Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is a high-interest science fiction novel that will capture the attention of your middle school readers right from the start! This is a great novel study to use with 5th and 6th grade or intervention-level 7th and 8th …
It’s the final stretch before Christmas break, and that means it is time to add some holiday fun to our reading and writing lesson plans! Students are brimming with excitement for the holidays, so as teachers, we need to get creative with our ELA lesson …
During this holiday season, there are so many things that I am thankful for! But, can you believe we have already stumbled upon December? This is the last line from a poem called “Winter Without You” by Sarah Kay. Google it! If you teach middle …
Reader’s theater is a great teaching resource to try in your middle school classroom during the holidays. As a 7th grade teacher, I aim to create ELA activities that are both engaging and purposeful to use during the days leading up to Christmas break. Students …
The days leading up to Christmas break can get a little crazy with all of the special events and shortened class periods, but they also offer a chance to try some of the language arts holiday activities we find on Pinterest. I’ve found the easiest …
Adding new instructional formats and activities during the holidays is an easy way to boost engagement in your ELA classroom. If you are looking for some fresh ideas, I have included some free Christmas printables below that I use with my own middle school students. …
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