All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

Linda from "All in One Middle School"
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Calling all middle school language arts teachers!  Teaching has become so overwhelming.  It can be isolating at times, and it is sometimes difficult to get help when you need it.  In this podcast, we will discuss the many complexities that middle school language arts teachers face.  There will be tons of actionable ideas to help you simplify your planning, streamline your teaching, and enjoy more free time.

  1. How to Write Poetry: 5 Engaging Poetry Writing Activities

    5D AGO

    How to Write Poetry: 5 Engaging Poetry Writing Activities

    April is National Poetry Month, and it’s the perfect time to inspire middle school students to explore their creativity with words. If you’ve ever wondered how to write poetry in a way that’s fun, accessible, and engaging, these five activities are a great place to start. Each encourages self-expression, creativity, and a love for language, while giving teachers easy-to-use tools to guide students.  There are practical tips to get started, plus I’ve given you some resources from my TPT store as well as a free product if you want extra support. We will discuss: 1. "I Am" Poems 2. Color Poems 3. Acrostic Poems 4. List Poems 5. Shape/Concrete Poems Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Poetry products in my TPT store Free poetry lessons on my YouTube channel Join the All in One Middle School Membership! One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    13 min
  2. 5 Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School

    MAR 5

    5 Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School

    Spring in middle school is a vibe. The energy shifts. The sun stays out longer. Students start thinking about summer. And while that excitement is fun, it also means we need engaging, purposeful spring classroom activities that keep learning on track.  Listen here for ideas on meaningful spring classroom activities for your middle school ELA classes. We will discuss: 1. Poetry  2. Seasonal Skill Review 3. Spring Writing Activities 4. Spring Choice Activities 5.  Spring-Themed Short Stories Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the Membership  Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT  Spring Classroom Activities for Middle School in my TPT store Free End of Year Guided Poetry One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    14 min
  3. 5 Engaging Women's History Month Books

    MAR 1

    5 Engaging Women's History Month Books

    Women's History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight women's voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Women's History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading. We will discuss these books: Hidden Figures – Margot Lee Shetterly I Am Malala – Malala Yousafzai Flygirl – Sherri L. Smith The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate – Jacqueline Kelly A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin – Mary Jane Auch Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the Membership Complete Monthly Curriculum on TPT Women’s History Products in my TPT Shop YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Reading Mini Lessons Character Identity Mini Lesson Reading Centers Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel Digital Notebook for Any Novel Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    13 min
  4. 5 Engaging Black History Month Books

    JAN 27

    5 Engaging Black History Month Books

    Black History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight Black voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Black History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading. We will discuss these books: 1.  Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 2.  The Lions of Little Rock by Kristine Levine 3.  Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson 4. The Parker Inheritance – Varian Johnson 5. Out of My Mind – Sharon M. Draper Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Reading Mini Lessons Reading Centers Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel Black History Month Products (TPT Store) Digital Notebook for Any Novel Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    13 min
  5. 5 Valetine's Day Activities for Middle School Students

    JAN 26

    5 Valetine's Day Activities for Middle School Students

    Our middle schoolers love to celebrate special days such as Valentine’s Day, but they need activities appropriate for their age group. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate kindness, creativity, and friendship in the classroom. Whether you’re looking for ways to engage your middle school students in a little extra fun or to integrate meaningful lessons about love and empathy, these five Valentine’s Day activities will spark excitement and encourage learning. We will discuss: 1. Kindness and Respect Activities 2. Reading Activities 3.  Writing Activities 4.  Vocabulary Activities 5. "Just for Fun" Activities Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Valentine’s Day Activities in my TPT Store Free ELA Valentine’s Day Activities One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    18 min
  6. Winter Books for Middle School: Engaging Novels Kids Will Love

    12/31/2025

    Winter Books for Middle School: Engaging Novels Kids Will Love

    Looking for great winter books to share with your middle school students (or to read yourself) this season? Whether you’re cozying up by a fire or tracking themes of resilience and survival through the cold, these titles bring winter to life — from magical lands to challenging natural environments. Below are some winter-themed favorites that work well for classroom reading, discussion groups, and extended projects. We will discuss these novels:   1.  The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 2. The Underdogs by Mike Lupica 3.  Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 4. The Winter Room by Gary Paulsen 5. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the Membership YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Reading Mini Lessons Reading Centers Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel Digital Notebook for Any Novel Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    13 min
  7. 5 New Year’s Activities for Middle School to Kick Off January

    12/21/2025

    5 New Year’s Activities for Middle School to Kick Off January

    Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into learning. That’s why planning intentional New Year’s activities is so important for middle school teachers. Listen for a simple, teacher-friendly plan for New Year’s activities for middle school classrooms. These five New Year’s activities work especially well for middle school ELA teachers, but many can easily be adapted for social studies or advisory. Be sure to listen to the end for a free New Year's activity! We will discuss: 1. Your day back from winter break activity 2. Using short stories as great New Year's activities 3. Reflective journaling 4.  New Year's around the world 5.  Creative and collaborative activities Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Winter Guided Poetry New Year’s Activities in my TPT Store One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    12 min
  8. 5 December Novels for Middle School:

    12/07/2025

    5 December Novels for Middle School:

    December is the perfect month to curl up with a good book. The shorter days, crisp air, and festive season set the scene for stories that are cozy, exciting, and full of holiday spirit. Whether your students or young readers enjoy adventures, humor, or tales inspired by cultural traditions, this list of December novels for middle school has something for everyone. Each one is a great pick for classroom discussion, book clubs, or just enjoying a quiet winter evening. We will discuss these novels:   1.  The Twelve Dares of Christa by Marissa Burt 2. Dreidels on the Brain by Joel Ben Izzy 3.  Bah! Humbug! by Michael Rosen 4. The Golden Dreidel by Ellen Kushner 5.  A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  linda@allinonemiddleschool.com Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the Membership YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Mini Lesson: Theme Reading Mini Lessons Reading Centers Hexagonal Thinking for Any Novel Digital Notebook for Any Novel Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    12 min
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Calling all middle school language arts teachers!  Teaching has become so overwhelming.  It can be isolating at times, and it is sometimes difficult to get help when you need it.  In this podcast, we will discuss the many complexities that middle school language arts teachers face.  There will be tons of actionable ideas to help you simplify your planning, streamline your teaching, and enjoy more free time.

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