Teaching Middle School ELA
Caitlin Mitchell
Welcome to the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, where we help English Language Arts teachers create dynamic, engaging lessons while balancing the everyday responsibilities of teaching middle school.I’m Caitlin Mitchell, a longtime ELA educator and curriculum creator, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage grading, planning, and student needs—while still trying to have a life outside the classroom. That’s why every Tuesday and Thursday, I bring you practical strategies, curriculum inspiration, and innovative teaching ideas to help you feel confident, prepared, and energized.Whether you're looking to revamp your writing instruction, streamline your planning process, or engage even the most reluctant readers and writers, you’ll find actionable support here. You'll also hear real classroom stories, fresh lesson ideas, and occasional interviews with other passionate educators.If you teach reading and writing to middle schoolers and want to stay inspired and up-to-date with best practices in ELA education, you’re in the right place. Tune in every week and let’s transform your teaching—together.
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Apr 11, 2019 • 12min
4 Powerful Results from Using a Clear Writing Framework
I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Teaching writing is TOUGH. But today, we’re going to take a deep look at 4 powerful results you can quickly begin to see in your classroom if you use a very clear writing framework with your students. Thanks for listening to the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast! We appreciate you! Visit us here at: https://ebacademics.com/ If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find us at @ebacademics on Instagram!
Apr 2, 2019 • 12min
Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback - 003
I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Today's episode is all about growing as a teacher, but more importantly not being AFRAID to grow. We’ll be talking about 3 specific ways you can grow in your craft without feeling nervous about or threatened by feedback from administrators. Thanks for listening to the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast! We appreciate you! Visit us here at: https://ebacademics.com/ If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find us at @ebacademics on Instagram!
Apr 1, 2019 • 13min
How to Overcome 3 Writing Mistakes You Might be Making - 002
I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!Today our focus is on 3 mistakes you might be making as a writing teacher. But we’re not solely focusing on those mistakes. We’ll also be talking about what you can do to easily fix those mistakes if you are making them. Thanks for listening to the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast! We appreciate you! Visit us here at: https://ebacademics.com/ If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find us at @ebacademics on Instagram!
Apr 1, 2019 • 13min
3 Simple Ways to Create Student Buy In - 001
I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!We're going to focus on three specific strategies you can use in your ELA classroom to create that ever important student buy-in before starting a new unit. Thanks for listening to the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast! We appreciate you! Visit us here at: https://ebacademics.com/ If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find us at @ebacademics on Instagram!
