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Welcome to my store! I'm Linda, and I help middle school language arts and social studies teachers with units, activities, centers, lessons, seasonal ideas, and more. You are in the right place if you are looking for unique, quality, and affordable ideas for your middle schoolers.
I am beyond excited to bring my many years in the classroom to TPT! I am passionate about making middle school reading and writing workshop skills-based and accessible for all middle school learners. In social studies, I use interactive lessons and learning centers to help students understand abstract concepts and make history relevant.
I taught kindergarten and first grade for the first 14 years of my career and then spent the next 20 years as a middle school language arts and social studies teacher. I have mentored many, many younger teachers. I know how difficult this profession is, and I aim to share my experience to make it easier/better for the next generation of educators.
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New Year's Activities for Middle School - Reflection and Goals Color by Code
Finding an appropriate New Year's activity for middle school can be tough. And the day you return from winter break can be even tougher. You and your middle schoolers will love these fun and engaging New Year's color-by-code activities! These editable and printable sheets will keep your kids busy with thoughtful activities. The 3 sets of prompts with 3 different mandalas are designed to get kids reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the new year. There is also an identic
5th - 8th
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Mother's Day Activity | Gift, Poetry & Craft Project | Middle School | Print
Use this printable resource for your students to create a poem and project craft that is meaningful for Mother’s Day. Brainstorm ideas, and use the poetry lesson to get started, then create a beautiful project as a gift for mom or other important adult! There is also an identical version of this product available to download from a PDF if you do not want TPT to access your Google Drive. Click here to see the PDF version of this product.Here is what is included:✅Brainstorm Page - so kids can
4th - 8th
For All Subjects, Other (ELA), Poetry
CCSS
W.5.4
, W.5.5
, W.5.10
+17
Fun March Poetry Analysis Bracket Madness Competition Activity | Middle School
If your students are crazy for March basketball, they will love this Poetry Madness Competition! It is all set, fully digital, linked, and ready to use. There are 16 poems, scorecards , and brackets to help students with poetry analysis and determine their favorites! There is also an identical version of this product available to download from a PDF if you do not want TPT to access your Google Drive. Click here to see the PDF version of this product.Here is what you get:✅Fully linked s
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.2
, RL.5.5
, RL.5.10
+27
End of Year Activities | Color Code Reflection | Middle School SEL Fun | Print
Finding appropriate end of year activities for middle school can be tough. And those last weeks of school are tough! You and your middle schoolers will love these fun and engaging end-of-year color-by-code SEL fun activities! These editable and printable sheets will keep your kids independently busy with thoughtful activities. The 3 sets of prompts with 3 different mandalas are designed to get kids reflecting on the past year. You’ll get a PDF with all the components you need for this pr
5th - 8th
For All Subjects
Fun End of Year Activities | Middle School Craft | Culminating Project
If you’re like me, when the last weeks roll around and computers are collected, it can be hard to come up with meaningful end of the year activities. I think your kids will love this printable project. I call it “ Thumbs Up to a Great Year”, but it is equally suitable for the beginning of the year (you could call it "Thumbs Up for a Great Year") or for any time you want to get across the idea of what makes you special. There is also an identical version of this product available to down
5th - 8th
For All Subjects
Year-Long ELA Curriculum for Middle School |Full Year |10 Month Bundle
Middle school ELA teachers: Your entire year is PLANNED! With these 10 reading and writing month-long units, you will have absolutely everything you need for the year. Each unit has daily lesson plans, mini lessons, activities, assessments...there is too much to list. You must check out the listings and previews of each of the 10 units to see everything you are getting! Note that the writing units are designed to mostly follow up on the previous reading unit; however, you can mix and ma
5th - 8th
Poetry, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+23
Short Story Reading Analysis | Literary Devices | Story Autopsy | Middle School
Story analysis comes to life with 10 seasonal short story autopsies. These engaging activities are perfect for introducing literary devices, a fiction unit, or any time you want an intriguing short story. Each guides students through close reading step-by-step, helping them analyze literary devices such as setting, imagery, foreshadowing, symbolism, irony, and tone/mood in a way that feels approachable and fun. Both a digital and a printable version are provided. Includes complete
