Category: Middle School ELA
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Student Goal Setting and Data Tracking Transformed My Classroom: Part 2
This post discusses the transformation of education through the use of student data folders to promote goal-setting, tracking progress, and fostering a growth mindset. The process of creating and implementing these folders is described, highlighting the positive impact on student growth, empowerment, and reflection. The benefits of using student data…
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3 Student Self-Reflection Activities: Save Your Sanity Before Winter Break
Ah, the countdown begins! Those weeks after Thanksgiving but before Winter Break? It’s like time hits the slow-motion button for students itching for freedom and teachers hoping for a fast-forward. The struggle is real—students daydreaming of endless days off, while teachers juggle to keep everyone focused without losing their sanity…
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4 Native American Heritage Month Research Projects to Teach Research Skills to Your Students
Explore 4 empowering Native American Heritage Month research projects for middle school students. This blog post offers a step-by-step guide to integrating Native American culture into ELA lessons. Students choose, research, and present informative projects on notable Native American individuals, fostering ownership, self-assessment, and critical thinking. From banners to social…
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Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Ideas and Bell Ringers
Are you looking for Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board ideas and other activities for your middle and high school students? Each November, we commemorate Native American Heritage Month to honor the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Native Americans. The tradition began in 1990 when President George H. W. Bush…
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Writing Strategies Series #2: Analyzing Strong, Medium, and Weak Writing Samples
The blog post discusses a strategy for teaching students to analyze writing samples and identify strong writing characteristics. The author offers a three-step activity involving grouping students into pairs or small groups, demonstrating the process by analyzing a sample, and encouraging students to do the same. Post-analysis activities include student…
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Banned Books Week: Celebrate the Freedom to Read with 3 Exciting Activities for Middle School Students
In the realm of education, the battle against censorship and book banning is an age-old challenge. Yet, in today’s climate, it’s hard not to feel disheartened due to the state of affairs. That’s precisely why now, more than ever, we must stand firm against those who seek to banish books…
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Writing Strategies Series #1: Turn Your Students Into Writing Experts
Have you ever planned the perfect writing activity that you knew would engage students and get them excited to write awesome compositions? You included multiple writing strategies to help your students. You were so excited to read those compositions until you actually read them and discovered off topic compositions and…
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The Teacher Behind The Creative Classroom
Hi y’all! Welcome to my blog, The Creative Classroom! My name is Stephanie Icenogle! I am a middle school teacher from South Louisiana who just finished her seventh year of teaching. My teaching certification includes 6th-12th grade Social Studies Education and English Education. I began my undergraduate degree at River…
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The Creative Classroom Celebrates Women's History Month
Maya Angelou once said, “How important it is for use to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” Since 1987, we have celebrated the immense contributions and achievements of women throughout the month of March. Women’s History Month is a chance to not only celebrate a diverse group of women…
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Student Goal Setting and Data Tracking Transformed My Classroom
One of the biggest pushes in education today is letting students take control of tracking their own data and setting their own goals. To many teachers this task may be overwhelming and leave you trying to figure out the easiest way to implement this in your classroom. I know that…
