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Evaluating Evidence I Task Cards and Organizer I Argument Writing

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! This resource is a fun and engaging way to get kids thinking critically about the parts of an argument and the strength of the evidence. In this hands-on activity, students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.8, RI.7.1, RI.7.5, RI.7.8, RI.8.1, RI.8.5, RI.8.8, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.5...

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Middle School Book Club Unit

By Myers in Middle School

This resource takes you through every step of a book club unit. It has everything you need!Included inside:How I Use This ResourceBook club expectationsSpeaking and listening expectationsConversation sentence startersDiscussion question stems by

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

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...

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Poetry Practice: Comparing Two Poems

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! This resource is a great scaffold for students in building up to poetry discussion and for paired poetry practice. The poems themselves are challenging but approachable for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5...

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Evaluating Evidence Task Cards 2 Space Travel

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it!This resource is a fun and engaging way to get kids thinking critically about the parts of an argument and the strength of the evidence. In this hands-on activity, students are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.8, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.8, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.8...

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Poe or Horror Movie? Bulletin Board

By Myers in Middle School

This is a fun interactive bulletin board display for Halloween or for introducing Poe. There is a summary of either an Edgar Allen Poe short story or a horror movie, and students choose which they think it is. The answer is behind the summary, so

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Halloween

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.25

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Poetry Practice Questions

By Myers in Middle School

These premade small group plans include 16 pages of poetry questions for 4 different accessible poems. The questions are rigorous and measure mastery of theme, analyzing structure, analyzing the impact of figurative language, and more.Also included

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4...

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"Why Videos Go Viral" TED Talk Questions

By Myers in Middle School

This product includes the transcript of the TED Talk "Why Videos Go Viral" by Kevin Allocca as well as ten multiple-choice questions. The multiple choice questions address author's purpose, central idea, summary, and analyzing the meanings of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Movie Guides, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.6, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.4...

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"Everyday Leadership" TED Talk Questions

By Myers in Middle School

This product includes the transcript of the TED Talk "Everyday Leadership" by Drew Dudley as well as ten multiple-choice questions. The multiple choice questions address central idea, word meanings, analyzing interactions, and inferencing.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

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

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Mirror Affirmations Station I Positive Affirmations Compliment Boho Decor

By Myers in Middle School

This file includes 14 different printable affirmations in 3 different patterns. You can mix and match, or print all of one layout. There is a PDF version as well as an editable PPT version. It's also printing efficient with all of the patterns

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$1.00

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Theme Practice Questions

By Myers in Middle School

These premade small group plans include 12 pages of theme questions for 4 different passages from popular middle grades books. The questions are rigorous and measure mastery of theme. You could lead students in discussion or have them record their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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"The Dangers of Silence" TED Talk Questions

By Myers in Middle School

This product includes the transcript of the TED Talk "The Danger of Silence" by Clint Smith as well as ten multiple-choice questions. The multiple choice questions address central idea, structure, figurative language (analyzing, not idenitfying),

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

DBQs, Movie Guides, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.8.2, RI.8.4, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5...

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The Rose That Grew From Concrete, Piper, and Braves Synthesis Quiz

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! Texts Used:Piper: https://youtu.be/qAIRXIckfMAAtlanta Braves Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/25/sports/atlanta-braves-world-series.htmlThe Rose That Grew From

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RI.7.2, RI.7.4...

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Formatting Dialogue Cheat Sheet

By Myers in Middle School

If you use this resource, please write a review. Even if it's only a few words, your review really helps me. Thanks!This product is a student reference or cheat sheet for formatting dialogue. I use this in our memoir writing unit as students are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3b, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.3, W.7.3b, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.8.3, W.8.3b...

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Poetry Analysis Poster

By Myers in Middle School

This individual or collaborative poetry assignment challenges students to closely analyze and interpret poems. Although, students produce a product, most of the instructional work is done in the discussions and analysis before the poster is

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Posters, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4...

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Class Rules Poster Classroom Decor

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! Having the class rules posted can truly change classroom management. In this product, there are two different versions of the class rules poster. The design is boho/abstract.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

FREE

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Tracking My Data: Goal-Setting Self-Assessment

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! This is a great way to get your students into tracking their own data and setting goals.Using this resource:students will track their data by standard (CCSS and GSE versions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

7.G.A.1, 7.G.A.2, 7.G.A.3, 7.G.B.4, 7.G.B.5, 7.G.B.6, 7.SP.A.1, 7.SP.A.2, 7.SP.B.3, 7.SP.B.4, 7.SP.C.5...

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Heartbreak Valentines

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! This is a fun Valentine's Day activity that addresses tone, word choice, and connotation. I designed this with my 7th graders in mind, but it could work for middle or high

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5...

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Canva Tips and Tricks

By Myers in Middle School

If you didn't know, Canva offers a free educator account. There are tons of ways for you to use Canva, a graphic design tool, in your classroom.This Tips and Tricks sheet will help you navigate and use Canva whether you are a beginner or an

Subjects:

Arts & Music, For All Subject Areas, Products For TpT Sellers

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Teacher Manuals, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, Professional Development

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Individual Student Conference Notes

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! This is a simple but effective conference organizer. It can be used for writing or reading conferences and helps me keep track of students' progress. This was the change for

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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...

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Middle School Book Recommendation List

By Myers in Middle School

Please write a review, even if it's just 2 words. I really appreciate it! Sometimes, kids don't know which book to pick next, and sometimes, as a teacher, we run out of suggestions. I created this resource to make your life a little easier.This book

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas, For Parents

CCSS:

RL.6.10, RL.7.10, RL.8.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

-6th year teaching -7th grade Language Arts -Student taught 8th and 9th grade -Curriculum lead -District facilitator

MY TEACHING STYLE

-Student-led -Small group instruction -Heavy reading focus

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- BA in English (Secondary Education concentration) -MAT in Secondary English Education

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