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40. Four Reasons Why Novels in Verse are Perfect for All Reading Levels
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Looking to explore novels in verse for middle grades with you students during poetry month, or any time of the year?
Novels in verse provide an opportunity for reluctant readers to find books they love and more advanced readers can explore new genres. Let’s get started and dive into novels in verse for middle grades because they are perfect for all reading levels.
No matter what level your students are reading at, novels in verse have the ability to provide an entrance to reading and engage reluctant readers. While also providing opportunities for deeper analysis and higher order thinking for students who are not reluctant to read and engage.
Novels in verse are often an overlooked and underrated genre; providing a possible new genre for students who love graphic novels or prefer short engaging texts.
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Show notes: annotatedela.com/episode40
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Blog post: Twenty Engaging and Relatable Novels in Verse for Middle Grades for 20 novels in verse to check out with your students at annotatedela.com/episode40
Take a listen to Episode 39: Five Dynamic Poetry Month Activities to Engage Middle Schoolers is a great companion episode because it has lots of ideas for activities that will engage your students in poetry and pairs well with novels in verse.
Resources for the Classroom
Poetry Explore board (freebie)
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