflection and meaningful connections with other educators.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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NEW: Fresh Fiction for Kids in the New School Year.

Fall is Kasey Short’s favorite time to update her class and school libraries & create lists full of new fiction books for students to explore. #edusky #iteachEnglish #YAbooks @shortissweet.bsky.social #literacy

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Fresh Fiction for Class Libraries in the New School Year
The new school year is Kasey Short’s favorite time to update her class and school libraries and create lists full of new fiction books for students to explore.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Kasey shares tips for modeling patience, building relationships, and planning engaging lessons: edut.to/3JrP5i4

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“Effective classroom management is not about behavior charts or fancy systems, it is a mindset that begins with seeing students as humans first and remembering that as humans we all make mistakes. When I lead with patience, plan with purpose, and prioritize connection in my classroom, I find that I spend less time correcting behavior and more time enjoying the community of learners in my classroom.” —Kasey Short, Middle School Teacher
August 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Middle school teacher Kasey Short’s approach to classroom management:
Model patience. 😌
Invest in building relationships with students. 🤝
Plan engaging lessons. ⭐

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Classroom Management Rooted in Patience, Planning, and Connection
When a teacher is composed and steady, the classroom is more likely to be as well. Here’s how one educator maintains a collective calm.
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August 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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USE NOVELS & STORIES TO EXPLORE AI'S IMPACT.

Fiction exploring AI via stories grounded in real ethical & scientific questions sparks interest, discussion & critical thinking says ELA tchr Kasey Short. #edusky @sharemylesson.bsky.social @shortissweet.bsky.social

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Capabilities & Ethics of AI Found in Middle Grades Fiction
Novels that explore AI through stories grounded in real ethical and scientific questions spark discussions and critical thinking with students, says Kasey Short
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July 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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DYSTOPIAN FICTION STRETCHES STUDENT MINDS.

Teaching dystopian fiction offers students a meaningful way to engage w/ literature & social issues while developing critical thinking, says teacher Kasey Short. #edusky #iteachEnglish #tlskychat @shortissweet.bsky.social
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Dystopian Literature Just Right for Middle Schoolers
Teaching dystopian fiction offers students a meaningful way to engage with literature and social issues while developing critical thinking, says Kasey Short.
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May 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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“How Warren and I spend our time shows the teachers what we value,” says Short. “And , what we value is them. We value teaching and learning. In order to show people that, we have to show up for them.”

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April 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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HUMANIZING THE PAST WITH HISTORICAL FICTION.

Tchr Kasey Short includes discussion questions, model activities & book suggestions in this idea-rich article. @shortissweet.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social
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Historical Fiction: A Rich and Versatile Resource
Historical fiction fosters curiosity, inspires empathy, stimulates critical thinking, and helps students better understand complex issues, writes Kasey Short.
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March 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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More poetry resources: www.middleweb.com/46546/try-no... and www.middleweb.com/48835/teach-...
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March 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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MWSubstack 027: Middle Grades Books (2)

12 more articles featuring middle grades & YA fiction and nonfiction books, with ideas for teaching, independent reading & expanding libraries! #edusky #eduskychat #iteachEnglish @shortissweet.bsky.social @ncte.org @sharemylesson.bsky.social

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MWSubstack 027: Middle Grades Books (2)
12 more articles featuring middle grades and YA fiction and nonfiction books, with ideas for teaching, independent reading and expanding class libraries!
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February 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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middleweb.bsky.social MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · Nov 12
NEW: INSPIRING UNDERSTANDING THROUGH PERSONAL STORIES. #edusky

Exploring human experiences through memoirs & personal stories helps students focus on individual realities rather than generalizations, writes Kasey Short. Book suggestions! #iteachEnglish #ela #NCTE

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Grow Understanding and Compassion Through Personal Stories
Exploring human experiences through personal stories helps facilitate discourse that focuses on individual realities rather than generalizations. Kasey Short
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February 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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NEW: HAVE FUN DEVELOPING CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS.

Creative writing exercises allow kids to develop writer voices and find joy in storytelling. See Kasey Short’s toolbox of activities for plot, setting, character and more. #edusky #iteachEnglish #writing @ncte.org

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Developing Creative Writing Skills and Writing for Fun
Creative writing exercises allow students to develop writer voices and find joy in storytelling. See Kasey Short’s many choices for plot, setting and character.
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January 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM