Teaching Middle School ELA

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Today we share our best tried-and-true tips for thinking big picture, staying ahead of the game, shifting your lesson-planning mindset, and strategically reusing lesson activities. Tune in to get all the details and transform your relationship with lesson planning forever! Links mentioned in this episode: The Emergency Substitute Binder: https://ebacademics.com/2017/06/the-sub-binder-why-its-important-how-to.html Emergency Sub Lesson Plans for ELA from EB Academics:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ELA-Emergency-Sub-Plans-for-Middle-School-2340227 Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Though tricky at first, batch planning will completely change the game for you when it comes to the quality of your lessons and life outside of school. So pull out your calendar and get ready to learn the benefits of batch planning as well as three tips to make it work for your classes today. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/detective Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!So much about teaching is growing through exploration, listening to your intuition, and being willing to try, fail, and try again. In today’s episode, Amanda and Marie are open and honest about their experiences being brave in their classrooms, and they offer practical advice on how to get started in your own. Links mentioned in this episode: Brave New Teaching Podcast: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/ Amanda at Mud and Ink Teaching: https://www.mudandinkteaching.org/ Marie at the Caffeinated Classroom: https://www.thecaffeinatedclassroom.com/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In today’s episode, Kara shares her experience with school closure, moving to distance learning, and balancing teaching content with looking after her students’ wellbeing. Kara offers several fun ideas to nurture relationships and joy, even in this difficult time, plus we discuss two ELA activities that are creative, meaningful, and easily transferred to the online world we find ourselves in. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.rileyreadsya.com/blog/15-creative-ideas-to-build-community-in-your-online-classroom https://www.instagram.com/rileyreadsya/ https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Instagram-Activity-An-Evidence-Based-Resource-1786460 Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Today’s guest, David Rickert, shares his expertise regarding incorporating creativity in the classroom. With over twenty years of educational experience, he has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this episode, David offers simple mindset shifts that will help you approach standards, assessments, and daily lesson plans creatively. Links mentioned in this episode: http://davidrickert.com/2020/03/02/creative-activities-in-ela/ https://www.instagram.com/rickertdraws/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In today’s episode, middle school reading expert Kristy, from 2 Peas and a Dog, shares her perspective on how having a classroom library enhances the quality of reading engagement in the classroom. She also shares how to choose the right books for your library, because as Kristy notes, a classroom library is a curated collection of texts arranged with your students in mind. Links mentioned in this episode: Blog https://2peasandadog.com/category/classroom-library TPT https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/2peasandadog IG https://www.instagram.com/2peasandadog/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/2peasandadog Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/2peasandadog/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Today, I have asked Carrie to share with you her best tips on how to set yourself up for success during your next teaching interview. With spring right around the corner, some of you might be peeking at openings in other districts or positions, and even if not, it never hurts to be prepared because you just never know when your dream job could pop up. The tips she shares are golden, so grab your notepad and let’s dive in! Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.educators2educators.com/ https://www.instagram.com/educators2educators/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!When you think about grammar instruction, do you feel excited and passionate or shudder and groan? I find that the topic of grammar elicits very strong and often opposing responses among ELA teachers. Basically, you either love it or you hate it.  For those of you who love grammar instruction, you are in luck because today’s podcast episode is all about how to knock it out of the park in your classroom. And if you currently despise teaching grammar, or just don’t find the time to fit it into your curriculum, this episode is going to give you some fun, simple, and creative ways to incorporate it more.  Lauralee Moss is a bit of a grammar guru, and she takes a wonderfully unique approach to teaching it. She believes that grammar should be more than a ten minute mini-lesson and practice session each day. She believes in teaching students that grammar is the art of using language precisely, and she weaves it into almost every component of her Language Arts class. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/grammar Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Have you ever considered that one reason your students misbehave in the classroom is because they are not engaged? You may be working your butt off to ensure that they’re meeting the standards and becoming the best readers and writers they can be, but if your lessons aren’t engaging, there’s bound to be some classroom management issues you’re facing. When students are engaged in their learning, their attention and focus increase, they’re motivated to practice higher-level critical thinking skills, and they enjoy school more! We're sharing a super simply, highly-engaging activity that hits on NUMEROUS ELA standards that you can implement today! If you're ready, we're ready for you. Become an EB Teacher today and join The EB Teachers' Club right here -> https://ebacademics.mykajabi.com/eb-teachers-club Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/membership Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!"I have a confidence and a calmness to me knowing that I’m meeting standards, but I’m also making them have fun. I don’t have to go into tomorrow thinking they may not like this because I know that they’re going to love what we’re doing. It’s an overall happiness."  Those are just a few of Chelsey's transformations that she's seen as a result of joining The EB Teachers' Club.  If you've been feeling like your lessons are disjointed and pieced together, and that you don't know how to truly elevate your students' learning and mastery of the standards through engaging and rigorous content, then listening to Chelsey's case study will give you the encouragement you need to realize that truly, anything is possible.  We just have to be courageous and bold enough to step out and make a change in our lives.  If you're ready, we're ready for you. Become an EB Teacher today and join The EB Teachers' Club right here -> https://ebacademics.mykajabi.com/eb-teachers-club Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/membership Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students