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All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

Linda from "All in One Middle School"

Teaching in December without the Chaos: 5 Innovative ELA Activities for Middle School

NOV 26, 202513 MIN
All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

Teaching in December without the Chaos: 5 Innovative ELA Activities for Middle School

NOV 26, 202513 MIN

Description

Teaching in December can feel like trying to herd middle schoolers through a snowstorm. Between early dismissals, holiday excitement, and students’ shorter attention spans, keeping your ELA classroom productive is a real challenge. But it doesn’t have to be stressful!  We will discuss 5 types of activities in this episode: 1.  ELA Games 2. Creating Gifts with Words 3. Fast- Finishers 4. Literacy-Based Celebrations 5. Creating Writing and Poetry Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  [email protected] Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post to this Episode Join the All in One Middle School Membership! All Winter Activities in my TPT Store One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group