10 Things Middle School Readers Want You to Know
Published: Sun, 02/24/19
If you have ever wondered what is going on inside the minds of middle school readers... Our middle school readers are pretty cool human beings. Here…
Mrs. Beers Language Arts
Blog updates and the latest language arts resources from Mrs. Beers ELA Classroom.
5 ways to prepare for your classroom observation
Published: Sun, 01/27/19
Despite this being my 18th year, classroom observations still make me a little nervous. Despite this being my 18th year, observations still make me a…
The January Classroom Refresh
Published: Thu, 12/27/18
Refreshing your classroom after winter break, and helping students set new goals is... Refreshing your classroom after winter break, and helping…
Student Engagement for BIG KIDS!
Published: Thu, 12/13/18
Keep middle school students inspired, motivated, and enthusiastic to learn... Keep your students inspired, motivated, and enthusiastic to learn…
Thanksgiving ELA Ideas for Middle Grades
Published: Sun, 11/18/18
Here are a few Thanksgiving activities (free and paid) I use for middle school students. Thanksgiving break is almost here, and I've put together a…
Veteran's Day Ideas (with interview freebie)
Published: Wed, 11/07/18
Encourage your students to talk to veterans. Their stories are incredible and Challenge your students to speak to those veterans in their lives. They…
ELA Halloween Fun (and close reading freebie)
Published: Thu, 10/11/18
Halloween is a naturally fun time for students, and that gives teachers plenty of fun ways As the Halloween season draws closer, I wanted to share…
How to Use Reader's Notebooks
Published: Sun, 09/23/18
After my work with reader’s and writer’s workshop using Lucy Calkins’ resources While I do not follow any lesson to a T, here is what I have found to…
ELA Easy Wins for Back-To-School
Published: Mon, 09/03/18
My favorite back-to-school strategies and ideas for your language arts classroom. Teacher Friends!For those of you that have been back in your…
Quick Strategies for Student Engagement and Assessment
Published: Wed, 08/08/18
Quick Strategy #1: 1-Minute Challenge The idea of engaging and assessing your students from MINUTE ONE of DAY ONE, sounds a bit crazy, right? ELA…