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Claims and Evidence: Argumentative Writing

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

These DIGITAL and PRINT activities will help your students understand the difference between a claim and a statement, be able to identify and find strong and logical evidence from a text to support their claims, and organize their essays in a clear

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, W.6.1, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.10, W.8.1, W.8.10

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans Middle School

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

SIX NO-PREP DIGITAL and PRINT English Language Arts (ELA - Reading and Writing) Activities perfect for your ELA Sub Plans for your Middle School classroom! There's nothing worse than getting sick and needing emergency lesson plans for a substitute!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4

$8.00

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Holiday Writing Activity for Middle School Gingerbread House for Sale

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This fun and challenging DIGITAL and PRINT “Gingerbread House for Sale” Holiday Descriptive Writing Activity for your Middle School (grade 5 and up) students is such a great way to get in the holiday spirit! Taking on the role of a realtor, students

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

CCSS:

W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, L.6.3, L.7.3

$6.50

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Descriptive Writing Activity | End of the Year Activities Middle School

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Students will love this fun and challenging Descriptive Writing Dream House for Sale Activity (Digital and Print) as they identify strong vocabulary and descriptive phrases, transform boring sentences into detailed descriptions and finally, design

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Spring

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

CCSS:

W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, L.6.3, L.7.3

$8.00

139

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Evidence Graphic Organizers

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

These Evidence Tracker Graphic Organizers that include a DIGITAL and PRINT version are perfect for use with any unit of study! This resource helps students better organize their evidence and analysis while preparing for an essay or studying any

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, W.6.9, W.7.9, W.8.9

$4.50

499

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Paragraph of the Week | Writing Prompts | Journal

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Paragraph of the Week contains sixty thought-provoking quotes and corresponding writing prompts for DIGITAL and PRINT that can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom to help improve your students' writing! They make the perfect journal. We

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Homework, Centers

CCSS:

W.6.2, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.10, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.7.10, W.8.2, W.8.3, W.8.10

$13.50

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Claims vs. Statements Sort Activity DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This Claims vs. Statements Sorting Activity for DIGITAL and PRINT for your middle school students is great practice for them as they differentiate between statements and claims!It’s meant as a scaffolding activity to help students be more

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$4.75

402

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“The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” Complete Unit

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

"One of Rod Serling’s most famous Twilight Zone episodes, “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” teleplay is used in many classrooms to teach students about the dangers of prejudice and paranoia. If you’re looking for an exciting, engaging unit to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros Short Story Unit

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Looking for an easy, no-prep short story reading and writing unit for your middle school students? This is it! Use the short story "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros" to teach and review many important evidence-based writing and reading skills! Using the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.9...

$6.50

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Complete Unit and Activities DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This Digital and Print The Gift of the Magi unit works really well for both a Thanksgiving Unit or a Holiday/Christmas Unit for Middle School and High School students. An excellent, in-depth and evidence-based unit for students during the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, W.7.1...

$8.50

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Argumentative Writing Literary Essay Review Stations DIGITAL & PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Looking for a game-changer to add strength and eloquence to your students’ essays? Use these Writing Review Stations a week prior to starting your Argumentative Writing or Literary Essay unit! Your students will review key writing concepts in an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.8.1, W.8.1b...

$10.00

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Plagiarism Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This plagiarism and citing sources lesson has students read an informational text article in addition to examples of students’ writing. Students will attempt to identify instances of plagiarism in the samples provided. They will also use excerpts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, L.5.2, L.5.6, L.6.2, L.6.6, L.7.2, L.7.6, L.8.2...

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Halloween Descriptive Writing Activity for Middle School DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This DIGITAL and PRINT Halloween Descriptive Writing Activity includes fun and academically challenging Halloween activities to help you celebrate Halloween with your middle school (grade 5 and up) students! Students will practice numerous writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3, L.6.5, L.7.5, L.8.5

$6.00

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Double Entry Journal Reading & Writing Activity DIGITAL + PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This double entry journal for use as a reading activity for any novel comes in a DIGITAL and PRINT version (so it's easily usable for distance learning) and is a GREAT way to assess students! We've included numerous ways for this journal to be

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, W.6.4, W.6.9, W.7.6, W.7.9...

$3.00

229

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Research Project: The Year I Was Born - PRINT and DIGITAL

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Looking for a research project with a topic that will fascinate students? The Year I Was Born Research Project takes advantage of teenagers’ natural desire to learn about themselves. During this project, students will answer the question, “What was

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.8, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b...

$8.00

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Reading Response Choice Board DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

A Reading Response Activity that can be used in a variety of ways in your classroom for DIGITAL and PRINT! Get students thinking and writing critically about any fiction text! Here are some suggestions for how you can utilize these reading responses

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.7.1, W.7.4, W.8.1, W.8.4

$4.50

426

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Narrative Writing Unit for Middle School - PRINT and DIGITAL

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This Personal Narrative Writing Unit includes EVERYTHING you need to teach this specific style of writing in your middle school classroom (grades 5-8)! From introducing the concept all the way to strengthening your students' writing, this resource

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3c...

$12.50

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit - DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This PRINT and DIGITAL resource for Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" includes EVERYTHING you need to teach this exciting and shocking short story! Six engaging activities, teacher notes, vocabulary word wall, essay question, and a complete unit test!

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.8.1, W.9-10.1, SL.8.1d...

$9.50

103

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“The Most Dangerous Game” Short Story Unit

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

With a story as rich and exciting as Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game,” you want a set of lessons that are just as thorough and engaging. This complete and comprehensive short story unit for "The Most Dangerous Game" is both educational

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.8.1, W.9-10.1, SL.8.1, SL.9-10.1

$8.50

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Emergency Sub Plans (Parts 1 and 2)

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Now you can be extra prepared for substitute teachers with this emergency sub plans bundle! Read below to see what you’ll get in part 1 and part 2!SIX no-prep DIGITAL and PRINT English Language Arts Activities perfect for your ELA Sub Plans for your

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$16.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Caitlin and Jessica are both English Language Arts teachers who teamed up to create a one-stop-shop for all things English Language Arts. Caitlin has been teaching since 2008, with four years spent as a high school English instructor and most recently as a middle school English Language Arts teacher and ELA Coach. Jessica has been teaching at the elementary level since 2004 where she has spent the majority of her career working in the intermediate grades. Jessica also worked as a curriculum specialist working with English Language Arts teachers to improve their craft. Both Caitlin and Jessica currently own and operate EB Academics focusing on their EB Writing Program and EB Teachers' Club. You can learn more about them here: ebacademics.com

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Caitlin and Jessica have both been honored with the Teacher of the Year Award.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education. Caitlin recently received the Teacher of the Year Award for the 2014-2015 school year. Jessica obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with a minor in English and then later, a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Jessica is also a recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award.

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GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Religion, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community

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