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

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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

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Activities, Games, Lesson

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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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CSI Informational Text Digital Escape - Central Idea - Text Features- Close Read

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Elevate your middle school English lessons with this captivating digital escape room designed to reinforce informational text standards. Dive into a world of exploration as students unravel text features, decode text structures, and grasp central

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.8.1, RI.8.2...

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Figurative Language - Poetic Devices Review Loop -Question Trail - ELA Game

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your classroom experience with this dynamic and best-selling TPT lesson that seamlessly blends fun, movement, and meaningful learning. As an educator, I understand the importance of making learning enjoyable while providing students with the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4

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Detective Figurative Language & Poetic Devices - Digital Escape Room - Engaging

By Howes in the Middle

Engage your students with this no-print digital escape room, meticulously designed to reinforce figurative language and poetic devices! Whether your students work collaboratively, in small groups, or individually, this immersive challenge promises

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4...

$6.00

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ELA TEST PREP - Immersive ESCAPE Room - Testing Tips - Exciting ELA Review Game

By Howes in the Middle

Supercharge your reading and writing test preparation with this dynamic digital escape room! Designed for middle school learners, this high-engagement activity transforms mundane test prep into a thrilling adventure. Whether as a whole class, small

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.8, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b

$6.00

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TEST PREP - ESCAPE ROOM - Close Reading & More - High Interest!

By Howes in the Middle

Transform test preparation into an exciting adventure with this state-test prep digital escape room! Perfect for reading and writing standardized testing review, this immersive activity is designed for middle schoolers. Say goodbye to tedious

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

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, RI.6.1, RI.6.2...

$6.00

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Edgar Allan Poe - Collaborative Poster - Figurative Language -The Raven Writing

By Howes in the Middle

Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study related to Edgar Allan Poe! I have this assignment in the back of my room during my Poe study. Early finishers will go and decorate a tile for our class poster. At the end of the unit, we have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4

$5.00

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ELA Test Prep Question Review Loop - Question Trail - Kinesthetic Learning

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 testing review uses question stems made to minic state testing questions. This loop includes writing and reading multiple choice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$3.50

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Figurative Language - Digital Escape Room! - Poetic Devices ELA Game

By Howes in the Middle

Use this digital escape room to review figurative language and poetic devices! Students can work as a whole class, in small groups, or individually to complete this digital challenge. No set-up is required! Students go to the webpage and will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.6.7, RL.7.4, RL.7.7, RL.8.4, RL.8.7, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.7

$6.00

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Middle School ELA Question Trail/Loop - Engaging & Kinesthetic - Novel Previews

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your middle school ELA classroom with this captivating bundle of question trails/loops for middle school students! The loops included in this bundle cover a variety of ELA standards including figurative language, theme, and more! Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$13.75

$10.00

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Piñata Sculpture Project - Middle & High School 3D Art - Engaging Activity

By Howes in the Middle

In this engaging pinata sculpture project, students will create their very own 3D pinata following along step-by-step with a visual guide. This project requires a limited budget, have your students bring in cereal boxes, grab some masking tape and

Subjects:

Art History, Visual Arts, Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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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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The Trial of Johnny Cade - Text Evidence Sort - Condensed Mock Trial - Outsiders

By Howes in the Middle

In this activity, students will determine if Johnny Cade is guilty of manslaughter by evaluating 16 quotes from The Outsiders. Students will sort the evidence and write a report explaining their verdict. This is the perfect activity if you want to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.8.1, W.8.1a, CCRA.R.1

$2.00

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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...

$5.00

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Story Elements Question Trail - ELA Loop Game - Plot - Conflict - Setting

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your classroom experience with this captivating Interactive Story Elements Lesson that puts students at the center of their learning journey. This engaging activity offers a unique twist on traditional instruction, seamlessly blending

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (9.66 MB)

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ELA STEAM CHALLENGE - FIDGET TOY - REVIEW ACTIVITY - Editable!

By Howes in the Middle

Empower your students with essential literacy skills and foster creativity through this engaging Flextangle activity! If you've observed your students grappling with written directions, this resource is the perfect solution to not only address that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, End of Year, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.84 MB)

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Figurative Language - Poetic Devices Review Loop Lesson - Question Trail Game

By Howes in the Middle

I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give learners a chance to move. In this engaging activity, students review figurative language (metaphor, alliteration, allusion, idioms, simile, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (8.16 MB)

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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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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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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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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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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