Episodes

  • ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School - Month 5 (Theme Essay)
    Nov 2 2024

    The school year is under way and it's time for curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes.

    We will discuss:

    • How to get prepared for month 5
    • A step-by-step plan for your students to write a literary essay on theme

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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:

    • Join the Membership
    • Companion Blog Post for this Podcast
    • Blog Post Month 4: Historical Fiction Reading
    • Blog Post: Easy Tips to Teach Theme in Literature
    • Theme Video Lesson (free on YouTube)
    • Theme Centers
    • FREE Theme Statements
    • Essay Writing Centers
    • Essay Video Lessons
    • Essay Video Lessons with Guided Notes
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • Free First Chapter Friday Recording Sheet
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    • Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    21 mins
  • Classroom Management- Month 4 (Parent-Teacher Communication)
    Oct 12 2024

    Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the fourth in the series, with a focus on parent-teacher communication.

    Parent-teacher communication is so much more than newsletters and report cards. Having good classroom management, is, believe it or not, dependent upon how the parents and guardians buy into what you are doing in class. Listen here for tips and tricks to improve parent-teacher communication in your middle school class.

    We will discuss:

    • Formal and informal communication
    • Action plans for conferences
    • Preventing bigger issues with some proactive steps
    • Compliment cards

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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:

    • Join the Membership
    • FREE Parent-Teacher Action Plan for Conferences
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    • Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    23 mins
  • Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 4 (Historical Fiction)
    Oct 5 2024

    The school year is under way and it's time for curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes.

    We will discuss:

    • How to get prepared for month 4
    • Everything you need for a successful historical fiction unit

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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:

    • Join the Membership
    • Companion Blog Post for this Podcast
    • Historical Fiction Complete Unit
    • Getting Started with Literature Circles - Free lesson
    • Mini Lessons in TPT
    • Literacy Centers
    • Free Literature Circles Discussion Questions
    • Blog Post Ten Amazing Historical Fiction Books for Middle School
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • Free First Chapter Friday Recording Sheet
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    • Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    21 mins
  • Classroom Management- Month 3 (Class Participation)
    Sep 7 2024

    Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the third in the series, with a focus on class participation.

    As a teacher of over thirty years, I’ve mentored many new teachers both officially and unofficially. By far, the biggest question and concern I’ve heard is getting a better handle on classroom management. This is a huge topic and has many components such as managing student behavior, what to do when students are late/absent, and handling difficult parents. This month, we will focus on class participation.

    We will discuss:

    • Different ways to get kids to participate
    • How to set up your paraments for class participation
    • Practical ideas to get kids talking (or stop talking)

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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:

    • Join the Membership
    • Blog Post on this Episode
    • Free Bloom's Taxonomy Cheat Sheet
    • Literacy Circles Discussion Questions
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    • Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    28 mins
  • Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 3 (Independent Reading, Literary Essay)
    Sep 1 2024

    The school year is under way and it's time for curriculum mapping! If you need some help or fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes.

    We will discuss:

    • Independent Reading
    • Planning and teaching a literary analysis essay

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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:

    • Join the Membership
    • Interactive Reading Bulletin Board
    • Literary Analysis Essay: Month-Long Unit
    • Essay Writing Centers
    • Essay Video Lessons
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • Free First Chapter Friday Recording Sheet
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    • Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    29 mins
  • Classroom Management- Month 2 (Classwork, Homework, Consequences)
    Aug 10 2024

    Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the second in the series.

    As a teacher of over thirty years, I’ve mentored many new teachers both officially and unofficially. By far, the biggest question and concern I’ve heard is getting a better handle on classroom management. This is a huge topic and has many components such as managing student behavior, what to do when students are late/absent, and handling difficult parents.

    We will discuss:

    • Classwork
    • Homework
    • Consequences
    • Teaching Expectations/Consequences

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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: lindacasaro22@gmail.com

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Join the Membership
    • Blog Post on this Episode
    • Free Setting Expectations Slideshow
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    • Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group
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    32 mins
  • Curriculum Map for Middle School ELA - Month 2 (Grammar, Vocabulary, Character Analysis)
    Aug 3 2024

    If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating a curriculum map for your middle school ELA classes.

    We will discuss:

    • Integrating Grammar
    • Integrating Vocabulary
    • Main Unit - Character Analysis
    • Starting First Chapter Fridays

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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: lindacasaro22@gmail.com

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • Blog post on this topic for easy reference
    • Vocabulary Choice Board
    • Grammar Choice Board
    • Grammar Choice Board – free sample
    • Grammar Full-Year Program
    • Character Analysis Full Unit
    • Character Analysis Video Lesson
    • CharacterAnalysis Centers
    • Getting Started with Literature Circles – Free lesson
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
    • Free First Chapter Friday Recording Sheet
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
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    28 mins
  • Classroom Management Plan - Month 1 (Getting Started)
    Jul 20 2024

    Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the first of the series.

    As a teacher of over thirty years, I’ve mentored many new teachers both officially and unofficially. By far, the biggest question and concern I’ve heard is getting a better handle on classroom management. This is a huge topic and has many components such as managing student behavior, what to do when students are late/absent, and handling difficult parents.

    We will discuss:

    • Getting started with your classroom management plan
    • Classroom set up
    • Setting expectations
    • Getting parents onboard
    • Creating systems

    Let's connect!

    • Membership: Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • 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: lindacasaro22@gmail.com

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
    • Blog post on this topic for easy reference
    • Free Setting Expectations Slideshow
    • My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays
    • One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
    • Teaching Writing Workshop Course
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins