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About the store
This store has a variety of materials for teaching ELA; however, the emphasis is on writing at the middle school level. Most of my materials have a writing component to them, and many have scaffolding built in as well. My most popular products include: grade specific writing responses for reading standards in literature and information in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, grade 6 HMH Collections (older version, but some text selections are the same), a few in grade 7 for HMH, and grade 8. I also have many writing prompts, writing strategies, and back to school writing workshop materials to choose from. I have been creating curriculum for the classroom for over 29 years, and have been a teacher-author for TPT since 2015.
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Preview of Build Better Sentences with Because, But, So – NO PREP Sentence Writing Practice

Build Better Sentences with Because, But, So – NO PREP Sentence Writing Practice

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Build Better Sentences with Because, But, So – NO PREP Sentence Writing Practice (PDF) Product Description:Need a fast, effective way to help students write stronger, more connected sentences? This NO PREP printable resource focuses on using “because,” “but,” and “so” to build logical, well-developed sentences, perfect for middle school writers! Just print and go—no cutting, prep, or planning required. What's Included: 2 example sentence sets to model the skill 8 practice sentence starters w
Preview of Halloween Story Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School ELA

Halloween Story Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School ELA

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For this Halloween, get your students into creative writing with these Story Writing Prompts that will engage your students this creepy Halloween week. You can use a new story writing prompt each day to tell a different spooky tale, or use each prompt as a different part of a longer tale. Click here to see video previewIncluded in this resource:-Halloween Prompts PDF with lesson plans, printable worksheets, and GoogleTM links -Halloween Prompts for digital worksheets -Halloween Presentation Sli
Preview of First Week Back to School Writing Process Posters Bulletin Board Magical Theme

First Week Back to School Writing Process Posters Bulletin Board Magical Theme

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Writing Process Posters Set for Bulletin Board Magical Theme resource creates a fun engaging classroom environment. These posters are perfect for back to school for English Language Arts and Creative Writing Classrooms, too. The Writing Process Posters Set will illuminate your writing workshop classroom! Magically themed with purple and gold features. 7 Posters: Conjure Ideas (Prewriting)Draft Tales Draft Info Revise to enchant Edit the ElementsHelp Each Other (SEL and sharing)Share your MagicNo
Preview of 27 Lists for Middle School Writers

27 Lists for Middle School Writers

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This resource is for students who need some help with writer’s block. This resource is to help you scaffold your students through the process of planning a piece of writing. I used these same lists with my own students. I also use these in conjunction with mind mapping and freewriting. Included in this resource: Lesson Plans for using listing and how to assess it.Lesson Plans for what do after students complete a list.Learning Scales/Rubric you can use to assess the listing and writing that resu
Preview of Mind Map Worksheets for Middle School Writers

Mind Map Worksheets for Middle School Writers

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Added the TPT Digital Activity text boxes to this product in Easel, so it can be used online easier.Using mind maps for middle school helps students break through writer's block. Students should be doing all types of writing in middle school, and here is a simple way to get them to think more creatively and outside the box. This is meant for teachers whose students need extra scaffolding for mind mapping (brainstorming or webbing). Students who learn how to plan their thoughts and ideas before
Preview of Poetry Mini-Escape Room Activity for O Captain! My Captain!

Poetry Mini-Escape Room Activity for O Captain! My Captain!

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Do you need a fun, engaging activity for April Poetry Month? Here is a great activity that highlights Walt Whitman's famous poem, "O Captain! My Captain!" where students must figure out who the captain is before their ship sinks. Appropriate for middle grades students, this resource allows students to practice the common core ELA standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5, 7.5, 7.6 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6
Preview of The Apple of Discord Interactive Notebook Activities HMH Collections Grade 6

The Apple of Discord Interactive Notebook Activities HMH Collections Grade 6

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NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.This product is also available in the HMH Collection 6 What Tales Tell Bundle where you can buy it with other resources from this collection and save.This easy-to-use interactive notebook resource will help students to comprehend the poem "The Apple of Discord" in the HMH Collections Collection 6 Grade 6 textboo
Preview of Graphic Organizers for Level Up Activities for HMH Collections Grade 6

