Middle School Mentality

Figurative language posters with examples and visual giving access to all students.

Created using the CA Grade 8 Common Core Standards. Can be used in any English or grammar class.

Designed using the CA Grade 8 Common Core Standards. Can be used for any English or grammar class.

These posters are simple to add your students' names. I use Kami to add names, then send out for printing. Having a new one made after every diagnostic makes students feel special and have a sense of accomplishment. Although, you could have them printed blank and write in student names.

This activity was created to help students prioritize missing assignments and understand the process of how to catch up when they fall behind in their classes. Directions are included on each page.

This bellringer is designed to have students review and reflect on their current academic progress. This can be used to conference with students on their current progress.

Are your students disorganized? Are they struggling to keep up with their assignments? If you answered yes, this product is for you. I use this template with students who have multiple missing assignments. I walk them through their Google Classroom assignments list and help them decide what are the most valuable assignment and go from there.

Students will create a one-pager using the given guidelines. This can be used as an alternative to a reading log or added to a menu of options for students to choose from. Voice and choice always win.

I use this weekly grade reflection as a bellringer for my AVID elective and academic intervention classes. Each section is labeled with the day of the week that to be completed. It has helped students remain accountable for knowing their academic standing as well as talking to their teachers about their current grades and even reflecting on the weekly goals that they have set for themselves. It can be used as a graded assignment or it can just be used for a weekly conference with your student