Kameos ELA Classroom

Building positive relationships with students can be easy and fun with this activity designed to enhance classroom management and cultivate a positive classroom culture among middle and high school English Language Arts students. This engaging project merges language arts and music, creating an innovative approach to strengthen the bond between students and their learning environment. Simply hang the posters, students will share their favorite songs, and then you can turn it into a class playli

High school emergency ELA sub plans: Engage students with character analysis, fostering critical thinking and textual evidence skills. Ready-made and effective! As teachers we never want to miss out on a day of instruction, but instruction with a substitute can be hard. This resource is a simple way to practice characterization and text analysis while you're away. What You Get:Template for worksheet on Google Slides- fully editableCharacter Analysis TableExtension ActivitiesDirections for substi

Welcome back to school after the Winter Break! Make the first day back a breeze with this Post-Winter Break Station Directions & Passport activity designed specifically for middle school and high school language arts students. This engaging and organized (and fully editable!) resource helps you seamlessly integrate stations into your classroom, allowing students to reflect on their holiday adventures and set meaningful goals for the new year. This activity is also sensitive to students who ma

Transform classroom organization effortlessly with the Google Slides Group Work Template! Say goodbye to classroom chaos and hello to seamless group transitions. Simplify your teaching, engage students, and foster teamwork like never before! This system has helped group work be a success in my own classroom. It's simple and just takes a little practice- Review expectations, discuss roles, and let students move into their own groups quickly & efficiently. What You Get:Google Slides Template for

Want some fun Halloween activities for your upper middle & high school ELA classes? Here they are! This bundle includes fun Halloween podcast activities, & an Activities Bingo Card to be paired with Edgar Allen Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart". Use these activities on the day of Halloween as a fun break from the usual, or in the days before & after the keep the fun going! You could even have stations of each for your students on a fun Halloween station-rotation. Both activities are flexible and allow

***UPDATED PRODUCT- SIMPLE PDF DOWNLOAD** Keep yourself & even your students organized with these fun & easy printable season-themed calendars! Hang them in your classroom to remind students of important events & assignments, or keep the styled calendars on your desk to remember meetings and your own personal to-do list. What You Get:10 months of calendar templates August- May 11X8.5 sized calendarHow To Use:After purchase, download the PDFRelated Resources To Help You Out:Class Rules & Expectat

Note- This product is a non-editable, printable only PDF and is great if you're looking for a print-and-go resource This final project with rubric and planning sheet is a great way to get creative at the end of the unit for Brown Girl Dreaming by Jaqueline Woodson. This product was created following the Commonlit Curriculum for 8th graders and is not the same as the final writing assignment given by Commonlit. Product includes: Printable color PDF (cannot edit) of all pagesFinal project direct

The first week of school can be daunting. Relax with this first week of activities ready to go just for you! Build your classroom community during week one so you can have strong student relationships the rest of the school year as you tackle content and standards! Stretch them out across various days, or use in your back-to-school stations. *Note- Some products use Canva and will require a free account. All Canva elements are free and require no purchase. What You Get in the 11 Resource Bundle:

*Note: This file is non-editable* These 90s Theme Classroom posters are ready to print and hang in your classroom! Transform your classroom into a time machine with this collection of retro-themed classroom posters! These eye-catching posters will transport your students back to the 90s, while also promoting important educational messages. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design, complete with funky fonts and retro illustrations. From motivational messages to educational content, our

Help your students practice gratitude all month (or year) with these gratitude-themed writing prompts for middle & high schoolers. Imagine a class that is reflective, thankful, and calm as they start class for the day! I use these writing prompts as bell ringers when I want my students to focus on practicing gratitude. Use them as an extension activity after discussing the science of practicing gratitude, or as bell ringers as we move into the Thanksgiving season. What You Get:Google Slides T

Poetry has the incredible ability to capture emotions, tell stories, and paint vivid images with words. Help your students discover the magic and hidden meanings with of poetry analysis! This Print & Go lesson is a great starting point for guiding students through analyzing poetry, whether it is individually or as a small group. Download this exclusive Poetry Analysis Lesson & Worksheet and have a go-to resource to explore any poem with confidence! What You Get:PDF Lesson & worksheet- not ed

This engaging Emergency Sub lesson plan encourages students to unravel the hidden depths of their independent reading books (or whole-class novels), helping them discover the profound messages and universal themes that authors weave into their stories. Empower your students to read closely, think critically, and write effectively while exploring the themes in their independent reading. By using this lesson plan, you'll help your students not only meet CCSS but also foster a deeper connection w

Unleash the power of positivity with these 90s-Inspired Positive Affirmation Cards! Infuse that positive energy into your middle and high school students' lives with these Printable Motivational Cards. These cards are not just any cards; they're a daily dose of positivity that students can carry with them everywhere they go. Boost confidence, promote self-esteem, and inspire greatness with our collection of Positive Notes for Students. These cards are more than just words; they are a source of m

This Independent Reading assignment was completed by 99% of my students over the course of 5 years- they LOVED it! Book Talks are a great project to introduce student-choice independent reading, while also building relationships between students and teachers. The project can be used at any grade level, but this product was designed for middle and secondary grades. This document comes with print and teach directions, as well as an optional student notes sheet. This PDF is for use with a quarter

Newsletters aren't just for elementary school students anymore! Parent communication at the middle and high school levels are one key of having a successful classroom. Editable newsletters are a great way to keep parents in the loop, and can be super simple to create on a monthly or quarterly basis- just fill out what's under the headings, print, & go. This newsletter template has headings, clip art, and is editable in Google Docs. Simply fill out a few things that are going on in your class a

All About Me Worksheets are such an easy way to learn about students quickly at the beginning of a new school year. This simple worksheet can help you learn about students and foster deeper connections with them. Imagine having a conversation starter for each of your 80+ students for the entire school year! So, grab a bunch of colorful pens, add this All About Me Worksheet to a basket, and you have a station for back to school activities! I love throwing these worksheets in a binder and referen

Get Your Classroom into the Halloween Spirit with Engaging Podcasts! Looking for a spooktacular Halloween activity that enhances podcast listening skills and captivates your middle schoolers? Look no further! Dive into the World of Halloween Podcasts! Unleash the power of Halloween-themed podcasts in your classroom with this comprehensive resource pack. Equip your students with essential podcast listening skills while they explore thrilling stories and characters. Get started now and transf

This is the ultimate bundle for teachers to practice self-care and wellness this school year. Whether you're an administrator looking for a professional development station about self-care for teachers, or you are a teacher who knows that taking care of yourself has to be a priority this year, this bundle has it all. Making a plan for self-care is the ultimate way to prioritize your health. Take care of yourself as a person, so that you can be the best teacher for your students. What You Get: P

Student behavior can be tricky sometimes. How do you hold students accountable while also keeping a positive student-teacher relationship? Reflection forms are the answer! When a student does not meet expectations or follow rules, have them complete this behavior reflection form. It will ask them to identify unwanted behaviors, and will provide a great starting point for constructive discussions. The google form is a great way to log repeated behaviors, and the positive not at the bottom lets st

Be prepared for the first week of school with this Rules & Expectations Bundle! This bundle will allow you to easily make your own classroom rules, expectations, and display them throughout the year! The best part is that the bundle includes an activity to complete with students during the first week of school, a poster to remind students that all are welcome, and a poster to display your rules and expectations for students to reference. Please Note: Products in this bundle use Canva Pro eleme