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It's that time! ⏰ The end of the school year is quickly approaching. If you are anything like me, you are exhausted and counting down the days until summer break. …
Looking for last minute, low-prep Valentine's Day activity ideas for middle school ELA, Teacher Bestie? I've got you! Try these! 1. Use whatever current vocabulary you're teaching to have students write a love letter (or a story, or a poem-- see #2). It doesn't have to be…
Middle School ELA Classroom Routines: Creating and Using a Daily Routines Checklist
January is the perfect time to reset your classroom routine…
3 Books I’m Reading This Summer (That Your Middle School Students Might Love Too)
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10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break
The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA…
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Engaging Middle Schoolers with A Christmas Carol: Ideas to Make Dickens Relatable and Relevant
When you introduce your middle schoolers to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you’re…
10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break
The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA…
Middle School ELA Classroom Routines: Creating and Using a Daily Routines Checklist
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Reflections on 9/11: Why It’s Important to Teach in Middle School ELA & Social Studies
When September comes around, many of us in the teaching community find ourselves reflecti…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Middle School ELA: Teaching Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the importance…