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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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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