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  • 5 Powerful End of Year Activities for Middle School ELA

    5 Powerful End of Year Activities for Middle School ELA
    2026/04/17
    The end of the school year is a unique mix of excitement, exhaustion, and unpredictability—especially in middle school ELA. Between assemblies, schedule changes, and restless students, it can be tough to keep learning meaningful without burning yourself out. That’s why having a set of low-prep, high-engagement end of year activities is essential. In this podcast, you’ll find simple, effective end of year ELA activities that help you review key skills, celebrate student growth, and keep your classroom running smoothly—without requiring hours of planning. We will discuss: Celebrating Books with Book AwardsA Quick and Easy GameMemory BooksSummer-Themed ActivitiesIndependent Work Ideas 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 PostJoin the Membership Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT End of Year Activities in my TPT StoreSummer-Themed Activities in my TPT StoreFree End of Year Poetry ActivityOne-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons Teaching Writing Workshop CourseClick here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    14 分
  • 5 Perfect Middle School Novels for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    5 Perfect Middle School Novels for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
    2026/04/16
    May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, making it the perfect time to introduce students to powerful stories that highlight diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. These novels not only build empathy and cultural awareness, but they also engage middle school readers with relatable characters and meaningful themes. We will discuss: I Am Kavi by Thushanthi PonweeraIn the Tunnel by Julie LeeInside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà LạiAmina’s Voice by Hena KhanBlackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly 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 PostJoin the Membership Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT Asian American Pacific Islander Choice BoardYouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!Character Identity Mini LessonHexagonal Thinking for Any NovelDigital Notebook for Any Novel One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons Teaching Writing Workshop CourseClick here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    13 分
  • 5 Powerful Earth Day Activities for Your ELA Class

    5 Powerful Earth Day Activities for Your ELA Class
    2026/04/03
    Earth Day is more than just a calendar date—it’s a chance for students to connect with the natural world, think creatively, and practice essential reading and writing skills. Middle schoolers in particular benefit from hands-on, reflective activities that combine literacy with environmental awareness. Whether you’re looking for low-prep, free activities or structured lessons that guide students step by step, these Earth Day Activities are perfect for your ELA classroom. We will discuss: 1. Using short stories for Earth Day 2. Poems for Earth Day 3. Poetry Writing for Earth Day 4. Found Poetry 5. Nature Observation: Writing with Sensory Images 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 PostPoetry products in my TPT storeEarth Day Poetry WritingFree Poetry Analysis ActivityJoin the All in One Middle School Membership!One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons Teaching Writing Workshop CourseClick here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    14 分
  • How to Write Poetry: 5 Engaging Poetry Writing Activities

    How to Write Poetry: 5 Engaging Poetry Writing Activities
    2026/03/20

    April is National Poetry Month, and it’s the perfect time to inspire middle school students to explore their creativity with words. If you’ve ever wondered how to write poetry in a way that’s fun, accessible, and engaging, these five activities are a great place to start. Each encourages self-expression, creativity, and a love for language, while giving teachers easy-to-use tools to guide students. There are practical tips to get started, plus I’ve given you some resources from my TPT store as well as a free product if you want extra support.

    We will discuss:

    1. "I Am" Poems

    2. Color Poems

    3. Acrostic Poems

    4. List Poems

    5. Shape/Concrete Poems

    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
    • Poetry products in my TPT store
    • Free poetry lessons on my YouTube channel
    • Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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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    13 分
  • 5 Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School

    5 Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School
    2026/03/05

    Spring in middle school is a vibe. The energy shifts. The sun stays out longer. Students start thinking about summer. And while that excitement is fun, it also means we need engaging, purposeful spring classroom activities that keep learning on track. Listen here for ideas on meaningful spring classroom activities for your middle school ELA classes.

    We will discuss:

    1. Poetry

    2. Seasonal Skill Review

    3. Spring Writing Activities

    4. Spring Choice Activities

    5. Spring-Themed Short Stories

    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 Membership
    • Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT
    • Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School in my TPT store
    • Free End of Year Guided Poetry
    • 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
  • 5 Engaging Women's History Month Books

    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

    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

    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

    Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    18 分