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Citing Text Evidence Digital ESCAPE ROOM! Virtual Field Trip Game & ELA Review

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In this interactive and engaging citing text evidence review game, students will review and practice citing evidence while they attempt to escape the jungle! This immersive and engaging escape room will have your students citing text evidence like

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1

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Story Elements Digital ELA Escape Game with Plot, Setting, Characters, & More

By Howes in the Middle

Use this digital escape room to review story elements. This game focuses on plot, characters, conflict, setting and how it impacts a story, and basic dialogue rules to help students write their own stories in the future! Students can work as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.10, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.10, CCRA.L.3...

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Differentiated Essay Graphic Organizer - Guided Writing - Writing Support

By Howes in the Middle

Empower your students in their journey to becoming confident essay writers with our Scaffolded Essay Organizer Toolkit. I understand that students often face challenges when it comes to composing formal essays. That's why I've designed this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Outlines, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c...

$3.00

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One-Pager Text Analysis Project with Rubric - Creative Literary Study Lesson

By Howes in the Middle

Use this project to conclude the study of any text. I have had students do this assignment for short stories, but it could be used with literally ANY text! If you would like to make changes to the rubric or assignment, you can edit your copy of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1...

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit

By Howes in the Middle

Get all of my resources at one low price! Save yourself a lot of time and money. I spent more than 4 years developing these materials. They are creative and standard-based!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

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Escape the Zombies! Paragraph Review Escape Room - Transitions - Text Evidence

By Howes in the Middle

Use this escape game to review topic sentences, transitions, and citing text evidence. Just print, review the answers, and go! This activity will take about 45-60 minutes to complete based on the ability of your middle-level learners. No

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1c, W.7.2a...

$4.00

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Novel Study Companion Journal - Editable!

By Howes in the Middle

I have created questions to go with every chapter in the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. Students will analyze the text and answer text-dependent questions for every chapter of the text. This resource also includes an anticipation guide and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Workbooks, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.7.1...

$10.00

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Writing Skills Bundle

By Howes in the Middle

Save valuable time and money when purchasing this bundle. You can get all of my writing resources in this one affordable bundle!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$24.10

$15.00

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Water Bottle Sticker ELA Project - Characterization - Symbolism - Book Report

By Howes in the Middle

Students will create a water bottle that looks like a Hydroflask that represents a character or explains a novel. This resource has two different project options with four ways to print. This is the perfect project to engage your middle or high

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.5.10, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.10...

$2.00

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Guided Bloom's Ball Activity for ANY Novel - Collaborative Learning Opportunity

By Howes in the Middle

Transform your literature lessons into a captivating journey of higher-order thinking with this dynamic Blooms Ball activity, a must-have resource for any dedicated educator! Dive into the depths of literary exploration and cognitive engagement as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

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

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I Have... Who Has? - Literary Elements & Devices - Review Game - Active Learning

By Howes in the Middle

Need to check to see what your students remember about literary elements and devices? This activity is a great example of active learning; get your students up and moving with this engaging ELA review game! Students will review 25 terms that are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.6

$2.00

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment

By Howes in the Middle

End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4...

$1.55

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Stargirl Collaborative Poster - Novel Study - Theme Activity - Writing Project

By Howes in the Middle

Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study related to the novel Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli! I have this assignment in the back of my room during our novel study. Early finishers will go and decorate a tile for our class poster. At the end

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$5.00

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Elements of Art and Principles of Design Digital Escape Room - Engaging!

By Howes in the Middle

Use this digital escape room to review or preview the elements of art and principles of design. Students will review important vocabulary while having a blast! Students can work as a whole class, in small groups, or individually to complete this

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$6.00

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Shinto - Japanese Haiku - ELA & Social Studies - Cross Curricular Activity

By Howes in the Middle

Enjoy this cross-curricular activity! Studying Japan? Why not include a haiku as part of your lesson?

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$1.50

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The Hook Awards - Middle School Writing Skills - Book Previewing with Purpose!

By Howes in the Middle

After introducing writing effective hooks, I have students compete in this game-like challenge. Students work together to find examples of great hooks in novels. Students then submit their favorite hook to The Annual Hook Awards! The winning hook

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.4, W.6.10, W.7.3d, W.7.4, W.7.10, W.8.3, W.8.3a, W.8.4, W.8.10...

$1.55

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TDA Practice Prompts for "Charles" by Shirley Jackson - COLD READ - Writing

By Howes in the Middle

I created two TDA prompts to go along with the short story "Charles” by Shirley Jackson. I plan on having my students read "Charles" on their own and then respond to one of the two prompts I created. The TDA prompts made mimic the TDA prompts

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.8.9, W.6.1a, W.6.1b...

$1.50

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The Outsiders - Question Trail & Loop - Novel Review - Novel Game

By Howes in the Middle

I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. This ELA novel review uses question stems made to minic state testing questions. This activity makes the learning fun, engaging, kinesthetic,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

$3.50

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Flipped Novel - Wendelin Van Draanen - Digtial Escape Room

By Howes in the Middle

If you haven't tried a digital escape, this is the perfect one for you! Students can work through this digital escape to conclude their studies of Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This escape takes place where the novel leaves off. Juli ends up

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

$6.00

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Investigate the Teacher - Middle School - Inferencing - Making Predictions

By Howes in the Middle

This activity works so well! My directions, examples, and activity are included in this document! Want to jump right into working on standards while getting to know your kids and setting expectations? This activity is for you!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (5.39 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelors of Science in Middle-Level English Education. In 2017, I earned a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology. In the Spring of 2019, I added Art to my teaching certifications! I am currently teaching 7th-grade ELA and 7th-grade Gifted and Talented ELA.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I enjoy creating my own teaching materials! I am a creative mind, and I love bringing my creativity into the classroom. I am constantly differentiating to meet the needs of my students. My lesson plans can change at any moment! I also have a passion for gamification and making standard-based learning engaging.

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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I was born and raised in the snowiest city in America, Erie, Pa!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Hispanic Heritage Month