ELA in Middle School
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Smithville, Texas, United States
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I have been teaching 11 Years, 2 using CCSS and 9 using TEKS. I have had the privilege to teach in diverse learning environments both as an ELA teacher and a Reading Interventionist. It has been a joy to draw from this experience to offer products to you on TpT.
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Touching Spirit Bear Vocabulary Puzzles and Doodles Bundle
Students love learning when learning is fun! These simple, easy to use crosswords and word search puzzles help your student scholars review vocabulary words specific to the novel Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. This resource can easily be used for self-directed review, in a choice board, or as an assignment when a substitute teacher needs to take your class. The vocabulary words that are reviewed in this resource are: Amble, Ancestor, Ancestry, Antibiotic, At.óow, Banishment, Barrage,
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Bundle
NOW CONTAINS THE DIGITAL VERSION for Distance Learning! This bundle includes our 89 page Study Guide and Student Workbook/Shared Conversation Guide; Vocabulary Building Flashcards Sets 1, 2 and 3; the Vocabulary Bingo! cards to accompany the flashcards; the Assessment for chapters 1-5, 5-10, Midpoint (chapters 1-10), and chapters 11-18; Vocabulary Word Puzzles (and Doodles!) Sets 1 and 2; and the Unofficial Bookmarks. More items will be added as they are completed! Objectives: Students will:
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+28
A Long Walk to Water Super Word Search
Thank you for considering this 72-word Super Word Search. We are certain that your student scholars of all levels will love reviewing their new vocabulary this resource! Aligned to the “Study Guide to Accompany Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water”, this is a must have for those scholars who have been studying the novel. Simply print out the puzzle, give it to your students, and watch the fun as they challenge themselves and their peers! The puzzle reviews the key vocabulary from the novel. If
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Bundle
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Bundle
This Bundle includes our 88 page study guide and student workbook; the assessments for chapters 1-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-18, and 19-28; Vocabulary Flashcards for chapters 1-28 (in 4 sets); Vocabulary Building BINGO set 1; Vocabulary Crosswords (and Doodles!) 1, 2, 3, and 4; a Super Word Search of all 72 vocabulary words; and the Unofficial Bookmarks. For a preview of the Vocabulary Flashcards and BINGO, click here video preview! For a video preview of the Study Guide, click here! Objectives: St
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+42
A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Guide DIGITAL REMOTE RESOURCE READY
FULLY DIGITAL FILLABLE PDF! REMOTE AND DISTANCE LEARNING READY! This study guide/student workbook is designed to guide your literary students to becoming literary scholars! It is designed to teach young scholars critical thinking skills as they conduct deep analysis of the text. It guides students through pre-reading research into the environment and ecology of the southern Sudan, providing invaluable grounding in the setting of the story. KWL and NWL charts help students understand the hardship
6th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
, RL.8.4
+2
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Bundle
A Long Walk to Water Word Puzzles (and Doodles) Bundle
Thank you for considering this Bundle of word puzzles and doodles. We are certain that your student scholars of all levels will love reviewing their new vocabulary with these fun crosswords and word search! There are two versions of the crosswords to provide differentiation for your SPED and EL scholars through the use of a word bank! Aligned to the “Study Guide to Accompany Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water” this is a must have for those scholars who have been studying the novel. The puzzl
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
Figurative Language Crosswords and Doodles
Students love learning when learning is fun! This Crosswords Puzzle allows students to review their knowledge of key parts of speech and grammar vocabulary while enjoying the challenge of completing an individual puzzle. The imbedded sketch art from Carrie Stephens Art and Dancing Crayon Designs allow students to further express themselves by coloring the drawings or making use of the doodle borders! And a "must have" for your emergency substitute plans, or for standardized testing days! Allow
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.5
Also included in: Literary Analysis Crosswords with Doodles Bundle
Rumble Fish Novel Study Guide With DIGITAL REMOTE READY RESOURCE
