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Public Speaking Games

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Public speaking can seem like an impossible task to many students, but it doesn’t have to feel that way! Students can tolerate – and even enjoy – public speaking when they learn it in a fun and engaging way. These 4 hilarious public speaking games

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Oral Communication

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.6

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Middle School Research Paper | True Crime Essay Writing Project

By UPBEAT ELA

This middle school research paper will grab your students' attention with a fascinating and age-appropriate true-crime writing prompt.The Prompt:Over thirty years ago, two men posing as police officers stole thirteen pieces of art worth hundreds of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

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Fun Essay Hooks Writing Game and Practice Activity for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

"But I don't know how to start!" Sound familiar? Even when our students have great ideas, they don't always know how to hook their readers with engaging introductions for their essays. This fun game and activity changes that!First, students are

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Games

$6.25

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Movie Quote Paraphrasing Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

This fun activity helps students recognize common paraphrasing pitfalls and learn how to paraphrase other sources effectively. We tell our students not to plagiarize other writers' work and to paraphrase quotes into their own words, but for some

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities

CCSS:

W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8

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$5.97

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Symbolism in Literature Activities Bundle for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

Do your students struggle with abstract concepts and symbolism? For many students in middle school, it can be a challenge to see things that aren't specifically written in the literature they read. These games, art activities, and posters make

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Posters

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$9.20

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Research Writing Game and Activity for Evaluating Claims and Evidence

By UPBEAT ELA

Do your students struggle to support their claims with logical evidence and credible sources? Do their papers feel more like a research soup than a logically organized argument? This engaging game and activity help students think critically about

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1b, W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.8.1, W.8.1b

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Author's Tone Activity and Assessment for Middle School - Fast Food Orders

By UPBEAT ELA

This funny activity will give your students practice analyzing an author's tone! Tone is one of those words that seems overwhelming to middle-school students, but attitude is something they are all too familiar with. What many kids don't realize is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6

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Author's Tone Nonfiction Passages for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

Do your students get that glazed-over look when you start throwing around terms like author's tone? Mine sure do! My students' biggest challenge with tone is separating the author's attitude from the topic of the passage. If the topic is related to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6

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Personal Narrative Public Speaking Unit with Random Acts of Kindness

By UPBEAT ELA

This unit includes everything you need to execute a successful personal narrative speech in your classroom. After several years of teaching this unit to secondary students, I have found it to be one of my favorites! Students must first stretch

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Oral Communication

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.8.4, SL.9-10.6

$7.50

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Persuasive Writing Paragraph Activity for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Do your students' paragraphs lack focus and logical order? Does their persuasive writing read more like a disorganized rant than a logical presentation of ideas? This activity gets students to think about paragraph order more deeply while having fun

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$5.50

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Essay Writing Worksheets with Rubrics and Samples for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

If grading middle school essays is your worst nightmare, you're in the right place. These worksheets have instructions, samples, and simple rubrics that make essay writing (and grading) an absolute dream -- the good kind!These essay worksheets will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1c, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1c, W.7.1e, W.8.1, W.8.1e

$6.75

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Fun Literary Analysis Essay Assignment for Middle School with Sample

By UPBEAT ELA

The words literary analysis essay can sound super intimidating to middle school students, but this engaging assignment actually makes writing literary essays FUN!Bon Appetit!Your middle school students have been hired as chefs at the most

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1e, W.7.1e, W.8.1e

$5.75

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Journalism Lead Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

Journalistic writing can come as a shock to students who are used to writing essays or research papers. These activities help students transition to writing effective news leads with the 5W's (and students have a ton of fun in the process!).

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$6.50

$5.85

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Art Therapy Activities for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Many of our students struggle with stress, anxiety, and depression, but most will never seek counseling from a licensed therapist. As teachers, we MUST give our students the opportunity to connect with their emotions and practice mindfulness in our

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3

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$6.75

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Supporting Claims with Evidence | Lesson | Examples | Activity

By UPBEAT ELA

Convincing our students to support their claims with evidence can feel like losing battle sometimes. Often our students come to us with a very vague understanding of what support really means. They need concrete examples and plenty of practice in

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1b, W.7.1b, W.8.1b

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$7.20

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First Day of School ELA Activities for Middle School - Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

The first day of school can be intimidating, but over the last few years, it has actually become my favorite day of the school year! Make the first days of school count with fun games and activities that will help you bond with your students and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$7.75

$6.20

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Middle School Argumentative Essay with Rubric and Sample | Pizza Writing Prompt

By UPBEAT ELA

This argumentative essay will grab your middle school students' attention as they write about one of their favorite foods: pizza.A Slice of Controversy:It's lunchtime at school and you're faced with a dilemma: should you choose the slice of pizza,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

$5.75

Digital Download PDF (18.88 MB)

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Fun End of the Year ELA Activities for Middle School | Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

The end of the school year can be a distracting time for students in middle school, but that doesn't mean learning has to end! These fun activities blend end-of-the-year fun with ELA concept review. Check out the preview for details!Follow my store

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

$11.45

$9.16

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Sentence Diagramming Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

We know that diagramming sentences gives students a valuable foundation for writing, but preparing diagramming review can become time-consuming and tedious. Give yourself a break with these pre-prepared diagramming worksheets, and bring some extra

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

$8.00

$6.40

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Argumentative 5 Paragraph Essay with Rubric and Sample | Mythical Creatures

By UPBEAT ELA

This argumentative essay will engage your middle school students as they write about a fun literary topic: which mythical creature would have the best chance of survival in today's world?Who would survive?Imagine a world where mythical creatures

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

$5.75

Digital Download PDF (13.42 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught Reading, Language Arts, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Greek & Latin Etymology to over 800 students in grades 7-12.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love bringing learning to life with games, projects, and out-of-the-box essay prompts!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I feel honored to have helped over 90,000 fellow teachers bring life and laughter to their classrooms over the past 10 years.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with teaching certification for grades 7-12.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a teacher, an author, a wife, and a mother by both birth and adoption. My family lives on a tiny Florida hobby farm with two dogs, six cats, two sheep, four ducks, a handful of hens and roosters, and one miniature zebu.