Learn four ways that you can make grading easy in your ELA classroom. There is so much to teach in ELA, and this often means too much to grade. As ELA teachers, we simply cannot grade everything. We must work smarter, not harder when it comes to grading!

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Listen and learn what NOT to do when creating a positive and welcoming middle school classroom climate. We will discuss five ways that your classroom climate can be ruined and discuss strategies and ideas to implement in order to have a safe, happy, and positive climate for your classroom!

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Listen to four activities to make your first day back to school in the middle school ELA classroom a success! We will cover everything that you need, including what to do when students first enter your room, which rules and procedures work for us, two fun and creative icebreakers, and a first day writing activity that your students will love! Be sure to view our shownotes after listening to print free resources mentioned!

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Are you wondering how to make your middle school back-to-school open house run smoothly? Walk away with three tips to create a successful back to school open house for students and parents. We'll share with you fun and unique ways to make you and your classroom unforgettable!

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