Teacher Tools For Middle School ELA
Build student independence, cut down on hand-raising, and keep your ELA instruction running smoothly with ready-to-use tools that work.
Your entire year of ELA reference tools—done for you.
Give your students the tools they need to take ownership of their learning with these print-and-go reference booklets. Each one functions as a mini-anchor chart students can use during reading, writing, and grammar activities—perfect for notebooks, folders, or binder tabs.
Whether you're reviewing grammar, introducing literary devices, or launching an essay, these reference pages keep students on track and reduce your reteaching time—so they can be independent problem-solvers and confident readers and writers.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
The Middle School ELA Reference Booklet Bundle
- Literature
- Nonfiction & Informational Texts
- Poetry
- Drama
- Grammar & Language
- Literary Analysis
- Rhetorical Analysis
- Narrative Writing
- Argumentative Writing
- Research
- Book Recommendations
- ✔ Full-color + black-and-white versions
- ✔ Tabbed or glue-in notebook formats
- ✔ Definitions, examples, writing structures, and anchor visuals
- ✔ Ready to print, copy, and use—no prep needed
- 🎉 Bonus: The Book Recommendation Resource gives you 20+ pages of curated titles across genres—great for building classroom libraries or independent reading bins.
★ Student Independence = Fewer Repetitive Questions
★ Built-in Scaffolding for Every Skill Level
★ Seamless Integration into Daily Lessons
Everything your students need to work independently and confidently—mini-anchor charts they can use anytime, anywhere, all year long to apply skills, reinforce learning, and save your voice.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA TEACHER TOOLS BUNDLE
Want students to stop asking you the same grammar questions every day
ELA Reference Booklet Bundle is totally for you if...
Are tired of wasting time on repetitive reteaching
Need tools for scaffolding and supporting diverse learners
Want to support ELA instruction across all genres
Are looking for independent, self-guided support for student writing and reading
"I can't say enough great things about resources from The Hungry Teacher. These are perfect for writing workshops / to have as a reference guide for students. Students can find answers to their questions and problem solve on their own using these reference guides, which helps build autonomy in the classroom!"
"I can't say enough great things about resources from The Hungry Teacher."
"These are a life saver! My students know to check their reference tab of their binder first before they raise their hand. It's a great way to engage them in learning how to use tools for success. Thank you!"
"These are a life saver!"
"WOW! These are great for small groups, and as a reference in my room, and the sheets of content vocab go great in their binder as a set of notes they don't have to type or write out, thanks!"
"WOW!"
"My kids don't mind turning a page (and coloring) while they internalize the details within. This is a great resource for teachers to teach with in class and for students to embrace as their own! It goes deeper than the typical notes, and the visuals make the information more memorable!"
"This is a great resource for teachers to teach with in class and for students to embrace as their own!"
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Frequently Asked Questions:
- Print and staple as full reference booklets
- Glue or tape individual pages into student notebooks
- Print specific pages as mini-anchor charts or warm-up tools
Many of the pages come in editable formats or with black-and-white versions that can be printed on colorful paper. A few booklets (like grammar and poetry) will have digital versions coming in 2025.
Nope! You can introduce them gradually throughout the year or build a full yearlong reference binder. Teachers often start with Literature or Grammar and build from there.
Yes! Every booklet was created based on Common Core-aligned standards and middle school ELA best practices.
These work best in grades 6–8, though many teachers use them with advanced 5th or support-level 9th graders.
Your entire year of ELA reference tools—done for you.
Give your students the tools they need to take ownership of their learning with these print-and-go reference booklets. Each one functions as a mini-anchor chart students can use during reading, writing, and grammar activities—perfect for notebooks, folders, or binder tabs.
Whether you're reviewing grammar, introducing literary devices, or launching an essay, these reference pages keep students on track and reduce your reteaching time—so they can be independent problem-solvers and confident readers and writers.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
The Middle School ELA Reference Booklet Bundle
- Literature
- Nonfiction & Informational Texts
- Poetry
- Drama
- Grammar & Language
- Literary Analysis
- Rhetorical Analysis
- Narrative Writing
- Argumentative Writing
- Research
- Book Recommendations
- ✔ Full-color + black-and-white versions
- ✔ Tabbed or glue-in notebook formats
- ✔ Definitions, examples, writing structures, and anchor visuals
- ✔ Ready to print, copy, and use—no prep needed
- 🎉 Bonus: The Book Recommendation Resource gives you 20+ pages of curated titles across genres—great for building classroom libraries or independent reading bins.
Get a taste of what’s inside The Hungry Teacher’s Hub by grabbing the Hub’s ELA Teacher Toolkit for your grade band!
This free toolkit includes first-week planning tools, editable sub plan templates, pacing maps, and mini reference pages to help you build a stronger classroom foundation—without starting from scratch.
The Hub's ELA Teacher Toolkit
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