All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

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 strategies. We will discuss: Why use literacy centers Deciding on teaching skills/comprehension strategies Teaching your mini-lesson to introduce the concept Brainstorming literacy center idea Creating literacy centers that relate to students Running your centers Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Symbolism Flipbook Literacy Center Literacy Centers Available in my TPT Store Reading Mini-Lessons Available in my TPT Store One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

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 administrators and score high. We will discuss: Anticipatory Sets Why LESS teaching is better Why centers work incredibly well for observations Clipboards (sounds crazy, but it works) Higher-level questioning Closure Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons Reading Centers Free language arts anticipatory prompts Free Bloom’s Taxonomy questioning sheet

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 literature is a skill you’ll want kids to have now and throughout their academic careers. Understanding these concepts gives kids a deeper understanding of characters and conflict. So we will be talking all things reading skills, specifically theme. We will discuss:  Why teach theme in literature General tips on teaching reading skills What to include in a lesson on theme Practice with theme - activities for kids Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! February Resources in my TPT Store Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Theme Mini-Lesson Theme CentersFree Sample Theme Statements Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 perspective in literature is a skill you’ll want kids to have now and throughout their academic careers. Understanding these concepts gives kids a deeper understanding of characters and conflict. So we will be talking all things reading skills, specifically point of view and perspective. We will discuss:  Why teach point of view and perspective in literature General tips on teaching reading skills What to include in a lesson on point of view and perspective Practice with point of view and persepctive - activities for kids Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Point of View and Perspective Mini-Lesson Point of View and Perspective Centers Free “It Says/I Say” Chart Reading Workshop products available on TPT Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 internal monologue in literature is a skill you’ll want kids to have now and throughout their academic careers. Understanding these concepts gives kids a deeper understanding of stories. So we will be talking all things reading skills, specifically dialogue and internal monologue. We will discuss:  Why teach dialogue and internal monologue in literature General tips on teaching reading skills What to include in a lesson on dialogue and internal monologue Practice with dialogue and internal monologue - activities for kids Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Dialogue and Internal Monologue Mini-Lesson Dialogue and Internal Monologue Centers FREE Dialogue and Internal Monologue Flip Book Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 you’ll want kids to have now and throughout their academic careers. Understanding symbolism gives kids a deeper understanding of stories. So we will be talking all things reading skills, specifically symbolism. We will discuss:  Why Teach Symbolism in Literature General tips on teaching reading skills What to include in a lesson on conflict in literature Practice with conflict in literature - activities for kids Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Symbolism Mini Lesson Symbolism Centers FREE Teaching Symbolism Flip Book Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 conflict and how characters respond to conflict will be a definite skill for kids to have in their reading arsenal for the rest of their academic careers. Listen here for tips on teaching reading skills, specifically conflict in literature, in middle school. We will discuss:  Why Teach Conflict in Literature General tips on teaching reading skills What to include in a lesson on conflict in literature Practice with conflict in literature - activities for kids Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Conflict in Literature Mini-Lesson Conflict in Literature Centers Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course    

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 characters will be a definite skill for kids to have in their reading arsenal for the rest of their academic careers. Listen here for tips on teaching reading skills, specifically character analysis, in middle school. We will discuss:  Why Teach Character Analysis General tips on teaching reading skills Ideas for teaching character analysis in your classroom Practice with character analysis - activities for kids Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Character Analysis Centers Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Mini lessons on character analysis: Character Traits  Character Identity Pressures on Character Less Likable Traits of Characters Minor Characters Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and

 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 skill for kids to have in their reading arsenal for the rest of their academic careers. Listen here for tips on teaching reading skills, specifically plot structure, in middle school. We will discuss:  Why Teach Plot General tips on teaching reading skills Practice with plot structure - activities for kids Free plot structure mini-lesson Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group!  Plot Structure Centers Teaching Reading Mini-Lessons Podcast Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course        

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 classroom ideas to not only survive December but crush it as well. We will discuss: The Key:  Planning Winter Classroom ideas Keeping some of the activities on the fun side Holiday Movies Holiday Parties Holiday Games The day back from winter break Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Winter/December Products on TPT New Year's Jamboard New Year's Color Code New Year's Flip Book Free December Planning Template Free Reading Response “It Says/I Say” Activity Holiday Karaoke Holiday Playlist Random Letter Generator Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course    

