Middle school ela

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the title for best advice for a first - time middle school ela teacher

So… you’re a first-time middle school ELA teacher. Welcome to the madness, I guess! I’m kidding, but in all honesty, middle school isn’t quite like high school or elementary school. Middle school is its own unique level that you need to be prepared for as you get ready to run your classroom. But before we

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a collage of pictures with the words my favorite ela activities on it and an image

This past school year was a great one. With every school year that passes, I like to take a moment and reflect on activities that were successful in the

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the first day in secondary ela is an open book

Much like students who spend more hours on the hook of an essay than they do the bulk of an essay, I often found myself with a case of English teacher writing block when it came to planning my first day of school activities. Though I have ten years (x two semesters each) of ... Read More about First Day of School Activities for High School and Middle School English

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Get an outline for teaching all the reading and writing standards in your Middle School ELA class.

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two girls are talking to each other with the text final projects 16 fantastic ideas for middle school

Tired of the same old end of the year activities for middle school language arts? Try these 16 unconventional middle school ELA activities that will challenge your students’ critical and creative thinking. From creating a magazine to designing an interactive exhibit – these creative final project ideas will help you spice things up in your ELA classes!

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the fun games for english class info sheet with instructions on how to use them and what to do

Looking for games to play with a classroom? This list of English games in the classroom is exactly what you need to engage students!

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classroom desks with the text 8 tips for setting up your ela classroom

Classroom organization is at the top of teacher's lists right now to ensure their year runs smoothly. Don't miss out on these 8 tips for setting up your middle school English clasroom, whether its during back to school time or any other time of the school year. Follow @sparklynotebook here on Pinterest for more great ELA activities and ideas!

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the middle school lesson plan with text that reads, free ela lesson plans middle school

The burning question that most new, and even experienced, teachers have is what types of writing to teach and how to structure it all within a school year. Most of us are beholden to meet state standards and this can leave us feeling like we are teaching to the test rather than helping students produce […]

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an empty classroom with desks and chairs on the floor that says if you are a middle or high school teacher, don't use this desk layout

There’s just something special about setting up a classroom for the new school year. A clean, organized, and welcoming space gives us warm feelings of optimism for what the new year will bring. I love this feeling so much that I volunteer to set up one local classroom each July. This year I went with ... Read More about Light Academia Middle School ELA Classroom Decor

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a binder with the title 5 things to do on the first day of school middle school

Trying to come up with a plan for the first day of school with your upper elementary and middle school students? Start the year off right in your middle school ELA classroom with these hints and tips! Your 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade students will enjoy starting the year in a calm and organized way. These back school school activities and Language Arts lessons and ideas are just right for students in grades 5, 6, & 7 on the first day of school or the first week of school!

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the middle school ela year at glance poster

I giggled to myself as I created the title to this blog post! If you are new to my blog, I'll have you know that this is the THIRD time I've written an "ELA in

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reading bell rings for middle school students

Trying to find fun reading and ELA bell ringers for middle school English language arts? Finding 6th grade, 7th grade, & 8th grade bell ringers that are perfect for focusing on context clues and much more isn't always easy, but I've got you covered! These quick and fun bell ringers are an ideal way to begin class! Your students in grade 6, grade 7, or grade 8 will love the engaging reading passage, and you will love the practice they get with reading comprehension!

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a collage of photos with the words my top 4 lessons of the schoolless high school english

My favorite high school English lessons and activities for the school year. From rhetorical analysis and close reading to engaging classroom activities and hands-on ELA projects, here's a look at my favorite lessons and activities from the year. #highschoolELA #highschoolEnglish

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