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ELA Escape Room - Escape the School Reading Comprehension Activities

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Are you looking for an activity that is so much fun students won't even notice they're learning? Here you go! Use this escape room as an end-of-year team-building activity or ANY time you want to strengthen students' reading comprehension skills,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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Escape the School - Escape Room for Teachers

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This ESCAPE ROOM game for the school staff is a wonderful team-building and morale-boosting activity. It can be used for professional development, faculty meetings, back to school, or staff parties.PLEASE NOTE: This file was updated for clarity and

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, For Administrators

Grades:

Staff

Types:

Activities, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

$8.00

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Escape Room Context Clues and Inferences for Middle School English

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This creative escape room adventure is a well-organized context clue breakout with a fun sci-fi twist! Your students are visiting relatives on the planet Nonsensica, but their only map home to Earth has been torn to shreds. They'll have to stay

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, L.5.4, L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1...

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ESCAPE ROOM Plot Elements: Fractured Fairy Tales & Creative Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This PLOT ELEMENTS ESCAPE ROOM breakout activity uses fractured fairy tales to teach and reinforce the elements of a plot. It is a fun, team building ADVENTURE that requires reading comprehension skills, understanding of plot elements, creative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.5.9, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.9, RL.8.3, RL.8.5...

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End of Year Escape Room Reading, Writing, & Following Directions

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This FUN, EASY TO USE breakout activity is perfect to use before any vacation or at the end of the year! WHAT IS THE BACK STORY FOR THIS ESCAPE ROOM?Your kids arrive at camp and it doesn't exactly look like it does in the brochure. In fact, it is an

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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Winter Escape Room

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Christmas activities are fun, but if you want to include EVERYONE in your class, regardless of the holiday they celebrate, this holiday escape room is PERFECT!Escape the Snowglobe is a winter breakout adventure that has students using teamwork,

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

$6.50

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Escape Room: School, Forest, and Planet

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

These exciting challenges are perfect for practicing back to school team building and communication skills! Each breakout activity begins when your students are on a "field trip" run by YOU- the most awesome and creative teacher in the history of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$20.97

$16.99

446

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Back to School Escape Room - Growth Mindset & Team Building

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This Back to School Escape Room is designed specifically for middle school! There are even FOUR possible solutions, so you won't have to worry about "leaked" info. if you have multiple classes!The escape room adventure begins when YOU- the most

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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463

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Halloween Activity ESCAPE ROOM: Escape the Haunted House

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This spooktacular Halloween adventure begins when your students receive a mysterious invitation to a local haunted house. Once there, they will find out they cannot leave until they use their "smart kid brains" to help their hosts solve a ghastly

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Halloween, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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ESCAPE ROOM ELA BUNDLE Team Building, Reading, Writing, Critical Thinking

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

From Back to School to End of Year, this breakout bundle includes interactive and immersive adventures. Each challenge addresses ELA standards in a fun and engaging way. Your students won't even realize how much they are learning, which is the BEST

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.5.9, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.9, RL.8.3, RL.8.5...

$82.90

$65.99

104

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Freak the Mighty Escape Room DIGITAL Breakout

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Are you looking for a no-prep Freak the Mighty review activity that's fun and includes multiple learning opportunities? This completely digital Freak the Mighty Escape Room might be just what you're looking for! Storyline: Your students will embark

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

$6.00

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Escape Room Text Structure and Plot

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

End of year escape rooms will make for a fun and educational learning adventure! This immersive breakout activity has your kids on a field trip run by YOU- the most awesome and creative teacher in the history of the world. While following a

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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294

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Figurative Language Movement Game - Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

FIGURE IT OUT! is a fun PowerPoint figurative language review game for middle school students. It requires students to read a sentence, determine the figurative device in the sentence, and then "move" according to the correct answer. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games

$4.50

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Context Clues Escape Room DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Would you like a fun, low-prep back-to-school context clue activity that includes student reference notes and multiple learning opportunities? This completely digital Context Clue Escape Room might be just what you're looking for! STORYLINE: Your

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.4

$7.00

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Middle School Listening Activities - Creepy Podcasts Bundle

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Want fun "scary" activites without the fuss? These four NO PREP, interactive, high-interest podcast activities will captivate your students! The Creepy & Chilling podcast bundle can be used any time of year. Yes, it is perfect for Halloween,

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.10, W.6.1, W.6.2b, W.6.3, W.6.9, W.7.1...

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Escape Room Grades 3-4 ELA Comprehension & Writing Activity

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Escape the School is an awesome breakout room adventure! Your kids are locked in school forever...unless they can work in groups to solve a series of FUN comprehension and writing challenges and puzzles! Using critical thinking skills,

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$6.99

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ESCAPE ROOM Middle School ELA Test Prep Activity Rock the Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Looking for a fun and interactive test prep activity? ROCK THE TEST ESCAPE ROOM is for you! Kids will use teamwork and a helpful (editable) test tip booklet, in addition to reading, writing, and problem solving skills. All you will have to do is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$6.99

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ESCAPE ROOM Nonfiction- Cause and Effect, Historical, Persuasive Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This escape room activity is based on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. It's a breakout activity that combines primary documents and historical fiction to offer a unique experience. It's an engaging team-building activity that includes reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, W.6.1b, W.7.1b, W.8.1b, CCRA.R.1

$6.99

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ESCAPE ROOM Grades 3-4 ELA Bundle

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Third and fourth-grade teachers have been asking for our popular Escape Room resources for their grade levels, and now we have two packed into a terrific bundle for added savings. These resources are included here: Related Products • ESCAPE ROOM

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$13.48

$9.49

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Valentine's Day ESCAPE ROOM Activity

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Need an engaging and educational Valentine’s Day activity? This Valentine’s Day Escape Room is an awesome alternative to a class party, and it's also a great TEAM-BUILDING adventure! Once it is set up, you'll be able to sit back and watch your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

L.5.2, L.5.3, L.6.2, L.6.3, L.7.2, L.7.3, L.8.2, L.8.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

$6.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching middle school English Language Arts for the past 15 years, and I've been in the same district for over 20. Although I've taught many grade levels, my heart belongs to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA classes. I love to create lessons that appeal to their natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Yes, middle school students can be a challenge, but we all need something to keep us on our toes. :)

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to be the ELA teacher I would want my own children to have. That means differentiating instruction and challenging students at every ability level. It also means being interesting! Teaching is 3/4 theater. Finally, it all comes down to demonstrating respect for students and appreciating them for who they are right now. As teachers, the promise of the future is in our hands. I try to remember that every single day.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Although I am honored to be the recipient of honors and awards from my school district, my most cherished "trophy" is a battered, second-hand binder filled with letters and poems from thankful students and parents. That binder is precious to me and never fails to warm my heart.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My master's degree is from Stony Brook University, and I am certified to teach English 7-12 and Elementary Education N-6.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not writing or teaching, I love to play tennis, read, and travel with my family. You and I can hang out together at my blog ELABuffet We'll settle in for some teaching tips, free resources, and a whole lot of fun!

GRADES

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning