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Author's Purpose and Author's Point of View Practice Worksheets and Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Determining the author's purpose and point of view can be challenging for middle school ELA students. This resource provides helpful worksheets that will help your students learn how to figure out the author's purpose and how to determine the

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6

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Nonfiction Central Idea PowerPoint, Notes, Worksheets, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Finding the main/central idea of nonfiction paragraphs and passages will be easy once your students know exactly what to look for! These resources will also help your students find supporting details and write using text evidence. Students will then

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, CCRA.R.2

$8.00

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Nonfiction Central Idea Practice Worksheets & Test- Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This resource includes central idea guided practice, independent practice, and an assessment.It will be easy to help your students find supporting details and write using text evidence. Students will then complete the collaborative and independent

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

$4.50

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Point of View Slideshow, Guided Notes, Practice, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This Point of View Teach, Practice, Test resource couldn't be easier to use, as it now includes PRINT & DIGITAL versions. Just click, copy, and assign!It is an engaging, interactive, step-by-step way to teach the five types of point of view:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RL.5.6, RL.6.6, RL.7.6, RL.8.6

$8.00

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Writing Workshop Mini Lessons: Revision, Editing, Diagnostic Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Writing mini-lessons are the BEST way to teach revision and editing skills! Especially when they're used in conjunction with diagnostic tools for individual needs assessment.This is a tremendously helpful resource that I've wanted (and needed) for a

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.3, W.8.4...

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Close Reading: Step by Step Strategies BUNDLE for Middle School English

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

The Close Reading Step by Step Strategies are comprehensive units that include wonderful resources to assist your students in performing close reading of complex texts. Best yet, they're now 20% off! The step-by-step process is effective. It

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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$11.99

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Narrative Writing PowerPoint Notes Personal, Fictional, Biographical

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Teaching narrative writing just got a whole lot easier! This resource is perfect for middle school ELA classes. It includes a beautiful 77 slide PowerPoint presentation and guided notes that also serve to help kids learn note-taking skills. Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Centers

$6.00

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Summarizing Fiction and Nonfiction

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Summarizing: GIST and Beyond has everything you need to teach and reinforce summarizing. I had a hard time finding summarizing lessons that include interesting fiction and nonfiction texts, answer keys, and many opportunities to practice. So I

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$4.00

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Mindfulness Bell Ringer Journal

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This mindfulness journal provides an ideal way to start class, or it can be used any time students need to be refocused. Introducing young people to mindfulness — in which the brain is relaxed but focused — can provide them with a lifetime of mind

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, For All Subjects

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Fiction Independent Reading Journal Log - Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Fiction: Independent Reading Response Logs for ANY Novel or Short Story Are you wondering how to hold your students accountable for providing text evidence during independent reading? I needed an independent reading response packet that could be

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.8, RL.6.9, RL.6.10, RL.7.1...

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The Landlady by Roald Dahl Folding Questions & Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Roald Dahl's "The Landlady" is a classic short story that will come alive for your students when you use this folding door worksheet and editable test. Best yet, no glue is needed. Students will enjoy the story's suspense, and their critical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Centers

$3.50

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RACES Text Evidence Expository Essay Writing: GRADES 4-5

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Text Evidence Expository Essay Writing This step-by-step writing unit includes everything you need to teach your students how to write an expository essay requiring text evidence. Better yet, the body paragraph model can be used independently to

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.9, W.5.1c, W.5.2, W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.2e...

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Context Clues PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets, & Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Context Clues Teach, Practice, Test♥ A Context Clues PowerPoint show is now included! ♥Using context clues to define unfamiliar words is essential to comprehension; however, most kids struggle with it. This scaffolded, interactive unit will go a

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

$8.00

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Author's Purpose and Author's Point of View PowerPoint and Notes

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Determining the author's purpose and point of view can be challenging for middle school ELA students. This resource follows an effective step-by-step process that will help your students learn to figure out the author's purpose and the author's

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6

$5.00

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Nonfiction Central Idea PowerPoint, Notes, & Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Finding the central idea of nonfiction paragraphs and passages will be easy once your students know what to look for! These resources will also help your students find supporting details and write using text evidence. The PowerPoint corresponds

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, CCRA.R.2

$5.00

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Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Nonfiction Independent Reading This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.1...

$6.50

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Poetry Writing Stations and Poetry Templates

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Poetry Writing Stations Do you want to provide your students with an awesome, creative poetry activity? Poetry Writing Stations will fit the bill! We just finished, and we had a blast! This poetry writing resource provides everything you need to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

$4.50

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Close Reading Strategy for ELA, Social Studies, Science, and More

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Close Reading Strategy for ALL Subjects: ELA, Social Studies, Science, and More This step-by-step close reading strategy is easy to use and will help your students hone in on the CENTRAL IDEA and/or THEME of any complex text, nonfiction or fiction.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$4.00

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Fictional Narrative Writing Story Starters for Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Fictional narrative writing is so much fun with creative story starter task cards! The prompts are totally unique, and the cards are bright and beautiful. You will be thrilled with the stories your students write while using these writing

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

$3.50

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Book Report and Craftivity for Any Work of Fiction

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

It’s not easy to find an engaging book report project that can be used for any work of fiction. It's even harder to find one that is fun and requires text-based evidence. If those qualities are what you’re looking for, this one fits the bill!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Centers

$3.50

137

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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