Veteran's Day Ideas (with interview freebie)
Published: Thu, 11/07/19
I created this veteran interview freebie and reader's theater to show... Challenge your students to speak to those veterans in their lives. They have…
Mrs. Beers Language Arts
Blog updates and the latest language arts resources from Mrs. Beers ELA Classroom.
ELA Halloween Fun (and close reading freebie) 👻
Published: Mon, 10/14/19
Halloween season is a great time to spark engagement with seasonal learning themes. As the Halloween season draws closer, I wanted to share some of…
⭐ Back to School Favorites for ELA Teachers
Published: Sun, 08/04/19
This year I decided to organize all of my best back to school posts in one place to help Over the years I have written several blog posts sharing my…
📚 Interactive Reading Log using Pictures
Published: Mon, 07/29/19
I am trying a new strategy with my middle school readers to inspire more conversations I am surrounded by individuals that love to read, and we are…
Relationship Building Strategies for the Classroom
Published: Sun, 04/28/19
Strategies to Build a Positive Rapport with Students from the First Day! While engaging, student-centered instruction is critical to my work with…
Poetry Analysis for Middle School Students
Published: Sun, 03/31/19
POETRY! That one, 6-letter word can send shivers down the spine of an unsuspecting middle Poetry analysis can send shivers down the spine of an…
ELA Test Prep... March Madness Style!
Published: Sun, 03/17/19
It is e citing that spring break is on the horizon and state testing is around the corner With the e citement of March Madness, a quick trip to Dollar…
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…
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…