Tips for Successful Student Writing Conferences in ELA
If the thought of student writing conferences makes you break out in a cold sweat, this one’s for you. Student writing conferences seem like a
If the thought of student writing conferences makes you break out in a cold sweat, this one’s for you. Student writing conferences seem like a
Essay grading can be time-consuming and tedious. After years of trial and error, I found a great way to make grading papers easier while also
Did you know that before I teaching middle school ELA, I was an elementary teacher? When I started teaching middle school, there was no shortage
A lot of the joy of teaching comes from having some autonomy in what we teach our students. I loved introducing my students to new
Teaching is one of those careers where taking a day off can be more work than your typical workday. Preparing lesson plans for a substitute
Something we underestimate as teachers is the magic that can happen with independent reading. When students can pick out their own books and explore new
Writing can be one of the most challenging things to teach. Many students struggle with writing, and many teachers find it challenging to help students
When students come into our classroom, they enter with all types of thoughts and opinions about reading. Some will be avid readers who would rather
If you’ve ever looked over your standards for the year and wondered how you will ever get through them all, you’re far from alone. It
A lot of times when we think about planning a unit, we imagine really wide, sweeping units over an entire genre, like nonfiction. Or you
Are you struggling to figure out how classroom book clubs or literature circles fit into your curriculum? If so, you aren’t alone! Finding ways to
If argumentative essays make you groan, you aren’t alone. Teaching and writing an argumentative essay can be challenging, which is why I’m diving deep into
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!
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