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 vocab rut like I was, read on to see easy ways to spark creativity in middle school vocabulary-building activities…I promise it can be done!In this episode, we will discuss: Selecting Vocabulary Lists Vocabulary Lists:  Less is More Activities that do NOT spark creativity Teaching the Words in Vocabulary Building Activities Student Choice for Creativity in Middle School Vocabulary Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Free Vocabulary Activities Sampler Vocabulary Choice BoardCoaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course    

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 lesson in which all kids finish at the same time. And really, what would that say about the lesson if it were a “one size fits all”?  You need activities for fast finishers at the ready.   In this episode, we will discuss: Structuring Routines for Fast Finishers Menus for Fast Finishers Ongoing Assignments Choice Boards for Fast Finishers Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Choice Boards on TPT Free Thanksgiving  Choice Board Sampler Wordle Word Suduku Puppy Cam Common Lit Padlet Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 from my many years of experience that I’d like to share with you that go beyond doing a grammar sheet that has turkey clip art.  We will discuss: Writing activities Thanksgiving-themed activities Choice boards Class discussions Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Thanksgiving Products on TPT Poetry Choice Board  Thanksgiving Choice Board Free Thanksgiving  Choice Board Sampler Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 understood this in the last years of my teaching.  So I am hoping that my experience will help you sooner rather than later, and that you can free yourself of unnecessary work and anguish. We will discuss not grading: Every bit of spelling, punctuation, and grammar Bell ringers and exit tickets Drafts Notebook entries Every classwork and homework assignment Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Free Writing Workshop Conference Forms Free Thanksgiving  Choice Board Sampler My November TPT Products Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 experience,  you will feel more confident and on track with some of the ideas that I have to offer.  We will discuss: Why teach grammar The importance of having some sort of grammar program 3 ways to sneak in grammar in creative ways Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Read the blogpost on using Google Questions Full-Year Grammar Program Free Grammar Sampler Halloween Pixel Art Parts of Speech  FREE Back to School Parts of Speech Pixel Art Grammar Choice Board   Fall and Winter Holidays Language Arts Boom™ Cards   Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 are going to talk about selecting the perfect lesson for your observation.  We will discuss: Anticipatory Sets Scoring High Using Less Teaching Centers Your Movement around the class Higher Level Questioning  Closure I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast will get you to ace your next observation. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Click here for your free language arts anticipatory prompts Click here for your free Bloom's Taxonomy questioning sheet Read the blog post on using Google Questions Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 students have learned.    Having some reading assessment examples might help.  We will discuss:  Grading Reading Notebooks and Activities Grading Group Discussions  “Cold Reads" for Final Assessments Writing Pieces for Final Assessments Choice Boards for Final Assessments I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Reading Notebook Freebie Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 Not to Include Student Work Grading Sharing I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further. Let's connect! Email:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @allinonemiddleschool Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Digital Reading Notebook for Any Novel Reading Notebook Notes and Activities Reading Notebook Freebie Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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 complicated system!   In this episode, we will talk about how to get the most out of your reading workshop conferences.  We will discuss:  What is Conferencing at the Middle School Level? Conference Specifics Systems:  Keep it Simple Suggested Conversation Starters I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free Reading Conference Forms Free "Starting Book Clubs" mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

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 Plan Discussion Questions for Book Clubs Holding Kids Accountable in Book Clubs I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Free "Starting Book Clubs" mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT  Discussion questions freebie Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group  

This is the fourth part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.What are the basic components of a reading workshop model?  We will discuss this in today's episode.  Reading workshop in middle school is the way to go if you tweak it and make it more skills-based and purposeful.  Although setting up your reading workshop can be a lot of work up front, once it is done, you will be all set with instruction that will be successful and enjoyable for both you and your students.  In this episode, we will discuss: Setting Expectations The Mini Lesson Workshop Time Conferencing Sharing I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Free "Starting Book Clubs" mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Free Reading Conference Forms Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

