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EPISODE 40: How to Easily Write 5 Engaging Types of Poems
Teaching poetry...we either love it or hate it. I'm in the "love" category. Why? Poems are simply songs without the music...and middle schoolers love music. Once they understand that, and once we simplify the poetry...
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EPISODE 39: Teaching Poetry to Middle Schoolers in 5 Simple Steps
Teaching poetry to middle schoolers might seem complicated, but there are so many ways to do this simply and effectively. I have found that my kids (and I) enjoy this unit more than any other unit. And, I love to...
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EPISODE 38: Literacy Center Ideas for Middle School
When you think of centers, you typically think of little kids, glue, construction paper, and a big mess. As a former first-grade teacher, I can certainly tell you that this is the absolute truth! But centers are NOT...
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EPISODE 37: Ace Your Teacher Performance Assessment
Your teacher performance assessment can feel dreadful. Maybe it’s planned, and maybe you know there is one more left. Either way, you’ll need a shift in mindset will get you to understand how to showcase your...
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EPISODE 36: Tips to Teach Theme in Middle School - Part 7 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the seventh and final episode in a...
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EPISODE 35: Teaching Point of View and Perspective in Middle School - Part 6 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the sixth in a mini-series on...
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EPISODE 34: Teaching Dialogue and Internal Monologue in Middle School - Part 5 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the fifth in a mini-series on...
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EPISODE 33: Teaching Symbolism in Middle School - Part 4 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the fourth in a mini-series on...
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EPISODE 32: Teaching Conflict in Literature for Middle School - Part 3 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, teaching reading skills is a must.There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the third in a mini-series on...
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EPISODE 31: Teaching Character Analysis for Middle School - Part 2 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the second in a mini-series on...
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EPISODE 30: Teaching Plot Structure for Middle School - Part 1 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series
If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the first in a mini-series on...
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EPISODE 29: Teaching in December: Easy Winter Classroom Ideas for Middle School
It's December and you're a teacher. If these two things are true, I don't need to spend much time explaining why it is such a stressful time of year. You're busy at school and you're busy at home. The tasks never end....
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