Does the middle school piece have to be nonfiction? 
You can use Mary Grim's story "We" to begin discussion of the private/public sphere distinction.

I like to start feminism lesson plans with a contemporary reading from the newspaper and compare it to a historical piece from the suffrage movement.

Good luck!
Miriam


--- On Mon, 10/6/08, Anna Aloisia Moser <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> From: Anna Aloisia Moser <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Feminist piece for middle school anthology
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, October 6, 2008, 2:52 PM
> Hi there,
> 
> I have been asked about a good and easy to read piece that
> can  
> introduce middle school students  (as part of a reading
> anthology) to  
> feminism.  Any suggestions?
> 
> Best,
> Aloisia Moser
> New School for Social Research