The first days back to school set the stage for your entire year. Before I dive into the curriculum, I want my students to know how much I value them, and I work to connect with them from the moment they walk in. The classroom …
Reader’s theater is the perfect tool to add to your middle school ELA toolbox for so many reasons: it is interactive and highly engaging, enhances student fluency, targets and enriches reading comprehension, and strengthens vocabulary. Here are the top reasons why I decided to make it …
I find 6th grade students are all over the map when it comes to reading. Some never put a book down, but many will only read because they “HAVE to.” After 25+ years teaching ELA, my list of the best books for 6th grade will …
Emergency sub plans are one of those must-have resources for your ELA teacher toolbox. This is especially true if you are also a parent, because, as teachers, we know better than anyone how quickly unexpected events can unfold! Here are the emergency substitute strategies and …
The space you teach in matters almost as much as what you teach. After 26 years in a middle school ELA classroom, creating an inviting space is one of my favorite parts of every new school year, and Amazon is at the top of my …
As ELA teachers, we are constantly looking for new tools and resources to help our students improve their reading, writing, and fluency. While textbooks and other traditional teaching methods hold an important role, the internet has expanded our options for unique teaching tools. From teacher-created …
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