What are some interesting middle school short stories?

One interesting middle school short story could be about a shy student who overcomes his fear of public speaking during a school debate. He practices hard in secret and finally surprises everyone with his confident performance.

One interesting middle school short story could be about a group of friends who form a secret club to save an old tree in their schoolyard from being cut down. They hold rallies and talk to the school board, and in the end, they succeed.

One interesting middle school level short story is 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but deeply in love. They each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other. It shows the selfless nature of love.

In my middle school, there was a big talent show. One girl who was really shy decided to participate. She practiced singing secretly for weeks. When she finally got on stage, everyone was amazed by her beautiful voice. It was a story of self - discovery and courage.

Another good one is 'Thank You, Ma'am' by Langston Hughes. This story is about a boy who tries to steal a woman's purse but instead she shows him kindness and understanding. It's a simple yet powerful story that teaches about empathy and second chances. It's short enough for middle school students to understand easily and the characters are vividly drawn.

One of the best middle school short stories is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. It's a thought - provoking story that shows how blindly following tradition can lead to cruel outcomes. The plot is set in a small town where an annual lottery is held, but the 'prize' is not what one would expect.

One middle school dance story could be about a shy student who finally got the courage to ask someone to dance. He had been too nervous all night but when his favorite song came on, he just walked up to the girl he liked and asked. She said yes and they had a great time on the dance floor.

There was a middle school couple where the girl was really into art and the boy liked music. They often spent their lunch breaks together. The girl would draw pictures for the boy, and the boy would play the guitar for her. However, as they entered different high schools, they gradually drifted apart. It was a bit sad but also a normal part of growing up.

One interesting BuzzFeed middle school story could be about the crazy school pranks that students pulled. For example, there was a story where students switched all the classroom signs around, which led to teachers going to the wrong rooms in the morning and it was total chaos.

One middle school couple story could be about a boy and a girl who were study partners. They would meet in the library every day after school to work on their homework together. Over time, they developed feelings for each other. They would share their snacks and joke around during breaks. Eventually, they went to the school dance together as a couple, and it was really sweet.