All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers
Calling all middle school language arts teachers! Teaching has become so overwhelming. It can be isolating at times, and it is sometimes difficult to get help when you need it. In this podcast, we will discuss the many complexities that middle school language arts teachers face. There will be tons of actionable ideas to help you simplify your planning, streamline your teaching, and enjoy more free time.
Episodes
68 episodes
Classroom Management- Month 10 (Final Grading)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the tenth and final episode in the series, with a focus on adjusting expect...
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Episode 20
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19:52
ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: National Poetry Month (Month 10)
It’s April, and for ELA teachers, that means National Poetry Month! Poetry is the subject that kids think they hate…until they have a skilled teacher who brings passion and creativity to the unit. Listen here for 5 powerful poetry activities to...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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14:26
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Classroom Management- Month 9 (Adjusting Expectations at the End of the Year)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the ninth in the series, with a focus on adjusting expectations for the end...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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27:23
ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Creating a Novel Study (Month 9)
If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating an ELA curriculum map for your middle school classes. This month, we will focus on c...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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25:30
Classroom Management- Month 8 (Classroom Updates)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the eighth in the series, with a focus on classroom updates.&n...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:25
ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Social Issues Reading with Literacy Circles (Month 8)
If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating an ELA curriculum map for your middle school classes. This month, we will focus on a...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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16:32
Classroom Management- Month 7 (Motivating Students)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the seventh in the series, with a focus on motivating students.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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15:03
ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Opinion Writing (Month 7)
If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating an ELA curriculum map for your middle school classes. This month, we will focus on o...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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17:50
Classroom Management- Month 6 (Interventions for Struggling Students)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the sixth in the series, with a focus on interventions for struggling stude...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:24
ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School - Month 6 (Informational Text)
It's the middle of the school year and we are continuing with curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle schoo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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23:06
Classroom Management- Month 5 (Constant Tardiness and Absenteeism)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the fifth in the series, with a focus on constant tardiness and absenteeism...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:39
ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School - Month 5 (Theme Essay)
The school year is under way and it's time for curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:16
Classroom Management- Month 4 (Parent-Teacher Communication)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the fourth in the series, with a focus on parent-teacher communication....
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:45
Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 4 (Historical Fiction)
The school year is under way and it's time for curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:44
Classroom Management- Month 3 (Class Participation)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the third in the series, with a focus on class participation.As...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:37
Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 3 (Independent Reading, Literary Essay)
The school year is under way and it's time for curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:04
Classroom Management- Month 2 (Classwork, Homework, Consequences)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the second in the series.As a teacher of over thirty years, I’v...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:44
Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 2 (Grammar, Vocabulary, Character Analysis)
If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes.We will discuss:
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:51
Classroom Management Plan - Month 1 (Getting Started)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the first of the series.As a teacher of over thirty years, I’ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:24
Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 1 (Getting Started, Personal Narrative)
If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes.We will discuss:
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:57
EPISODE 48: End of Year Countdown - 1 Week to Go!
The end of year countdown is on! You feel like you should be winding down, but as every educator knows, this is crunch time. You are working harder than ever, yet your list keeps getting longer and longer. How to handle it? Read here for your e...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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23:33
EPISODE 47: End of the Year Teacher Checklist - 2 Weeks to Go!
It’s the end of the school year, and you are feeling frazzled. You are trying to get things done on your end-of-the-year teacher checklist, but it somehow just keeps getting longer and longer. The answer? A solid plan where you map out your end...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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27:57
EPISODE 46: End of Year Teacher Checklist: 3 Weeks to Go! - Part 2 of a Month-long countdown to the End of the Year
It’s the end of the school year, and teachers everywhere are feeling the pressure. You are tending to your end-of-year teacher checklist, but it seems to be growing rather than shrinking. The answer? A solid plan where you map out your end-of-y...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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14:11
EPISODE 45: TACKLING THE END OF YEAR SUCCESSFULLY: 5 TEACHER TASKS - Part 1 of a Month-long countdown to the End of the Year
It’s the end of the school year, and teachers everywhere are feeling the pressure. You are tending to your “to-do” list, but it seems to get exponentially bigger even while you are working hard. The answer? A solid plan where you map out your e...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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22:57
EPISODE 44: 5 Amazing Novels in Verse for Middle School
April is National Poetry Month, but it doesn't have to be April to introduce your students to novels in verse. Novels in verse appeal to students because they tend to move quickly and are told in rhythmic, interesting ways. Introducing yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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