If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the second in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on teaching character analysis. Teaching a deep understanding about characters will be a definite skill for kids to have in their reading arsenal for the rest of their academic careers. Listen here for tips on teaching reading skills, specifically character analysis, in middle school.

We will discuss:

• Why Teach Character Analysis
• General tips on teaching reading skills
• Ideas for teaching character analysis in your classroom
• Practice with character analysis - activities for kids

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
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• Character Analysis Centers
• Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast
• Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson
• Reading Workshop products available on TPT

Mini lessons on character analysis:

• Character Traits
• Character Identity
• Pressures on Character
• Less Likable Traits of Characters
• Minor Characters
• Coaching: Help with lesson planning and