Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep English Sub Plans - May

These Emergency Middle School Sub Plans contain three complete units. Everything you need to teach a complete week's worth (at least!) of Middle School ELA classes is included - teacher instructions, full text reading passages, comprehension questions, hero's journey analysis, close reading resources, outdoor learning activities, and graphic organizers. You can feel 100% confident when you leave this bundle of resources on your desk for a sub or TTOC to complete while you are away.

No need to worry about prepping materials or writing out instructions - everything you need is included. Simply print, pop in your sub folder, and you have nothing left to worry about.

✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and individual products included in this bundle for detailed images and descriptions of some of the included activities.

✅BONUS FILE NOW INCLUDED - EDITABLE SUB BINDER RESOURCES - this resource has been recently updated to included a variety of sub binder resources, including these editable pages:

• Cover
• Day Planning Pages
• Must Do / Can Do List
• Classroom Rules and Expectations
• Classroom Procedures
• Bell Schedule
• Additional Information
• Additional Notes
• How Was Your Day? - Sub Response
• Emergency Procedures List
• Class List

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This engaging bundle contains the following activities:

The Story of an Hour Short Story Unit | Kate Chopin | Close Reading | Questions

⭐Close Reading Information: Multiple pages of information on close reading strategies are included, with tips and tricks for close reading success with your learners.

⭐Student Annotation Guide: A multi-page annotation guide is included to use along with the story.

⭐Full Text Version of Story: A full text version of "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin is included. There is space on the side of the text for student notes and annotations. No need for hauling out your literature anthology - everything you need is included!

⭐Step by Step Close Reading Instructions: These guide your students through the process, so they know exactly what to do at each step. Easy to follow and implement!

⭐Close Reading Activities for First, Second, and Third Read: A separate page of activities for students to complete during their first, second, and third read of the story are included.

⭐Comprehension Question Posters: Two separate comprehension question posters are included. Students use the templates to answer key details and literary elements found in the text. These can be blown up to 11x17 and colored, and make great bulletin board displays to showcase learning. ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED!

⭐Vocabulary Activities: Several different vocabulary activities to use along with the story are included - choose the ones that work best for your learners.

⭐Graphic Organizers: Several different graphic organizers to go along with the story are included. You can pick and choose the ones you want to use with the unit. These include activities that focus on key reading strategies (visualizing, inferring, determining importance, etc.) and important elements of literature like plot and characterization. A plot diagram is included.

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The Hero's Journey | Movie Analysis | Short Story Writing | Activities

⭐Detailed Instructions: A full page of detailed instructions are included.

⭐Movie Analysis Project: Students use the included templates to analyze the hero's journey in a heroic movie of their choice.

⭐Writing Templates: Students use the included templates to aid them in writing their own Hero's Journey stories.

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Outdoor Learning Activity - Nature Walk and Letter Writing - Earth Day Activity

⭐Outdoor Appreciation Nature Walk Activity Card: This comes in a full size teacher version and smaller student versions. This activity card asks students to head outside on a nature walk and explore their outdoor space with their 5 senses. After exploring and writing down their ideas, students write thank you letter or postcard to nature, showing what they appreciate about the great outdoors.

⭐Idea Generation Templates: Two different templates are included for students to record information about what they have learned about the great outdoors by using their 5 senses.

⭐Nature Letter Writing Pages: 2 different letter writing templates, in 2 different sizes, have been included for students to write good copies of their letters to nature. In these letters, students write about everything they appreciate about the outdoors.

⭐Postcard Template: A fun postcard template had been included, in case students would prefer to write postcards instead of letters. On the front of the postcard, space is provided for students to illustrate their favorite things about nature.

⭐Reflection Template: A page for students to reflect on the activity is included. This is a great addition to a nature journal!

⭐BONUS - Outdoor Learning Information: Two pages all about Outdoor Learning and the benefits of taking students outdoors is included. This is a great way to help justify your time outside!

⭐BONUS - Outdoor Learning Journal Cover: A bonus cover page for student journals has been included.

⭐BONUS - Outdoor Sit Spot Information and Cards: Several pages on the benefits of outdoor sit spots for quiet nature reflection have been included, as well as writing prompt cards. These can be used throughout the year, and are a great way to reflect on different seasons!

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Check out some great similar resources here:

• Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep Activities - April Bundle

• Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep Activities - December Bundle

• Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep Activities - February Bundle

• Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep Activities - January Bundle

• Middle School ELA Emergency Sub Plans - No Prep Activities - March Bundle

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