Mrs Nelson Teaches
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
About the store
Since 2007, I have been working in the world of education. Teaching is my passion and "teacher" is a huge part of my identity! My TPT store, Mrs. Nelson Teaches, launched in 2013 and I have *loved* sharing my FUN and engaging resources with teachers worldwide!
I create ready-to-use resources for Middle School Language Arts teachers. I believe that learning should be fun and provide resources that will help students achieve learning objectives while actively engaging them at the same time!
In 2022, I enrolled in The Life Coach School. Now, as a Professional Certified Life Coach, I help teachers manage their stress, overwhelm, and anxiety, enabling them to serve their students well while taking excellent care of themselves at the same time.
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Poetry Unit for Middle School Students - FUN Poetry Activities, Slides, and More
Why do we often submit our middle school students to long, dull, (dare I say, torturous) poetry units that they hate? Why not make poetry as fun and exciting as it has the potential to be? This unit does just that! Inside this .pdf file, you will find 10 elements of poetry lesson plans and activities plus a pre and post-test. Each lesson comes with everything you need (from links to engaging Google Slides Presentations to note sheets to assignments to answer keys and rubrics) to make you
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies
CCSS, TEKS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
+52
Informational Nonfiction Text Features Unit | Middle School Lessons & Activities
Do your middle school students struggle reading informational texts? This Minimal Prep Unit is designed to help middle school students learn to identify and utilize informational text features to help them navigate through and deepen their understanding of a text. This text features unit is an excellent ELA back-to-school activity!Teachers often assume that students know how to use glossaries, headings, etc., but many times they don't. Explicit teaching of Informational Text Features is n
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.2
, RI.6.5
, RI.6.10
+8
Greek Mythology Unit Bundle Middle School | Lessons, Activities & Projects
Greek Mythology is a favorite subject among middle school students and yours will love the materials in this Greek Mythology Unit! These no-prep, print-and-go activities will save YOU time AND engage your students while helping them practice important literacy skills at the same time! Students will learn about twelve major Greek gods and goddesses, several famous Greek Myths, and The Hero's Journey story structure along with the stories of 8 Greek heroes and heroines. This Greek Mythology U
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+168
Unbroken Complete Study Unit - Lessons & Activities
Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Louie and World War II! With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic comprehension questions and learn and practice ELA content and skills! This Unbroken Unit is div
8th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+84
Elements of Fiction Unit - Short Story Middle School Lesson Plans & Activities
Help your students master the elements of fiction in short stories and have fun at the same time with the Elements of Fiction Unit Bundle! This complete unit includes 18 low-prep FUN lessons that will engage your students in the world of fiction! Each lesson builds upon the next until students have a solid foundation of knowledge of the elements of fiction and how they interact and influence one another (i.e. how the setting impacts characters, etc.)!! This unit includes everything y
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories
CCSS, TEKS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+76
How to Write a Paragraph | Middles School Mini Unit - Lessons & Activities
Middle school students often need explicit instructions on how to complete seemingly simple tasks--like writing paragraphs! Teachers often assume students can successfully compose a well-written paragraph, when in fact many of them struggle and need extra support. This writing paragraphs mini unit breaks down the process of writing a paragraph (with a topic sentence, supporting detail sentences and concluding sentences) into simple, understandable terms to which students can relate. Ample exam
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+46
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism Class Bundle | Lesson Plans & Resources
Teaching Broadcast Journalism? Wondering where to start? This Bundle will help you introduce your students to the basics of Broadcasting and get you started on producing your own school newscasts! If you are anything like me when I was first asked to teach a journalism course fifteen years ago, I wasn't sure where to begin! Although I was teaching three other courses, I spent hours planning and preparing for my journalism class. With no curriculum to guide me and no resources to be had, I felt
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Government, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+27
A Christmas Carol Activities Unit Plan | Middle School | Lesson Plan
This A Christmas Carol Unit Plan is a great way to keep your middle school students engaged in learning activities during the Holiday Season. This PDF resource is complete with detailed lesson plans for each Stave of Charles Dickens' holiday tale, including before, during and after reading activities. Students will analyze characters, setting, theme, and more as they enjoy this classic story! These resources work well with the novella and various dramatized play versions of the story. Best
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+31
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Unit - Lesson Plans, Questions & Activities
Are you looking for a complete novel unit for The Witch of Blackbird Pond that includes fun and engaging activities for middle school students? Look no further! NEW! Updated to include Digital Learning options for Distance Learning! This complete unit includes everything you need to help students understand Elizabeth George Speare's classic novel! With this unit, students will hone their reading and language skills. Resources include Slides presentations, supplemental informational readings, h
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+37
Freak the Mighty Novel Study - Unit Lesson Plans Questions Activities Writing
This Freak the Mighty novel study unit includes all the activities you will need for your class study! Middle School students will love this unit while enhancing their literacy and writing skills AND enjoying a few creative projects along the way! Freak the Mighty is one of my all-time favorite books to share with students. Not only is it a great story told through the fantastic voice of the character Max, but there are numerous literary skills that can be taught while reading the novel. Thi
5th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+46
The History of Thanksgiving Activities | Middle School | Lesson & Article
