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Daily Grammar Practice Bell Ringers for Middle School Bundle!| PDF

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Great for Test Prep! Help your students succeed on Standardized Tests with 27 weeks of daily grammar practice bell-ringer exercises for upper middle school students! In just a few minutes a day, your students will practice language arts skills such

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Test Preparation

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$30.35

$24.25

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Research Paper Bundle: Note Cards, Outlines, MLA 9th Edition | Digital

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Make writing a research paper manageable for both you and your students with these easy-to-use digital resources!Digital Source CardsNote CardsGraphic OrganizersOutlines for Every Paragraph of the PaperInteractive Guide to MLA Style 9th EditionHow

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Library Skills, For All Subjects

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.10, W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.8.2, W.8.2a, W.8.2b, W.8.2c, W.8.2d, W.8.2e...

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Daily Grammar Practice #1 Bell Ringers for Middle School | PDF

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Help your students succeed on standardized tests! With daily practice in grammar, usage, and mechanics, your students' skills will improve in just a few minutes a day! Includes nine weeks of grammar and writing bell-ringer exercises! No prep and low

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.5

$10.45

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How to Write a Research Paper: Graphic Organizers & Writing Activities | PDF

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

These research paper graphic organizers and writing activities guide your students through the process of writing a research paper—from thesis statement to MLA citations. Graphic organizers for Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, Working Outline,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Outlines, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$7.95

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SMART Goal-Setting and Growth Mindset Graphic Organizers & Slide Show | Digital

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Help your students set SMART goals and create an Action Plan for learning! This Google Drive™ Slideshow includes examples of SMART Learning Goals for students that help you model the thinking process. Your students will write meaningful learning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$3.95

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Daily Grammar Practice Bell Ringers: Focus on Formal Writing | PDF

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

This no-prep, easy-to-implement grammar review covers common issues in student writing—active voice, third person, parallel structure—all the topics students need to succeed when writing formal essays.Great for standardized test prep, too! This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$10.45

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Parent Teacher Conference Forms for Middle School—Editable!

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Prepare for successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with these EDITABLE Conference Forms. These time-saving handouts help communicate how to succeed and set a positive tone. Students learn to reflect on their own progress in your class and take

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, School Counseling, Back to School

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Staff

Types:

Assessment, Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators

$3.95

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Research Paper Digital Note Cards & Graphic Organizers |Google Apps

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

These Digital Source Cards, Note Cards, and Graphic Organizers allow you to manage your research project via Google Classroom or class LMS. This easy-to-use Digital Interactive Notebook helps you walk your middle and high school students through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$6.95

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Literary Analysis Essay Bundle: Annotations, Essay Samples, Elaboration Practice

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Strong literary essays begin with effective annotating! This bundle includes handouts, graphic organizers, color-coded student essay samples, elaboration practice, and more! From thesis statement to conclusion, this packet makes introducing the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

$12.90

$10.95

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Paraphrasing and Summarizing Practice | Avoiding Plagiarism | PDF

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Your upper middle and high school students will learn and practice an effective strategy for paraphrasing and summarizing nonfiction text.Engaging PDF Anchor Charts help your students recognize plagiarism and understand the difference between a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.8.8, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.10

$4.95

Digital Download PDF (47.11 MB)

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Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

From writing thesis statements to citing sources, this bundle includes essay writing tips, color-coded mentor paragraphs, and essay outlines with clear instructions. These resources guide your students through the writing process of Literary

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$31.80

$25.44

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Expository Writing Graphic Organizers | 5-Paragraph Essay | Digital

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Guide your upper-middle school students through the writing process with these Expository Writing Digital Graphic Organizers for Google Drive™. More than 15 digital graphic organizers you can upload to your class LMS to help your students learn how

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10

$3.75

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Narrative Writing for Middle & High School: Graphic Organizers, Writing Prompts

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Teach your upper middle and high school students to write engaging narrative and personal narrative essays with these handouts, graphic organizers, and writing prompts.Full-color Anchor Charts help students learn the elements of narrative and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3c, W.7.3d, W.7.3e, W.7.5, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.L.2

$5.25

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Daily Grammar Practice Bellringers for Middle School One Semester Bundle!

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Great for Test Prep! Perfect for the English teacher who needs to cover a lot of content in a short amount of time. These bell-ringer exercises for upper middle school students review common usage and spelling errors, parts of speech, parts of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Test Preparation

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6

$19.90

$15.95

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Daily Grammar Practice One Semester Digital Bell Ringer| Digital

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Engage your students and practice important grammar skills with this interactive Google Slide Show! Digital Daily Grammar Practice is a great bell-ringer activity that helps upper middle school students succeed on Standardized Tests! Includes ONE

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$19.90

$15.95

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Student-Led Conferences Digital Student Portfolios | Digital

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Your middle school students will create powerful learning portfolios and meaningfully reflect on their progress with these Google Slides™. This product includes an Interactive digital portfolio, sample reflections for all subject areas, and tools to

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, School Counseling, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Classroom Forms, For Principals & Administrators, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$9.95

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Back to School/Meet the Teacher Writing Activity: 6-Word Memoirs

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Six-word memoirs are a fun, fabulous writing activity to launch your school year! Ideal for Back-to-School and Meet-the-Teacher Bulletin Boards and Slideshows in middle school!Students introduce themselves to you and their classmates by answering

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10

$4.25

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Back to School Activities, Lesson Plans, & Bulletin Board Ideas | Middle School

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Start the year off strong with these engaging Back-to-School activities, flexible lesson plans, and a digital Meet the Teacher Night Bulletin Board idea—all designed specifically for middle school students. Build community and learn about your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6

$12.45

$9.95

Bundle

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Expository Writing Unit | Slideshow, Graphic Organizers, Writer's Handbook

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Teach your students how to write a 5-paragraph essay with this digital Expository Writing Unit for in-person or Distance Learning. Your students will learn the basics of informative writing plus how to organize and develop effective

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10

$13.65

$10.95

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Essay Writing Bundle: Narrative, Expository, and Argumentative/Persuasive

By ELA Teacher Toolbox

Prepare your students to succeed on writing assessment tests! These middle school graphic organizers and anchor charts make writing essays manageable (and less stressful!) for your students and you. These practice writing prompts, graphic

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d...

$20.70

$16.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 12 years experience teaching writing, grammar, literature, and reading. For nine of those years, I taught in a 1-1 laptop school where I used technology extensively with my students. My class periods were 45 minutes long—often shorter. I specialize in time-saving activities and resources that cover a lot of content. I also worked for a major educational publisher, marketing language arts and social studies programs.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My favorite quote about educating is from Rita Pierson: “Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” As a teacher, I model thinking while reading and writing and color-code everything!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Gold Award for Excellence in Writing from the Parenting Publications of America (4 times) Coached the 8th Grade Wordsmith team to win 1st Place!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.A. Education, M.A. Journalism, B.A. English

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Freelance writer and editor for 10 years. Worked for an educational publisher for six years, marketing social studies and language arts textbook programs.