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Geography
There are so many concepts to learn in a Geography class. This includes learning about locations, regions, and interactions. So, it is easy to understand why teaching the five themes of Geography can...
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Figurative Language
Once students understand the different types of figurative language, they love using it! However, finding the right activities to use can be challenging. For instance, if students learn too many types...
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Romeo and Juliet
High school students do not hold back on their feelings. If they are bored, teachers will know it. Likewise, everyone around them will see if they are full of energy. So, when they find out they are...
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Writing
Teaching writing can be one of the most challenging aspects of language arts. Between sentence structure to organization, there are so many elements to include. This is the case whether students write...
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Reading Response
When students read a novel, there are many aspects to consider. For instance, students have to examine character growth, conflict, setting, and themes. However, teachers must incorporate a good blend...
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Plate Tectonics and Earthquake Activity
Honestly, science curriculum can be daunting to plan. For instance, students learn everything from cloud types to balancing equations. This means that students must develop a strong understanding of...
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Teaching Poetry
While poems are beautiful, students do not necessarily enjoy reading them. Instead, they often find them boring and confusing. However, students have to learn different ways to read poems to gain...
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Novel Study with Any Novel
Honestly, middle school students are so lucky to have many incredible novels to pick from! Between ones that have been out for years to new releases, there are books on every topic. So, teachers often...
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Persuasive Writing
Honestly, describing the process of teaching middle school students to write is hard. They are growing up in a world filled with technology, so they learn all sorts of slang. Since this is often how...
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Media Literacy
There is no doubt about it- students love social media! Even though they follow certain people and try different trends, they do not realize the power of being online. They often don’t even realize how...
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End of the Year
As crazy as it seems, it is time to focus on the end of the year! While some weeks dragged on for so long, the months passed quickly. So, students are in the final countdown for summer. While teachers...
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Map Skills
If you ask middle schoolers to name all the states, many will be unable to do this. Additionally, if you ask students about directions, it will often be a struggle. While most will mention landmarks,...
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Character Analysis
Students in middle and high school often read multiple novels or short stories a year. This is a fantastic way to build their reading stamina while exposing them to different genres. However, this...
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Back to School Poetry
Teachers listen to so many groans and complaints whenever students hear it is time to write poetry. For some reason, the word poetry brings out so much negativity in students. However, this quickly...
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Middle Ages
Many middle school and high school students say history is boring. Sadly, they do not realize how much the past impacts the present and future. However, this thought is often because they have yet to...
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The Outsiders
Honestly, it is an exhausting process to select which books to read in the classroom. This is because every student is different! They have different interests, so it is challenging to choose books...
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Poetry Activities
No teacher likes to hear students groan about certain activities. Unfortunately, this is often the reaction when students find out they are beginning a poetry unit. However, this does not have to be...
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Moon Lessons and Activities
Students experience a lot of stress. Between completing assignments and preparing for tests, they often become overwhelmed. On top of this, many spend hours each day at extracurricular activities and...
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Halloween Activities
No matter the age of the students, Halloween is so exciting! Whether dressing up to collect candy or working in a haunted house, so much fun is going on. However, this also means it can be hard to...
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Astronomy
Do your students always get excited when the moon looks extra bright? Or, do they get excited whenever the sun rises and sets with beautiful colors? I know mine do! Honestly, they are so fascinated to...
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Back to School Activities
I know what you’re thinking- back to school activities already!? Believe it or not, some return to school in early August, while others have a few extra weeks. No matter when teachers head back, there...
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Doodle and Write
Middle school teachers always search for ways to create enjoyable lessons for students. This is a tough age, and their minds run wild with different thoughts. So, it is challenging to keep them...
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Novel Study
When reading a novel, teachers plan activities for many aspects. For instance, they must check comprehension. Additionally, they plan to teach, review, and assess many literary elements, such as main...
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Earth Science Activities
There is something special about teaching science to middle school students. They are at the age where they understand the planets and how some aspects of Earth happen. So, they are now eager to dive...
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The Outsiders
Picking a class novel is exhausting! Every student has different interests and passions. So, it will be hard for them to connect to the novel if they do not have similar interests as the characters....
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