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Most of my field experience and student teaching was with 8th grade. I also spent a semester with AP Seniors and Pre-AP Sophomores. My heart is in Middle School, and I am a 6th year teacher of 6th-8th ELA at a small school in Northern Illinois. I have also worked with 5th graders in reading support and taught preschool for nearly 10 years.
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Preview of The Giving Tree - Making Inferences Lesson

The Giving Tree - Making Inferences Lesson

This is a complete lesson on making inferences using the Giving Tree as an example. It includes: A lesson plan outline with standard Plot Charts, blank and with answers PDF Presentation to be used to facilitate the lesson This lesson is appropriate for grades 6-8 ***************************************************************************** Resources You May Like All About Me Activity 6th Grade CCSS Standards Bundle **********************************************************************
Preview of CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 7th Grade

CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 7th Grade

CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 7th Grade This is a bundle of all 4 of my CCSS ELA Standards sets for 7th Grade. Find them individually below. ***************************************************************************** 7th Grade ELA Standards CCSS Writing Standards 7th Grade. CCSS Reading Standards 7th Grade. CCSS Language Standards - 7th Grade. CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards - 7th Grade. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips:
Preview of Parts of Speech Review Unit

Parts of Speech Review Unit

Parts of Speech Review UnitIncluded:  Parts of Speech HandoutsParts of Speech definitionsPronouns InformationConjunctions InformationPrepositions InformationPrepositions ListParts of Speech Practice SheetsCommon vs Proper NounsIdentify VerbsIdentify and Classify PronounsIdentify AdjectivesIdentify AdverbsIdentify ConjunctionsUtilize PrepositionsIdentify Prepositional PhrasesIdentify InterjectionsLabel Parts of SpeechAnswer Key - Parts of Speech Practice SheetsParts of Speech QuizAnswer Key - Par
Preview of CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 8th Grade

CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 8th Grade

CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 8th Grade This is a bundle of all 4 of my CCSS ELA Standards sets for 8th Grade. Find them individually below. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating an
Preview of CCSS Reading Standards - 7th Grade

CCSS Reading Standards - 7th Grade

This file is a Printable Color PDF version of the 6th Grade ELA CCSS Reading Standards. This file includes the following standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.8 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.9 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.10 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.4 CCSS.ELA-LITE
Preview of Book Tasting and Book Club - Editable or Ready to Print

Book Tasting and Book Club - Editable or Ready to Print

This collection includes: Book Tasting Restaurant Name Slide - Editable or Ready to Print Version Book Tasting Reaction Menus - Editable or Ready to Print Version Book Tasting Course Descriptions - Editable or Ready to Print Version Book Tasting Table Cards - - Editable or Ready to Print Version Book Club Planning Sheets Book Club Weekly Work (4 Weeks, easy to copy and create more) Book Club Reflection
Preview of CCSS Writing Standards - 7th Grade

CCSS Writing Standards - 7th Grade

This file is a Printable Color PDF version of the 7th Grade ELA CCSS Writing Standards. This file includes the following standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.C CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.D CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.E CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.C CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.D CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.E CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2.F CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 CCSS.E
Preview of 6th Grade Analyzing Informational Text Sheets

6th Grade Analyzing Informational Text Sheets

Two-sided worksheet to help students to analyze informational texts. I use this for my 6th graders with their Article of the Week. Worksheet covers: * Vocabulary * Text Features * Author's Purpose * Main Idea * Textual Evidence * Summary * Opinion This item is CCSS aligned.
Preview of 7th/8th Analyzing Informational Text

7th/8th Analyzing Informational Text

Three page worksheet to help students to analyze informational texts. I use this for my 7th and 8th graders with their Article of the Week. You can view a 6th grade aligned version in my shop. Worksheet covers: * Vocabulary * Text Features * Author's Purpose * Text Structures * Main Idea * Textual Evidence * Summary * Connections * How ideas, people, and events influence each other * Opinion This item is CCSS aligned.
Preview of Pet Adoption Narrative Writing Unit

