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  • 5 Engaging Women's History Month Books
    2026/03/01
    Women's History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight women's voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Women's History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading. We will discuss these books: Hidden Figures – Margot Lee ShetterlyI Am Malala – Malala YousafzaiFlygirl – Sherri L. SmithThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate – Jacqueline KellyA Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin – Mary Jane Auch Let's connect! Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!Full Year Curriculum on TPTTeaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPTSubscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribeFacebook Group: Middle School Language Arts TeacherInstagram: @all.in.one.middle.schoolInfo on products: Follow me on TPTMy website: www.allinonemiddleschool.comMy TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPTYouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter FridaysEmail: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the MembershipWomen’s History Products in my TPT ShopYouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!Reading Mini LessonsCharacter Identity Mini LessonReading CentersHexagonal Thinking for Any NovelDigital Notebook for Any NovelTeaching Writing Workshop CourseClick here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    13 分
  • 5 Engaging Black History Month Books
    2026/01/27
    Black History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight Black voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Black History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading. We will discuss these books: 1. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 2. The Lions of Little Rock by Kristine Levine 3. Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson 4. The Parker Inheritance – Varian Johnson 5. Out of My Mind – Sharon M. Draper Let's connect! Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!Full Year Curriculum on TPTTeaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPTSubscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribeFacebook Group: Middle School Language Arts TeacherInstagram: @all.in.one.middle.schoolInfo on products: Follow me on TPTMy website: www.allinonemiddleschool.comMy TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPTYouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter FridaysEmail: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Reading Mini Lessons Reading Centers Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel Black History Month Products (TPT Store) Digital Notebook for Any Novel Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    13 分
  • 5 Valetine's Day Activities for Middle School Students
    2026/01/26

    Our middle schoolers love to celebrate special days such as Valentine’s Day, but they need activities appropriate for their age group. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate kindness, creativity, and friendship in the classroom. Whether you’re looking for ways to engage your middle school students in a little extra fun or to integrate meaningful lessons about love and empathy, these five Valentine’s Day activities will spark excitement and encourage learning.

    We will discuss:

    1. Kindness and Respect Activities

    2. Reading Activities

    3. Writing Activities

    4. Vocabulary Activities

    5. "Just for Fun" Activities

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • Full Year Curriculum on TPT
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
    • Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe
    • Facebook Group: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
    • Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school
    • Info on products: Follow me on TPT
    • My website: www.allinonemiddleschool.com
    • My TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPT
    • YouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
    • Email: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

    Helpful Links:

    Companion Blog Post

    Join the All in One Middle School Membership!

    Valentine’s Day Activities in my TPT Store

    Free ELA Valentine’s Day Activities

    One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons

    Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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    18 分
  • Winter Books for Middle School: Engaging Novels Kids Will Love
    2025/12/31
    Looking for great winter books to share with your middle school students (or to read yourself) this season? Whether you’re cozying up by a fire or tracking themes of resilience and survival through the cold, these titles bring winter to life — from magical lands to challenging natural environments. Below are some winter-themed favorites that work well for classroom reading, discussion groups, and extended projects. We will discuss these novels: 1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 2. The Underdogs by Mike Lupica 3. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 4. The Winter Room by Gary Paulsen 5. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder Let's connect! Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!Full Year Curriculum on TPTTeaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPTSubscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribeFacebook Group: Middle School Language Arts TeacherInstagram: @all.in.one.middle.schoolInfo on products: Follow me on TPTMy website: www.allinonemiddleschool.comMy TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPTYouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter FridaysEmail: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the MembershipYouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!Reading Mini LessonsReading CentersHexagonal Thinking for Any NovelDigital Notebook for Any NovelTeaching Writing Workshop CourseClick here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    13 分
  • 5 New Year’s Activities for Middle School to Kick Off January
    2025/12/21

    Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into learning. That’s why planning intentional New Year’s activities is so important for middle school teachers. Listen for a simple, teacher-friendly plan for New Year’s activities for middle school classrooms. These five New Year’s activities work especially well for middle school ELA teachers, but many can easily be adapted for social studies or advisory. Be sure to listen to the end for a free New Year's activity!

