Best Linda from "All in One Middle School Podcasts (2025)

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Classroom Management- Month 10 (Final Grading) 19:52

23d ago19:52

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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 expectations for the end of the year. It's the end of the year, and there is no type of busy like "teacher-busy" during th…

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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: National Poetry Month (Month 10) 14:26

1M ago14:26

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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 do with your middle schoolers for National Poetry Month. We will discuss: "Black Out" or "Found" Poetry P…

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Classroom Management- Month 9 (Adjusting Expectations at the End of the Year) 27:23

1M ago27:23

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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 of the year. The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to get prepared. If you've been a teacher for at least o…

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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Creating a Novel Study (Month 9) 25:30

2M ago25:30

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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 creating a novel study. We will discuss: Why novel studies are important What type of novels work well How …

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Classroom Management- Month 8 (Classroom Updates) 24:25

3M ago24:25

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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. It's the middle of the year and the honeymoon is long over. The routine feels, well, routine. Kids are getting antsy, and your cla…

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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Social Issues Reading with Literacy Circles (Month 8) 16:32

3M ago16:32

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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 social issues reading unit that incorporates literacy circles. We will discuss: How to get prepared for a…

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Classroom Management- Month 7 (Motivating Students) 15:03

4M ago15:03

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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. It’s the middle of the year and motivating students is tough. You are probably noticing that many are not turning in their best…

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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Opinion Writing (Month 7) 17:50

4M ago17:50

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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 opinion writing. We will discuss: Why kids need a solid unit on opinion writing A step-by-step plan that in…

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Classroom Management- Month 6 (Interventions for Struggling Students) 25:24

5M ago25:24

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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 students. You’ll experience many types of learners throughout your teaching career. Although some students seem to always…

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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School - Month 6 (Informational Text) 23:06

5M ago23:06

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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 school ELA classes. This month: Informational Text We will discuss: How to get prepared for a month-long unit on info…

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Classroom Management- Month 5 (Constant Tardiness and Absenteeism) 21:39

6M ago21:39

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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. You know how it is. You plan your lessons. You get to school early so that you are prepared for the day. You grade…

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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School - Month 5 (Theme Essay) 21:16

6M ago21:16

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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. We will discuss: How to get prepared for month 5 A step-by-step plan for your students to write a literary essay…

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Classroom Management- Month 4 (Parent-Teacher Communication) 22:45

7M ago22:45

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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. Parent-teacher communication is so much more than newsletters and report cards. Having good classroom management, is, b…

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Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 4 (Historical Fiction) 20:44

7M ago20:44

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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. We will discuss: How to get prepared for month 4 Everything you need for a successful historical fiction unit Le…

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Classroom Management- Month 3 (Class Participation) 27:37

8M ago27:37

27:37

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 a teacher of over thirty years, I’ve mentored many new teachers both officially and unofficially. By far, the biggest question…

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Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 3 (Independent Reading, Literary Essay) 29:04

8M ago29:04

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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. We will discuss: Independent Reading Planning and teaching a literary analysis essay Let's connect! Membership: …

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Classroom Management- Month 2 (Classwork, Homework, Consequences) 31:44

9M ago31:44

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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’ve mentored many new teachers both officially and unofficially. By far, the biggest question and concern I’ve heard is getting a…

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Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 2 (Grammar, Vocabulary, Character Analysis) 27:51

9M ago27:51

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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: Integrating Grammar Integrating Vocabulary Main Unit - Character Analysis Starting First Chapter Fridays Let's connect! …

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Classroom Management Plan - Month 1 (Getting Started) 28:24

10M ago28:24

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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 mentored many new teachers both officially and unofficially. By far, the biggest question and concern I’ve heard is getting a …

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Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 1 (Getting Started, Personal Narrative) 25:57

10M ago25:57

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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: Getting Started - Back to School Main Unit - Personal Narrative Starting First Chapter Fridays Let's connect! Membership…

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EPISODE 48: End of Year Countdown - 1 Week to Go! 23:33

12M ago23:33

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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 end of year countdown with 1 week left of school. We will discuss: Finishing grading Getting your room in o…

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EPISODE 47: End of the Year Teacher Checklist - 2 Weeks to Go! 27:57

12M ago27:57

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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-of-the-year teacher checklist a month before school ends. Read here for your plan with 2 weeks left of sc…

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EPISODE 46: End of Year Teacher Checklist: 3 Weeks to Go! - Part 2 of a Month-long countdown to the End of the Year 14:11

