In today’s episode of Two Middle School ELA Teachers by ELA Core Plans, Shannon shares one of her all-time favorite middle school ELA classroom activities! This isn’t just fun and games—it’s powerful ELA instruction wrapped in courtroom drama.  If you want the complete mock trial resource for Rikki-tikki-tavi that is discussed in this episode, you can download it on TPT by clicking this link! 

Also.. we’ve got a free gift just for YOU, our listeners. You can now download a free sample of the ELA Core Club for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. It’s packed with ready-to-use resources:

✔️ Two weeks of Core Chomp and Standard Start bell ringers ✔️ Unit 1 of grammar ✔️ Unit 1 of vocabulary ✔️ Free handouts from our Best Practices and Mini Lesson folders

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This isn’t just a sneak peek—it’s a full-on jumpstart to running your middle school ELA classroom with confidence and consistency. If you love the sample, the full ELA Core Club is a one-time purchase you can use for years. Plus, it comes with unlimited email support for a year and two personal coaching calls with us!

Also, if you haven't had a chance to grab your free first week lessons, you can visit this link to grab those: bit.ly/ELAFreeWeek

If you love the freebie, and you're ready to start using all of the resources in the ELA Core Club, click here to purchase and use the code ELAInsiders for a discount (good through Sept. 8, 2025)! 

Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro looking for a streamlined system, this episode—and the freebie—are for you.