Full Year Curriculum ELA Middle School | Informational Text Reading Unit

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Informational Text Reading - Lessons, Activities, & Assessment Unit for Middle School ELA

$19.99

If your students struggle with notetaking and research, then try this complete reading unit on informational nonfiction text. Your students will be guided on notetaking and research after selecting a topic. With lesson plans, mini lessons, activities, text sets for each topic, and research options, you will have everything you need for a cohesive unit. Everything is linked and ready to go with print options for the lessons. This month-long unit includes: ✅ Main slideshow that is linked with lessons, activities, and due dates ✅Lesson Plans - detailed for each day with CCSS; editable for your teaching needs ✅ 7 mini lessons, each with its own activity -Nonfiction Text Structures and Features -Intro to Note Taking -Choosing Your Topic -Determining Central Ideas -Summarizing -Synthesizing Ideas -Growing Your Own Ideas ✅ 5 research topics for students to choose from: -Animal Rights -Bullying -Child Labor -Pollution -Girls’ Education ✅Each research topic has a text set for students to do their research ✅Student Presentation slideshow - so kids can share what they've learned Here is what I recommend for a smooth, organized unit: ⭐️After making any changes that you’d like in the editable portions, assign this entire slideshow to your students’ Google Classroom or other digital platform. ⭐️Use the step-by-step lesson plans so you know exactly what to do on each day. ⭐️Teach each mini lesson. Keep it brief (10-15 minutes) so that kids can get to work. ⭐️ When you get to the mini lesson on “Choosing Your Topic”, kids will choose one of the 5 topics listed (Animal Rights. Bullying, Child Labor, Pollution, Girls’ Education). I highly recommend letting kids select both their topic and group. ⭐️I have left the directions and text choices editable in case you decide to do something different. Also, the links provided were active at the time this product is made. If you get a “dead link”, simply replace or delete. ⭐️Please read this carefully: I highly recommend that you read the articles to be sure they are appropriate for your students. I also recommend adding articles from any platforms/subscriptions that your school might use (Newsela, Brainpop, Scholastic, etc.) ⭐A student presentation slideshow, complete with directions, is also included. This way, kids can share what they've learned. Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] I would truly appreciate your feedback with a rating and review. It helps me when making future products. -Linda A. "All in One Middle School" Copyright © All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Nonfiction Informational Text Activities for Middle School - Choice Board

$9.99

It is crucial to give middle school students skills to read informational text and nonfiction text well. However, we don't want to make it tedious or boring. You and your students will love this no-prep, fully-linked choice board! This product is for language arts and content teachers alike. It will be a great resource all year and can be used with any informational text and nonfiction text. It's great for a weekly assignment, "fast finishers", as a center, or when you have a substitute. There are 15 choices with directions and links to activity templates. Includes: ✅15 linked activities with directions and templates ✅Activities can be used and re-used for any nonfiction/informational text ✅Digital and printable options Please note that this product does NOT provide text sets; it is to use with your nonfiction reading assignments. Here are some tips and recommendations: ⭐️Everything you need is "all in one" slideshow! Attach to your Google Classroom™ or digital learning platform. ⭐️Everything is linked and ready to go; no prep required! ⭐️When students click the link, it creates their own copy for them in their own drive. They can then “share” it with you electronically or print when complete. ⭐️You could also print the templates if you prefer as some kids prefer hard copies. ⭐️If you do print, they make a great bulletin board display! ⭐️Optional: I also print the slides, staple them to a file folder, and staple them to a bulletin board. Then I print copies of the templates in the folder so that kids can use printables if they/you prefer (see the thumbnail an example.). It is also fun to put good examples from students who do a good job right in the folder as well. ⭐️If you grade them, I would grade them easily…for completion and for completing all components. I suggest a score of 1-5. ⭐️It’s fun to make time to share. Students can lay them on their desk (or open their electronic copy on their device) and take a “gallery” walk. Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! Linda A. - "All in One Middle School" Copyright ©All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Winter Craft Project & Writing Activity - Ugly Christmas Sweater (Middle School)

