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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 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 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 Summer Reading Activities for Middle Schoolers

Summer Reading Activities for Middle Schoolers

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Do you have a bored middle school child that needs some summer reading activities? Do you tutor a middle schooler in reading? This summer reading activities resource is just what you can use to engage your child and keep them reading. This summer assignment is perfect for a fiction book. Bring your student/child to the library to pick out their JUST RIGHT book. It should be something they WANT to read. Print off the Summer Reading Journal with pages front to back and go over it with your student
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 "Yeh-Shen" Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 6 Grade 6

"Yeh-Shen" Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 6 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.The HMH Collections Grade 6 Yeh-Shen selection is a fun story that will be somewhat familiar to students who have read the story of or seen the movie, Cinderella.
Preview of The Role of Myths Ancient Greece Printable Activities Collection 6  Grade 6

The Role of Myths Ancient Greece Printable Activities Collection 6 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 non-fiction text "The Role of Myth in Ancient Greece" in the HMH Collections Co
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 Compare Media Interactive Notebook Activities  Collection 5 Grade 6

Compare Media Interactive Notebook Activities 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.This is also available here: Decisions that Matter Bundle Collection 5Students will be engaged with these activities about the 9/11 article and video presented in the HMH Collections Collection 5 Compare Media selection. Included in this resource:Prereading ActivityStudents will become more familiar with the i
Preview of "Fine?" Printable Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Grade 6

"Fine?" Printable Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Grade 6

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Fine? Interactive Notebook Activities are specifically created for printable resources. If you'd like digital resources with interactive parts, please click here for the Fine? Digital Activities. This is also available in the Collection 1 Bundle Facing FearFor lesson plan ideas go to my blog post: Writing Activities Fine Grade 6 HMHEngage your students with HMH Collection 1 Grade 6 short story "Fine?" with these interactive notebook activities that focus on the Common Core State Standards Rea
Preview of "Community Hero" Interactive Notebook Activities for Collection 5 Gr 6

"Community Hero" Interactive Notebook Activities for Collection 5 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.Fun Interactive Notebook Activities for HMH Collection 5 Close Reader biography and autobiography articles: "Community Hero: Chief Wilma Mankiller" and excerpt from Every Day a New Day.This product includes: Vocabulary Notes and ActivitiesThe vocabulary words in this selection are paired with five different opt
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 FREEBIE "There Will Come Soft Rains" ELA Collection 3

FREEBIE "There Will Come Soft Rains" ELA Collection 3

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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 freebie includes a compare/contrast activity and writing assignment between the poem by Sara Teasdale and the short story by Ray Bradbury from which he got the title, "There Will Come Soft Rains." This product was developed by an award-winning, highly qualified teacher and 21-year veteran of the classroom,
Preview of "There Will Come Soft Rains" Interactive Notebook Activities Gr. 6

"There Will Come Soft Rains" Interactive Notebook Activities 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.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 understand personification via the short story “There Will Come Soft Rains.” Additionally, there are three writing opportunities to c
Preview of Interactive Notebook Informative Essay Organizers

Interactive Notebook Informative Essay Organizers

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4 Graphic Organizers included that fit in Composition Books: 1 - 1 pager with flaps that includes four paragraphs with directions. 2 - 2 pager with flaps - larger room to write information 3 - 2 pager without flaps - students do not have to move flaps out of the way when they go to write their first drafts. 4- 2 pager without flaps and uses sentence starters to help ESE, ELL and PMP students.
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.
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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