
Some districts require teachers to have ready-to-go sub plans uploaded to their LMS (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) or printed out and stored on the teacher’s desk or in a common area such as the front office. I wanted to share two resources for free sub plans and a complete ELA Sub Plans Bundle that you can use if you are looking for middle school sub plans.
Free Sub Plans

Use this lesson on China’s One-Child Policy to help your students learn more about this time in history as well as the modern-day consequences of this policy. This is a ready-to-go, no-prep sub plan for middle school classes. All the teacher needs to do is upload the sub plans to a secure online location, and then students can complete the engaging before, during, and after reading/viewing activities. Students will learn about the One-Child Policy and its current updates.
Lesson Overview
- Student Assignment Sheet (Before, During, and After Reading Activities)
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Journal Prompts
In This Lesson, Students Will:
- View a related video.
- Read an article.
- Answer comprehension questions.
- Complete a journal response.
This lesson can be completed on paper or on the provided Google Slides. You can find these free sub plans on China’s One-Child Policy on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Use these seven ready-to-go pre-made lesson plans for middle school ELA classes. Lessons have been divided into reading, writing, speaking/listening, and media literacy. Use these free sub plans to help students review concepts previously taught throughout the year. These middle school ELA emergency sub plans can be completed on paper or Google Slides.
- Reading Response Graphic Organizers
- Japan’s Cat Islands Non-Fiction Article
- Daily Writing Assignment
- Interesting Lines
- Podcast Reflection
- KidNuz Podcast Reflection
- Media Reviews
- Assignments from this package
- Any independent reading novel in paper or digital format
- Pen/Paper or digital writing tool (Google Docs/Slides)
- Detailed Lesson Plans
- Assignment Sheets
- Assessment Options
- Print & Digital Formats
Grab these free Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans.
Need More Sub Plans or Asynchronous Work?
This Middle School ELA Sub Plans Bundle is the ultimate solution for seamless classroom continuity and hassle-free sub plans! This dynamic resource is crafted to be easy to use, requiring minimal prep from the teacher. These high-interest and engaging sub plans promise an exciting exploration of captivating topics, such as China’s ‘One Child Policy’ and sustainable fashion trends.
Your substitute teacher will be able to dive right in and will have everything they need to keep students actively involved before, during, and after their reading and viewing experiences.
High-Interest Topics, such as:
● One Child Policy
● Charitable Athletes
● Effects of Sugar
● Green Buildings and Spaces
● Sustainable Fashion Trends
You can find the Middle School ELA Sub Plans Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Additional Resources
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