classroom jobs for middle grades

Student Helpers and Classroom Jobs

Even in middle school, classroom jobs play an important role in building a sense of community. I am a big advocate of including my students in as many classroom procedures as possible. This is OUR classroom, and I want them to take ownership of it. …

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daily 5 for the middle grade classroom

Daily 5: Tried and True Resources for Grades 4-6

Have you read this book by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser?The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy in the Elementary Grades I can promise that it will transform the way you teach in your ELA classroom. The premise of this must-read resource is that “students select from …

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first day read alouds for middle school

First Day Read Alouds for Middle Grades

I am one of those teachers that LOVES reading aloud to my students. I read aloud for a multitude of reasons, but mostly, I LOVE to read to them because they still enjoy being read to. In addition to my love of reading, research shows read alouds …

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Back to School Favorites for ELA Teachers... I have been blogging for over 10 years. Here are some of my favorite posts to get teachers geared up for back to school season.

Back to School Favorites for ELA Teachers

2025 is my 25th back to school season!  While I began my teaching career in 1998 (with a few years off staying home with my littlest), every back to school season seems even more exciting than the one before.  Over the years, I have written …

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Emergency ELA Sub Plans
ELA Sub Plans Bundle $17.00
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ELA Sub Plans Bundle $17.00
Reader's Theater
Readers Theater Bundle $21.00
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Readers Theater Bundle $21.00
Word Wall!
Editable ELA Word Wall $5.00
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Editable ELA Word Wall $5.00
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