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Perfect for review before the writing portion of state tests such as STAAR, TCAP, TNREADY, & PARCC. One of the biggest struggles for my middle school students was in deconstructing the writing prompt; they didn't know how to address the prompt or figure out which type of essay it was asking them to write. Therefore, I created this quick review worksheet to help them practice the skills needed for deconstructing writing prompt. This worksheet has a quick notes section, and 6 sample prompts to tac

Use this Character Analysis organizer with any literature text. Students can use text evidence to create a sketch of the character's physical appearance/description, then they will give their character three character traits, using text evidence to justify their reasoning. Common Core Reading Literature Standards RL.8.3, RL.6.3, RL.7.3, RL.9.3

Hold students accountable for their classroom behavior and improve your classroom management. This worksheet is designed to be filled out by a student that has received warnings for their actions, and still has not corrected their behavior. It helps students acknowledge that their disruptions take away from their peers, their teacher, and themselves. In this 2-page document (which can be printed front to back), the student will have to outline their behavior, how it affected others, and how it c

Creating hashtags on social media posts is nothing new to today's students, so why not bring it into the classroom? Students will love creating their own #Selfie Snapshot as a great ice-breaker BACK TO SCHOOL activity. Get to know how your students will define themselves, while incorporating English Language Arts concept of CENTRAL IDEA (CCSS RI6.2, RI7.2, RI8.2, RI9.2) I use this at the beginning of the year as a fun activity to get to know my students, and have them get to know more about e

A colorful, trendy poster to make students feel important and valued in your classroom. You can use this file to print out a poster size or any size of your choosing...or use it digitally.

A great poster for displaying in your classroom to encourage respect and positive communication.

General classroom rules for middle school. Remind students of what's expected of them and add some decor to your walls. Use it as a digital file or use it as an 11 x 14 poster!