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Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School

By Annotated ELA

In search of a narrative writing unit for middle school? Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School is a narrative writing unit that provides everything you need to teach your students the elements of narrative writing. Please see each listing for a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.3a...

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Argument Essay Writing

By Annotated ELA

Want to help your students write argumentative essays? Argument Essay Writing will guide your students through the elements of argument essay writing in middle school. Break up the resource for mini-lessons and writer’s notebook time and help your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c...

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Narrative Writing Hooks

By Annotated ELA

Struggling to find a way to teach your students how to write hooks for narrative writing? Narrative Writing Hooks is perfect for middle school students and provides an engaging lesson to teach how to hook the reader in a narrative. Students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.10, W.8.3, W.8.3a, W.8.10

$4.00

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Quotation Marks Punctuating Dialogue Activity and Notes

By Annotated ELA

Need a lesson to teach quotation marks and punctuating dialogue? Using Quotations Marks for Punctuating Dialogue flipbook and practice sheet is easy to implement and provides students with a reference guide for using quotation marks to punctuate

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

L.6.1, L.7.1, L.8.1

$3.00

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Beginning of Year Activities Bundle

By Annotated ELA

The beginning of the year is an exciting and overwhelming time. Beginning of Year Activities Bundle will save you time. Use the editable stations to get students back in the swing of things and choose from three get-to-know-you activities to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.2, W.5.2e, W.5.4, W.5.10, W.6.2, W.6.2c, W.6.2f, W.6.4, W.6.10...

$11.00

$8.00

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Trace an Argument Middle School

By Annotated ELA

Want your students to trace an argument middle school? This resource has five different listening sheets for students to trace an argument listening to the podcast Smash Boom Best. Students can practice identifying and evaluating arguments, reasons,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

SL.6.3, SL.7.3, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3

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Writing Prompts Bundle | Narrative, Informational, Argument

By Annotated ELA

It’s easy to get students writing with the Writing Prompts Bundle! Want to give your students a choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options during conferences?Let me

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

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

$9.75

$6.75

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Poetry Analysis Stations Middle School

By Annotated ELA

Looking for a way to engage your students in poetry analysis? Middle school students often moan and groan when they have to analyze poems - because poetry seems just beyond their grasp. Let me help you get your students engaged in poetry

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps, 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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Writing Strong Sentences: Using Verbs

By Annotated ELA

Students struggling with writing strong sentences? Strong sentences is a simple way to help students write effective sentences in middle school by focusing on verbs and prepositional phrases. A presentation is provided to use with the whole class

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.6.3a, L.6.3b, L.7.3a, L.8.3

$3.00

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Plot Diagram for Narrative Writing

By Annotated ELA

Searching for an engaging way to teach elements of plot? Elements of plot in a story is the perfect resource for teaching plot and getting students involved. Students are introduced to plot through an interactive notebook activity or a printable

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

W.6.10, W.7.10, W.8.10

$4.00

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Vocabulary Template | Vocabulary Instruction Tools

By Annotated ELA

Looking for vocabulary templates and vocabulary instruction tools? These seven vocabulary templates are the answer to your vocabulary toolbox needs. Vocabulary Templates Vocabulary Instruction Tools will set your students up for vocabulary success.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Other (ELA)

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$2.00

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Writing Conferences Mini Kit

By Annotated ELA

It’s easy to organize and track data and conferences with Writing Conferences Mini Kit! Need a way to track writing goals? Want to track the who, what, and when of conferences and make decisions at a glance? Let me help! The writing conferences

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Google Apps

$6.50

$4.50

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Poetry Exit Tickets

By Annotated ELA

Poetry exit tickets are a great way to engage students in analyzing poetry! Middle school students often moan and groan when they have to analyze poems - because poetry seems just beyond their grasp. Poetry Exit Tickets are a low-prep way to get

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, L.6.5, L.6.5a...

$3.25

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Back to School Bundle:Syllabus, Stations, First Day Activities

By Annotated ELA

The beginning of the year is an exciting time and overwhelming time. Back to School Bundle: Syllabus Template and Stations for the First Day and week will save you time. Use the editable syllabus template to create an eye-catching syllabus that

Subjects:

Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Syllabi, Activities, Printables

$9.00

$7.00

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New Year's Goals Stations and Activities

By Annotated ELA

Make coming back to school in the New Year a breeze with New Year’s Goals and Activities! Want to have the first few days back from winter break planned for you? Want your students engaged in a meaningful activity? Let me help! Engage your students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), The New Year

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.4, W.6.10, W.7.4, W.7.10, W.8.4, W.8.10

$5.00

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Point of View in Narrative

By Annotated ELA

Make teaching the point of view engaging and simple! Point of view in narrative introduces four types of points of view. The lesson is a simple way to ensure students know and understand the point of view in narrative writing. Notes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks

$3.00

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Opinion Argument Writing Prompts

By Annotated ELA

It’s easy to get students writing with these Opinion Argument Writing Prompts! Want to give your students choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options during

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.4, W.6.1, W.6.4, W.7.1, W.7.4

$3.25

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Would You Rather Classroom Edition

By Annotated ELA

Would You Rather gets students talking, builds community, and groups them all in one! These Would You Rather cards have fun and silly questions to get students up and talking. There are 100 would-you-rather questions and teacher suggestions on how

Subjects:

Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

SL.5.1, SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1

$3.50

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Back to School Illustrated Autobiography Activity

By Annotated ELA

Looking for a simple activity for back to school? The Back to School Autobiography Activity is a great first-week activity to get to know your students. Use the editable activity and rubric to help your students create a peaks and valleys scene.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.2, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.6.2d, W.6.2e, W.6.2f, W.7.2, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d, W.7.2e...

$2.00

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Figurative Language Practice

By Annotated ELA

Searching for the perfect figurative language practice for upper elementary/lower middle school? Use this simple figurative language practice resource. The definition task cards can be used as a scavenger hunt with your students to find figurative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.4, L.6.3, L.6.5, L.6.5a, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I was a substitute teacher for two years before landing my first teaching job. I subbed in ALL grades and loved it. I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English/Language Arts, 9th grade honors ELA, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade AVID, 3rd grade Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI), and 4th/5th grade Read 180; as well as some co-teaching as the Reading/Language Arts Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Go slow to go fast is often my mantra. I spend time getting to know my students, building community in the classroom, and establishing procedures so that I am a facilitator and students are taking ownership. I believe that rigor and fun can happen at the same time and that my students are critical thinkers waiting to blossom and change the world. I do not have it ALL figured out and I am learning everyday!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year Nominee (2017, 2018, 2019) - was a finalist (top five in the district) for 2017 and 2019. 21st Century Encore Award (2010) - nominated by a student and submitted to the district for making a difference in a student's life by going the "extra mile". Standards Award (2006) - my students made the greatest gains, in the school, on the standardized test given statewide.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. English Minor in Communication and Sociology 2003 M.A. Reading 2009 M.A. +30 (various graduate courses that benefit my teaching) 2020

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a full time middle school teacher for DoDEA in Ft. Campbell. I currently teach 6th ELA, but that is ever changing (the previous three years I taught 8th ELA, 6th ELA and 6th AVID...which is completely different than what I taught the five years before that...you get the idea! I live in Tennessee with my wonderful husband and two beautiful children; our hands and hearts are full. I am passionate about teaching writing and reading. It is my goal to create a love of writing and reading in my classroom.