Pet Adoption Narrative Writing Unit

This is a narrative writing unit where your students will adopt a pet (I use erasers purchased from Amazon), and then use their pet as the focus of a narrative. This unit includes lessons in developing ideas, choosing from them, drafting, and revisions. It include peer revision materials and a rubric as well. You will be able to edit these materials and can contact me with any issues or questions, and I am happy to help.
Preview of The Giver: Memory Activity

The Giver: Memory Activity

This file includes a Memory Activity for the novel, The Giver. It also includes a blank page with a black frame for the coloring activity. This is the perfect fun activity for your students while they are working hard on their novel unit!
Preview of CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 6th Grade

CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 6th Grade

CCSS ELA Standards BUNDLE - 6th Grade This is a bundle of all 4 of my CCSS ELA Standards sets for 6th Grade. Find them individually below. ***************************************************************************** 6th Grade ELA Standards CCSS Writing Standards 6th Grade. CCSS Reading Standards 6th Grade. CCSS Language Standards - 6th Grade. CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards - 6th Grade. ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips:
Preview of Fiction Unit - Poe (The Tell Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado)

Fiction Unit - Poe (The Tell Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado)

Read & Annotate Tell-Tale HeartWrite a Summary of Tell-Tale HeartRead and Annotate The Cask of AmontilladoWrite a Summary of The Cask of AmontilladoAnnotation and Summary QuizTheme & Evidence Cards Assignment Review CER & Write a CER Paragraph Together Write a CER Paragraph in a Small GroupFeedback & Rewrites Write a CER Paragraph Alone (Quiz)
Preview of CCSS Reading Standards - 6th Grade

CCSS Reading Standards - 6th Grade

This file is a Printable Color PDF version of the 6th Grade ELA CCSS Reading Standards. This file includes the following standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.8 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.10 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.4 CCSS.ELA-LITE
Preview of CCSS Language Standards - 8th Grade

CCSS Language Standards - 8th Grade

This file is a Printable Color PDF version of the 8th Grade ELA CCSS Language Standards. This file includes the following standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1.C CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.2.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.2.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.3.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.A CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.B CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.C CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.D CCSS.ELA
Preview of In This Class We Say - Growth Mindset Posters

In This Class We Say - Growth Mindset Posters

This file includes colored printable growth mindset posters with messages that help students to use phrases which promote a growth mindset.
Preview of Harry Potter Book Quotes Posters

Harry Potter Book Quotes Posters

Harry Potter Book Quotes Posters with one quote from each book. A total of 7 posters. Full-Color PDF Printables.
Preview of Elements of Fiction and Plot Notes

Elements of Fiction and Plot Notes

Elements of Fiction PDF Presentation Notes and accompanying quiz on the elements of fiction and plot. This resource is appropriate for grades 6-8 ***************************************************************************** Resources You May Like All About Me Activity The Giving Tree - Making Inferences ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (y
Preview of Article of the Day Response Sheet

Article of the Day Response Sheet

This item is an Article of the Day response sheet. It asks students to list the article title, date, text structures, and a 2-4 sentence summary of the article. A single side sheet will fit 3 responses, or you can print 6 responses on a double sided sheet. ***************************************************************************** Resources You May Like 7th/8th Analyzing Informational Text6th Grade Analyzing Informational Text Sheets************************************************************
Preview of EDITABLE Middle School Classroom Rules (Harry Potter Theme)

EDITABLE Middle School Classroom Rules (Harry Potter Theme)

Display for 5 Middle School Classroom Rules 1. Be Respectful 2. Be Prepared 3. Be Responsible 4. Take Pride 5. Follow Directions Each slide has a brief explanation of the rule, hashtags associated with the rule, and a Harry Potter theme. They are ready to be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper and editable.
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About the store

Experience

Most of my field experience and student teaching was with 8th grade. I also spent a semester with AP Seniors and Pre-AP Sophomores. My heart is in Middle School, and I am a 6th year teacher of 6th-8th ELA at a small school in Northern Illinois. I have also worked with 5th graders in reading support and taught preschool for nearly 10 years.

Teaching style

I believe my students learn best in a collaborative and flexible environment where they feel a sense of ownership and safety. Follow my teaching journey at www.megansarah.com.

My own education history

I received my BA in English with a Creative Writing Minor from SIUE. I earned my MAT in Middle School English from McKendree University. I am a level one Google Educator. I am working towards my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois University.