If you’ve ever spent an entire Sunday planning lessons only to feel behind again by Wednesday, you’re not alone. One of the questions I hear most often from teachers is how to plan lessons efficiently while still creating meaningful learning experiences for students.  After 34 years in the classroom, I learned that effective lesson planning doesn’t have to take hours. In fact, once you have a simple system in place, you can plan an entire week of middle school ELA lessons in less time and with much less stress.  If you’re wondering how to plan lessons that are organized, standards-aligned, and engaging, these five steps can help.

We will discuss:

• Starting with standards and learning goals
• Planning the End before the Beginning
• Lesson Plan Templates
• Choosing Resources to Support Your Goals
• Batching Similar Tasks

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• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

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The end of the school year is a unique mix of excitement, exhaustion, and unpredictability—especially in middle school ELA. Between assemblies, schedule changes, and restless students, it can be tough to keep learning meaningful without burning yourself out. That’s why having a set of low-prep, high-engagement end of year activities is essential. In this podcast, you’ll find simple, effective end of year ELA activities that help you review key skills, celebrate student growth, and keep your classroom running smoothly—without requiring hours of planning. 

We will discuss:

• Celebrating Books with Book Awards
• A Quick and Easy Game
• Memory Books
• Summer-Themed Activities
• Independent Work Ideas

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• Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
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• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post
• Join the Membership 
• Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT 
• End of Year Activities in my TPT Store
• Summer-Themed Activities in my TPT Store
• Free End of Year Poetry Activity
• One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, making it the perfect time to introduce students to powerful stories that highlight diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. These novels not only build empathy and cultural awareness, but they also engage middle school readers with relatable characters and meaningful themes.

We will discuss:

• I Am Kavi by Thushanthi Ponweera
• In the Tunnel by Julie Lee
• Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
• Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan
• Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly

Let's connect! 

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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post
• Join the Membership 
• Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT 
• Asian American Pacific Islander Choice Board
• YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!
• Character Identity Mini Lesson
• Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel
• Digital Notebook for Any Novel 
• One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Earth Day is more than just a calendar date—it’s a chance for students to connect with the natural world, think creatively, and practice essential reading and writing skills. Middle schoolers in particular benefit from hands-on, reflective activities that combine literacy with environmental awareness. Whether you’re looking for low-prep, free activities or structured lessons that guide students step by step, these Earth Day Activities are perfect for your ELA classroom.

We will discuss:

1. Using short stories for Earth Day

2. Poems for Earth Day

3. Poetry Writing for Earth Day

4. Found Poetry

5.  Nature Observation:  Writing with Sensory Images

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• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post
• Poetry products in my TPT store
• Earth Day Poetry Writing
• Free Poetry Analysis Activity
• Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

 

April is National Poetry Month, and it’s the perfect time to inspire middle school students to explore their creativity with words. If you’ve ever wondered how to write poetry in a way that’s fun, accessible, and engaging, these five activities are a great place to start. Each encourages self-expression, creativity, and a love for language, while giving teachers easy-to-use tools to guide students.  There are practical tips to get started, plus I’ve given you some resources from my TPT store as well as a free product if you want extra support.

We will discuss:

1. "I Am" Poems

2. Color Poems

3. Acrostic Poems

4. List Poems

5. Shape/Concrete Poems

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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post
• Poetry products in my TPT store
• Free poetry lessons on my YouTube channel
• Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Spring in middle school is a vibe. The energy shifts. The sun stays out longer. Students start thinking about summer. And while that excitement is fun, it also means we need engaging, purposeful spring classroom activities that keep learning on track.  Listen here for ideas on meaningful spring classroom activities for your middle school ELA classes.

We will discuss:

1. Poetry 

2. Seasonal Skill Review

3. Spring Writing Activities

4. Spring Choice Activities

5.  Spring-Themed Short Stories

Let's connect! 

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• Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post
• Join the Membership 
• Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT 
• Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School in my TPT store
• Free End of Year Guided Poetry
• One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Women's History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight women's voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Women's History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading.

We will discuss these books:

1. Hidden Figures – Margot Lee Shetterly
2. I Am Malala – Malala Yousafzai
3. Flygirl – Sherri L. Smith
4. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate – Jacqueline Kelly
5. A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin – Mary Jane Auch

Let's connect! 

