Using graphic organizers is very important. We have all heard of them. We have all used them. We may have even designed a few ourselves. The noble graphic organizer needs to be a key tool in your middle school classroom. From the K-W-L format to mind webbing and everything in
ELA classroom routines are a key part of any English Language Arts classroom. Study after study has shown that students thrive on consistency. Be it behavioral expectations, grading uniformity, or class and curriculum structure, consistency benefits all students. That doesn’t mean that you can never have a day that is
Teacher side hustles are a reality for many teachers. One of the first things you can do when looking for a teacher side hustle is to reach out to former employers you have worked with and see if they need any part-time help. Also reach out to everyone you know
Fall lesson plans for middle school students can be a challenge to find. The fall is a great time because it signals that school is back in session for many students. It is also a very colourful season and a great time to get outside with your classes before the
How do you incorporate oral presentations into your ELA program? Oral presentations can be a hassle. Students often seriously dislike them – the groans commence almost before “oral presentation” is out of your mouth. Public speaking is a skill that needs teaching just as surely as reading and writing – and
It is important to help students find Indigenous authors to read. This young adult books by Indigenous authors book list contains 18 book recommendations for high school readers. I have linked the books to Amazon, but you can also look for them at your local library or look for them
It is important to help students find Indigenous authors to read. This middle school books by Indigenous authors book list contains 19 book recommendations for middle school readers. I have linked the books to Amazon, but you can also look for them at your local library or look for them
By using highly-engaging rants, your students won’t even realize you’ve channeled their daily rants and complaints into high-quality, writing!