2023 UPDATE: This product has been updated to address a concern brought to our attention by TpT. This resource provides both a print and teach version for face to face instruction, and a fully DIGITAL Fillable PDF version for online Distance and Remote Learning! This study guide/student workbook is designed to guide your literary students to becoming literary scholars! It is designed to teach young scholars critical thinking skills as they conduct deep analysis of the text. This Guide begins by
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+37
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Guide REMOTE READY DIGITAL RESOURCE
2023 UPDATE: This product has been updated to address a concern brought by TpT. UPDATED FOR DIGITAL/REMOTE LEARNING! This study guide/student workbook is designed to guide your literary students to becoming literary scholars! Two Versions! One is set for Print and go, the other for uploading to a digital classroom! It is designed to teach young scholars critical thinking skills as they conduct deep analysis of the text. It guides students through pre-reading research into the environment and eco
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS, TEKS
RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
, RL.8.4
+30
Also included in: Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Bundle
A Bundle of Grammar Fun with Crosswords and Doodles
Students love learning when learning is fun! This Crosswords Puzzle bundle includes 3 separate sets of crossword puzzles that cover key parts of speech and grammar vocabulary as well as verb tenses and clauses. The doodles allow students to further express themselves by coloring the drawings as well as the doodle borders! Objectives:The student will review key vocabulary words. Teacher Prep Time: Just print and go! Lesson Duration: 5 minutes Included in This Product:Two versions of three dif
7th - 9th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.6
Introducing the Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer and Prezi
This plot diagram graphic organizer and Prezi presentation are designed to introduce you student-scholars to diagraming and analyzing plots in short stories, picture books, and chapter books. The Prezi presentation, Understanding and Using the Plot Diagram, walks your student-scholars through the features of the Plot Diagram, allowing you to demonstrate how to fill out the diagram using the text of your choice. NOTE: Due to some technical issues experienced by a customer using our other Prezi pr
3rd - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RL.3.3
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+16
Touching Spirit Bear Reading Comprehension Assessment Bundle
Thank you for choosing this Assessment for your use in checking for mastery of your student scholars’ knowledge of the text. These assessments cover all of the chapters of the novel, and include STAAR-style questions, vocabulary matching questions, and short answer response/essays to gauge understanding and mastery. Simply print out the five-page assessment, either single-sided or double sided, and use in your classroom after completing chapters 5, 9, 13, 18, and 26. If your classes are using
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Focus on Grammar The Bundle of Bell Work or Bell Ringers DIGITAL REMOTE READY
180 days of ELA Middle School Bell Work, Bellwork or Bell Ringers. Sentence diagramming. Identifying parts of speech. Noun functions. The power of punctuation. 12 new powerful vocabulary words each week. Primarily designed for those grades that have a writing EOC or State Assessment, we feel that this collection of grammar-focused bell work will serve you and your student-scholars, whether you are teaching 5th grade, or 8th grade. Many of the bell work assignments act as mini-lessons, while all
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
, CCRA.L.6
+11
Mapping Essays with Templates The Personal Narrative or Memoir DIGITAL RESOURCE
Thank you for your interest in Mapping Essays with Templates: The Personal Narrative or Memoir from ELA in Middle School! We developed this new format template for writing essays to replace our old essay writing line, and we feel it has been greatly improved! Additionally, it is in a digital format that can be used for remote or distance learning, or printed for in-person, in-class teaching! Also, it is editable for you to add your own essay! If you ask students what their least favorite part of
5th - 9th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+18
Touching Spirit Bear Part 1 Reading Comprehension Assessment Chapters 1 to 13
Thank you for choosing this Assessment for your use in checking for mastery of your student scholars’ knowledge of the text. This comprehensive assessment covers chapters 1 – 13 of the novel, and it and includes 34 STAAR-style questions and 1 short answer response/essay to gauge understanding and mastery. This assessment is a combination of the first 3 assessments we have offered in the series, and it is offered as an alternative to stopping between chapters for testing. Simply print out the fif