This is the third part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.Having effective reading mini-lessons is a crucial component of reading workshop. Putting a reading workshop model of instruction into your middle school language arts class is a lot of work.  However, once the main work of planning your units is done upfront, your reading instruction will be both beneficial and enjoyable for your students (and you).  In this episode, we will discuss: What are Mini-Lessons? Components of the Mini-Lesson Teaching the Mini-Lesson Anchor Charts I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to get either started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Free "Starting Book Clubs" mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Setting Up Your Classroom Library Podcast Episode Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

This is the second part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.Starting  reading workshop in middle school can feel daunting.  Maybe you are a first year teacher, or even are a veteran teacher, who has been told to teach with this model. You are in the right place! I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further.In this episode, we will discuss: How much time to allot to reading workshop What to consider when choosing your units,  Deciding on digital or print for student work and teacher materials Materials that students will need Optimal room set up for reading workshop What to consider when grading Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Setting Up Your Classroom Library Podcast Episode Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

This is the first part of a mini-series on reading workshop in middle school.You may be wondering if a reading workshop model of instruction in middle school is right for you.  Maybe you are a first-year teacher, or even are a veteran teacher, who has been told to teach with this model. You are in the right place! I am hopeful that through my experience, this podcast series will help guide and inspire you to either get started with a reading workshop model of teaching or to hone your skills further.In this episode, we will discuss: Why a reading workshop model of instruction is beneficial The way that I have restructured a typical reading workshop to be more skills-based and specific What students can expect and how they will benefit from a reading workshop model of instruction  Why ultimately a reading workshop model of instruction is easier for you Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free literary terms and plot structure mini-lesson Reading Workshop products available on TPT Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

This is the fifth part of a mini-series on back to school.Get your lesson plans for language arts together for the year!  You can plan out all of your units…I know, it sounds absolutely crazy and overwhelming.  But I promise, if you carve out some time now, the future you is not only going to thank you, but future you will be madly, madly in love with present you.  If you’ve been listening to me, you know that I really try to take a huge, monumental topic and outline it into simple steps, so please, take a listen.  I promise you it will help.  We will discuss: Your reading and writing units Deciding how units are administered Any other areas that you teach consistently and separately from reading and writing units Assigning a rough timeline for each unit Keeping a living document on what the lessons and assessments will be Let's connect! Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Become an Email Subscriber Calendar Freebie Teaching Writing Workshop Course Free Module 1 for Teaching Writing Course Grammar Choice Board Vocab Choice Board Back to School Products Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

This is the fifth part of a mini-series on back to school.Many of you are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school.   And the reality is, it is a reality, and if we do nothing to prepare, then we are going to end up very, very stressed.  In this episode, we will discuss selecting the first of your units of study.  We will discuss: Having engaging units Keeping your units streamlined How you will do your  instruction  Skills that kids will need for the year I'll be sharing what I do for my first unit (spoiler alert:  it's a reading unit using a whole-class novel!) and how it fits into the above criteria. Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Free Literary Terms and Plot Structure Lesson Back to School Products Free back to school flipbook Quizlet Kahoot Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

This is the fourth part of a mini series on back to school.Many of you are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school. And the reality is, it is a reality, and if we do nothing to prepare, then we are going to end up very, very stressed.  In this episode, we will discuss 5 steps for setting classroom expectations.  These are  easy, actionable, and manageable. It is vitally important to do this clearly and to teach your students what is expected in your class.  We will discuss: Non-negotiable rules Dealing with late assignments Dealing with absent students How to handle when students forget materials How to teach these expectations to your students to set them up for success Let's connect! Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Free Expectations Editable Slideshow Template Back to school activities TPT Reading Bulletin Board Email Subscriber Back to School Products Meet the Teacher Free back to school flipbook Teaching Writing Workshop Course Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations