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.4
+23
Fun Poetry Analysis Activities | Poetry Autopsies | Poetic Devices | Reading
Bring poetry to life with these engaging poetry autopsies! Reading poetry becomes enjoyable and understandable with this step-by-step approach. These resources guide students through poetry analysis, helping them analyze tone, mood, vocabulary, structure, and figurative language in a way that feels approachable and fun. Both a digital and a printable version are provided in each product. Each includes complete lesson plans, ready-to-use slides that teach poetic and sound devices (alliterat
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Poetry, Reading
CCSS
RL.5.2
, RL.5.4
, RL.5.5
+44
Fun Vocabulary Games | Seasonal Escape Rooms | Digital & Print | Middle School
Games meet ELA vocabulary! Middle schoolers will love these seasonal & holiday vocabulary escape room activity games! Kids read a scenario to escape by solving 6 vocabulary puzzles. Tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary words with seasonal themes are provided for each product. Digital and print versions are both included in this one product! Each of these products has a PDF with all the components you need. TPT does NOT need access to your drive for this version of the product. However, you will
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
L.5.3
, L.5.4
, L.5.4a
+24
Grammar Game Activity - Fun Escape Room Digital and Print for Middle School ELA
Middle schoolers will love this grammar game-style Escape Room activity! Kids read a scenario to escape by solving 6 grammar puzzles. Topics are introduced with brief grammar lessons to guide students through the grammar activity. Perfect for a grammar review for important concepts, as a center, or anytime you need a fun, lively activity. Digital and print versions in one product! There is also an identical version of this product available to download from a PDF if you do not want TPT
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.1a
, L.5.2d
+9
Fun Spring ELA Activities | Color Code ELA Skills Practice | Middle School
Finding an appropriate spring activity for middle school ELA can be tough. You and your middle schoolers will love these fun and engaging language arts color-by-code activities! These printable sheets will keep your kids busy with thoughtful and meaningful ELA skills practice activities. The 3 sets of activities with 3 different flower mandalas are designed to get kids focused on skills and enjoying the spirit of the day. There is also an identical version of this product available to
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.5
, L.6.1
+7
Full-Year Grammar Curriculum Lessons, Activities & Workbook for Middle School
Full year-long grammar lessons and interactive workbook activities made easy for middle school! Everything you need to teach a grammar curriculum quickly and effectively for the entire year so that you are all set. You'll get 11 grammar mini-lessons and 37 corresponding "quick reference" slides. Use the interactive notebook-style activities to go along with the lessons and slides. Teaching is direct and streamlined; activities are not tedious but are more creative and open-ended. TPT d
5th - 9th
Grammar
CCSS
L.5.1
, L.5.1a
, L.5.1b
+37
Vocabulary Game | Autumn Escape Room | Digital & Print | Middle School
A game for autumn meets ELA vocabulary! Middle schoolers will love this autumn vocabulary escape room activity game! Kids read a scenario to escape by solving 6 vocabulary puzzles. A list of tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary words with an "autumn" theme is provided. Digital and print versions are both included in this one product! You will need access to a Google Drive (free) to use the digital version.Activities include:◾️Word Scramble ◾️Synonyms ◾️Antonyms ◾️Context Clues ◾️Riddles ◾️Similes
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
L.5.3
, L.5.4
, L.5.4a
+24
Reading Fiction: Social Issues Reading Lessons, Activities, & Assessment Unit
Reading workshop can seem vague and ineffective, but not when it is based on reading skills and reading strategies. This month-long complete social issues fiction reading unit will enable your students to manage their reading, use text evidence to back up claims, and understand reading skills such as theme and symbolism. Editable, daily lesson plans are included. You'll have everything you need linked in one slideshow so you can just attach and go. You’ll get a PDF with all the componen
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+21
Fun Vocabulary Game | Winter Escape Room | Digital & Print | Middle School
A game for winter meets ELA vocabulary! Middle schoolers will love this winter vocabulary escape room activity game! Kids read a scenario to escape by solving 6 vocabulary puzzles. A list of tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary words with a "winter" theme is provided. Digital and print versions are both included in this one product! You will need access to a Google Drive (free) to use the digital version.Activities include:◾️Word Scramble ◾️Synonyms ◾️Antonyms ◾️Context Clues ◾️Riddles ◾️Analogie