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
Also included in: Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Bundle
Focus on Grammar Bell Work or Bell Ringers Part 1 REMOTE READY RESOURCE
Whether you say "Bell Work", "Bellwork", or "Bell Ringers", its all Grammar: Sentence diagramming. Identifying parts of speech. Noun functions. The power of punctuation. We feel that this collection of grammar-focused bell work/bell ringer will serve you and your student-scholars, whether you are teaching 5th grade, or 8th grade. These assignments are presented in both PowerPoint presentation (editable to a degree) and PDF (non-editable) versions for those teachers and schools or districts witho
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.5.1
, CCRA.W.10
, CCRA.L.3
+12
A Long Walk to Water Power Words Vocabulary Flashcards and Word Wall Bundle
Thank you for your consideration of this bundle! We are confident that you will be extremely pleased with these vocabulary flash cards for your student scholars to use! You’re not teaching the novel? This product can also be used as a stand-alone set for vocabulary building! Or you can color code each set for your word wall We recommend that you print these cards on sheets of card stock, which you can then cut apart and laminate for a strong, long lasting, resource. When you print double sided f
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.6.4
, CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.6
A Long Walk to Water Power Words Vocabulary Flashcards and Word Wall Set 2
Thank you for your consideration of the this product! We are confident that you will be extremely pleased with these vocabulary flash cards for your student scholars to use! You’re not teaching the novel? This product can also be used as a stand-alone set for vocabulary building! They can also be color-coded for your word wall! The key words in this set are primarily from chapters 4 through 10 of Linda Sue Park’s A Long Walk to Water. They are also aligned to the “Study Guide and Student Workbo
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
, CCRA.L.6
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Bundle
Novel Study Guide Mix Match and Save Touching Spirit Bear and Rumble Fish
This special bundle includes both our 65-page Study Guide for S. E. Hinton’s Rumble Fishr AND our 88-page Novel Study Guide for Ben Mikaelsen’s Touching Spirit Bear! Both the Print and Teach and the DIGITAL for Remote or Distance Learning are included for BOTH NOVELS! Objectives: Students will: 1. Learn new language and use it when reading and writing; 2. Explain how the values and beliefs of particular characters are affected by historical and cultural settings; 3. Analyze linear plot devel
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
More Figurative Language BOOM! Cards
This Deck of Figurative Language BOOM! Cards from ELA in Middle School is an excellent resource for distance learning and interactive review! It begins with 6 cards that provide your student-scholars with student friendly definitions for 6 types of figurative language. Card 7 gives student-scholars instructions for the remainder of the Deck. The other 43 cards provide examples for student-scholars to practice identifying the various types. The Figurative Language types covered are: I
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.5
, LA.7.9.D
, LA.8.9.D
+1
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching 11 Years, 2 using CCSS and 9 using TEKS. I have had the privilege to teach in diverse learning environments both as an ELA teacher and a Reading Interventionist. It has been a joy to draw from this experience to offer products to you on TpT.
Teaching style
Very much student centered/student choice!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Month, September 2017. I have taught PDs on CHAMPs, use of Flocabulary, Classroom management, ESL inclusion, Introduced Sub-Plan B Alternative (for when you do not have enough substitute teacher coverage).
My own education history
Masters of Arts, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL);
BS, Liberal Studies with minors in English and Education
Additional biographical information
My wife, Suzanne, has also been in the classroom, originally as a substitute teacher and then as a paraprofessional Math interventionist. She also works with me on our TpT store. Why is this important? Because she sees the products through a different lens, which can be an enormous benefit! While other ELA nerds like myself might get excited about a product for class, she will ask me, "What if someone who isn't a writer is covering your class?" Time to revamp! In addition, she has a background (and degree) in animal science, with heavy emphasis on genetics. Perhaps when she is ready to dive in, we will offer some science materials!
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