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Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

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Poetry Analysis Resource for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Poetry can feel overwhelming to teach and even more frustrating for students. I created this resource to help my students learn the poetic devices and demonstrate how we can use them to analyze poems. I've found this approach works well for boosting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Staff

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2...

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Back to School First Day Jitters Reader's Theater Script for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

First Day Jitters? If you love the back-to-school book First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, your students will love performing the reader's theater script even more. Based on the events from the silly picture book, I have created a reader's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Internet Activities, Printables, Scripts

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Unit for Middle School Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Novel Unit: Common Core Aligned! This Print and Go! Tuck Everlasting Novel Unit is a 58-page novel study that includes: • Lesson Plans • Main Idea Chapter Titles • 18 pages of reader response questions • 5 pages

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.5.10, RL.6.1...

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Stargirl: A Print and Go Novel Study Unit for Middle School

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli: a PRINT and GO Novel Unit WITH ANSWER KEY for grades 6-8 is the perfect tool for teaching this amazing novel with your students. This Stargirl Novel Unit, 37-page student packet includes:• Pacing Guide• Character

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English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

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

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Internet Activities, Printables

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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Sentence of the Day: CCSS Daily Sentence Editing Tool for the YEAR (EDITABLE)

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

EDITABLE Sentence of the Day Year-Long Sentence Editing Tool!! Middle grade students to middle schoolers are often challenged by the editing process. When trying to tackle the editing process of an entire written piece, it can be tricky for this

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ELA Test Prep, Writing, Tools for Common Core

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

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L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1, L.5.2, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.7.1, L.7.2, L.8.1, L.8.2

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Rules Novel Study Unit - Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

A no prep, print-and-go novel unit for Rules by Cynthia Lord. Includes chapter-by-chapter reader response questions, engaging journal prompts, character analysis work, lesson plans, answer key, and more! If you are looking for the perfect summertime

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.6.1...

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ELA Made Easy: Language Arts Full Year VALUE Bundle

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This incredible mega bundle includes a full year's worth of middle grade ELA resources at a significant discount. You get all of the tools you need to offer differentiation through a variety of reading, writing, speaking, listening and word work

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Staff

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

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The Day the Colored Pencils Resigned: A Reader's Theater and Literature Toolkit

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Have you read the picture book The Day the Crayons Quit? It may just be one of my favorite read alouds that lets students understand the funny perspectives of crayons. I loved this book so much that I created this reader's theater script to use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

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

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Activities, Printables, Scripts

$3.75

200

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Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Script and Activities for Grades 4-7

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

The Gift of Time is a Thanksgiving reader's theater script your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating Thanksgiving themes into your language arts instruction. This 13 character PDF script includes

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Valentine's Day Reader's Theater for Middle Grades

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Random Acts of Kindness is a Valentine's Day reader's theater script your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating Valentine's Day themes into your language arts instruction. This 13 character PDF script

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Valentine's Day, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:•

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Scripts

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RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3...

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December and Christmas Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of December and Christmas reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.This 19-page Christmas close

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.4...

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The Snowball Toss Reader's Theater Script and Activities for Grades 4-7

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

The Snowball Toss is a winter reader's theater script your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating winter themes into your language arts instruction.This 5-page, 11 character, high-interest realistic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Winter, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 3

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 3These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2...

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Reader's Theater Scripts for BIG KIDS Collection

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

The complete collection of Erin Beers' reader's theater scripts for BIG KIDS!Cover your reading literature standards while engaging your students with these high-interest reader's theater scripts.Your students will LOVE the chance to perform while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

$90.00

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Student Led Conferences for Middle School (Digital and Printable Toolkits)

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Student-Led Conferences Toolkit with both digital and printable formats!Are you looking for a new format for your parent teacher conferences? Do you want to make your middle school students more accountable learners? Are you looking for positive

Subjects:

Classroom Management, For All Subjects, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

SL.4.6, SL.5.6, SL.6.6, SL.7.6, SL.8.6

$5.00

137

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Word Work and Writing BUNDLE for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Word Work and Writing BUNDLE combines the following items:• Journal of the Week: 40-High-Interest Writing Prompts• Word of the Day: CCSS Word Work for Middle School • Sentence of the Day: CCSS Sentence Editing PracticeAlso added: Word of the

Subjects:

Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.4.4, W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, L.4.1, L.4.6, L.5.1, L.5.6, L.6.1, L.6.6...

$17.00

$12.00

195

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ELA Close Reading Bundle: 60+ Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of thematic and seasonal close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies all year long.This bundle

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.4.10, RL.5.4, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RI.4.1, RI.4.10, RI.5.1...

$43.75

$24.00

113

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Brian's Winter Novel Unit for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Brian's Winter Novel Study is the perfect novel study for the winter months. Not only is Gary Paulsen an amazing writer who seems to take readers right inside the setting, but your students will forget to complain about the cold temperatures

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5...

$7.00

163

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End of Novel Projects for Middle School Grades 4-6

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This collection of End of Novel Projects for Middle School is a great addition to your teacher toolbox! Use this resource with your book clubs, literature circles, and independent reading activities.My students complete books at completely different

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Rubrics, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

$5.00

232

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 19th year as a classroom teacher. I have taught self-contained 5th grade, 6th-8th Reading Intervention at the middle school level, and 12 years as a 6th grade ELA teacher. I have also taught 4th grade and 1st grade. I plan to stay in 7th grade for the rest of my career.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I utilize the Balanced Literacy approach. However, I have worked at incorporating the Daily 5 and Reader's/Writer's Workshop into my instruction to give ownership to my students. I am always working to improve my resources in order to meet the needs of my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I am a National Board Certified Teacher.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's of Social Science in Elementary Education from Xavier University Masters in Educational Administration from Xavier University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love learning and finding new ways to engage students and make them excited about the learning process. My tech-savvy husband keeps me motivated and I have three AMAZING kiddos that inspire me each day! VISIT MY BLOG

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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, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Classroom Community