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Elements of Poetry Unit for Middle School Students Bundle

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Why do we often submit our students to long, dull, (dare I say, torturous) poetry units that they hate? Why not make poetry as fun and exciting as it has the potential to be?This unit does just that! Inside this .pdf file, you will find 10 elements

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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Greek Mythology Unit Bundle for Middle School

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Greek Mythology is a favorite subject among middle school students and yours will love the materials in this Greek Mythology Unit! These no-prep, print-and-go activities will save YOU time AND engage your students while helping them practice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.9...

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Informational Nonfiction Text Features Unit

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Do your middle school students struggle reading informational texts? This Minimal Prep Unit is designed to help middle school students learn to identify and utilize informational text features to help them navigate through and deepen their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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RI.6.2, RI.6.5, RI.6.10, RI.7.5, RI.7.10, RI.8.2, RI.8.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10

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Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Unit for Middle School ELA

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Help your students master the elements of fiction in short stories and have fun at the same time with the Elements of Fiction Unit Bundle! This complete unit includes 18 low-prep FUN lessons that will engage your students in the world of fiction!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.7.10...

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Unbroken Complete Study Unit

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Lesson

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5...

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Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Bundle

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Teaching Broadcast Journalism? Wondering where to start? This Bundle will help you introduce your students to the basics of Broadcasting and get you started on producing your own school newscasts! If you are anything like me when I was first asked

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Government, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

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W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2e, W.9-10.2f...

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A Christmas Carol Activities Unit Plan | Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

This A Christmas Carol Unit Plan is a great way to keep your middle school students engaged in learning activities during the Holiday Season. This PDF resource is complete with detailed lesson plans for each Stave of Charles Dickens' holiday tale,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.9, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4...

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How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Middle school students often need explicit instructions on how to complete seemingly simple tasks--like writing paragraphs! Teachers often assume students can successfully compose a well-written paragraph, when in fact many of them struggle and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

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W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1e, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.2f, W.6.4, W.6.10...

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Unit

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Are you looking for a complete novel unit for The Witch of Blackbird Pond that includes fun and engaging activities for middle school students? Look no further!NEW! Updated to include Digital Learning options for Distance Learning!This complete unit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.7.9, RL.7.10, RL.8.1...

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Black History Month Research Project

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Black History Month

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Handouts

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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.8...

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The Hero's Journey Greek Mythology Unit - Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Achilles, Perseus, Atalanta, Theseus! The Greek Heroes and Heroines stories are among the most exciting in all Greek Mythology. Introduce middle school students to The Hero’s Journey or monomyth and eight Greek Hero myths with these fun and engaging

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

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Freak the Mighty Novel Study

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

This Freak the Mighty novel study unit includes all the activities you will need for your class study! Middle School students will love this unit while enhancing their literacy and writing skills AND enjoying a few creative projects along the way!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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Finding the Main Idea Bundle Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Provide your students with the steps to find the main idea! Finding the main idea is a tricky skill for middle school students to master. Give your students everything they need to learn the art of finding main ideas and supporting details. These

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.2...

$17.00

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The History of Thanksgiving Activities Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Searching for Thanksgiving Activities for Middle School ELA? This History of Thanksgiving PDF is the perfect reading to help your Language Arts students understand the facts of the complicated history of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The best part?

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Myths - Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Greek Mythology is a topic of study that middle school students LOVE! Capitalize on that interest with these engaging, high-interest Greek Myths! This no-prep, print-and-go resource will save YOU time and bring excitement into your classroom as your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Unit Plans

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4...

$10.00

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Holiday Activity Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa - Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

This No-Prep, Print & Go Holiday Resource is the perfect way to engage your Middle School ELA Students during December! Students will learn about three cultures' winter celebrations--Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa--while practicing important

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.2, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4...

$5.00

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The Contender Novel Study Reading Activities

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Engage your students with thisThe Contender by Robert Lipsyte novel study! The Contender is a high-interest novel that is great for engaging middle school students in literature. What's more, the novel is particularly relevant today! This NO-PREP,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.9, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5...

$10.00

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Poetry Introduction Middle School Casey at the Bat

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Reading poetry is HARD! Help your middle school students learn how to read poetry with these strategies and resources! Included in the poetry introduction is everything you need to equip your students with the tools and strategies they need to know

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.7, RL.7.10...

$5.00

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The Witch of Blackbird Pond Background Information Slides Presentation

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

This Slides presentation is a perfect way to introduce The Witch of Blackbird Pond to students before beginning your novel unit. Each slide is engaging and helps provide students with all the necessary background knowledge they will need in order

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (5.10 MB)

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Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses - Middle School

By Mrs Nelson Teaches

Greek Mythology is full of interesting characters, but perhaps none so intriguing as the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece! This FUN no-prep middle school unit examines each goddess and god individually. Students will be able to recognize each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$12.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I began my teaching career in 2007 and have been involved in education in three different states! I teach middle school English Language Arts and Remedial Reading classes. Teaching is my passion and I love creating high-quality resources to help my fellow-teachers!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe learning should be FUN! I believe in addressing a wide variety of learning styles. As such, my materials utilize a combination of whole-class instruction, cooperative group learning, partner projects and independent work.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

If I ever earn any, you'll be the first to know! :)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Brigham Young University 2007 - BA English Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Proud mother of four!