Middle School Reading ELA CCSS Standards with Engaging Novels and the Socratic Seminar
Teach the Middle School Reading Literature and Informational CCSS Standards with Engaging Novels I first wrote this blog post when I was heading into my
Free Printable for Delivery Driver Snack Basket
We love putting out snack and drinks for delivery drivers during the holidays when we are ordering a lot more often. We know that they
The Hungry Teacher Socratic Seminar Reading Units Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for The Hungry Teacher Fifth-Eighth Grade Reading Units Seven years ago as I was teaching fifth grade I began making Socratic Seminar
Digital Literature and Nonfiction Reading Skills Lessons for Upper Elementary
Digital Reading Skills Lessons for Upper Elementary Main idea, theme, text structures, and more reading skills! All in a digital Google Slides Format now. Whether
The Socratic Seminar | Assessment | Grading | Student Notebooks | Part Three
In my previous two Socratic Seminar in Middle School and Upper Elementary I outlined the how and the why of seminars. I tend to get
Interactive Literature and Nonfiction Reading Skills Lessons for Upper Elementary
Interactive Reading Skills Lessons for Upper Elementary Main idea, theme, text structures, and more! Whether you’re teaching nonfiction or fiction reading skills lessons for upper
The Socratic Seminar with Novels | Part Two
In my previous Socratic Seminar blog post, I talked all about what the Socratic Seminar is and the research base behind it. I wanted this
Teaching Theme in Upper Elementary
Teaching Theme in Upper Elementary Theme is a complicated concept for upper elementary and even middle school students. Some teachers think about theme as merely
Teach the 6th Grade CCSS Reading Standards with Novels
Teach the Sixth Grade Reading Literature and Informational CCSS Standards with Actual Novels I first wrote this blog post when I was heading into my
Ways to Use Bell Ringers for Review
Ways to Use Bell Ringers for Review Each day, your learners are exploring new ideas to improve their reading and writing skills. Bell ringers are
Middle School ELA Halloween Activities
I feel like my Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) students sometimes get forgotten on Holidays, but I also don’t like to make myself crazy
Root Word Bell Ringers to Help Your Students Review Word Parts
Root Word Bell Ringers to Help Your Students Review Word Parts Word parts are an essential component of English/Language Arts instruction. Root words and affixes
