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Non-Fiction One-Pager Assignment - Informational Reading and Writing - Creative

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Discover the perfect one-pager assignments tailored for non-fiction and informational texts right here! If you're in search of engaging activities that allow students to create visual summaries showcasing their comprehension of texts, your quest

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8...

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Differentiated Essay Graphic Organizer - Guided Writing - Writing Support

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Empower your students in their journey to becoming confident essay writers with our Scaffolded Essay Organizer Toolkit. I understand that students often face challenges when it comes to composing formal essays. That's why I've designed this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c...

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Figurative Language - Poetic Devices Review Loop -Question Trail - ELA Game

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your classroom experience with this dynamic and best-selling TPT lesson that seamlessly blends fun, movement, and meaningful learning. As an educator, I understand the importance of making learning enjoyable while providing students with the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4

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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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

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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2024 Yearbook - Time Capsule - Signing Page - End of the Year - Updates Yearly

By Howes in the Middle

I always feel horrible when yearbooks come out and not everyone has one. I decided to start creating "yearbooks" for my students to keep track of memories, get signatures, and feel involved in our yearbook signing activities at school. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, End of Year

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

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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...

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Thesis Statement Independent Practice - Writing Prompts - Quiz - ELA Exit Ticket

By Howes in the Middle

Need to help your students write effective thesis statements? Use this activity to print and practice away! I love using this quick and simple resource to check for understanding. I have multiple prompts presented in multiple ways, so you can use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.7.1, W.7.2b, W.7.2d, W.7.2e, W.7.3d, W.7.4, W.8.1a...

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Escape the Zombies! Paragraph Review Escape Room - Transitions - Text Evidence

By Howes in the Middle

Use this escape game to review topic sentences, transitions, and citing text evidence. Just print, review the answers, and go! This activity will take about 45-60 minutes to complete based on the ability of your middle-level learners. No

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1c, W.7.2a...

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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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All About Me - Back to School - Mural Project - Bulletin Board - Open House

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your back-to-school experience with this "All About Me Mural Project"! This creative and interactive activity is designed to bring a burst of color and individuality to your classroom environment.Perfect for the initial days of school,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Back to School

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.50

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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

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Piñata Sculpture Project - Middle & High School 3D Art - Engaging Activity

By Howes in the Middle

In this engaging pinata sculpture project, students will create their very own 3D pinata following along step-by-step with a visual guide. This project requires a limited budget, have your students bring in cereal boxes, grab some masking tape and

Subjects:

Art History, Visual Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Goal Setting Banner - SMART GOALS for Student Success! New Years Resolutions!

By Howes in the Middle

Empower your students with this engaging SMART goal setting activity! Foster a growth mindset and guide your learners towards success with this vibrant and customizable banner, perfect for bulletin boards or classroom displays.Key Features: SMART

Subjects:

Back to School, The New Year, End of Year

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Water Bottle Sticker ELA Project - Characterization - Symbolism - Book Report

By Howes in the Middle

Students will create a water bottle that looks like a Hydroflask that represents a character or explains a novel. This resource has two different project options with four ways to print. This is the perfect project to engage your middle or high

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.5.10, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.10...

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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

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The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton - Creative Doodle Notes - Novel and Movie Comparison

By Howes in the Middle

Step away from the usual movie vs. novel comparison and give your students a fresh take on The Outsiders! This resource is all about digging into the similarities and differences between the book and the movie in a way that's interactive and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.6.7, RL.7.7, RL.7.10, RL.8.7, RL.8.9, RL.9-10.7

$2.00

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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...

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The Trial of Johnny Cade - Text Evidence Sort - Condensed Mock Trial - Outsiders

By Howes in the Middle

In this activity, students will determine if Johnny Cade is guilty of manslaughter by evaluating 16 quotes from The Outsiders. Students will sort the evidence and write a report explaining their verdict. This is the perfect activity if you want to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.8.1, W.8.1a, CCRA.R.1

$2.00

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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

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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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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