Megan Mariano
Online Research, Note-Taking, & Argument Essay: Student Choice Driven
I was given a 7th grade section of ELA in 2021. Before that, I was only teaching 3 sections of 6th grade. So, I had to plan an entire...
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As an educational blogger, I hope to provide ideas and materials for your curriculum to help you succeed in your classroom! While many of my posts will lead you to my Teachers Pay Teachers store, you will get detailed insight into what has worked in my very own classroom. - Read Write Teach ELA
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Megan Mariano
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Memoir Reading Unit: Engaging Non-fiction
When I was told I would be teaching a section of 7th grade in the 2021 school year, I immediately was super stressed. I already do ALL...
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Megan Mariano
- Feb 28
- 5 min
Book Clubs in Middle School: Independence, Choice, and Autonomy
When I started teaching, book clubs were all the rage. In fact, just using real books in general was highly promoted. In my first...
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Megan Mariano
- Jan 19
- 5 min
Multi-Genre Writing Unit: Companion Websites Based on a Book
Try a multi-genre writing unit in middle school ELA!
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Megan Mariano
- Dec 27, 2022
- 5 min
All the Ways to Use Google Forms in Middle School Language Arts
Google Forms have been around for awhile now. Many teachers use them for easy test-taking, which is great and provides an easy...
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Megan Mariano
- Sep 26, 2022
- 6 min
Historical Fiction in Middle School: Making Connections and Deepening Understanding
Historical fiction...I've found this section of my library to be less frequented than most other sections. Truth be told, I don't ever...
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Megan Mariano
- Jul 19, 2022
- 5 min
My First Unit in 7th Grade: Investigating Characterization
At the date of this posting, it's summer after my first year teaching a 7th grade section of E.L.A. I've always taught 6th (and 5th grade...
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Megan Mariano
- May 31, 2022
- 7 min
My First Year in 7th Grade: How it Went, What I Did, and What Will Change
Read about how my first year in teaching 7th grade went.
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Megan Mariano
- Feb 16, 2022
- 10 min
Social Issues Books for Middle School
As many know who follow me, I find it to be super important for students to CHOOSE books. I typically plan units in my classroom and I...
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Megan Mariano
- Dec 9, 2021
- 9 min
Using "Controversial" Texts: Why We Need Them and How to Use Them
We are living in a very divided time. Parents are at board meetings screaming about critical race theory and are trying to ban books left...
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Megan Mariano
- Aug 14, 2021
- 6 min
Everything You Need for Back-to-School in Middle School E.L.A.
As I write this, we are going in full-time, normal (masked) in September. I really hope that remains true. This post will outline all the...
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Megan Mariano
- Mar 24, 2021
- 5 min
Essays in 6th Grade: A Basic Format that Elevates the Standard 5-Paragraph Structure
6th grade is such a funny year. Funny haha and funny weird. Student writing levels are all over the map. You will have students coming to...
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Megan Mariano
- Feb 17, 2021
- 4 min
Mood vs. Tone in E.L.A.: Activities to Help Middle Schoolers
Mood and tone are two key literary elements that start popping up a lot more in middle school. I've found that students often have a...
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Megan Mariano
- Jan 21, 2021
- 7 min
Dystopian Literature in 6th Grade: Opening Minds and Critical Thinking
Dystopian literature is by far my favorite genre. I'll dabble in other genres, but always find myself right back into this genre. When I...
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Megan Mariano
- Dec 31, 2020
- 4 min
Main Idea Statements, NOT Topics: 6 Steps to Writing Main Idea Sentences
Main idea. Students do it as soon as they start reading. My son in Kindergarten has even dabbled in it. It gets increasingly more complex...
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Megan Mariano
- Jul 10, 2020
- 4 min
Read-Alouds in Middle School: How (and Why) to Use Them When You're Short on Time
Find ways to read-aloud in middle school!
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Megan Mariano
- Jun 5, 2020
- 2 min
Diverse Books and Anti-Racism Resources for Students and Educators: A Huge Collection!
Loads of resources for you to make your classroom accepting and anti-racist!
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Megan Mariano
- May 13, 2020
- 4 min
5 End of School Year Activities in Middle School with a Digital Focus
As I write this post, we are doing remote learning. I know the end of the school year is full of celebrations and activities; many of us...
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Megan Mariano
- May 2, 2020
- 6 min
Graphic Novels in Middle School: 9 Key Critical Thinking Skills of Focus
Teach graphic novels as a UNIT!
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Megan Mariano
- Apr 16, 2020
- 5 min
Argumentative Writing: Debates in Middle School
Try debates instead of an essay!
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