Best Books for Reluctant Readers in Middle School
We’ve all been there – you have a student who loudly proclaims that they hate reading and another student who falls asleep at even the
8 Activities for Teaching Poetry in Middle School
When it comes to teaching poetry, you either love it, or you loathe it. In my case, I’m a pretty big fan. But, that doesn’t
My 5 Favorite ELA Activities on Valentine’s Day
I am low-key obsessed with Valentine’s Day. First of all, the decorations are adorable, and I love a punny Valentine’s Day card. It’s also a
How to Get Books for Your Classroom Library
Buying books is a good time…until you take a peek at your receipt. There is no doubt you’ll experience sticker shock. As an ELA teacher,
The Best List of Books for 6th Graders
Looking to expand your classroom library or recommend books for your 6th graders? Look no further. I have cultivated the best list of books for
Easy Sub Plans for Your ELA Classroom
There is nothing worse than waking up for a day of work…only to discover your not feeling well. As teachers, it means scrambling last minute
5 Reasons to Have a Classroom Library
There is something magical about helping students find a perfect book. Seeing their faces light up when they find a book they love, or spontaneous
Halloween Reading Activities Your Students Will Love
Every time a holiday rolls around, I definitely like to use it as an excuse to bring in seasonal ELA activities. Not only does this
6 Middle School Short Stories for Halloween
It’s the time of year when we are all craving something a bit spooky and twisted – even our students! I won’t lie – planning
How to Do a Middle School ELA Reading and Writing Workshop Model
If you’ve ever wondered how to implement a reader’s workshop or writer’s workshop model in your classroom, I got you covered! Middle school ELA reading
How to Alternate Your Units in Middle School ELA
Every year, one of the biggest stressors is looking at pages of standards and knowing you have 180 days to teach it all. It can
How to Use Mentor Sentences with Middle School Students
It’s likely you’ve heard of mentor sentences before. In fact, you may have tried to use them in your classroom or been to professional development
