Let’s face it: research papers are hard enough as is, let alone writing one that Includes proper research and flows well. Research websites for students can be hard to find. Especially when the internet feels like an endless hole of articles written by anyone and everyone. Middle schoolers often struggle with finding relevant sources. Even if they do, they don’t
When I made the switch to middle school ELA, I went from 24 students to 150 students and needed practical and realistic teaching and planning strategies that also got me results. I also birthed two humans during my time in middle school ELA, and wanted needed to go home with everything planned, prepped, and graded so I could be a mom and wife.
Middle school ELA students still need a lot of scaffolding, step-by-step teaching, and TONS of examples for them to begin to apply their learning. I begin creating resources and units that had all these elements and my students’ ELA proficiency test scores increased 70% in just two years.
I know that it’s important for you to have resources and strategies that are easy for you to implement, but I also know that teachers want to see that those resources and strategies are effective.
These resources and strategies have been used for six years in my middle school ELA classroom, and now you have access to them as well.
A Monthly ELA Resource Bundle: We release a brand new ELA resource bundle to our members. Rigorous, engaging, and aligned to standards, we give you everything you need to implement these resources. Each monthly bundle is timely, engaging, and brand-new!
Two Monthly Credit Corner Credits : What teacher doesn’t want to be able to pick their resources? We have mapped out each grade levels’ curriculum, created all the resources, and given you videos and implementation guides to help you put it all into place. We know that some of you need to or want to have the curriculum and resource flexibility, so your monthly credits allow you to do just that.
Three Heart of the Hub Masterful Mentor Text Curriculums: The Masterful Mentor Text done-for-you Curriculums are broken down by 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA for grammar, reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Use them as a creative jumping-off point, or follow the complete scope and sequence for your entire year.
Your New Favorite Middle School ELA Teacher Community: More than ideas and inspiration, we give you access to a middle school ELA community that will be your source for support (and sanity) as you navigate the school year ahead.
Exclusive Middle School ELA Training and Workshops: Get access to a wide variety of training on assessments, grading efficiency, curriculum design, discussions in the classroom, book clubs, and differentiating your lessons when you join.
Weekly Emails and Support to Plan Your Week and Get Back in Control: Every Wednesday we send you a Hub Happenings letter right to your inbox to help you create your weeks with a plan, inspiration, and confidence.
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Connect with thousands of other middle school ELA teachers who are always willing to jump in and help in The Hungry Teacher’s Middle School ELA group, a private Facebook group for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school ELA teachers.
My ELA scope and sequence guides break down every single middle school ELA standard and concept for reading, writing, and language in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Use the guides and resources exactly as is or as inspiration for you own!
I’m a Middle School ELA teacher committed to helping you improve your teaching & implement systems that help you get everything done during the school day!