Graphic Organizers for Level Up Activities for HMH Collections Grade 6

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2 Graphic Organizers and rubric for grading included. RI.6.2 Determining Main Ideas and Details with Objective Summary NO KEYS are included in this product due to copyright laws since the Level Up activities are written and produced by HMH Collections.
Preview of Editable Vocabulary Activities for ELA Middle School Volume 2

Editable Vocabulary Activities for ELA Middle School Volume 2

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This product is available in a bundle which will save you money here:Editable Vocabulary Activities for ELA Middle School Bundle It is difficult sometimes to fit in vocabulary instruction into English Language Arts classes. These vocabulary activities are student-centered, fun and easy to use for both you and your English Language Arts students. You can customize the vocabulary word list for different groups of students from your struggling readers to your advanced students, SPED and ELL. It tak
Preview of Editable Vocabulary Activities for ELA Middle School Volume 1

Editable Vocabulary Activities for ELA Middle School Volume 1

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This product is available in a bundle which will save you money here: Editable Vocabulary Activities for ELA Middle School BundleIt is difficult sometimes to fit in vocabulary instruction into English Language Arts classes. These vocabulary activities are student-centered, fun and easy to use for both you and your English Language Arts students. You can customize the vocabulary word list for different groups of students from your struggling readers to your advanced students, SPED and ELL. It tak
Preview of Views on Zoos Interactive Notebook Activities Grade 6

Views on Zoos Interactive Notebook Activities Grade 6

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NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 4 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are a fun, engaging way to help your students understand the elements of an argument via comparing the articles in “Views on Zoos” in the Close Reader. Filled with cute zoo animal and keeper illustrations and step-by-st
Preview of HMH Collections Grade 6 Collection 4 Performance Task Argumentative Speech

HMH Collections Grade 6 Collection 4 Performance Task Argumentative Speech

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OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 4 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are scaffolded to help your students to write a persuasive speech via Performance Task Collection 4. Filled with engaging, attractive illustrations and step-by-step directions, these activities are specifically designed to help students to brainstorm, research, organize and write a speech from the Collection 4 reading selections. Common core-based lesso
Preview of "Moby-Duck" Interactive Notebook ELA Collections 3 Gr. 6

"Moby-Duck" Interactive Notebook ELA Collections 3 Gr. 6

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NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding textboxes to the printables.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 3 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are a fun way to help your students find cause/effect connections, to integrate information from different media and to cite text evidence, including multiple opportunities for writi
Preview of Dr. Martin Luther King "I have a Dream..." Interactive Notebook Activities

Dr. Martin Luther King "I have a Dream..." Interactive Notebook Activities

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26 pages of Lesson Plans, Activities, Rubrics and Keys created by 21year veteran language arts teacher with ESE and ESL certification. These activities include: - Quote page from Dr. King's speech - Student Writing Reflection before reading - Vocabulary notes and activity which includes information about the Emancipation Proclamation - Dr. King's speech from the March on Washington in 1963 otherwise known as "I have a dream..." in its entirety with each paragraph numbered for ease of use and ro
Preview of Middle School Christmas Writing Activities

Middle School Christmas Writing Activities

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Christmas Writing Activities developed for Middle School 1. Brainstorm nouns that have to do with December and pair them with action verbs to create active voice as well as figurative language. 2. Write a December is Here poem within a Christmas themed picture - choice or 3: -Kitten in a stocking - Tree - Bear with Santa hat holding a note 3. Brainstorm a Gift for Someone You Love 4. Gift wrapped writing page - lined and plain paper versions Full color pictures and examples to use with your s
Preview of "Animal Wisdom"& "The Last Wolf" Interactive Notebook  Collection 2 Gr. 6

