Curriculum & Instruction▸ Middle School English Language Arts / Reading▸ Parent Resources

MS ELAR Approved Booklists

District approved texts for classroom novel study, independent reading, literature circles, small group instruction, and read alouds.

ReadWriteThink Parent & Afterschool Resources

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) gathers online resources to make the most of time outside of the classroom. The website features activities and projects, games and tools, tips and how to’s, printouts and podcasts to extend learning to family time.

National Writing Project (NWP) Encourage Writing Website

National Writing Project (NWP) encourages writing outside of the classroom by posting online resources, which align to classroom instruction, and promote the love of words and writing. The website also offers resources in English and Spanish to engage students in the art of writing.

Colorin Colorado Writing at Home Resources

Colorin Colorado features online writing activities to grow language learners while writing. Activities apply new language in experiences relevant to students.

NEISD Library Services Home Page

NEISD Library Services website offers support for parents by connecting to a Summer Reading Guide, OverDrive for eBooks, Public Digital Resources, and research resources.