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Wonder by RJ Palacio Novel Study Unit

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Wonder by RJ Palacio is an outstanding book to read with your middle school ELA students! This Wonder Novel Study Unit gives you all the lesson plans and comprehension activities you need to guide students through the story, and think more deeply

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6...

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Among the Hidden Novel Study Unit CCSS Standards Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is a high-interest science fiction novel that will definitely engage your middle school readers!This Among the Hidden novel study features everything teachers need to guide students through this fantastic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

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Esperanza Rising Novel Study Unit & Comprehension Activities

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

My Esperanza Rising novel study features everything teachers need to lead students through Pam Muñoz Ryan's amazing book. This PDF novel study includes activities, comprehension questions, daily lesson plans, character analysis, word work, and more!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Lesson

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

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ELA Reader's Theater Mini-Bundle - Scripts and Activities for Middle School

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Interested in trying reader's theater with your middle school readers? This 3-pack of reader's theater scripts and activities makes it easy to quickly incorporate this amazing teaching tool in your classroom.As an ELA teacher, I use reader's theater

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English Language Arts, Short Stories, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Staff

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Activities, Printables, Scripts

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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365

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 1

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 1These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Lesson

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1...

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Freak the Mighty Novel Unit Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick is an amazing story about the power of friendship and how it can transform even the hardest life situations. Your middle school students will love reading about how Maxwell and Kevin go from being outcasts due to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5...

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SPORTS Bundle: Informational Text Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Sometimes it helps to add some “star power” to your reading comprehension activities. I know for my sports-obsessed readers, nothing captures their attention quite like their favorite sports teams and athletes.With that in mind, I created these sets

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.7.1...

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Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Unit for Middle School Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Novel Unit: Common Core Aligned! This Print and Go! Tuck Everlasting Novel Unit is a 58-page novel study that includes: • Lesson Plans • Main Idea Chapter Titles • 18 pages of reader response questions • 5 pages

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.5.10, RL.6.1...

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Poetry Analysis Resource for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Poetry can feel overwhelming to teach and even more frustrating for students. I created this resource to help my students learn the poetic devices and demonstrate how we can use them to analyze poems. I've found this approach works well for boosting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2...

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338

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 2

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 2These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Staff

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1...

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Stargirl: A Print and Go Novel Study Unit for Middle School

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli: a PRINT and GO Novel Unit WITH ANSWER KEY for grades 6-8 is the perfect tool for teaching this amazing novel with your students. This Stargirl Novel Unit, 37-page student packet includes:• Pacing Guide• Character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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Student Led Conferences for Middle School (Digital and Printable Toolkits)

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Student-Led Conferences Toolkit with both digital and printable formats!Are you looking for a new format for your parent teacher conferences? Do you want to make your middle school students more accountable learners? Are you looking for positive

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Staff

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

SL.4.6, SL.5.6, SL.6.6, SL.7.6, SL.8.6

$5.00

137

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Digital Wonder Novel Study Unit CCSS Standards-Based

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Digital Wonder Novel Study Unit includes everything you need to teach R.J. Palacio's amazing book while covering your reading literature standards. It includes CCSS lesson plans, comprehension questions, character analysis and vocabulary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6...

$7.00

234

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 3

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 3These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2...

$5.00

112

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All About Athletes Close Reads for BIG KIDS: Informational Text for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

All About Athletes Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS!This 35-page NO PREP Close Reading Informational Text BUNDLE is the perfect reading tool for your upper elementary or middle school students working to enhance comprehension with high-interest

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3...

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229

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The Tiger Rising Novel Unit for Grades 4-8 CCSS Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Tiger Rising...I have had multiple copies of the novel The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo sitting on my classroom book shelf for years! I finally got to it and it very well may be one of my favorite novels. What a story! This 47-page print and go

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6...

$7.00

142

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 6

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 6These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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117

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Wringer by Jerry Spinelli CCSS Novel Study Unit for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Wringer by Jerru Spinelli is the perfect novel for your grades 4-8 readers. Grab this NO PREP-Print and Go Novel Unit with ANSWER KEY! This 33-page Wringer Novel Unit includes: • Chapter Pacing Guide • Character Analysis Chart • 15 pages of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6...

$7.00

177

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Frindle Novel Unit for Grades 4-7 Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Frindle is the perfect novel to begin your school year with students in grades 4-7! Nick Allen will inspire your students to consider just what they can do with a creative mind and determined spirit. This Frindle Novel Unit is the perfect resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6...

$7.00

213

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 5

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 5These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 19th year as a classroom teacher. I have taught self-contained 5th grade, 6th-8th Reading Intervention at the middle school level, and 12 years as a 6th grade ELA teacher. I have also taught 4th grade and 1st grade. I plan to stay in 7th grade for the rest of my career.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I utilize the Balanced Literacy approach. However, I have worked at incorporating the Daily 5 and Reader's/Writer's Workshop into my instruction to give ownership to my students. I am always working to improve my resources in order to meet the needs of my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I am a National Board Certified Teacher.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's of Social Science in Elementary Education from Xavier University Masters in Educational Administration from Xavier University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love learning and finding new ways to engage students and make them excited about the learning process. My tech-savvy husband keeps me motivated and I have three AMAZING kiddos that inspire me each day! VISIT MY BLOG

GRADES

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community