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

    2D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Teaching in December without the Chaos: 5 Innovative ELA Activities for Middle School

    11/26/2025

    Teaching in December without the Chaos: 5 Innovative ELA Activities for Middle School

    Teaching in December can feel like trying to herd middle schoolers through a snowstorm. Between early dismissals, holiday excitement, and students’ shorter attention spans, keeping your ELA classroom productive is a real challenge. But it doesn’t have to be stressful!  We will discuss 5 types of activities in this episode: 1.  ELA Games 2. Creating Gifts with Words 3. Fast- Finishers 4. Literacy-Based Celebrations 5. Creating Writing and Poetry 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 to this Episode Join the All in One Middle School Membership! All Winter 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

    14 min
  5. The Best Native American Heritage Books for Middle School Students

    11/04/2025

    The Best Native American Heritage Books for Middle School Students

    Middle school is a wonderful time for students to explore stories that expand their view of identity, heritage, and culture — while also enjoying strong characters, engaging plots, and thoughtful themes. These five Native American Heritage books do just that.  We will discuss these 5 Native American Heritage novels: Indian No More by Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day Indian No More by James Bird Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith 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 for this Episode YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Mini Lesson: Character Identity 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

    14 min
  6. 5 Powerful Native American Activities for your Middle School ELA Classes

    11/01/2025

    5 Powerful Native American Activities for your Middle School ELA Classes

    Bringing Native American activities into the classroom not only honors diverse voices but also helps students explore themes of identity, family, and connection to the natural world. Whether you’re teaching during Native American Heritage Month or weaving Indigenous texts into your curriculum all year long, these Native American activities will help your students engage with stories that are meaningful, relevant, and thought-provoking. We will discuss these Native American activities: A novel A short story A poem A research activity A creative writing prompt 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 for this Episode Race to the Sun – Free First Chapter Friday on YouTube Native American Products on 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
  7. 5 Engaging Autumn Classroom Activities for Middle School ELA - Podcast

    10/04/2025

    5 Engaging Autumn Classroom Activities for Middle School ELA - Podcast

    Halloween is the perfect time to get students excited about reading—stories with a little creep, mystery, and imagination are ideal for middle schoolers. Listen here for 5 Halloween books that strike just the right balance between spooky and engaging. We will discuss: 5 great "spooky" books Ideas for using them in the classroom Activities to go along with all of these books 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  Links mentioned in this episode: Companion Blog Post Join the Membership YouTube Channel – Free First Chapter Friday and ELA Lessons! Mini Lesson: Conflict Reading Mini Lessons Centers: Conflict 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

    14 min
  8. 5 Engaging Autumn Classroom Activities for Middle School ELA

    09/23/2025

    5 Engaging Autumn Classroom Activities for Middle School ELA

    Autumn is the perfect season to bring fresh energy into your middle school ELA classroom. With cooler weather, colorful leaves, and plenty of seasonal inspiration, it’s an ideal time to spark creativity and keep students engaged in reading and writing.  In this post, we’ll explore five engaging autumn classroom activities for middle school ELA. Each activity is designed to be flexible, fun, and easy to adapt for your students, so you can bring the spirit of the season into your curriculum without adding extra stress to your planning. We will discuss: Games Creative Writing Short Stories Poetry Art/ELA Crossover 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 for this Episode Autumn Vocabulary Escape Room October Write Around the Room One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group

    16 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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