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
L.5.3
, L.5.4
, L.5.4a
+24
Historical Fiction Reading Lessons, Activities, & Assessment Middle School Unit
Reading workshop can seem vague and ineffective, but not when it is skills-based with specific activities. This month-long complete historical fiction reading unit will enable your students to manage their reading, use text evidence to back up claims, and understand reading skills such as theme and symbolism. Editable, daily lesson plans are included. You'll have everything you need linked in one slideshow so you can just attach and go. You’ll get a PDF with all the components you need f
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.5
+18
Also included in: Full Year Curriculum ELA Middle School - Historical Fiction Reading Unit
Jefferson & War of 1812 Curriculum: Interactive Lessons, Activities, Assessment
Early American History at your fingertips! The Jefferson Era comes to life with this full-month unit, featuring activities on the presidency of Jefferson through the War of 1812 so you can just attach and go! Easily provide interactive lessons, activities, and assessments with NO PREP! This unit covers the events of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson through the War of 1812.Each of these products has a PDF with all the components you need. TPT does NOT need access to your drive for thi
5th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.9
+77
Literacy Centers & Mini Lessons | Reading Skills Activities | Middle School ELA
Reading skills can be difficult to teach in middle school ELA. It can be even harder to provide meaningful reading activities. Mini-lessons and centers are the way to go. These 7 sets of reading activity centers, along with the mini-lessons, will provide direct instruction, engage students, and help them to apply knowledge. Centers make a great bulletin board display as well and work out perfectly for teacher observation lessons.You'll get 7 sets of reading centers, each with 5 activ
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+27
Personal Narrative Writing Unit - Lessons, Activities, Assessment Middle School
If you are struggling to get your middle school kids to write, then you won't want to miss this product. This month-long complete personal narrative writing unit will enable your students to publish a quality personal narrative, one step at a time, in a way that they (and you) will enjoy. You'll have everything you need linked in one slideshow so you can just attach and go. Includes daily lesson plans with CCSS. You’ll get a PDF with all the components you need for this product. TPT does
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.5.3
, W.5.3a
, W.5.3b
+38
Memoir Writing Unit - Lessons, Activities, & Assessment Middle School
If you are struggling to get your middle school kids writing, then you won't want to miss this product. This month-long complete memoir writing unit will enable your students to publish a quality memoir, one step at a time, in a way that they (and you) will enjoy. You'll have everything you need linked in one slideshow so you can just attach and go. Includes daily lesson plans with CCSS. You’ll get a PDF with all the components you need for this product. TPT does NOT need access to your d
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
W.5.3
, W.5.3a
, W.5.3b
+42
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Experience
Welcome to my store! I'm Linda, and I help middle school language arts and social studies teachers with units, activities, centers, lessons, seasonal ideas, and more. You are in the right place if you are looking for unique, quality, and affordable ideas for your middle schoolers.
I am beyond excited to bring my many years in the classroom to TPT! I am passionate about making middle school reading and writing workshop skills-based and accessible for all middle school learners. In social studies, I use interactive lessons and learning centers to help students understand abstract concepts and make history relevant.
I taught kindergarten and first grade for the first 14 years of my career and then spent the next 20 years as a middle school language arts and social studies teacher. I have mentored many, many younger teachers. I know how difficult this profession is, and I aim to share my experience to make it easier/better for the next generation of educators.
Teaching style
Language arts: I use reading and writing workshop model (Teachers’ College), interwoven with grammar, poetry, and engaging skill work.
Social studies: American history – I use interactive notebooks, well laid out interactive slideshows, and project based learning. There is an emphasis on connecting all things social studies… from geography to relevant current events, all lessons are integrated to keep the students engaged and making sense of the past.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year: 1995 and 2014
Rutgers Graduate School of Education: Selected as the research classroom for a study on early literacy
Mentor Teacher/Cooperating Teacher - 15 years
Curriculum Writer for New Langauge Arts Curriculum
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Education
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