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First Day of School Procedures Game for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

Rather than read a long list of classroom rules and procedures, I play this fun game with my students on the first day of school. It completely changes the tone of our first week of school! First I pass out cards to my students and tell them that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games

$3.00

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Discussion Stems Posters

By UPBEAT ELA

Most of my students love the chance to speak up in class, but a few of my introverted kids feel nervous about jumping into a conversation without knowing how to begin. These posters remind these students of productive, effective ways to join a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Classroom Community

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

SL.6.1, SL.6.1c, SL.7.1, SL.7.1c, SL.8.1, SL.8.1c

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First Day of School ELA Activities for Middle School - Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

The first day of school can be intimidating, but over the last few years, it has actually become my favorite day of the school year! Make the first days of school count with fun games and activities that will help you bond with your students and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

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First Day of School Interactive Procedures Activity for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Are you hoping to have more student buy-in with your classroom management this school year? This engaging activity involves students in the process of creating procedures for the new school year. How does it work?Print out the 14 procedures posters

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Posters

$2.00

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Bellwork for Middle School ELA with SEL

By UPBEAT ELA

These bell ringers blend middle-school ELA standards with social-emotional learning in order to support your students' mental health and academic growth at the same time.Have you ever felt guilty for taking time away from your curriculum to talk

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, W.6.1a, W.6.2c, W.6.3b, W.6.3d, W.7.1a, W.7.2c, W.7.3b, W.7.3d...

$4.97

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Writer's Notebook Essentials Kit

By UPBEAT ELA

“But I don’t know what to write about!” Sound familiar? Students need an easy way to collect inspiration when they’re not writing so that they have a full and ready imagination when it is time to begin the writing process. This Writer’s Notebook

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$3.00

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Editable Binder Covers and Spines with 15 Modern Bokeh Styles

By UPBEAT ELA

Classroom organization can be the most exciting -- and most daunting -- part of the school year, but it should never be boring! These fun and trendy binder covers are perfect for organizing handouts, assignments, reports, and all of the other

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For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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$3.00

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Fun Classroom Library Activity for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

One of my favorite things about teaching English is helping my students fall in love with books, but as a new teacher, I didn't know how to discover what kind of readers my students even were! One way I learned to get in touch with my students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$1.50

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Book Sharing Menu for Middle School Independent Reading

By UPBEAT ELA

Middle school is the perfect time for students to transition from book reports and projects to real-world reactions to the books that they read. This book-sharing menu stands apart from others because it is inspired by the way adult readers react

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$2.50

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Interactive Book Genre Banner for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

Engage your students in their classroom decor with these interactive genre posters! First, students color in the bunting posters, and then they add the titles of their favorite books for each genre. Once the banner is posted in the classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Library Skills

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (5.51 MB)

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Editable Chevron Binder Covers and Spines with Bokeh

By UPBEAT ELA

Classroom organization can be a daunting task, but these stylish chevron binder covers keep classroom files organized and attractive! These fun binder covers and spines are perfect for organizing handouts, assignments, reports, and all of the other

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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Not Grade Specific

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Printables, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$2.00

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All About Me for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

It had been a wonderful first day of school, and I was leading the kids out to dismissal, when one of my students said, "Tomorrow will the teachers try to get to know us or ask how we're doing?" I felt terrible! In my excitement about the new year,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught Reading, Language Arts, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Greek & Latin Etymology to over 800 students in grades 7-12.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love bringing learning to life with games, projects, and out-of-the-box essay prompts!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I feel honored to have helped over 90,000 fellow teachers bring life and laughter to their classrooms over the past 10 years.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with teaching certification for grades 7-12.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a teacher, an author, a wife, and a mother by both birth and adoption. My family lives on a tiny Florida hobby farm with two dogs, six cats, two sheep, four ducks, a handful of hens and roosters, and one miniature zebu.