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Story Elements Digital ELA Escape Game with Plot, Setting, Characters, & More

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Use this digital escape room to review story elements. This game focuses on plot, characters, conflict, setting and how it impacts a story, and basic dialogue rules to help students write their own stories in the future! Students can work as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.10, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.10, CCRA.L.3...

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CSI Informational Text Digital Escape - Central Idea - Text Features- Close Read

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Elevate your middle school English lessons with this captivating digital escape room designed to reinforce informational text standards. Dive into a world of exploration as students unravel text features, decode text structures, and grasp central

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.8.1, RI.8.2...

$6.00

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One-Pager Text Analysis Project with Rubric - Creative Literary Study Lesson

By Howes in the Middle

Use this project to conclude the study of any text. I have had students do this assignment for short stories, but it could be used with literally ANY text! If you would like to make changes to the rubric or assignment, you can edit your copy of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1...

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Detective Figurative Language & Poetic Devices - Digital Escape Room - Engaging

By Howes in the Middle

Engage your students with this no-print digital escape room, meticulously designed to reinforce figurative language and poetic devices! Whether your students work collaboratively, in small groups, or individually, this immersive challenge promises

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4...

$6.00

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TEST PREP - ESCAPE ROOM - Close Reading & More - High Interest!

By Howes in the Middle

Transform test preparation into an exciting adventure with this state-test prep digital escape room! Perfect for reading and writing standardized testing review, this immersive activity is designed for middle schoolers. Say goodbye to tedious

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$6.00

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Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, GATE

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

$4.50

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit

By Howes in the Middle

Get all of my resources at one low price! Save yourself a lot of time and money. I spent more than 4 years developing these materials. They are creative and standard-based!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$25.05

$17.00

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ELA Test Prep Question Review Loop - Question Trail - Kinesthetic Learning

By Howes in the Middle

I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. This ELA testing review uses question stems made to minic state testing questions. This loop includes writing and reading multiple choice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.50

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The Giver Collaborative Poster Project: Engage, Write, & Decorate with Purpose!

By Howes in the Middle

Enhance your exploration of Lois Lowry's classic, "The Giver," with this interactive and visually stunning collaborative poster project. Perfect for middle school ELA classrooms, this activity fosters creativity, comprehension, and a lasting visual

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (17.67 MB)

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Novel Study Companion Journal - Editable!

By Howes in the Middle

I have created questions to go with every chapter in the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. Students will analyze the text and answer text-dependent questions for every chapter of the text. This resource also includes an anticipation guide and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.7.1...

$10.00

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Middle School ELA Question Trail/Loop - Engaging & Kinesthetic - Novel Previews

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your middle school ELA classroom with this captivating bundle of question trails/loops for middle school students! The loops included in this bundle cover a variety of ELA standards including figurative language, theme, and more! Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$13.75

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Theme Question Loop / Trail Activity - Poetry Text Analysis Active Learning

By Howes in the Middle

My students struggled to identify themes when we read poems, so I made this activity! Use this engaging resource to practice identifying themes and providing text evidence to support the theme chosen. Students will analyze poems, short stories,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, L.8.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

$3.50

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The Outsiders ELA Novel Unit - Creative Standard-Based Literature Study - Guide

By Howes in the Middle

This bundle will save you a TON of time and money. This is literally every single resource I use when teaching The Outsiders. I am so passionate about this novel, and these resources have been teacher tested countless times.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.6

$31.50

$23.00

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The Outsiders Novel Companion Student ELA Workbook Digital or Print Lit. Study

By Howes in the Middle

Transform your novel study experience with this comprehensive reading journal designed specifically for Middle School ELA! Packed with standards-based questions, higher-order thinking prompts, creative opportunities, and a focus on vocabulary, this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

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...

$10.00

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Guided Bloom's Ball Activity for ANY Novel - Collaborative Learning Opportunity

By Howes in the Middle

Transform your literature lessons into a captivating journey of higher-order thinking with this dynamic Blooms Ball activity, a must-have resource for any dedicated educator! Dive into the depths of literary exploration and cognitive engagement as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

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

$3.00

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I Have... Who Has? - Literary Elements & Devices - Review Game - Active Learning

By Howes in the Middle

Need to check to see what your students remember about literary elements and devices? This activity is a great example of active learning; get your students up and moving with this engaging ELA review game! Students will review 25 terms that are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6

$2.00

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment

By Howes in the Middle

End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Printables

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...

$1.55

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Growing Bundle of Question Trails & Loops Activities for Middle-Level ELA

By Howes in the Middle

Do you need help motivating your ELA students during independent practice? I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. Additionally, I believe it is important to give students a break from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$45.50

$30.00

Bundle

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Stargirl Collaborative Poster - Novel Study - Theme Activity - Writing Project

By Howes in the Middle

Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study related to the novel Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli! I have this assignment in the back of my room during our novel study. Early finishers will go and decorate a tile for our class poster. At the end

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$5.00

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Story Elements Question Trail - ELA Loop Game - Plot - Conflict - Setting

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your classroom experience with this captivating Interactive Story Elements Lesson that puts students at the center of their learning journey. This engaging activity offers a unique twist on traditional instruction, seamlessly blending

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (9.66 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelors of Science in Middle-Level English Education. In 2017, I earned a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology. In the Spring of 2019, I added Art to my teaching certifications! I am currently teaching 7th-grade ELA and 7th-grade Gifted and Talented ELA.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I enjoy creating my own teaching materials! I am a creative mind, and I love bringing my creativity into the classroom. I am constantly differentiating to meet the needs of my students. My lesson plans can change at any moment! I also have a passion for gamification and making standard-based learning engaging.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I was born and raised in the snowiest city in America, Erie, Pa!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Hispanic Heritage Month