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Argumentative, Narrative, Informative, Research, & Expository Writing BUNDLE

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This awesome writing bundle includes every resource you need to teach an entire year of writing for grades 6, 7, and 8. Buy it now, while it is offered at a steep discount of 30% off!These resources all include digital versions for Google Drive.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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$34.00

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Narrative Writing Unit - Personal & Fictional Narrative - PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Narrative Writing is fun and easy with the step-by-step instructions and mini-lessons included in this unit! It covers personal narrative writing, fictional narrative writing, and biographical narrative writing. It includes full-length mentor texts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3c...

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Argument Writing, Narrative Writing, Informational Writing PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argument, narrative, and informative essays are fun and easy to teach when you use strong mentor texts and a step-by-step process. These highly-rated writing units include everything you need, all in one place.Each writing resource is comprehensive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d...

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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

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Activities, Games

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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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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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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

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Centers

$6.00

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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

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

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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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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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Fictional Narrative Writing Story Starters for Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Fictional narrative writing is so much fun with creative story starter task cards! The prompts are totally unique, and the cards are bright and beautiful. You will be thrilled with the stories your students write while using these writing

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

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

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Task Cards, Centers

$3.50

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Writing: Interacitve Foldable Organizers and Practice

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Bring your students’ writing notebooks to life with folding writing organizers and lessons for each writing task! This product contains everything you need to teach writing. Step-by-step guided instructions with photos, writing prompts, examples

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, W.6.1, W.6.2...

$9.99

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Writing: Voice, Audience, and Purpose

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Writing: Voice, Audience, and Purpose Teaching voice can be challenging. But don't believe anyone who says that "you either have it or you don't." With a little practice (and creativity) it is possible to learn to write with voice! Writing with

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

$3.00

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Poetry Writing Made Easy: Bundle

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

The Poetry Made Easy method provides an easy and fun way for students to write poetry! Save $1.50 by purchasing the bundled units. ***This bundle includes the original Poetry Made Easy unit, as well as Photograph Poetry Made Easy.***

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

$5.50

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December, Narrative, Argumentative, and Informative Writing Task Cards

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Why should younger kids be the only ones who have fun around the holidays? These writing prompts will be sure to get your students thinking creatively! Some of them will even result in a few chuckles! There are many ways to use the prompts and task

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (3.86 MB)

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ESCAPE ROOM Poetry, Figurative Language, Team Building Activity

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Escape Room Poetry introduces or reviews figurative language and poetry types in a fun and interactive way! Promote speaking and listening skills, as well as team-building and knowledge of poetry.This escape room begins when students meet a cranky

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$6.99

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FREE Proofreading Symbols Chart: Editing with Hammingway

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Hammingway loves to write! Unfortunately, his hooves make this difficult. Sometimes he requires help from human friends with opposable thumbs. These are the proofreading symbols they use to edit his work. This fun freebie includes the proofreading

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

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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

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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