In this post, I’m sharing the five components I use in every novel unit, plus a free character trading card template you can download and use with any book. But first, a quote many teachers can relate to… “A writer only begins a book, a …
Memorial Day activity for middle school students
The last weeks of school are a unique kind of chaos. Your students have completely checked out, state testing is behind you, and there is no way you are starting a new novel with three weeks left. As a middle school teacher, I find that …
After years in the middle school classroom, I have a good sense of what rewards actually motivate students. While there is plenty of debate about whether candy should be allowed in classrooms, there is no doubt that certain candy brands are more popular with middle …
Novel study units are a HUGE part of my ELA classroom. I use them for whole class instruction, small groups, and independent reading, and after 25 years of teaching middle school, I can tell you they cover more standards than most teachers realize. When I …
Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every May, and the question is always the same: What do you actually get a teacher? I have been on the receiving end of 25 years of handmade cards, sticky-note poems, and the occasional gas-station gift card. I love every …
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