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Sometimes, it feels like elementary teachers have all the fun when it comes to classroom decor. I’ve spent many summers looking for classroom decor only to be unable to find anything that was really appropriate for middle school ELA. As middle school ELA and reading teachers, we don’t need many of the resources included in […]

The last few weeks of school are a very exciting time, but they can be chaotic. If the countdown to summer has started, then you probably already know how important it is to have engaging end of the year activities for ELA in order to cut down on classroom management issues. I’ve written about this […]

Testing season is upon us again. While the end of the year can be an exciting time for both students and teachers, it can also be stressful due to the nature of end-of-year state testing. Though testing can be stressful, test prep doesn’t have to be with these quick ELA test prep tips for middle […]

ELA & reading test prep in middle school doesn’t have to be confusing or ineffective. Focusing on specific skills can be very effective!

Taking an hours-long reading test is unlikely to be the highlight of any middle school student’s day, but we must prepare our students for it. I’ve written a lot about these tests and how to prepare students for them, but I haven’t actually written about specific test-taking strategies to give your students. These general ELA […]