Large ELA Projects Series: Character Dinner Party
(Project Series Part 5: A Fully Developed Novel Project – Character Dinner Party) In the last post, we shared several novel-based project ideas that can
(Project Series Part 5: A Fully Developed Novel Project – Character Dinner Party) In the last post, we shared several novel-based project ideas that can
(Project Series Part 4: Project Ideas Based on Novels for Middle School ELA We’ve talked about classroom setup. (Part 1) We’ve talked about timelines. (Part
(Project Series Part 3: Preparing for Project Success) If classroom setup is the foundation of strong projects in middle school ELA and the timeline is
(Project Series Part 2: Planning with Structure + Flexibility) If classroom setup is the foundation of a successful project, the project timeline is the backbone.
(Project Series Part 1: Setting up the Classroom Space) Large projects in middle school ELA can be incredibly powerful, but only if the classroom is
6 fresh ideas to embrace spring ELA fun. (Now with movement + fresh-air energy built in) Spring energy is REAL in middle school. Instead of
Have a little fun learning about satire, fallacies, and authors’ purpose with these 3 April Fool’s Day activities for middle school ELA. April Fool’s Day
Teaching concepts like finding evidence, organizing thoughts, and analyzing is not easy, and these are among the ELA skills students struggle with most. In today’s
As we prepare for state testing in middle school ELA, it can be tempting to change everything you’re doing for the sake of test prep,
Independent ELA projects can be incredibly powerful. They build confidence, ownership, and real-world skills, but in order for them to actually work, you have to