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The Westing Game Novel Unit | The Westing Game Activities

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

The Westing Game DIGITAL and PRINT comprehensive unit is an in-depth study of this mystery novel. Your students will love the activities included in this unit, all while being challenged! We took care to provide everything that you could possibly

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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One Pager | Choice Board | Novel One Pager

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This One Pager Choice Board for DIGITAL and PRINT can be used with any piece of literature and is ideal for student choice! Students select a number of high-level thinking activities to demonstrate their knowledge of the text. In-depth brainstorming

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4...

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Figurative Language Review Bingo Game

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This is a FUN AND CHALLENGING way for your students to learn, review, or master the most common figurative language devices found in the English Language. The figurative language devices covered are: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$6.00

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One Pager Choice Boards Bundle Literature & Non-Fiction Text

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This bundle includes our two One-Pager Choices Boards for Literature and Non-Fiction Texts for DIGITAL and PRINT. Save 20% by purchasing the bundle as opposed to each individual resource! The activities included on both choice boards have students

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4...

$11.00

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Teaching Theme in Literature Activity Hands-On Game

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Teaching theme can be a real challenge. Not only is theme a tricky concept for students to grasp, but it can be hard to find the right examples to use. But don’t worry! This hands-on, engaging ELA In Action Game is designed to help students practice

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2

$8.50

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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 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...

$8.00

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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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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

427

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“The Necklace” Short Story Unit

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Are you planning to use Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace” in your classroom? If you’re like most teachers, you want a unit that is engaging and comprehensive but doesn’t take much of your valuable time to prep. This COMPLETE unit plan for "The

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2, W.6.1, W.7.1, W.7.2, W.7.4...

$8.75

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Reading Response Activities MEGA Bundle

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

These reading response activities include many of our best selling items! These resources will be incredible additions to your language arts classroom! Perfect for grades 5+ (but ideal for the middle school and high school classroom)!SAVE ON OUR

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1...

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The Outsiders Novel Study Unit and Activities - PRINT and DIGITAL

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Identity, individuality, prejudice . . . there is a lot to unpack in The Outsiders, but this four-week novel study unit and activities will help you do it! Your students will investigate these topics as they follow Ponyboy’s journey through the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, W.7.1, W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3e...

$15.00

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The House on Mango Street Unit

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Many teachers love Sandra Cisneros’ beautiful novel The House on Mango Street but find its concepts surprisingly complicated to teach. Sure, the vocabulary is simple, but the imagery, characters, and topics are very complex. Let this The House on

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1...

$15.00

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Reading Projects Choice Board DIGITAL and PRINT Distance Learning

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Get rid of book reports for good, and use this Reading Projects Choice Board Bingo that is perfect for grades 5-8 (middle school) and can be used with any fiction novel that students are studying! This resource comes with a DIGITAL and PRINT

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, W.6.1, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.7.1, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.8.1, W.8.3...

$4.25

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Essay Graphic Organizer - DIGITAL and PRINT

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Do your students have trouble organizing their arguments in writing? This EDITABLE Essay Graphic Organizer will be a HUGE help for your students as they prepare to write any argumentative or literary analysis essay. We've also included an Evidence

Subjects:

Literature, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.9, W.7.1, W.7.4, W.7.9, W.8.1, W.8.4, W.8.9

$3.50

139

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Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe Complete Poetry Unit

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

A deceptively complex poem, there’s a lot to dig into with Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee.” We've created a great unit for this poem, including three fun and engaging evidence-based activities that challenge students and force them to work closely

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.3, RL.8.4

$4.25

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Mock Trial Template for Any Text

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

The best classroom moments happen when a student-led activity really clicks -- you can almost see the light bulbs go off over students’ heads as they discover more about a text or writing skill. Based on a popular request from our teachers, this

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4...

$7.00

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ELA Puzzles and Riddles Activity Booklet Digital and Print

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This ELA Puzzles and Riddles Activity Booklet was designed to offer you a flexible, yet engaging resource to use in your ELA classroom. Students can start at the beginning of the booklet or jump around to different activities. All activities cover

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$4.75

Digital Download ZIP (16.61 MB)

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Edgar Allan Poe Halloween Reading & Writing Activities for Middle School

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

This is a fun, engaging, and challenging Halloween unit using some of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems! Our Poe Halloween unit includes two of his most famous works, "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee." Each poem comes with a complete teacher

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Halloween

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, W.7.3, W.8.3...

$8.50

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Critical Thinking Discussion Activity for Any Text: Real Talk Discussion

By EB Academics by Caitlin and Jessica

Are your lit circles and other small group discussions feeling stale? Are your students just taking turns sharing what they gathered for their lit circle roles? Would you love to see students taking ownership over their discussions, engaging in more

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.5.1, SL.5.1, SL.5.1a, SL.5.1b, SL.5.1c, SL.5.1d, SL.6.1, SL.6.1a, SL.6.1b, SL.6.1c, SL.6.1d...

$5.00

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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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