Middle Teaching Method

Get your students engaged in analyzing character with a fun twist!This Character Autopsy digital activity transforms traditional character analysis into an interactive and investigative experience. Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms (grades 6–10), students "examine" a character using the STEAL method (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks) to determine what truly makes them tick. This activity works well as: A supplement to a novel study or short story A creat

According to Forbes.com Ebenezer Scrooge is the 6th wealthiest fictional character of all time. They place his net worth at around 8 BILLION DOLLARS. Use this presentation to help you spend his 8 billion dollars. What will students spend it on? How much will they have left? Students will become engaged in the reading before beginning the story. This activity allows students to understand Scrooge's emmense wealth fully and allows them to full grasp the theme of A Christmas Carol.

Wrap up the year with purpose and personality! Inspired by Spotify’s "Wrapped" concept, this 15-prompt writing activity helps students reflect on their past year and set goals for the future—all while tying in music, memories, and mindset. Use the entire set or assign specific categories for targeted reflection and SEL integration. What’s Included: 15 unique writing prompts across 4 themed categories: • Music Prompts (e.g. “Your Soundtrack of the Year”) • Personal Highlights • Reflect and Grow

Bring Yanek’s journey to life with this immersive background PowerPoint. This ready-to-use presentation introduces students to the real locations featured in Prisoner B-3087 and provides historical context to deepen understanding. With videos, modern-day memorial photos, and virtual tours, it’s the perfect pre-reading resource to ground your unit in powerful reality. What’s Included: PowerPoint covering the history of all major locations in Yanek’s journey Modern-day images of camps, memorial