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Use Spiral Review and Kick Test Prep to the Curb
Dear Ms. ELA Buffet, (lol- so cute!) There are so many middle school ELA standards to cover, and I don’t have time for test prep! How can I help my
Teaching Fictional Text Structure
Whether you are an elementary, middle, or high school teacher, fictional texts play a huge role in your curriculum. In fact, many ELA teachers I know are not ashamed to
Scary Short Stories for Middle School Students
Do you have reluctant readers who insist they’ve never enjoyed ANY books or stories they’ve read in school? Would you like a way to draw those haters in and prove
How to Plant a Poetry Garden
My favorite holiday is here! It doesn’t require battling crowds at the mall to shop. And it doesn’t even require cooking a big meal for finicky family members. I’m talking
10 Ways to Use a Word Wall for Vocabulary Growth
Studies prove that a student’s vocabulary is the best predictor of academic success, so I have grown to LOVE using word wall bulletin boards in my middle school classroom. Not
Looking Ahead Blog Hop
For years, I have admired and studied a revered philosopher and yogi who once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might wind up someplace else.” Wise words