$3.99

An ugly Christmas sweater craft project and writing activity for middle school! This winter project will keep your kids busy with a meaningful activity. Kids will roll the dice and put decorations on their sweaters. The writing activity has a brainstorm to get them focused on a creative writing story. This is a printable activity with digital options. Makes a great bulletin board! Here is what is included: ✅Sweater pattern - print on paper or oaktag ✅Dice rolling activity - for decorations ✅Writing brainstorm - gets kids ideas organized before writing ✅Writing paper - print and digital options ✅Holiday shapes - optional if you prefer kids to color/cut/paste ✅Examples - of project, brainstorm, and writing so you and your kids know exactly what to do You will need: ✅Printed copies of the sweater (paper or cardstock) ✅Markers or crayons or colored pencils ✅Glue stick and scissors (optional if you are using the holiday shapes provided) ✅Copies of brainstorm and writing paper (optional to do this digitally) ✅Dice - or use the digital dice roller that is provided Here is what I recommend: ⭐Some parts of this project, such as the directions and the brainstorm are editable, so make any changes you'd like first. ⭐Gather your supplies (listed above). ⭐Kids will create their sweaters by rolling the dice and adding their own flare as well. ⭐Kids will color and cut out their sweaters. ⭐Kids will then complete the “brainstorm” for the writing activity. ⭐Finally, kids will create their story. There is a printable and digital version of the writing paper; use whichever you’d like. ⭐I have examples of the sweater, brainstorm, and the start of a story so that you and your kids will know exactly what to do. ⭐These make a fantastic holiday bulletin board display! Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! Linda A. - "All in One Middle School" Copyright ©All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Christmas or Winter Holiday Gift Craft - Poem and Project for Middle School

$4.99

Middle school kids love to create holiday crafts and gifts for Christmas or other winter holidays. The poem and craft can be used as a gift for any special person. Brainstorm ideas to easily write a poem, then create a beautiful craft project as a gift. Directions/examples included! Here is what is included: ✅Guided and editable brainstorm page - for kids to gather ideas for their poem ✅Example brainstorm and example poem - so kids know exactly how to write it ✅Stationery - printable, digital, color, and black/white option ✅Tracer - to make the wreath project ✅Picture of example craft - so you and your students know exactly what to do You will need: ✅Printed copies of the tracer (preferable to trace on cardboard/cardstock) ✅Markers or crayons or colored pencils ✅Glue stick ✅String or ribbon for the wreath ✅Scissors Note: It is preferable, but not required, to have a picture of the student with their special person for the project. If not, just cut the center of the wreath out. Here is what I recommend: ⭐The brainstorm is editable. Make any changes first. This way, it is more customized for your specific population. ⭐️This is a printable resource, but you could absolutely attach the poetry portion to your Google Classroom™. ⭐️Have the students spend some time on the “Brainstorm” slide. ⭐️Review the poetic devices. Encourage students to use some of these to add to the depth of their poems. ⭐️Review the directions for the poem and allow students time to complete their poems. ⭐️Use the directions to complete the project portion. The project will work best on cardboard or oaktag but could be done on regular paper as well. Use a ribbon or string so the wreath can hang. ⭐️An example brainstorm, poem, and completed project are included to guide you and your students. ⭐️I would recommend having kids do this a little at a time rather than in one sitting. Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. I hope you and your students enjoy this project. Happy holidays to all! Linda A. - "All in One Middle School" Copyright ©All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Winter ELA Activities - Collaborative Coloring Poster & Bulletin Board

$3.50

Having fun and meaningful winter ELA activities is always helpful. Use this collaborative poster to make a great bulletin board display as well. Kids can write in a book they are reading or would like to read and add it to the poster. No prep...just print, hang, and go! The poster reads: Cozy Up with a Good Book Includes: ➡️24 ready to print pages ➡️Numbers on pages for easy assembling ➡️Directions for assembling You'll need: ✅Crayons ✅Stapler ✅Bulletin board ✅Printed copies Here are some tips: ⭐️There are 24 pieces. If you have less than 24 students, assign students who would like an extra to do so. If you have more than 24 students, you can partner some kids together. ⭐️Print this packet. Each page is separate, so it's super easy! ⭐️Be sure your printer is set to “fit to paper”. You can find that under “more settings” and then “scale”. (Note: This slideshow is formatted at 11 x 8.5, which is standard printing paper). ⭐️You can also opt to print 2 pages on 1 sheet (go to “more settings”), but you will likely have to trim the borders with a paper cutter if you do that. ⭐️Crayons/colored pencils are overall better than markers as they don’t smear. ⭐️You might want kids to color in the actual letters and leaves using only one color, but that’s up to you. ⭐️Have kids add in a book that they are reading or would like to read. Titles should be underlined. You might want them to go over the words in a marker so they stand out. ⭐️Use anytime during the winter season. ⭐️Display! They go 6 pieces across and 4 rows down. Any questions, email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! -Linda A. “All in One Middle School” Copyright ©All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Winter Activities for Middle School - Color by Code