Searching for Thanksgiving Activities for Middle School ELA? This History of Thanksgiving PDF is the perfect reading to help your Language Arts students understand the facts of the complicated history of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The best part? There is NO-PREP required for teachers! Simply Print & Go! Save yourself time and stress the week of Thanksgiving! Included in this resource is a four-page informational article, "A Brief History of Thanksgiving," that is based on facts from primary
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
Black History Month Research Project | Middle School Lessons & Activities
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their res
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+90
The Hero's Journey Greek Mythology Unit Middle School Lessons Myths & Activities
Achilles, Perseus, Atalanta, Theseus! The Greek Heroes and Heroines stories are among the most exciting in all Greek Mythology. Introduce middle school students to The Hero’s Journey or monomyth and eight Greek Hero myths with these fun and engaging resources and lesson plans! This No-Prep, Print-and-Go Greek Heroes unit will save YOU time and your students will enjoy the thrilling stories and engaging activities. Student assignments are balanced with practicing literacy skills, writing and cr
7th - 9th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.5
+110
Finding the Main Idea Bundle Middle School | Lesson Plans, Texts, & Activities
Provide your students with the steps to find the main idea! Finding the main idea is a tricky skill for middle school students to master. Give your students everything they need to learn the art of finding main ideas and supporting details. These no-prep, print-and-go main idea practice resources will save YOU time and will help your readers develop this important reading skill! In this bundled product, you’ll find everything you need to teach this skill to your students! From instructional
6th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.10
+21
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Background Information Slides Lesson Plan
This Slides presentation is a perfect way to introduce The Witch of Blackbird Pond to students before beginning your novel unit. Each slide is engaging and helps provide students with all the necessary background knowledge they will need in order to comprehend the novel. It includes information about England separating from the Roman Catholic Church, the Religious differences that followed, the Puritans and the persecutions they endured in England which led to their pilgrimage to New England.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History
The Boys in the Boat Complete Unit - Lessons Plans, Questions, Activities & More
Captivate your students with the incredible story of The Boys in the Boat with this complete unit. This complete unit centered on the 1936 Berlin Olympic Rowing team will engage your class from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Joe Rantz, the Great Depression, and the sport of rowing. Studying The Boys in the Boat is a fantastic addition to any Language Arts Clas
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+84
Number the Stars Novel Study | Lesson Plans Activities & Worksheets
This Number the Stars Unit Plan includes everything you need for your class's novel study! With activities and resources to build students' background knowledge, supplemental readings, extension activities, and more, teachers can truly "print & go" with this no-prep unit! Students will be able to demonstrate their comprehension of characters, setting, theme, and more through engaging activities. Students will find Lois Lowry's story exciting and fascinating as they study World War II and its
5th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.5
+15
Twas the Night Before Christmas Lesson Plan Middle School - ELA Holiday Activity
Searching for a Fun Christmas Activity for your Middle School ELA Students? Ask your students to analyze Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and complete these fun activities. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (the original title) is the perfect piece of poetry to review figurative language and poetic devices with students (including metaphor, simile, alliteration, imagery, personification, and more!). An Informational Article on the historical figure of St.
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
RL.6.2
, RL.6.4
, RL.6.5
+16
The Contender Novel Study Lesson Plans Activities Questions Middle School
Engage your students with this The Contender by Robert Lipsyte novel study! The Contender is a high-interest novel that is great for engaging middle school students in literature. What's more, the novel is particularly relevant today! This NO-PREP, print-and-go Guided Reading Packet is not only a great way to practice and review literary skills but will stimulate many meaningful class discussions with your students. The activities included can be used with the entire class or can be comple
7th - 9th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+96
Back to School ELA Bundle - Write Paragraphs, Reading Fiction & Non-Fiction
Make Back to School a breeze for your Middle School ELA Students with this foundational unit bundle! With each unit, your students will build their base knowledge of how to read fiction, navigate non-fiction, and write a basic paragraph! Three Foundational ELA Unit Bundle1. The Elements of Fiction Unit2. Informational Text Features Unit3. How to Write Excellent Paragraphs Mini-UnitWith this back-to-school ELA bundle, your students will have the knowledge and skills that will carry them thro
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
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About the store
Experience
Since 2007, I have been working in the world of education. Teaching is my passion and "teacher" is a huge part of my identity! My TPT store, Mrs. Nelson Teaches, launched in 2013 and I have *loved* sharing my FUN and engaging resources with teachers worldwide!
I create ready-to-use resources for Middle School Language Arts teachers. I believe that learning should be fun and provide resources that will help students achieve learning objectives while actively engaging them at the same time!
In 2022, I enrolled in The Life Coach School. Now, as a Professional Certified Life Coach, I help teachers manage their stress, overwhelm, and anxiety, enabling them to serve their students well while taking excellent care of themselves at the same time.
Teaching style
I believe learning should be FUN! I believe in addressing a wide variety of learning styles. As such, my materials utilize a combination of whole-class instruction, cooperative group learning, partner projects and independent work.
Awards & shining teacher moments
If I ever earn any, you'll be the first to know! :)
My own education history
Brigham Young University 2007 - BA English Education
The Life Coach School 2022 - Professional Certified Life Coach
Additional biographical information
Proud mother of four!
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