This is the third part of a mini-series on back to school.Even though it’s still July, I know many of you are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school.  And the reality is, it is a reality, and if we do nothing to prepare, then we are going to end up very, very stressed.  In this episode, we will discuss classroom library organization.  I have an easy, actionable, and manageable system so that you are all set.  Best of all, it doesn't all need to be done at the start of school; it is something that you can do gradually.  We will discuss: Choosing your space Defining your space Deciding on a book organization system Deciding on a system for checking out books Décor/Aesthetics Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Back to school activities TPT Reading Bulletin Board Booksource Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course Free to Podcast listeners:  Language Arts Doodle Letters

This is the second part of a mini-series on back to school.Even though it’s only the middle of July and schools by me just recently out, I know many of you, especially in the south, are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school.  The struggle is real!  We are playing mental gymnastics here…we want to enjoy our summer, spend time with family, do all the things on our personal “to-do” list, but in the back of our minds, school is calling.  In this episode, we will discuss classroom set up ideas for your language arts classroom.  These are seven easy, actionable, and manageable tasks that will get you ready in no time. We will discuss: Setting up students' desks Numbering students' desks for very practical purposes Setting up your library corner Considering the purpose your bulletin boards will serve Functionality of your teacher's desk The importance of a student shelf Decorative touches (keep it simple!) Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Back to school activities TPT Reading Bulletin Board Language Arts Decor Free Essay Pieces Classroom Decor Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course

This is the first part of a mini-series on back to school.Even though it’s only the middle of July and schools by me just recently got out, I know many of you, especially in the south, are already preparing yourselves physically and mentally to get back to school.  The struggle is real!  We are playing mental gymnastics here…we want to enjoy our summer, spend time with family, do all the things on our personal “to-do” list, but in the back of our minds, school is calling.  In this episode, we will discuss three easy, actionable, and manageable things that you can do now to quiet that nagging voice in the back of your mind.  If you accomplish these 3 things, I believe that you will actually enjoy the end of your summer more because you will feel less stressed overall.   We will discuss: Your planning calendar First day activities Bulletin Boards (I promise, it will be easy!) Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free planning calendar Free back-to-school pixel art Free Language Arts Doodle Letters Back to school activities TPT Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Writing Workshop Course Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations

This is the sixth and final part of a mini-series on teaching writing workshop.The last writing workshop steps are quite important.  In this episode, we will talk about a sometimes neglected and rushed aspect of writing workshop, and that is what to do when kids have finished their piece.  They are not done yet, and you will see why these last steps are crucial for moving your kids along in their writing.   We will discuss: Revision Editing Grading Publishing Celebrating Let's connect! Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Free Reading/Writing Workshop Planning Template Writing Workshop Course Writing Workshop Products on my TPT Store Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations EPISODE 3: Beginning Writing Workshop (Part 1 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 4:  Create a Unit for Writing Workshop (Part 2 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 5:  Creating Mini-Lessons for Writing Workshop (Part 3 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 6: Running the Writing Workshop in Your Middle School Classroom (Part 4 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 7:  Create a Unit for Writing Workshop (Part 5 of a Writing Workshop Series) 

This is the fifth part of a mini-series on teaching writing workshop.Teaching writing in middle school is a daunting task.  You have to plan units, teach them, conference with kids, grade them...all while teaching to multiple levels.  While some kids like writing, most do not.  You can make positive changes by implementing a workshop model for writing in your middle school classes.m In this episode, we will talk about a very important writing workshop component:  conferencing.   We will discuss: Conferencing at the Middle School Level Conference Specifics Systems:  Keep it Simple Getting the Conversation Started Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Writing Workshop Course Writing Workshop Products on my TPT Store Mini Lesson Products on my TPT Store Free Conference Forms with Conversation Starters Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations EPISODE 3: Beginning Writing Workshop (Part 1 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 4:  Create a Unit for Writing Workshop (Part 2 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 5:  Creating Mini-Lessons for Writing Workshop (Part 3 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 6: Running the Writing Workshop in Your Middle School Classroom (Part 4 of a Writing Workshop Series) 