"Animal Wisdom"& "The Last Wolf" Interactive Notebook Collection 2 Gr. 6

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Note: Added the TPT Digital Activity text boxes to this product, so it can be used online easier. These are not interactive like the Google Apps versions of these products.This product is also available as part of a bundle for Collection 2 as well as individually sold here.Interactive Notebook Activities for pages 99-104 of HMH Collections Grade 6 "Animal Wisdom" and "The Last Wolf," Poems from Collection 2 Animal Intelligence Lesson plans include the Common Core State Standards as well as a lis
Preview of "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" Printables Interactive Notebook Collections Grade 6

"Life Doesn't Frighten Me" Printables Interactive Notebook Collections Grade 6

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NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.OVERVIEW: This is one selection from the Collections 1 bundle, which you can find in my store here. This resource was designed to be a printable activity for Interactive Notebooks. It doesn't really have interactivity in digital format. For the digital activities, click here."Life Doesn't Frighten Me" by Maya A
Preview of "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto Interactive Notebook Activities

"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto Interactive Notebook Activities

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INCLUDES: -Detailed lesson plans with full-color pictures of completed activities. -Alignment with 7th grade ELA standards -9 pages of Interactive Notebook Activities with INPUT/OUTPUT structure with engaging illustrations -Formative Assessment with standards-aligned rubric in kid friendly language.
Preview of "The Ravine" Printable Interactive Notebook Activities  Collection 1 Gr 6

"The Ravine" Printable Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 1 Gr 6

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NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool. These are not interactive digital activities like those offered in my Google Apps version.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 1 as well as individually sold here.THIS PRODUCT IS PRINTABLE VERSION. For the DIGITAL VERSION, click here: The Ravine Digital Activities HMH Collection
Preview of My Book, My Choice: Interactive Notebook Actitivities for Reading Fiction Books

My Book, My Choice: Interactive Notebook Actitivities for Reading Fiction Books

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This could be your first literature unit of the school year! With all the push for testing over the last several years, I've noticed that students are not given the opportunity to do choice reading in class. If we want to nurture readers, we need to allow them choice and time. So, I developed this unit for my students to use in their interactive notebooks this school year. This Common Core aligned unit can be used with any fictional book, including picture books, chapter books, novels, and grap
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About the store

Experience

This store has a variety of materials for teaching ELA; however, the emphasis is on writing at the middle school level. Most of my materials have a writing component to them, and many have scaffolding built in as well. My most popular products include: grade specific writing responses for reading standards in literature and information in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, grade 6 HMH Collections (older version, but some text selections are the same), a few in grade 7 for HMH, and grade 8. I also have many writing prompts, writing strategies, and back to school writing workshop materials to choose from. I have been creating curriculum for the classroom for over 29 years, and have been a teacher-author for TPT since 2015.

Teaching style

Writer's Workshop is my jam. Students LOVE self-expression, and I teach this through writer's workshop. Students want to improve their self-expression, so by teaching students to be better writers, I can encourage and engage them in reading to become better thinkers and writers. I employ lots of writing strategies and techniques. Online learning and flipped classroom using Canvas LMS and Microsoft Word or Google Apps are some of the ways I deliver instruction.Also, Interactive Notebooks help my students to keep organized and to value their progress through the course. I use a variety of learning activities including A/V, computer activities, interactive notebooks, group talk and center activities to keep students engaged in learning. I try to make learning accessible to all of my students, no matter what their academic readiness may be. I create engaging interactive notebook activities for TPT that I have used successfully with my students.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Fellowship to the Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Best and Brightest Scholarship award winner for 5 consecutive years in Florida for being a highly effective teacher. Created 184 highly-rated products here 4.8/5.0 ratings and sold thousands of units Created Teach2Write in 2014 here on TPT, now expanded to other areas, such as YouTube, my website, and courses.

My own education history

Graduate of University of South Florida, Tampa. BA in Creative Writing, with teaching certification following ESE and ESL certified.

Additional biographical information

Teach2Write You Tube Channel BLOG: https://www.teach2write.com Writer of Children of the Psi book series: Dreaming Dangerously, Darkness Descends, and When Dreams Will Come