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Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

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Halloween Activity ESCAPE ROOM: Escape the Haunted House

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This spooktacular Halloween adventure begins when your students receive a mysterious invitation to a local haunted house. Once there, they will find out they cannot leave until they use their "smart kid brains" to help their hosts solve a ghastly

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Halloween, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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Back to School Escape Room - Growth Mindset & Team Building

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This Back to School Escape Room is designed specifically for middle school! There are even FOUR possible solutions, so you won't have to worry about "leaked" info. if you have multiple classes!The escape room adventure begins when YOU- the most

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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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

$4.50

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End of Year Activity - Memory Book for Middle School Students

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

End of Year Memory Book Passport is FUN to create and will make an awesome end of year keepsake! Students will easily make a memory book "passport to their new grade" that is creative and authentic looking!Each end of year memory book page includes

Subjects:

Writing, For All Subjects, End of Year

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

$4.00

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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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Centers

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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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RACES Writing Paragraph Frames & Templates Bundle EDITABLE & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Prepare for EXTRAORDINARY results with these RACES Writing Frames resources!RACES Writing Sentence and Paragraph Frames are an effective, scaffolded approach that will support your emerging writers. If your students are struggling when responding to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.8.1b...

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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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Reading Comprehension & Writing Skill of the Day Spiral Review BUNDLE

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Get ready to unchain yourself from boring review and test prep with 150 daily reading and writing spiral review bellringers! That's 30 weeks of argument, narrative, and informative writing review, as well as central idea, text structure, inference,

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$36.00

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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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Word Wall Nonfiction, Fiction, Testing Words BUNDLE, Interactive Notes & Bonus!

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Do you love middle school classroom decor that is actually useful? This awesome word wall bundle includes these files at a 30% reduction:•Nonfiction Academic Vocabulary Posters and Notes•Literary Terms Vocabulary Posters and Notes•Testing Power

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$12.50

$8.50

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Study Skills and Tips: Flip Book for Middle School

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Don’t Flip! Study Skills Flip Book As teachers, we know that strong study skills are an essential ingredient to success in school and in life. Yet, some of our students still think it’s enough to simply show up! It just doesn’t work that way.

Subjects:

Study Skills, For All Subjects, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

$4.99

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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

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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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Freak the Mighty Escape Room DIGITAL Breakout

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Are you looking for a no-prep Freak the Mighty review activity that's fun and includes multiple learning opportunities? This completely digital Freak the Mighty Escape Room might be just what you're looking for! Storyline: Your students will embark

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Problem Solving

Grades:

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

Types:

Games, Google Apps

$6.00

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Word Wall TESTING POWER WORDS Academic Vocabulary and Interactive Notes

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Using word walls as classroom decor is the one of the best ways to improve your middle school students' academic vocabulary. These 14 “Power Words” are command verbs that show up on every single test students will take. Understanding them is the key

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

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Point of View PowerPoint and Guided Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

The PowerPoint and notes included in this resource provide an engaging way to teach the five types of point of view: first person, second person, third person limited, third person omniscient, and third person objective. The guided notes come in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$5.00

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Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint and Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Teach Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint and Notes Setting, Mood, and Tone don't have to be too difficult for kids to understand. You just need a few tips and tricks to teach them. This unit will be a great help. The guided notes come in two

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$5.00

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Character Types PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Character Types: Teach, Practice, and Test has everything you need in both PRINT & DIGITAL versions. Just click, copy, and assign! This fun and engaging 3 step PowerPoint presentation, combined with guided interactive or Cornell notes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.3

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Figurative Language PowerPoint and Guided Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Figurative Language These Figurative Language PowerPoint and Notes Lessons will help you teach your students to define, locate, and analyze figurative language. The animated PowerPoint includes 33 slides. The pdf includes 25 pages of guided notes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$5.00

102

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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!

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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