    We will discuss:

    1. Your day back from winter break activity

    2. Using short stories as great New Year's activities

    3. Reflective journaling

    4. New Year's around the world

    5. Creative and collaborative activities

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • Full Year Curriculum on TPT
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
    • Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe
    • Facebook Group: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
    • Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school
    • Info on products: Follow me on TPT
    • My website: www.allinonemiddleschool.com
    • My TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPT
    • YouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
    • Email: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

    Helpful Links:

    Companion Blog Post

    Join the All in One Middle School Membership!

    Free Winter Guided Poetry

    New Year’s Activities in my TPT Store

    One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons

    Teaching Writing Workshop Course

    Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

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    12 分
  • 5 December Novels for Middle School:
    2025/12/07
    December is the perfect month to curl up with a good book. The shorter days, crisp air, and festive season set the scene for stories that are cozy, exciting, and full of holiday spirit. Whether your students or young readers enjoy adventures, humor, or tales inspired by cultural traditions, this list of December novels for middle school has something for everyone. Each one is a great pick for classroom discussion, book clubs, or just enjoying a quiet winter evening. We will discuss these novels: 1. The Twelve Dares of Christa by Marissa Burt 2. Dreidels on the Brain by Joel Ben Izzy 3. Bah! Humbug! by Michael Rosen 4. The Golden Dreidel by Ellen Kushner 5. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Let's connect! Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!Full Year Curriculum on TPTTeaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPTSubscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribeFacebook Group: Middle School Language Arts TeacherInstagram: @all.in.one.middle.schoolInfo on products: Follow me on TPTMy website: www.allinonemiddleschool.comMy TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPTYouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter FridaysEmail: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the MembershipYouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!Mini Lesson: ThemeReading Mini LessonsReading CentersHexagonal Thinking for Any NovelDigital Notebook for Any NovelTeaching Writing Workshop CourseClick here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    12 分
  • Teaching in December without the Chaos: 5 Innovative ELA Activities for Middle School
    2025/11/26

    Teaching in December can feel like trying to herd middle schoolers through a snowstorm. Between early dismissals, holiday excitement, and students’ shorter attention spans, keeping your ELA classroom productive is a real challenge. But it doesn’t have to be stressful! We will discuss 5 types of activities in this episode:

    1. ELA Games

    2. Creating Gifts with Words

    3. Fast- Finishers

    4. Literacy-Based Celebrations

    5. Creating Writing and Poetry

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • Full Year Curriculum on TPT
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
    • Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe
    • Facebook Group: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
    • Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school
    • Info on products: Follow me on TPT
    • My website: www.allinonemiddleschool.com
    • My TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPT
    • YouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
    • Email: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

    Helpful Links:

    Companion Blog Post to this Episode

    Join the All in One Middle School Membership!

    All Winter Activities in my TPT Store

    One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons

    Teaching Writing Workshop Course

    Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

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    14 分
  • The Best Native American Heritage Books for Middle School Students
    2025/11/04
    Middle school is a wonderful time for students to explore stories that expand their view of identity, heritage, and culture — while also enjoying strong characters, engaging plots, and thoughtful themes. These five Native American Heritage books do just that. We will discuss these 5 Native American Heritage novels: Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day Indian No More by James Bird Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith Let's connect! Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!Full Year Curriculum on TPTTeaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPTSubscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribeFacebook Group: Middle School Language Arts TeacherInstagram: @all.in.one.middle.schoolInfo on products: Follow me on TPTMy website: www.allinonemiddleschool.comMy TPT Store: All in One Middle School – TPTYouTube: Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter FridaysEmail: linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links Companion Blog Post for this Episode YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Mini Lesson: Character Identity Reading Mini Lessons Reading Centers Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel Digital Notebook for Any Novel Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    14 分