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10 Easy Activities for Downtime in the ELA Classroom

It’s important to have engaging and purposeful activities for downtime to keep intermediate and middle school students productive and focused.

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5 Helpful Websites for Teaching Vocabulary

Learn about five websites for teaching vocabulary and engage your intermediate and middle school students as they build their word knowledge.

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How to Conduct Short Yet Meaningful Reading Conferences

Make the most of your independent reading time and set your students up for success with short yet meaningful reading conferences.

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Start the School Year with 5 Powerful Minilessons for Silent Reading Time

Incorporate these essential minilessons for silent reading time and make this part of the day more effective, engaging, and meaningful for your students.

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How to Motivate Students to Read without Using Rewards

Let’s explore ways we can create a culture of reading in our intermediate and middle school classrooms that naturally motivates students to read.

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5 Easy Steps to an Organized Classroom Library

Whether starting from scratch or looking to improve your current setup, these steps will help you create an organized classroom library that works for you and

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10 Easy End-of-School-Year Activities for the Middle School ELA Classroom

These end-of-the-school-year activities for the ELA classroom will make your life much easier while providing closure and fun for students.

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How to Teach Students to Analyze and Explain Text Evidence

Learn strategies to help your intermediate and middle school students analyze and explain text evidence with RACES, TIQAC, or any other acronym you use.

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5 Websites with Free Online Writing Practice for Students

Online writing practice can provide varied writing experiences that improve skills and motivation for intermediate and middle school students.

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5 Websites with Free Reading Passages and Question Sets

High-quality reading passages and question sets can serve as vital tools to improve reading comprehension, expose students to various topics and text types, and help

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How to Handle Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom

Manage challenging behaviors in your intermediate or middle school classroom with strategies that create a positive learning environment for all students.

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How to Build Your Classroom Library on the Cheap

A well-stocked classroom library can be a treasure trove for students, but budgets can be tight. Fear not! There are ways for teachers to get free and

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