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If you’re looking for ELA resources that feel thoughtful, approachable, and ready to use, you’re in the right place.
Planning meaningful ELA lessons takes time, and middle school classrooms include learners at many different levels. That’s why I create high-quality, easy-to-use ELA resources designed to save you time while engaging all students, whether they need extra support or are ready for a challenge.
My resources are print and go and built to spark discussion and deeper thinking. Each activity is designed to meet students where they are, so you can focus less on lesson planning and more on purposeful learning.
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ELA Bell Ringers Warm Ups: Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing for Middle School
Looking for a consistent, no-prep way to start your middle school ELA class? This full year set of Middle School ELA Bell Ringers gives you 180 ready-to-use slides so your students get started right away while you save time. Perfect for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, these bell ringers focus on grammar, vocabulary, and writing and are ready to use in Google Slides, editable PowerPoint, and printable PDFs These daily bell ringers help students focus, build literacy skills, and develop independence, whi
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
+25
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringer Slides and Handouts for Middle School Full Year
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Full Year of Daily Grammar Practice bundle, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards w
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+86
Greek & Latin Roots for 6th Grade Vocabulary Activities & Words PRINT & DIGITAL
Greek & Latin Vocabulary Roots is a year-long vocabulary program for 6th grade! Print, PPT and Google Drive Vocabulary activities are included. Students will learn common morphemes (root words, prefixes, and suffixes) and practice using them In various contexts. Everything you need to teach vocabulary for an entire year is included!. This year-long bundle will includesStudents will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin rootsApply vocabulary in writing, games, and qu
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.5.4b
, L.6.4b
, L.7.4b
+3
Parts of Speech Grammar Unit: Middle School ELA Grades 6–8 Notes, Slides & Quiz
Parts of Speech Grammar Unit: Middle School ELA Grades 6–8 Notes, Slides & Quiz. This Parts of Speech Grammar Unit is designed for middle school ELA teachers who need no-prep, standards-based lessons that can be taught in just 15 minutes a day. Perfect for warm-ups, bellringers, mini-lessons, or review, this resource includes everything you need to teach grammar with ease. What’s Included: Fill-in-the-blank student note sheets (with built-in checks for understanding) Answer keys for every
6th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Writing
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
+13
Back to School Classroom Management: Team Building with House Points & Rewards
Build a Positive Classroom Community and Motivate Students with this Back to School House Points System! Prepare your classroom for a successful year with this engaging classroom management tool inspired by the house system concept popularized in Harry Potter. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this resource encourages students to work together, follow expectations, and stay motivated through friendly team competition. Students are divided into small groups called “house
Not Specific
Character Education, Classroom Community
Middle School Parts of Speech Lessons, Worksheets & Interactive Activities
Teach, reinforce, and review the parts of speech with this Middle School Parts of Speech Bundle! Perfect for ELA classrooms, this all-in-one resource includes 15-minute guided lessons, hands-on interactive activities, and printable worksheets with student-friendly reference guides. Included in this bundle: 7 engaging lessons with slides (PPT & Google), fill-in notes, and an end-of-unit quiz 8 interactive cut-and-paste activities to reinforce nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepos
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
+7
Restart Unit Plan - Gordon Korman Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Google Apps
Restart Unit Plan - Gordon Korman Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Version: This digital Restart unit plan includes everything you need to teach Restart by Gordon Korman with confidence. This comprehensive digital novel study features ready-to-use materials designed to save time and keep students actively involved. This Restart novel study includes Google slides, digital assignments, comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, quizzes, and figurative language identification. This digital u
5th - 7th
Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Activities & Words 6th Grade PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your 6th grade students master essential Greek and Latin roots with this comprehensive vocabulary resource! This printable and digital unit includes 9 weeks of roots-focused vocabulary activities, featuring 5 words per week. Each word comes with definitions, part of speech, context examples, and engaging practice activities. Students will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin rootsApply vocabulary in writing, games, and quizzesBuild academic language skills
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.5.4b
, L.6.1
, L.6.4b
+5
6th Grade Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Activities & Words PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your 6th grade students master essential Greek and Latin roots with this comprehensive vocabulary resource! This printable and digital unit includes 9 weeks of roots-focused vocabulary activities, featuring 5 words per week. Each word comes with definitions, part of speech, context examples, and engaging practice activities. Students will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin roots Apply vocabulary in writing, games, and quizzes Build academic language skil
