Mrs. Balboni - Middle School Reading
Masters in Teaching, MBA, Blended Learning Certification
It is humbling to watch students grow and transform. They truly show you what is possible with determination and the right support. I find myself leaving school with a smile often, thinking back on their “lightbulb” moments or even just their jokes, and being honored by the connections we have made.
What are the highlights of Middle School Reading?
Our novels:
Sixth Grade:
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Holes by Louis Sachar
Selection of Short Stories
Information Reading
7th Grade:
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Iqbal by Francesco d’Adamo
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Selection of Short Stories
Information Reading
8th grade:
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Selection of Short Stories
Information Reading
In addition to 2 degrees in Education, I have an MBA.
I worked in the software industry for 12 years.
I once worked on a cruise ship for a summer.
