Have you come across your grammar and language standards and thought… HOLY COW! I have no idea where to even begin with analogies. There’s no way in the world I could EVER teach analogies. Where do I even begin? Will the kids understand all of those little dots? Isn’t this something for high schoolers? ME TOO. I vividly
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Standards-based grading has become quite popular over the years. Unlocking the full potential of your students requires not only a deep understanding of their strengths and areas of growth but also an effective system to track and communicate their progress. There is nothing worse than scrambling the week before conferences or the day before a
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Are you searching for an effective way to review grammar specifically tailored to middle schoolers? Look no further! Let’s take a deep dive into a “true spiral review” that will address your grammar concerns while keeping your students engaged and their knowledge sharp. The Key To Success: One Standard at a Time One common issue
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This post breaks down EXACTLY how to introduce or review the parts of speech in middle school. Including parts of speech worksheets, doodle notes, and more. Want to skip all the mumbo jumbo and grab the lessons? Click here to access the free mini-unit and more! Parts of Speech Mini-Lesson I am a massive fan of
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When First Chapter Fridays first started, I was skeptical. The idea of reading just the first chapter of books sounded a little weird. But now, first chapter Fridays is one of my (and my students) favorite things about the week! First Chapter Fridays are an excellent opportunity to expose students to new books and authors
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In the FREE Punctuation Posters resource, you will find 10 different posters for display around your classroom. These posters include semicolon (;), ellipses (…), period (.), parentheses (()), quotation marks (“ ”), colon (:), apostrophe (‘), question mark (?), comma (,), and exclamation point (!). Each poster spells out the word each character represents, in addition
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As middle school English teachers, we all know the importance of teaching our students about types of context clues. Context clues types are essential for understanding and interpreting a wide range of texts, from fiction to nonfiction. However, teaching context clues can be challenging, and it can be challenging to find engaging and purposeful ways
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Teaching literary genres can be one of the most effective practices that educators can adopt for their students. Instilling a love of reading and writing in all students is a top priority! Genres worksheets can help facilitate that breakthrough that we are all striving for. While elementary school students spend a significant amount of time
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