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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post

• Join the Membership
• Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT
• Women’s History Products in my TPT Shop
• YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!
• Reading Mini Lessons
• Character Identity Mini Lesson
• Reading Centers
• Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel
• Digital Notebook for Any Novel
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Black History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight Black voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Black History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading.

We will discuss these books:

1.  Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

2.  The Lions of Little Rock by Kristine Levine

3.  Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

4. The Parker Inheritance – Varian Johnson

5. Out of My Mind – Sharon M. Draper

Let's connect! 

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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
• My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com
• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

Companion Blog Post

YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!

Reading Mini Lessons

Reading Centers

Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel

Black History Month Products (TPT Store)

Digital Notebook for Any Novel

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Our middle schoolers love to celebrate special days such as Valentine’s Day, but they need activities appropriate for their age group. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate kindness, creativity, and friendship in the classroom. Whether you’re looking for ways to engage your middle school students in a little extra fun or to integrate meaningful lessons about love and empathy, these five Valentine’s Day activities will spark excitement and encourage learning.

We will discuss:

1. Kindness and Respect Activities

2. Reading Activities

3.  Writing Activities

4.  Vocabulary Activities

5. "Just for Fun" Activities

Let's connect! 

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• Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school
• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

Companion Blog Post

Join the All in One Middle School Membership!

Valentine’s Day Activities in my TPT Store

Free ELA Valentine’s Day Activities

One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Looking for great winter books to share with your middle school students (or to read yourself) this season? Whether you’re cozying up by a fire or tracking themes of resilience and survival through the cold, these titles bring winter to life — from magical lands to challenging natural environments. Below are some winter-themed favorites that work well for classroom reading, discussion groups, and extended projects.

We will discuss these novels:  

1.  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

2. The Underdogs by Mike Lupica

3.  Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

4. The Winter Room by Gary Paulsen

5. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Let's connect! 

• Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• Full Year Curriculum on TPT
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post

• Join the Membership
• YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!
• Reading Mini Lessons
• Reading Centers
• Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel
• Digital Notebook for Any Novel
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into learning. That’s why planning intentional New Year’s activities is so important for middle school teachers. Listen for a simple, teacher-friendly plan for New Year’s activities for middle school classrooms. These five New Year’s activities work especially well for middle school ELA teachers, but many can easily be adapted for social studies or advisory. Be sure to listen to the end for a free New Year's activity!

We will discuss:

1. Your day back from winter break activity

2. Using short stories as great New Year's activities

3. Reflective journaling

4.  New Year's around the world

5.  Creative and collaborative activities

Let's connect! 

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• My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

Companion Blog Post

Join the All in One Middle School Membership!

Free Winter Guided Poetry

New Year’s Activities in my TPT Store

One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

 

December is the perfect month to curl up with a good book. The shorter days, crisp air, and festive season set the scene for stories that are cozy, exciting, and full of holiday spirit. Whether your students or young readers enjoy adventures, humor, or tales inspired by cultural traditions, this list of December novels for middle school has something for everyone. Each one is a great pick for classroom discussion, book clubs, or just enjoying a quiet winter evening.

We will discuss these novels:  

1.  The Twelve Dares of Christa by Marissa Burt

2. Dreidels on the Brain by Joel Ben Izzy

3.  Bah! Humbug! by Michael Rosen

4. The Golden Dreidel by Ellen Kushner

5.  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Let's connect! 

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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

• Companion Blog Post

• Join the Membership
• YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!
• Mini Lesson: Theme
• Reading Mini Lessons
• Reading Centers
• Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel
• Digital Notebook for Any Novel
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Teaching in December can feel like trying to herd middle schoolers through a snowstorm. Between early dismissals, holiday excitement, and students’ shorter attention spans, keeping your ELA classroom productive is a real challenge. But it doesn’t have to be stressful!  We will discuss 5 types of activities in this episode:

1.  ELA Games

2. Creating Gifts with Words

3. Fast- Finishers

4. Literacy-Based Celebrations

5. Creating Writing and Poetry

Let's connect! 

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• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links:

Companion Blog Post to this Episode

Join the All in One Middle School Membership!