$3.99

Finding an appropriate winter activity for middle school can be tough. You and your middle schoolers will love these fun and engaging winter color-by-code activities! These editable and printable sheets will keep your kids busy with thoughtful activities. The 3 sets of prompts with 3 different snowflake mandalas are designed to get kids reflecting and enjoying the spirit of the day. Although this is a slideshow, it is formatted 11 x 8.5 for easy printing. Here is what is included: ✅3 snowflake mandala designs - intricate enough for middle school students ✅3 activity prompts - gets kids to reflect and enjoy (editable!) ✅Print and go - just add kids and crayons! Here is what I recommend: ⭐️The prompts are editable. Make any changes before printing. This way, it is more customized for your specific population. ⭐️Print the designs that have the numbers on them for your students. ⭐️For the direction page: Either print in color, project, or attach on students’ Google Classrooms™ or digital learning platform. You could also print in black and white and have them color the answer bar before beginning. ⭐️Work on the activity. ⭐️Spend some time sharing! You could call out the prompt, then say “stand” or “thumbs up” if you are “ never” or “1” or whatever the color-coded bar says. Students love when you participate as well! ⭐️Your students will need crayons or colored pencils. ⭐️They make a great bulletin board display! Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! Linda A. - "All in One Middle School" Copyright ©All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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December Christmas Bulletin Board Letters

$3.00

Teaching means bulletin boards! Great bulletin board letters are needed to create your boards. You will love the little Christmas tree images contained in each December bulletin board letter, number, and symbol. They are done in black/white/gray and can be printed on any color paper or cardstock. Includes: ✅Uppercase letters ✅Numbers ✅Symbols ✅Christmas tree images on each ✅Gray-scale to print on any color paper Here is what I recommend: ⭐️You might want to only print what you need for a certain bulletin board, or just print a few copies and keep them handy. ⭐️It is best to print on colored cardstock, laminate, then cut them out. ⭐️You can also print on any type of colored paper or cardstock. ⭐️Using “fun tak” to stick them on your bulletin board will keep them fresher looking; no tack or staple holes! ⭐️You can change the “scale” when printing to adjust the size of the letters. ⭐️You could also go to “file” then “print settings and preview” and print multiple slides per page for smaller letters. Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! -Linda A. “All in One Middle School” Copyright ©All in One Middle School, Linda Asaro Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Details

Grade

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Resource Type

Activities, Curriculum, Lesson Plans

Pages

99+ Pages

Product

Digital

Subject

ELA, Reading & Literacy, Reading Comprehension & Learning

Languages

English

Standard

Common Core English Language Arts Standards

Description

Take back your time! You will have everything you need with month four of a year-long curriculum for middle school ELA teachers. This month focuses on reading informational text. There are full, editable lesson plans for each day of the unit. There are also 6 other resources to supplement your teaching, which add a seasonal flair to your teaching and classroom. Everything is well-organized within a table of contents and is fully linked, so it's easy for you to access all of your materials each day.

This bundle of resources for the month can be used as a "stand-alone" or in conjunction with my other months for a full-year curriculum.

You will need a Google account (free) to make copies of lessons and activities.

You will have everything you need for month 4, which includes:
✅Informational Text Reading Unit- complete with editable lesson plans, mini-lessons, note-taking instruction and practice, research skills, activities, a rubric, a suggested mentor text, and so much more! You will have everything you need for a successful unit.
✅Nonfiction Choice Board - 15 choice activities, all conveniently linked on one choice board. These activities can be used and reused at any time during the year with any nonfiction or informational text. Perfect for fast finishers, when you have a sub, or as a literacy center.
✅Winter Craft Ugly Sweater Writing - Your kids will love this creative writing activity that feels like a game! Roll the dice, decorate your sweater, and create a story. Step-by-step instructions make it easy for you, and it makes a great bulletin board display.
✅Holiday Gift - Middle school kids love to give gifts. They'll create a poem and ornament for a loved one...just print and go!
✅Winter Color Code - 3 different color code activities with editable prompts to help kids appreciate the winter season.
✅Winter Collaborative Poster - Get kids focused on a fun class project with this collaborative poster that reads "Cozy Up with a Good Book". Kids will focus their piece on a book that they have read or would like to read. Makes a fantastic bulletin board display!
✅December Bulletin Board Letters - Little evergreen trees decorate this set of bulletin board letters, numbers, and symbols.

There is so much to see...check out the product descriptions of each!

Any questions, feel free to email me: [email protected]

Enjoy!
Linda A. - "All in One Middle School"

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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
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