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For a period in my career, I came to hate poetry. Students never knew how to handle it, I could package the lessons correctly, and I never knew quite what I was teaching with poetry. Overtime, I have worked through these struggles. I have developed a system that helps all students approach poetry. Now, instead of hating poetry, teaching poetry is a classroom superpower! Today, I want to share 5 creative lessons for teachers that hate poetry! #PoetryIsFun #TeachingPoetry #SecondaryELA #English Literary Elements, Story Elements, Crash Course Literature, Character Analysis Graphic Organizer, Language Arts Resources, Ela Resources, Teaching Poetry, Poetry Lessons, Literary Theory

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For a period in my career, I came to hate poetry. Students never knew how to handle it, I could package the lessons correctly, and I never knew quite what I was teaching with poetry. Overtime, I have worked through these struggles. I have developed a system that helps all students approach poetry. Now, instead of hating poetry, teaching poetry is a classroom superpower! Today, I want to share 5 creative lessons for teachers that hate poetry! #PoetryIsFun #TeachingPoetry #SecondaryELA #English

Teachers' lives are busy. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet between getting up early and working on school work late at night. Lunch time is short and often interrupted. Here's a few manageable things that I do to make sure that I'm still eating, and Middle School Language Arts, Middle School English, School Work, School Year, School Stuff, Teacher Hacks, Teacher Life, First Day Of School Activities

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Teachers' lives are busy. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet between getting up early and working on school work late at night. Lunch time is short and often interrupted. Here's a few manageable things that I do to make sure that I'm still eating, and

When introducing literary criticism, biographical criticism is often where I begin. Over the years, students have often engaged in biographical criticism without knowing its name. With these poems, novels, short stories, and dramas, students have countless opportunities to practice biographical criticism. With this critical lens, students also have the chance to practice research skills, historical criticism, and close reading. Interpreting text through this critical lens is perfect for AP Lit!

When introducing literary criticism, biographical criticism is often where I begin. Over the years, students have often engaged in biographical criticism without knowing its name. With these poems, novels, short stories, and dramas, students have countless opportunities to practice biographical criticism. With this critical lens, students also have the chance to practice research skills, historical criticism, and close reading. Interpreting text through this critical lens is perfect for AP Lit!

Students are presented with an array of two letters. Students will listen to the audio and select the letter that is prompted. This supports learning the alphabet/ letter identification. It also targets listener responding skills.

Students are presented with an array of two letters. Students will listen to the audio and select the letter that is prompted. This supports learning the alphabet/ letter identification. It also targets listener responding skills.

Printable Copies AND Self-Grading Google Forms - Improve MCA Minnesota ELA Reading test scores with this practice set designed to help students succeed in grade 8. Includes 3 passages, 47 test questions, and all answer keys. Use as printables OR paperless Google Forms. Perfect practice for this M...

Printable Copies AND Self-Grading Google Forms - Improve MCA Minnesota ELA Reading test scores with this practice set designed to help students succeed in grade 8. Includes 3 passages, 47 test questions, and all answer keys. Use as printables OR paperless Google Forms. Perfect practice for this M...

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Meaningful movement promotes collaboration and cooperation. The motion also provides students with opportunities to refocus and readjust. Plus, associating learning with movement is a great retrieval strategy. Gallery walks have become one of my favorite strategies for meaningful movement. Gallery walks promote motion but not chaos. The clear procedure keeps students feeling safe enough to take academic risks. Gallery walks promote collaboration. Teachers can easily differentiate too!

Meaningful movement promotes collaboration and cooperation. The motion also provides students with opportunities to refocus and readjust. Plus, associating learning with movement is a great retrieval strategy. Gallery walks have become one of my favorite strategies for meaningful movement. Gallery walks promote motion but not chaos. The clear procedure keeps students feeling safe enough to take academic risks. Gallery walks promote collaboration. Teachers can easily differentiate too!

This Back to School Activity, Personal Coat of Arms, is a visual arts & simple writing project that can be done in the first week. This project allows students to reflect on who they are, on who they want to be and set short & long term goals. This activity could easily serve as a pre-thin... First Week Activities, Back To School Activities, Classroom Activities, Middle School Teachers, Personal Writing, Pre Writing

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This Back to School Activity, Personal Coat of Arms, is a visual arts & simple writing project that can be done in the first week. This project allows students to reflect on who they are, on who they want to be and set short & long term goals. This activity could easily serve as a pre-thin...

Expand the representation of Jewish authors and characters in the classroom. Find books recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers to feature in your classroom library. Middle School Language Arts Lessons, Language Arts Lesson Plans, English Lesson Plans, Middle School Ela, Teaching Language Arts, English Language Arts, Ela Teacher, English Classroom

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Expand the representation of Jewish authors and characters in the classroom. Find books recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers to feature in your classroom library.