1y ago14:11

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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-year teacher tasks a month before school ends. Read here for your plan with 3 weeks left of school. We will…

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EPISODE 45: TACKLING THE END OF YEAR SUCCESSFULLY: 5 TEACHER TASKS - Part 1 of a Month-long countdown to the End of the Year 22:57

1y ago22:57

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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 end-of-year teacher tasks a month before school ends. Listen here for your plan with 4 weeks left of school…

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EPISODE 44: 5 Amazing Novels in Verse for Middle School 14:27

1y ago14:27

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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 your students to quality novels in this genre is a great addition to your poetry unit, and in my opinion, a great …

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EPISODE 43: The 10 Best Poems for Poetry Analysis in Middle School 29:37

1y ago29:37

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If you teach poetry in your middle school ELA class, you know it can be a struggle. Kids often go into your poetry lessons with the attitude that poems are not interesting, they are hard to write, and that it’s too difficult to understand poems. It's therefore imperative to begin with poems that are engaging and will hook them right away. I have 10…

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EPISODE 42: The 10 Best Songs for Poetry Analysis in Middle School 22:39

1y ago22:39

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If you teach poetry in your middle school ELA class, you know it can be a struggle. Kids often go into your poetry lessons with the attitude that poems are not interesting, they are hard to write, and that it’s too difficult to understand poems. The answer? Start with songs for poetry analysis. Since I’ve never met a middle schooler who hasn’t obse…

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EPISODE 41: Poetry Analysis for Middle School in 4 Easy Steps 14:28

1y ago14:28

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I might be in the minority, but I absolutely love teaching poetry. I especially love having kids write poems because I get to know my students on a deeper and more meaningful level. One of the steps to becoming a good poet is to be a good reader of poetry. However, many middle school kids don’t know where to start. Therefore, you need a good plan o…

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EPISODE 40: How to Easily Write 5 Engaging Types of Poems 14:28

1y ago14:28

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Teaching poetry...we either love it or hate it. I'm in the "love" category. Why? Poems are simply songs without the music...and middle schoolers love music. Once they understand that, and once we simplify the poetry writing process, they usually are in the "love" category as well. One way to simplify the process is by giving kids specific types of …

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EPISODE 39: Teaching Poetry to Middle Schoolers in 5 Simple Steps 18:32

1y ago18:32

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Teaching poetry to middle schoolers might seem complicated, but there are so many ways to do this simply and effectively. I have found that my kids (and I) enjoy this unit more than any other unit. And, I love to incorporate poetry throughout the year so that kids will understand it better and see how valuable it is. If you’re ready to get started,…

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EPISODE 38: Literacy Center Ideas for Middle School 15:22

1y ago15:22

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When you think of centers, you typically think of little kids, glue, construction paper, and a big mess. As a former first-grade teacher, I can certainly tell you that this is the absolute truth! But centers are NOT just for elementary school. In fact, one of the best literacy center ideas for middle school is for teaching reading skills and strate…

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EPISODE 37: Ace Your Teacher Performance Assessment 16:46

1y ago16:46

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Your teacher performance assessment can feel dreadful. Maybe it’s planned, and maybe you know there is one more left. Either way, you’ll need a shift in mindset will get you to understand how to showcase your strengths to your administrator. Although teacher observations can be very stressful, these "no fail” tips will help you to impress your admi…

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EPISODE 36: Tips to Teach Theme in Middle School - Part 7 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the seventh and final episode in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on how to teach theme. Teaching theme in literatu…

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EPISODE 35: Teaching Point of View and Perspective in Middle School - Part 6 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 15:43

1+ y ago15:43

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the sixth in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on teaching point of view and perspective. Teaching point of view and…

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EPISODE 34: Teaching Dialogue and Internal Monologue in Middle School - Part 5 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 16:13

1+ y ago16:13

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the fifth in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on teaching dialogue and internal monologue. Teaching dialogue and in…

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EPISODE 33: Teaching Symbolism in Middle School - Part 4 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 15:44

1+ y ago15:44

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the fourth in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on teaching symbolism. Teaching symbolism in literature is a skill y…

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EPISODE 32: Teaching Conflict in Literature for Middle School - Part 3 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 15:01

1+ y ago15:01

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, teaching reading skills is a must.There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the third in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on teaching conflict in literature. Understanding types of conflic…

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EPISODE 31: Teaching Character Analysis for Middle School - Part 2 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 15:51

1+ y ago15:51

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the second in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers. This episode focuses on teaching character analysis. Teaching a deep understanding about …