This is the fourth part of a mini-series on teaching writing workshop.Teaching writing in middle school is a daunting task.  You have to plan units, teach them, conference with kids, grade them...all while teaching to multiple levels.  While some kids like writing, many do not.  You can make positive changes by implementing writing workshop ideas to help you with your writing workshop.  In this episode, we will talk about running the actual workshop in your middle school classroom.  We will discuss: Setting Expectations The Mini Lesson Workshop Time Conferencing Sharing Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Writing Workshop Course Writing Workshop Products on my TPT Store Mini Lesson Products on my TPT Store Free Reading/Writing Workshop Planning Template EPISODE 3: Beginning Writing Workshop (Part 1 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 4:  Create a Unit for Writing Workshop (Part 2 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 5:  Creating Mini-Lessons for Writing Workshop (Part 3 of a Writing Workshop Series) Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations  

This is the third part of a mini-series on teaching writing workshop.Teaching writing in middle school is a daunting task.  You have to plan units, teach them, conference with kids, grade them...all while teaching to multiple levels.  While some kids like writing, many do not.  You can make positive changes by implementing a workshop model for writing in your middle school classes.  In this episode, we will talk about creating writing lessons, specifically "mini-lessons", for writing workshop. We will discuss: What are Mini-Lessons? Components of the Mini-Lesson Teaching the Mini-Lesson Anchor Charts Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected]   Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Writing Workshop Course Writing Workshop Products on my TPT Store Mini Lesson Products on my TPT Store Free Reading/Writing Workshop Planning Template EPISODE 3: Beginning Writing Workshop (Part 1 of a Writing Workshop Series) EPISODE 4:  Create a Unit for Writing Workshop (Part 2 of a Writing Workshop Series) Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations  

This is the second part of a mini-series on teaching writing workshop.Teaching writing in middle school is a daunting task.  You have to plan units, teach them, conference with kids, grade them...all while teaching to multiple levels.  While some kids like writing, most do not.  You can make positive changes by implementing a workshop model for writing in your middle school classes.  In this episode, we will talk about creating writing units for your writing workshop.We will discuss: Choosing a Benchmark Piece Creating Your Partnerships Selecting a Mentor Text Choosing Skills to be Taught Let's connect! Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Writing Workshop Course Writing Workshop Products on my TPT Store EPISODE 3: Beginning Writing Workshop (Part 1 of a Writing Workshop Series) Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations      

This is the first part of a mini-series on teaching writing workshop. Teaching writing in middle school is a daunting task.  You have to plan units, teach them, conference with kids, grade them...all while teaching to multiple levels.  While some kids like writing, many do not.  You can make positive changes by launching writing workshop in your middle school classes. We will discuss: What is writing workshop and why is it a preferred model of teaching? How do you begin planning for writing workshop? How much time do you need to teach writing workshop? What do you need to get started? Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Writing Workshop “Getting Started” Module 1 Writing Workshop Course Writing Workshop Products on my TPT Store Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations  

The end of the year is upon us! There is no tired like teacher tired for sure. I know that you are really, really ready to pack your bags and wave goodbye and drive home for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Before you do, though, you'll need to tackle your end-of-year teacher checklist. There are a few things that you should really consider before closing that door until August or September when you arrive back for a new year. Even though it's hard to think about, it really will be a huge help and your future self will thank you! We will discuss: Why you should consider preparing a bit for next year  4 specific tasks to complete before heading out How you can fit in these extra tasks during a very busy time Resources to help you complete these 4 tasks Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free planning calendar Full list of end-of-year products Teaching Writing Workshop Course

The end of the school year...unless you are a teacher, you just can't fully understand how completely overwhelming it is.  As a newer teacher, I remember struggling to try to close out the year in a positive way, but with all there was to do on the administrative side, like report cards, packing the room and such, I honestly didn’t know where to begin.  In this episode, we will discuss three main topics: WHY are we feeling so overwhelmed?  It’s not that straightforward. A simple plan to tackle your never-ending to-do list Ways to provide students with meaningful end-of-the-year activities.   I’m not promising it will be easy, but if you start with a better understanding of what the end of the year entails for you and your students emotionally and mentally, then you might have the motivation to serve them, and yourself, in a way that enables you to not just survive, but thrive, during the end of the year.Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Language Arts Review Game Printable Memory Book Digital Memory Book End of Year Language Arts Independent Work Full list of end-of-year products Teaching Writing Workshop Course