8th grade ela classroom

Light Academia middle school ELA classroom ideas

Learn why one-pagers are one of my go-to activities for breaking down complex topics and texts. Understand what they are, why you and your students will love them, and how to implement them in your ELA classroom. I even have the advice to help you tackle the biggest obstacle you’ll encounter with this activity.

If you are looking for free and inexpensive tools to make the most of instructional time with your students, check out these ideas.

Grab your copy of FREE ELA Curriculum Maps grades 6th-8th and save yourself a year's worth of planning! Digital maps with a planner, calendar, and more!

As teachers, we are constantly referring to various terms in our content areas that we want/NEED students to know. To cement understanding, I designed a word

So… you’re a first-time middle school ELA teacher. Welcome to the madness, I guess! I’m kidding, but in all honesty, middle school isn’t quite like high school or elementary school. Middle school is its own unique level that you need to be prepared for as you get ready to run your classroom. But before we

A great blog of secondary English teachers helping you find great ideas to enhance your classroom!

A blog about teaching middle school ELA and math.

My favorite school days are the ones that find us in a bit of a routine, when my middle school students are to the point where they are energized and enthusiastic while knowing procedures and classroom expectations. One project that has exemplified this glorious balance has been our reader's notebooks.