English middle school

The good, the bad, and the ugly of what daily silent reading really looks like in my middle school ELA classroom.

15 exit ticket ideas for any subject or grade level!

Teaching vocabulary is important in every classroom with every subject, even in middle school. The most effective way to teach vocabulary in the middle school classroom is...

There’s just something so magical about looking at learning as an adventure, and that’s the exact notion I wanted to highlight in this travel-themed classroom. I worked with the classroom decor that this room already had, so I was able to put together a high school adventure-themed classroom in just one day! When I saw ... Read More about Adventure Themed Classroom: An Eclectic Travel Classroom with Boho Vibes

Fried Word Wall! Part of my interactive word wall for my 7th grade Language Arts class. They LOVE it. The bottom "I'm Lovin' It" container is for them to come up with any to add to the wall. (Adapted from: http://bulletinboardideas.org/2945/mcdonalds-inspired-interactive-word-wall/)

Are you looking for writing prompts for middle school kids? Here are some creative writing prompts for middle schoolers.

Whole page with prompts for speaking practice - can be used for either introducing oneself to the whole group or as an interview exercise. This worksheet can be used as a whole class activity: give students some time to prepare their answers. Then can can individually introduce themselves to the whole class. Alternatively, they can make up all the information and use it for a pair work interview. This worksheet comes in both colour and b/w. - ESL worksheets

Teaching debate to middle school students? Need debate topics? check out these 50 debate topics for middle school students.

Start back to school on the right note with these first day activities for middle school ELA and high school English class!

There are three kinds of teacher-decorators: those who were born for Pinterest , those who can’t , and all the ones in between ...

EDUCATIONAL - Anchor chart teaches students the 8 parts of speech and gives examples of each. A MUST HAVE - This is the perfect, colorful decoration for any middle high school language arts classroom. Great for homeschooling too! EXCELLENT QUALITY - Vivid colors printed on high quality (100#) paper. Manufactured with double sided 3 mil thick encapsulated lamination and sealed on all sides to protect against dirt, dust, moisture and humidity. FULL SIZE POSTER - Measures 17 x 22 inches. Large…

A ws that is a fun filler or end of lesson activity. It is also good for revising vocabulary. - ESL worksheets

Let's do English ESL warmer, filler, cooler. An activity sheet to be used in class. Can serve as a filler, a warmer, or simply an activity where focus is on exp…

Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.

These 7th grade writing prompts inspires children to reflect on their experiences and think about their future goals.

There are three kinds of teacher-decorators: those who were born for Pinterest, those who can’t, and all the ones in between (such as the broke, the tired, and the I-have-no-time-to-decorate). However, making a classroom appeal to middle and high school students doesn’t HAVE to involve serious crafting or expensive, time-intensive projects. Check out these tips from me and Bonnie from Presto Plans as you prepare your classroom for the fall (or at any time of year that you want to give it a…

This mental health chart should be in every classroom, without question.

4 activities that I bring into the classroom. They help speaking and learning to relate to a topic, categorizing words, spelling and remembering words. - ESL worksheets