Teaching Middle School ELA

Too often (and we’re guilty of it too!), teachers blame their students for not knowing something, but they don’t take the time to teach it! Let’s change that. It’s October, you’ve seen where your students struggle with writing, and it’s time to implement some targeted grammar instruction. Tune in to hear three reasons grammar is the most underrated topic to teach in ELA and learn why you just might fall in love with it this year. Plus, get some incredibly creative ideas to make grammar your students’ favorite part of class. 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: H

With a few, easy-to-implement strategies, you will be able to cut the time you spend grading students’ work in half! Tune in to hear the simple adjustments you can make to your next writing unit--even if it starts tomorrow--to radically shift the quality of your students’ work as well as the time you spend grading it. Sometimes, less really is more! Links mentioned in this episode: 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: H

Tune in to hear Jessica describing how she uses the beautiful picture book, Tar Beach, by Faith Ringgold, to engage students and enhance their descriptive writing skills. When we can find fun and simple ways to weave the different writing genres into our curriculum throughout the year, we provide students with the critical opportunities to learn and build upon what they already know. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Tar-Beach-Faith-Ringgold/dp/0517885441 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: H

In today’s episode, we break down the exact process that we use at EB Academics to plan every single lesson for our EB Teacher’s Club members. Using this framework to plan your lessons will completely change the game for you. You can kiss late-night planning goodbye, and say hello to stress-free strategizing and kick-butt lessons that your students will love! Listen to today’s episode to hear how we do it and how you can do it, too!  Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/engagingela 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: H

The problem with this is that it separates engagement from rigor, and at EB Academics, we believe that every standard can (and should) be taught with both. Today we share an exciting way to teach students how to write a strong claim and prepare for an evidence-based essay using a mystery picture book. Students absolutely love this lesson, and you will too because your students’ results will blow you away! We can’t wait for you to try this lesson in your own classroom! Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/engagingela https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Celeste-Unsolved-Mystery-History/dp/0689851227 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: H

Today, we want to offer a little tough love so that you feel empowered rather than defeated and paralyzed. We believe that this year can be better than any other--yes, really! In this episode, we share the four reasons you’re holding yourself--and your students--back, and we offer you the pep talks you might need to get your mind refreshed and refocused on all that is possible. I promise that you will leave this episode feeling inspired and motivated to make incredible change. Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/engagingela 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: H

We sat down with Michael Arterberry, a motivational speaker and award-winning youth encourager, to discuss how we can improve our relationships with students, see the whole child, and create stronger communities in our classroom. He had incredible stories to tell, some of which brought tears to our eyes, because Michael has overcome so much and teaches students and teachers how to do the same. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.shakethedirtexperience.com/free-book 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: H

Today’s episode will help! We explain three simple and incredibly engaging strategies you can implement tomorrow to make your digital classroom more fun and productive for your students. Engaging content and delivery is more important now than ever, so we take the overwhelm out of the equation to help you and your students enjoy each day online just a little bit more. And, if you’re not online, these strategies work perfectly in the classroom, too! Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/writingguide 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: H

2020 is putting us all through the wringer, but we are here to support you in every way we can. Let’s focus on the joy we can bring to our day-to-day lessons, no matter where we are this fall. Use these engaging strategies--in person OR online--to help your students gain confidence and build skills in ELA. The best part of today’s tips? No essays required! Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/writingguide 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: H

In this episode, we’ve got your back. We share strategies to simplify the standards and make them engaging for your students. Plus, we offer you a FREE writing guide that will be the perfect resource to keep on hand as you go about planning all your writing units. Let’s make teaching writing stress-free and fun! Links mentioned in this episode: ebacademics.com/writingguide 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: H