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Aesop's Fables Reader's Theater Scripts and Activities for Grades 4-7

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Looking for a fun way to teach fables to your middle grade to middle school students? These Aesop's Fables reader's theater scripts are easy to implement, and students will love them! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating fables into

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts, Lesson

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RL.4.1, 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.6.4

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 1

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 1These 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, Classroom Management, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Internet Activities, Printables, Lesson

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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.5.5, RL.6.1...

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Esperanza Rising Novel Study Unit & Comprehension Activities

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

My Esperanza Rising novel study features everything teachers need to lead students through Pam Muñoz Ryan's amazing book. This PDF novel study includes activities, comprehension questions, daily lesson plans, character analysis, word work, and more!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

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Printables, Lesson

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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...

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Getting to Know You! Editable Back to School Chit Chat Cards for Grades 4-8

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

I am always looking for new ways to begin that very first day of the school year. It is an amazing time where we set the tone for what is to come in the days and months of our exciting time together.This year, rather than have students complete a

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English Language Arts, Other (Specialty), Back to School

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

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SL.4.1, SL.4.4, SL.5.1, SL.5.4, SL.6.1, SL.6.4, SL.7.1, SL.7.4, SL.8.1, SL.8.4

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Freak the Mighty Novel Unit Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick is an amazing story about the power of friendship and how it can transform even the hardest life situations. Your middle school students will love reading about how Maxwell and Kevin go from being outcasts due to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

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

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Printables, Lesson

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5...

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SPORTS Bundle: Informational Text Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Sometimes it helps to add some “star power” to your reading comprehension activities. I know for my sports-obsessed readers, nothing captures their attention quite like their favorite sports teams and athletes.With that in mind, I created these sets

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Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.7.1...

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 2

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 2These 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, Classroom Management, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, 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.5.5, RL.6.1...

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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

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

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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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

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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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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

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

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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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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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

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Lesson, Centers

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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...

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195

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Character Analysis Task Cards for Grades 4-6 RL.1

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Character Analysis can be a tricky concept for students. It is the ability for a reader to understand a character’s thoughts and feelings based on the setting, the character’s interactions with others, actions, words, and/or inner thoughts shared

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

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RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1

$3.75

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Spring Break Tales: A Personal Narrative Journal and Writing Resource

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

The perfect collection of writing activities for after Spring Break! Whether your students go to the beach or opt to stay home, they always have great stories to share with the class. This resource provides all the tools you need to get them excited

Subjects:

Writing, Spring, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

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W.4.4, W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4

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Digital Among the Hidden Novel Study Unit CCSS Standards-Based

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Digital Among the Hidden Novel Study Unit includes everything you need to teach Margaret Peterson Haddix's amazing book while covering your reading literature standards. It includes CCSS lesson plans, comprehension questions, character analysis

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.6.1...

$7.00

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Book Projects of the Month: A Year-Long Bundle for Grades 4-6

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Book Projects of the Month: The Year-Long BUNDLE is the perfect tool to help your students showcase the incredible books they are reading independently or during self-selected reading time.Students love having the chance to share about their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.10, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2...

$15.00

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The Tiger Rising Novel Unit for Grades 4-8 CCSS Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Tiger Rising...I have had multiple copies of the novel The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo sitting on my classroom book shelf for years! I finally got to it and it very well may be one of my favorite novels. What a story! This 47-page print and go

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6...

$7.00

142

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Crash by Jerry Spinelli Novel Study Activities Bundle

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Crash by Jerry Spinelli is one of my favorite novels to read with 6th graders. It is funny, the characters are witty, the setting and plot are relatable, and the ending is unpredictable—all characteristics of the ideal text to share with this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.7, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4...

$23.50

$12.00

132

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 6

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 6These 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, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

$5.00

117

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Martin Luther King Day Reader's Theater Toolkit for Middle School

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Martin Luther King Readers Theater Unit is one your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating MLK Day activities into your language arts instruction. This 10-character PDF script includes comprehension

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Martin Luther King Day, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

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...

$3.75

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Frindle Novel Unit for Grades 4-7 Common Core Aligned

By Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Frindle is the perfect novel to begin your school year with students in grades 4-7! Nick Allen will inspire your students to consider just what they can do with a creative mind and determined spirit. This Frindle Novel Unit is the perfect resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6...

$7.00

213

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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

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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