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Argumentative Writing Middle School ELA Argument Essay PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Q- What makes argument essay writing easier to teach?A- An EDITABLE argumentative writing unit with well-written mentor texts and a step-by-step process! Students will LOVE this argument essay writing unit, as well as the real-life application and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

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Argumentative Writing Slideshow & Notes Middle School ELA PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argument writing will be a lot easier to teach with this step-by-step interactive PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentation with guided notes. Created specifically for middle school students, it tackles the challenges of the argumentative essay

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d...

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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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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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Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets, and Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Setting, Mood, Tone: Teach, Practice, Test Have tone and mood been stumbling blocks for your middle grade students? One of the most frequent questions I get from teachers is about how to teach tone. Now, I no longer have to reply, "I'll be darned if

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

$8.00

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Back to School - Open House - Meet the Teacher Slides Middle & High School

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

These editable templates are perfect for Back to School, Open House, or Meet the Teacher presentations, or even your class syllabus. They will all look classy and appropriate because these slides include sophisticated graphics befitting middle and

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Classroom Forms

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Two-Sentence Horror Stories - Micro Fiction Creative Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Do you need a fun creative writing lesson or an engaging Halloween writing activity that will leave your kids begging for more? Kids love reading and writing two-sentence horror stories! But it's not all about fun. Micro-fiction requires writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.10, W.8.3, W.8.4, W.8.5...

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Argument Writing: 50 Outlines with Rubrics for Middle School English

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

50 Argument Topics with Outlines and RubricsWhen I showed this resource to a teacher friend, she exclaimed that it was the argument packet she’s been “waiting for” all her life. I laughed, but I think I know what she means. Teachers can use this set

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Outlines, Printables

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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...

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Back to School - Open House - Meet the Teacher DIGITAL Middle & High School

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

These editable templates are perfect for Back to School or Meet the Teacher presentations, or even your class syllabus. They will all look classy and appropriate because these slides include sophisticated graphics befitting middle and high school.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Classroom Forms, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$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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Text Evidence Stems Bulletin Board and Student Notes

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Text evidence and accountable talk stems for middle school and upper elementary students will look beautiful on a bulletin board, while helping students communicate using specific details. Middle school classroom decor has never been so useful!

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$5.00

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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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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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Paired Passages Paul Revere: Compare the Poem and the True Story

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

In 1861, Atlantic Monthly magazine published a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem that catapulted Paul Revere from relative obscurity to superstar status. The poem is the equivalent of a blockbuster movie. Every single time I read it to a class, they

Subjects:

U.S. History, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.7, RI.7.7, RI.8.7, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.W.2

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Argument Writing DIGITAL Interactive Argumentative Essay

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argumentative Essay Writing: Google Classroom for Middle School ELA Remote Teaching‪Teaching the argument essay is so much easier when you have a step-by-step digital interactive unit that guides kids through the entire process. With just a few

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1, W.9-10.1, CCRA.W.1

$9.99

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Word Wall Farmhouse Bundle: Fiction, Nonfiction, Testing Words, Notes & Bonus

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

If you love middle school ELA classroom decor that is functional and attractive, this is for you! This beautiful word wall bundle includes these files, and you'll get them at a 30% discount:Nonfiction Academic Vocabulary Posters and NotesLiterary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$12.50

$8.50

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Customizable Escape Room for Any Topic or Subject

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This creative ESCAPE ROOM adventure includes blank task cards that are completely editable and customizable! You can type in ANY questions, problems, or tasks you would like students to tackle. You can even use the editable PowerPoint slide version

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$8.49

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Exit & Entrance Tickets ALL Subjects PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Exit slips provide an awesome formative assessment tool! These can be used for ANY subject, and they can also be used as entrance tickets or quick homework assignments. They provide an effective and valuable way to provide more digital formative

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$5.99

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Poetry Close Reading Posters, Reference Handouts, and Bookmarks

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

There is no reason for your students to dread poetry anymore! The Poetry: Close Reading and Annotation Posters, Handouts, and Bookmarks Packet includes wonderful resources to assist your students in performing close reading of poetry. Students will

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$4.00

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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