The concentric circles teaching strategy is a great tool to keep in your lesson planning toolbox. It is a different format for class discussions or reviewing concepts. How Does The Concentric Circles Teaching Strategy Work? Divide the class in half. Have the students in the first half form a circle
March lesson plans for middle school ELA need to help students focus on their studies as the excitement of Spring Break is in the air. Let’s talk about March lesson plans for middle school ELA. During the month of March, my classes focus on two very important skill sets: Symbolism
Effective middle school classroom management can take on many forms. One of the best ways beyond creating solid routines for your students is to create a classroom space that has interactive components that engage students. I am not talking about transforming your class classroom into a giant Lego wall –
It can be a challenge to find engaging article of the week resources. To see how I structure my program in a middle school classroom, check out this article. Below is a list of great free and paid resources to help teachers find interesting articles to support their article of
February lesson plans for middle school ELA need to help students stay energized during this dreary winter month. February is here, and with it comes the hearts, candy, and flowers that signal Valentine’s Day. Today let’s talk about something else that many of us have passion for – teaching. Let’s
When was the last time you thought about making English class fun? When you think of your English class growing up what images come to mind? Sitting in your chair, listening to the teacher talk about whatever novel you are studying. My favourite memory of English class was a “Lord
January lesson plans for middle school ELA need to help students refocus on their studies. The excitement of the holiday season is over and the testing season will soon arrive. January can feel a little glum after the festivities of December. Add to that – those cold days and long,
Using a variety of assessment strategies is an important part of any teacher’s job. They need to know if their students are understanding and retaining the lessons taught in class. As teachers time is something we always need more of – but can never seem to grasp. Below are five