Reinforce growth mindset as you launch your genius hour project with this fun set of posters for your door or bulletin board. Perfect for middle or high school ELA classroom decor. #classroomdecor #teacherfreebie

Reinforce growth mindset as you launch your genius hour project with this fun set of posters for your door or bulletin board. Perfect for middle or high school ELA classroom decor. #classroomdecor #teacherfreebie

Writing journals are the perfect tool for improving your ESL learners' skills and helping them express themselves in writing. These journals include a variety of writing prompts to explore, giving students the chance to expand their vocabulary and practice writing. Through these writing journals, ESL learners have the opportunity to improve their skills and express themselves in a creative and meaningful way. #versatileteachertoolkit #tpt

Writing journals are the perfect tool for improving your ESL learners' skills and helping them express themselves in writing. These journals include a variety of writing prompts to explore, giving students the chance to expand their vocabulary and practice writing. Through these writing journals, ESL learners have the opportunity to improve their skills and express themselves in a creative and meaningful way. #versatileteachertoolkit #tpt

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Versatile Teacher Toolkit | ESL Resources| ESL in the Spotlight

Middle School ELA

To help students get in the spirit of the season, I've put together a collection of 4 poems perfect for spring and summer! In this collection, teachers will find poems for all reading levels, from more straightforward texts to more challenging titles! The titles come from traditional figures in American literature, from women writers, and from Black writers. The symbols, settings, word choice, and connotation in these poems make them ideal titles for spring and summer!

To help students get in the spirit of the season, I've put together a collection of 4 poems perfect for spring and summer! In this collection, teachers will find poems for all reading levels, from more straightforward texts to more challenging titles! The titles come from traditional figures in American literature, from women writers, and from Black writers. The symbols, settings, word choice, and connotation in these poems make them ideal titles for spring and summer!

One of my all time favs for middle school! Song and lyrics analysis and creation - FREE for a limited time :) Secondary Resources, Teaching Ideas

Secondary Resources

One of my all time favs for middle school! Song and lyrics analysis and creation - FREE for a limited time :)

Growth Through the Middle Years

Growth Through the Middle Years

Middle School ELA

Make vocabulary quizzes quickly with this editable template! Save yourself a ton of time with a quiz template that has six sections where you can add your own vocabulary words. There are sections for definitions, matching, sentences, write-your-own-story, text conversation, and reading response. You can pick and choose the sections you want to include for each quiz. Save yourself time by going back to the same quick and easy template each week! #elatemplate #hsvocabulary

Make vocabulary quizzes quickly with this editable template! Save yourself a ton of time with a quiz template that has six sections where you can add your own vocabulary words. There are sections for definitions, matching, sentences, write-your-own-story, text conversation, and reading response. You can pick and choose the sections you want to include for each quiz. Save yourself time by going back to the same quick and easy template each week! #elatemplate #hsvocabulary

Compare and Contrast Text Structure task cards and slide presentation for an easy and effective reading lesson Reading Comprehension Skills, Reading Skills, Teaching Reading, Guided Reading, Writing Skills, Close Reading, Language Arts Elementary, Language Arts Lessons

Reading Comprehension Skills

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Language Arts Lessons

Compare and Contrast Text Structure task cards and slide presentation for an easy and effective reading lesson

Transform your English classroom into an inspiring learning space with these literary terms posters and subway tiles. With vibrant artwork and informative definitions, these posters will bring a sense of creativity to the walls of your classroom while providing an engaging way to learn the multifaceted elements of literature. Not only will they look great on the walls, but they will also make a helpful addition to any word wall or classroom bulletin board. #readingresponse #Englishclassroom Elements Of Literature, Reflective Journal, Literary Terms, Descriptive Words, Classroom Bulletin Boards, Meet The Teacher, Book Labels, Reading Response

Elements Of Literature

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Transform your English classroom into an inspiring learning space with these literary terms posters and subway tiles. With vibrant artwork and informative definitions, these posters will bring a sense of creativity to the walls of your classroom while providing an engaging way to learn the multifaceted elements of literature. Not only will they look great on the walls, but they will also make a helpful addition to any word wall or classroom bulletin board. #readingresponse #Englishclassroom

Stations in Middle School ELA that can be taught without constant grading and prepping materials #MiddleSchoolELA

Stations in Middle School ELA that can be taught without constant grading and prepping materials #MiddleSchoolELA

The Video Game Project: An ELA Activity for Big Kids (Digital & Printable)

Musings from the Middle School

Musings from the Middle School

Middle School ELA

Out with the old and in with the new! Contemporary young adult literature has so much to offer when used in the classroom. Its topics resonate with students and its characters are relatable; students can find parts of themselves in the novels. If you are Teaching Ela, Learning Math, Teaching English, Teaching Themes, High School Ela

Teaching English

Teaching Themes

High School Ela

Out with the old and in with the new! Contemporary young adult literature has so much to offer when used in the classroom. Its topics resonate with students and its characters are relatable; students can find parts of themselves in the novels. If you are

Where I'm From: Poetry Analysis and Writing Workshop: A four day mini unit where students analyze "Where I'm From" and write their own version. Senior Games, Senior Activities, September Activities, Ela Activities, School Ideas

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September Activities

Where I'm From: Poetry Analysis and Writing Workshop: A four day mini unit where students analyze "Where I'm From" and write their own version.

5 Trending Print-on-Demand Decorating Ideas for Your Classroom, Teacher Printables

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L Digital Designs

Middle School ELA