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Non-Fiction One-Pager Assignment - Informational Reading and Writing - Creative

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Discover the perfect one-pager assignments tailored for non-fiction and informational texts right here! If you're in search of engaging activities that allow students to create visual summaries showcasing their comprehension of texts, your quest

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8...

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

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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

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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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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Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, GATE

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3...

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Thesis Statement Independent Practice - Writing Prompts - Quiz - ELA Exit Ticket

By Howes in the Middle

Need to help your students write effective thesis statements? Use this activity to print and practice away! I love using this quick and simple resource to check for understanding. I have multiple prompts presented in multiple ways, so you can use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.2, W.6.2a, W.7.1, W.7.2b, W.7.2d, W.7.2e, W.7.3d, W.7.4, W.8.1a...

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The Giver Collaborative Poster Project: Engage, Write, & Decorate with Purpose!

By Howes in the Middle

Enhance your exploration of Lois Lowry's classic, "The Giver," with this interactive and visually stunning collaborative poster project. Perfect for middle school ELA classrooms, this activity fosters creativity, comprehension, and a lasting visual

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3

$5.00

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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...

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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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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...

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Growing Bundle of Question Trails & Loops Activities for Middle-Level ELA

By Howes in the Middle

Do you need help motivating your ELA students during independent practice? I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. Additionally, I believe it is important to give students a break from

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$45.50

$30.00

Bundle

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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...

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The Outsiders Review Game & Self-Grading Novel Test

By Howes in the Middle

Save yourself money by buying my review game and test at one time! I love this standard-based review and test. This bundle includes my question loop review game that gets students engaged in their review. It also includes the test made based on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

$6.00

$5.00

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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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The Giver by Lois Lowry Bundled Resources!

By Howes in the Middle

Discover the ultimate collection of engaging and standards-driven resources for your "The Giver" novel study with this comprehensive bundle of lessons! Unleash the power of interactive learning and foster critical thinking in your students while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$26.00

$20.00

Bundle

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The Giver by Lois Lowry - Quote & Text Analysis - Collaborative Learning

By Howes in the Middle

Enhance your students' quotation skills and elevate text analysis with this compelling lesson! Tailored for success toward the conclusion of your novel study, this activity offers a dynamic approach to foster collaborative learning, making it an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

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

$3.00

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Sentence Variety & Type Question Loop - Combining Sentences - 6th-8th Grade

By Howes in the Middle

This activity, which grades itself, makes grammar engaging and kinesthetic! I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. Additionally, I believe it is important to give students a break

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

CCSS:

L.6.1, L.6.3, L.6.3a, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3

$3.50

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Peer Evaluation - Mini Rubrics - Peer Edit - Essay Rubric - Editable!

By Howes in the Middle

Use these editable mini-rubrics to allow students to give their peers some feedback. PLEASE review and follow me if you appreciate this product, it means a lot to me! As always, I appreciate your support!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

$1.00

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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury: Socratic Seminar 7th - 10th Grade- Ready to Go!

By Howes in the Middle

Engage your 7th through 10th grade students in an enthralling Socratic seminar focused on Ray Bradbury's gripping short story, "The Veldt." This comprehensive lesson is crafted to stimulate critical thinking, encourage the analysis of various

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, GATE

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.1...

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Disco Ball Painting - Tint and Shade Challenge - Google Slides - Paint Mixing

By Howes in the Middle

In this trendy paint mixing challenge, students will create a disco ball painting like those seen on Tik-Tok and Instagram! Engage students with a fun painting challenge.This project is ready to use in the classroom face-to-face, or virtually with

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Other (Arts)

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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Summer Reading Choice Board Assignment and Rubric

By Howes in the Middle

A Summer Reading Project that will allow your students to have some choice in their final project! The rubric is included!

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, Assessment

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.16 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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I was born and raised in the snowiest city in America, Erie, Pa!

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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