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EPISODE 30: Teaching Plot Structure for Middle School - Part 1 of a Teaching Reading Skills Mini Series 14:59

1+ y ago14:59

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If you are a middle school language arts teacher, then you teach reading skills. There is a certain "finesse" that you will need to do this well at the middle school level. This is the first in a mini-series on teaching reading skills to our middle schoolers, and we will begin with teaching plot structure. Teaching plot structure will be a definite…

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EPISODE 29: Teaching in December: Easy Winter Classroom Ideas for Middle School 22:49

1+ y ago22:49

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It's December and you're a teacher. If these two things are true, I don't need to spend much time explaining why it is such a stressful time of year. You're busy at school and you're busy at home. The tasks never end. Instead of stressing, take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine...no judgment), and listen for easy winter classr…

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EPISODE 28: Vocabulary Activities in Middle School 16:24

1+ y ago16:24

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Vocabulary activities and vocabulary-learning strategies can be as boring as you make them. I will admit it…I KILLED vocabulary in the years past in my middle school language arts class. I inherited a list of disconnected words and was told to have kids write context clues sentences with them. Every. Single. Week. Well, no more. If you are in a voc…

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EPISODE 27: Great Activities for Fast Finishers 17:37

1+ y ago17:37

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We’ve all been there. We are ready to teach a fabulous lesson. We know the lesson will engage our kids. And it does…but then they finish and there’s still a half hour left of class. Or, you plan another amazing lesson, and half of your kids are fast finishers while the other half need more time. The fact is, it is nearly impossible to create a less…

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EPISODE 26: Thanksgiving Classroom Activities for Middle Schoolers 17:57

1+ y ago17:57

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Thanksgiving activities for middle schoolers can be tricky. Thanksgiving, as we know, can be a really nice holiday and a way to make some good connections in class with meaningful activities. As a language arts and social studies teacher, it is something that I incorporate every year. It really is what you make of it, and I have some good ideas fro…

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EPISODE 25: Grading in Middle School Language Arts: What NOT to Grade 14:44

1+ y ago14:44

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Grading in middle school: It is the bane of our existence as middle school language arts teachers. But take heart, because I am going to be talking about what NOT to grade. Sounds too good to be true, right? And since I have over 30 years of experience, I have really come to understand what I don’t need to grade. Unfortunately for me, I only really…

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EPISODE 24: 3 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Grammar Lessons 21:18

1+ y ago21:18

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We are going to talk about a really exciting concept: GRAMMAR! Grammar lessons are the best! Just kidding. But, we know kids need it, so we must teach it. Yet somehow we are all over the place in this country with how we should teach it, when we should teach it, and how much we should teach it. I am hopeful that by sharing my many years of experien…

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EPISODE 23: Score High on Your Teacher Observation 22:18

1+ y ago22:18

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Your teacher observation can feel dreadful. But with a little shift in mindset, you will see that it's just a great way to showcase your strengths as an educator and to show your administrator your worth. Getting observed can be very stressful, but with some “no fail” tips, you will impress your administrators and score high. In this episode, we ar…

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EPISODE 22: Reading Assessment Examples for Reading Workshop (Part 8 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series) 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

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This is the eighth and last part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school. If you've started your reading workshop, I hope you are finding success and enjoyment in presenting your mini-lessons, having kids discuss in book clubs, and conferencing. But like everything else we do, we have to find a way to purposefully assess what our stud…

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EPISODE 21: Using a Reader's Notebook in Middle School Reading Workshop (Part 7 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series) 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

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This is the seventh part of a mini series on reading workshop in middle school. Kids need a place to keep notes and do activities in an organized fashion in reading workshop. The answer is a well-organized reader's notebook. But what is the best way to do this? We will discuss: Why Use Reader’s Notebooks Digital or Print? Organization What and What…

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EPISODE 20: Components of Reading Workshop - Conferencing (Part 6 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series) 14:36

1+ y ago14:36

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This is the sixth part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school. I believe one of the most enjoyable components of reading workshop is conferencing. When done correctly, you will get to have conversations with kids about their books and guide them into higher-level strategies. And the best part is that it does NOT need to be a complica…

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EPISODE 19: Literature Circles for Reading Workshop Model in Middle School (Part 5 of a Reading Workshop Mini Series) 20:38

1+ y ago20:38

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This is the fifth part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school. A huge hallmark of reading workshop is having kids working in book clubs, AKA literature circles. In this episode, we will talk about how to get kids working when they meet in groups. We will discuss: What are Book Clubs? How to Set Up your Book Clubs Creating a Reading P…

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