Unbroken – A Complete Unit Plan
I have to admit: the idea for creating an Unbroken unit plan was not my own! As many of you know, when you first subscribe to my email list, I ask for product suggestions. I do this to help create resources that YOU need! If I do create your suggestion, you get the resource for … Read More
Informational Text Features for Middle School
Reading informational texts and other types of nonfiction becomes increasingly more important as our students progress through middle school. In high school and especially in college, students are expected to read large amounts of complex text and retain the information. The shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” generally begins in middle school. … Read More
How to Write Hooks!
You would think that a blog post about writing hooks would have an incredible hook. Perhaps I am getting wimpy in my old age, but I am hesitant to even try it! You’ll have to settle for a GIF! What I will dare to do is introduce you to a new product that teaches secondary … Read More
Top Poems for Middle School Students
Searching for poems your middle school students will find relevant and interesting? Try these 12 teacher-selected poems your students are sure to love!
How to Teach Poetry to Middle School Students
Wondering how to teach poetry to middle school students? Check out these 7 Tips for Effective Poetry Instruction!
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Middle School Students
When I think of St. Patrick’s Day as a child, I remember being the one who always forgot to wear green to school and spent the day scared that I would be pinched! What a strange and creepy tradition! Setting aside the interesting things some of us did in the 80s and 90s, St. Patrick’s … Read More
Women’s History Month Activities
Searching for activities to celebrate Women’s History Month wit your students? Check out these twelve mini-biographies!
Black History Month: Notable Black Athletes
Do your students like sports? While definitely not for everybody, sports are a great way to connect with many students! Personally, I love using this easy method of connection to engage students. Black History Month is a great time to share with students the stories of several notable Black athletes from history! Jesse Owens, Jackie … Read More
Middle School Valentine’s Day Activity
Is there a more uncomfortable day in the year for middle school students than Valentine’s Day? Amid the inevitable awkwardness, Valentine’s Day can lend itself for some fun learning activities! If you’re wondering how to channel your students’ nervous energy on Valentine’s Day, I’ve got you covered! Valentine’s Day Activity For this month’s freebie, I’ve … Read More
Black History Month Research Project: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hello Teacher Friends! How is your 2022 going? For me, this year is just zipping by! I cannot believe it is nearly Black History Month already! Since February is so close, I wanted to take a quick minute and highlight one of my most popular resources in my TpT Store. My Black History Month Research … Read More
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