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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 Figurative Language Middle School ELA Activities L.5

Figurative Language Middle School ELA Activities L.5

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Figurative Language Activities for Middle School ELA will help your students to analyze figurative language and other word meanings, especially those associations between words, like analogies or connotations. This middle school resource, based on the Language Standard 5 Grades 6-8 of the Common Core State Standards does just that! Save time and help your students understand figurative language, analogies and connotations through multiple activities, some of which can be reused with different cu
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 Covering Issues in the News Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Grade 7

Covering Issues in the News Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Grade 7

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HMH Collections Grade 7 is a rigorous textbook that students often struggle reading, so I made interactive notebook activities that scaffolds the information for Covering Issues in the News in Collection 1 Bold Actions. This resource uses several Common Core Reading Informational Standards, but I focus on CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2 and RI.7.6. Added the TPT Digital Activity text boxes to this product, so it can be used online easier.These interactive notebook activities are easy-to-use -  just pr
Preview of Rogue Wave Interactive Notebook Activities for Grade 7 Collections

Rogue Wave Interactive Notebook Activities for Grade 7 Collections

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Interactive Notebook Activities for the HMH Collections Grade 7 "Rogue Wave" is included in these resources. Designed as easy-to-use worksheets, they can be also used in literacy centers. Aligned with Common Core ELA-Literacy Standards: RL.7.1 and RL.7.3 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.Included in this selection, you will have:Selection Vocabulary Notes and
Preview of Descriptive Writing Worksheets with Sensory Details Flipbook

Descriptive Writing Worksheets with Sensory Details Flipbook

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Do your students write vague descriptions that tell more than show? This resource will help you to teach your students to SHOW, not tell. This resource includes a sensory details flip book and engaging activities that will get your students thinking creatively and writing with style. Included with this resource:Sensory Details Flip Book PagesLesson 1 Plan : Brainstorming Sensory Details using the Sensory Details Flip Book with Key and Practice Worksheet and digital versionLesson 2 Plan: Snapsh
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 "Medusa's Head" & "Medusa" Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Grade 6

"Medusa's Head" & "Medusa" Interactive Notebook Activities 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.Interactive Notebook Activities for the HMH Collections Grade 6 "Medusa's Head" & "Medusa" selections are included in these resources. Designed as easy-to-use worksheets, they can be also used in literacy centers. Included in this selection, you will have: Notes pages about "Medusa's Head" and "Medusa" help s
Preview of "Black Ships Before Troy" Printable Activities for Collection 6 Grade 6

"Black Ships Before Troy" Printable Activities for Collection 6 Grade 6

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THIS IS A PRINTABLE PRODUCT. If you would like the Google Apps compatible digital product, click here.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.The HMH Collections Grade 6 Black Ships Before Troy selection is a 1220 Lexile level, so students may need some extra scaffolding to get through this challenging, yet engaging text. I would pair this with readi
Preview of Colin Powell Interactive Notebook Activities for HMH Collection 5 Grade 6

Colin Powell Interactive Notebook Activities for HMH Collection 5 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:Students will be actively engaged in these fun Interactive Notebook activities for the HMH Collection 5 Grade 6 Colin Powell Anchor Texts selection. This product contains: Vocabulary Notes and ActivitiesThe vocabulary words in this selection are paired with five different options of activities teachers/
Preview of What Do Fish Have to Do Activities HMH Collections Grade 6 Collection 4

What Do Fish Have to Do Activities HMH Collections Grade 6 Collection 4

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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 STORY IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE BUNDLE FOR COLLECTION 4.These interactive notebook activities are an engaging way to help your students understand narrative elements via the short story “What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything?” Filled with cute illustrations and step-by-step directions, these activities are specifically designed to enhance the Ficti
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
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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