Do your students still elaborate on their evidence by saying something like " clearly, this shows why my claim is correct?" Teach students exactly how to elaborate on evidence with this clear, step-by-step mini-lesson! Includes 6 elaboration strategies, guided notes, sentence starters, practice activities, task cards, posters, and an exit ticket. Perfect for CER writing, paragraph writing, and improving explanations in middle school ELA. This resource breaks down six essential elaboration strat
Make your Stargirl unit unforgettable with this complete novel study bundle for Jerry Spinelli’s Stargirl! This bundle includes everything you need to teach the novel from start to finish — engaging writing prompts, analytical activities, creative projects, comprehension questions, and meaningful discussions that get your middle school students thinking deeply about individuality, kindness, and conformity. Designed for grades 7–8 ELA, this resource makes planning your Stargirl unit easy and e
Struggling writers often know something sounds wrong — they just don’t know why (or how to fix it). This subject–verb agreement mini-lesson teaches students how to find the true subject of a sentence and choose the correct verb with confidence. This resource is explicit, scaffolded, and student-friendly, making it perfect for middle school ELA, intervention, or grammar refreshers. What's Included:✅Pretest ✅Mini-Lesson w/Hook ✅Guided Notes for Students ✅Practice Worksheet ✅Lesson Exit Ticket ✅Tas
Help your students finally master run-ons and fragments with this engaging, ready-to-use mini-lesson and practice pack! This resource is designed specifically for grades 6–8 ELA, focusing on helping students identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences, using clear explanations and scaffolded practice. What's Included:✅Teacher Guide ✅Fragments/Run-ons Pretest ✅Mini-Lesson Slideshow ✅Guided Notes (w/answer key) ✅Practice (w/answer key) ✅Exit Ticket ✅Task Cards ✅Classroom Posters W