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Middle School

Activities, lessons, examples, and ideas for grades 6-8.

20 Things We Need To Say More Often

February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 | Marisa Donnelly

I stumbled across this adorable video the other night. It’s by a young boy who (in the cutest little voice) lists 20 things we all need to say more often, from serious to funny, and all super important.
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16 Things Only Middle School Teachers Can Understand

December 21, 2015December 20, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

A few weeks ago, I published this–a humorous article about being a middle school teacher–on Thought Catalog.
Its pretty true, and still makes me laugh, especially as I reflect on my student teaching experience. 🙂
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Esperanza Character Chart

December 3, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Esperanza, the main character of House on Mango Street is a dynamic character that undergoes much change from the first vignette to the last. She is the main figure in the coming of age story, and it’s essential that students understand who she is and how she changes through the course of the story.  Continue reading →

You Are the Teacher for the Day

December 3, 2015December 4, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

I love switching up the way I teach lessons. Last night, I had this great idea of changing how I teach the vignettes in House on Mango Street. What if I made my students and I switch roles? What if they were the teachers for the day? What would they teach me about the given vignettes? Continue reading →

Wolves Research Projects (Pt. 2)

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

The Wolves Research Project is something that I did with my sixth graders from start to finish. I did a pre-activity (Adopt a Pet), taught them how to research, instructed them on the CRAP test for credible sources, then helped them take notes and create their unique projects. Continue reading →

Themes in House on Mango Street

December 2, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Themes are so important in House on Mango Street. From identity, home, and family to growing up, friendship, and culture, the book is filled with themes and it’s essential that students understand them. Thus I created a notes sheet and lesson designed to help students grasp the main ideas of each vignette. Continue reading →

Sarah Plain & Tall – KWL Chart

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Today’s focus for Book Club is on the book, Sarah Plain and Tall, which is an easy read I selected to read with my students during the M-Th 30 minute class sessions. Continue reading →

A Complete 6-Week Unit for House on Mango Street

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

Am I joking? No. This is not a joke! Here is a 6-week plan for House on Mango Street that you can easily view and download here: Complete 6 Week House on Mango Street Unit. Continue reading →

What the Heck is Smore?

December 1, 2015December 1, 2015 | Marisa Donnelly

One of my students showed this website to me: Smore. This is a place where students, teachers, anyone can easily create an awesome-looking newsletter. FOR FREE!  Continue reading →

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