All Winter Activities in my TPT Store

One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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Middle school is a wonderful time for students to explore stories that expand their view of identity, heritage, and culture — while also enjoying strong characters, engaging plots, and thoughtful themes. These five Native American Heritage books do just that. 

We will discuss these 5 Native American Heritage novels:

1. Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell

2. Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

3. I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day

4. Indian No More by James Bird

5. Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links

Companion Blog Post for this Episode

YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!

Mini Lesson: Character Identity

Reading Mini Lessons

Reading Centers

Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel

Digital Notebook for Any Novel

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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Bringing Native American activities into the classroom not only honors diverse voices but also helps students explore themes of identity, family, and connection to the natural world. Whether you’re teaching during Native American Heritage Month or weaving Indigenous texts into your curriculum all year long, these Native American activities will help your students engage with stories that are meaningful, relevant, and thought-provoking.

We will discuss these Native American activities:

1. A novel
2. A short story
3. A poem
4. A research activity
5. A creative writing prompt

Let's connect! 

• Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
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• Info on products:  Follow me on TPT
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• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

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Companion Blog Post for this Episode

Race to the Sun – Free First Chapter Friday on YouTube

Native American Products on my TPT Store

One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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Halloween is the perfect time to get students excited about reading—stories with a little creep, mystery, and imagination are ideal for middle schoolers. Listen here for 5 Halloween books that strike just the right balance between spooky and engaging. We will discuss:

• 5 great "spooky" books
• Ideas for using them in the classroom
• Activities to go along with all of these books

Let's connect!

• Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• Full Year Curriculum on TPT
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course - Available on TPT
• 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
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School - free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Companion Blog Post

• Join the Membership
• YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!
• Mini Lesson: Conflict
• Reading Mini Lessons
• Centers: Conflict
• Reading Centers
• Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel
• Digital Notebook for Any Novel
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

Autumn is the perfect season to bring fresh energy into your middle school ELA classroom. With cooler weather, colorful leaves, and plenty of seasonal inspiration, it’s an ideal time to spark creativity and keep students engaged in reading and writing. 

In this post, we’ll explore five engaging autumn classroom activities for middle school ELA. Each activity is designed to be flexible, fun, and easy to adapt for your students, so you can bring the spirit of the season into your curriculum without adding extra stress to your planning.

We will discuss:

1. Games
2. Creative Writing
3. Short Stories
4. Poetry
5. Art/ELA Crossover Activities

Let's connect! 

• Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• Full Year Curriculum on TPT
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
• 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
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

Helpful Links

Companion Blog Post for this Episode

Autumn Vocabulary Escape Room

October Write Around the Room

One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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September is the perfect time to refresh your classroom reading list, especially as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Middle school students can gain empathy, cultural understanding, and inspiration through stories that reflect diverse experiences.

In this episode, we will discuss 5 books that are perfect for September reading. There are ideas to go along with each novel, plus a link to my YouTube channel where I read these books as part of my "First Chapter Friday" series.

The books included this month:

1. Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
2. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
3. The Other Half of Happy by Rebecca Balcárcel
4. The Circuit by Francisco Jiménez
5. The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

Let's connect! 

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• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School - free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Companion Blog Post to this Episode

• Join the Membership
• YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons!
• Reading Mini Lessons
• Character Identity Mini Lesson
• Reading Centers
• Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel
• Digital Notebook for Any Novel
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

 

Join me for season 3!

One podcast a month will focus on 5 activities that you can easily implement in your middle school classroom for this month/season.

In this episode, we will discuss 5 engaging bell ringers for your students.

We will discuss bell ringers for:

• Seasonal activities
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Poetry
• Reading Skills

Let's connect! 

• Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• Full Year Curriculum on TPT
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT
• 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
• YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays
• Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com

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Companion Blog Post for this Episode

Free Bell Ringer Ideas

Seasonal Bell Ringers

One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons 

Teaching Writing Workshop Course

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Join me for season 3!

One podcast a month will focus on 5 books that are perfect for this month/season.

In this episode, we will discuss 5 books that are perfect for the back-to-school season. There are ideas to go along with each novel, plus a link to my YouTube channel where I read these books as part of my "First Chapter Friday" series.

The books included this month:

• The 6th Grade Nickname Game by Gordon Korman
• The New Kid by Jerry Craft
• Class Act by Jerry Craft
• Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
• Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbric 

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