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.4
, L.6.4b
, CCRA.L.5
+1
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringers for Middle School Quarter 1 Print and Digital
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 1 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+37
Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Activities & Words 6th Grade PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your 6th grade students master essential Greek and Latin roots with this comprehensive vocabulary resource! This printable and digital unit includes 9 weeks of roots-focused vocabulary activities, featuring 5 words per week. Each word comes with definitions, part of speech, context examples, and engaging practice activities. Students will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin rootsApply vocabulary in writing, games, and quizzesBuild academic language skills
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.4
, L.6.4b
, LA.6.2.C
End of Year Argument Writing Activity for Middle School ELA: Graphic Organizers
End of Year Argument Writing Activity for Middle School ELA: Help your students become stronger writers with this engaging End of Year argumentative writing assignment! This resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, prewriting graphic organizers, an editing checklist, a grading rubric, and helpful reference charts. Students will write an argumentative essay focused on determining whether students should have to do schoolwork over summer break. This resource provides the tools to str
6th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
Christmas Argument Writing Assignment: Graphic Organizer, Rubric, and Slides
Christmas Writing Assignment - Holiday Argument Writing Activity for ELA: Help your students become stronger writers with this engaging Christmas argumentative writing assignment! This resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, prewriting graphic organizers, an editing checklist, a grading rubric, and helpful reference charts. Students will write a Christmas argumentative essay focused on determining which holiday movie is the best. Whether they’re arguing that Elf is the only movie
5th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+8
New Years Resolution and Goal Setting One Pager Vision Board for Middle School
New Years Resolution and Goal Setting One Pager Vision Board for Middle School: Help your students start the year with intention, clarity, and confidence. The Glow Up One-Pager Activity is a creative and meaningful goal-setting activity designed specifically for middle school students. This engaging lesson guides students through reflection, planning, and visualization as they set goals in three key areas: Academics, Mindset, and Personal Habits. Students brainstorm realistic goals, create act
6th - 8th
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Thanksgiving Argument Writing Assignment: Graphic Organizer, Rubric, and Slides
Help your students become stronger writers with this engaging Thanksgiving argumentative writing assignment! This resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, prewriting graphic organizers, an editing checklist, a grading rubric, and helpful reference charts. Students will write a Thanksgiving argumentative essay focused on determining which Thanksgiving dish is the best. Whether they’re arguing that turkey is essential to the Thanksgiving table or that pumpkin pie is the ultimate desse
5th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+3
Subject Verb Agreement & Clauses Grammar Unit: Notes, Slides, Quiz Middle School
Subject Verb Agreement & Clauses Grammar Unit: Notes, Slides, Quiz Middle School: Looking for quick 15 minute grammar lessons that require no prep on your end? This Sentence Structure & Clarity Grammar Unit for middle school ELA includes everything you need to help students improve their writing clarity, sentence fluency, and understanding of grammar. With Google Slides, PowerPoint notes, student handouts, and an end-of-unit quiz, you’ll save prep time and keep students actively engaged. What
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
+13
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringer Slides and Handouts for Middle School Quarter 3
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 3 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.8.1
, W.8.1a
, W.8.1b
+49
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringers for Middle School Quarter 2 Print and Digital
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 2 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+34
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringer Slides and Handouts for Middle School Quarter 4
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 4 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+62
4th Grade Morning Work Slides | Daily ELA & Math Spiral Review | Yearlong Bundle
Kick off every school day with engaging, no-prep morning work! This yearlong bundle of 4th Grade Morning Work Slides is designed to help your students review key ELA and Math skills daily, all while saving you hours of planning. Perfect for morning meeting routines, bell ringers, or soft starts, these slides build consistency and confidence all year long. Each day of the week targets a specific skill with a fun and meaningful activity. What’s Included: ✅ 36 weeks of editable daily slides
4th
English Language Arts, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+40
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If you’re looking for ELA resources that feel thoughtful, approachable, and ready to use, you’re in the right place.
Planning meaningful ELA lessons takes time, and middle school classrooms include learners at many different levels. That’s why I create high-quality, easy-to-use ELA resources designed to save you time while engaging all students, whether they need extra support or are ready for a challenge.
My resources are print and go and built to spark discussion and deeper thinking. Each activity is designed to meet students where they are, so you can focus less on lesson planning and more on purposeful learning.
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