Annotated ELA

Jul 10 2024 49 ep. 13 mins 4
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Annotated ELA is the podcast for ELA teachers. It’s a show that will help you enjoy teaching writing and reading with activities and strategies that will engage and motivate students to be better writers and readers! Twice a month, Melissa Burch will share tips and actionable strategies you can use in your classroom. You’ll get the inspiration you need to bring writing and reading alive because the magic is in the process. Melissa Burch is a middle school ELA teacher with 20 years of experience. You can follow her on Instagram @annotatedela. To join her weekly email newsletter and get all the magic, head to annotatedela.com/free.

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47. Kickstart Vocabulary Instruction with Liz from Vocabulicious

Jul 10 2024 32 mins  
Picture books in middle school? Absolutely! Discover how these treasures can captivate your students and make vocabulary lessons a breeze.Ever thought picture books were just for little kids? Think again! In this exciting episode, former elementary teacher and current consultant Liz shares her passion for read-aloud time and how it became a powerful tool for vocabulary instruction.

46. [Writing Feedback Series] Streamline Feedback: Three Strategies for ELA Teachers

Jun 21 2024 8 mins  
Are you a secondary ELA teacher looking for ways to make your feedback process more efficient and effective? In this episode of Annotated ELA, we explore three transformative strategies that will save you time and enhance your students' writing skills.First, discover how investing time upfront to develop a bank of commonly used feedback can pay off throughout the school year.

45. Transform the Way You Approach Writing Instruction with Melissa Morrison

Jun 19 2024 33 mins  
Do you want your students to take control of their writing? Are you looking for strategies to improve your writing instruction?You won’t want to miss this episode where Melissa Morrison from Teaching to Transform LLC shares strategies and insight into how we can move your students from passive to active when it comes to writing. Melissa Morrison brings her expertise on authe

44. [Writing Feedback Series] Three Benefits of Assigning Group Essays

Jun 14 2024 7 mins  
Have you tried group essays?  We're unpacking the what and how of group essays and why you should give them a try.First up, group essays save us time. Fewer essays to grade means more time for you to enjoy that extra cup of coffee. But the benefits go beyond that. When students work together, they learn to peer edit and provide feedback. It's about creating a cohesive pie

43. [Writing Feedback Series] Three Ways to Save Grading Time When You Get Laser Focused

Jun 07 2024 11 mins  
Welcome to the first episode in our summer series on writing feedback! This week, we're diving into three strategies that will change how you approach grading. Join Melissa as she explores how getting laser-focused can save you precious time while providing meaningful feedback to your students. From using single-point rubrics to breaking writing assignments into manageable chunks,

42. How to Grade Writer's Notebooks to Make it Meaningful

Jun 05 2024 12 mins  
In this episode of Annotated ELA, Melissa tackles the often daunting task of how to grade writer's notebooks. For secondary ELA teachers who regularly integrate writing into their classrooms, assessing these notebooks can seem overwhelming. Melissa shares her approach to making this process not only manageable but also rewarding for both teachers and students. She emphasizes the im

41. Literary Analysis: A Writing Process that Works with Becca from The Teacher Rewrite

May 22 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we are discussing teaching literary analysis to middle and high school students with expert educator Becca Rice from The Teacher Rewrite. She shares her tried-and-true strategies for breaking down the complex process of literary analysis, making it accessible and engaging for students. Becca discusses the importance of starting with short stories and construct

40. Four Reasons Why Novels in Verse are Perfect for All Reading Levels

Mar 20 2024 9 mins  
Looking to explore novels in verse for middle grades with you students during poetry month, or any time of the year?Novels in verse provide an opportunity for reluctant readers to find books they love and more advanced readers can explore new genres. Let’s get started and dive into novels in verse for middle grades because they are perfect for all reading levels.No matter what le

39. Five Dynamic Poetry Month Activities to Engage Middle Schoolers

Mar 06 2024 10 mins  
Poetry Month is April and I've curated a list of Poetry Month activities designed to deepen your students' appreciation for poetry while making it an engaging and accessible experience in the classroom.From poem a day and poetry explore boards to poetry analysis stations and illustrate a poem; having poetry month activities up your sleeve will engage students in a way that is meani

38. How to Set-Up Writer’s Notebooks for Success

Feb 21 2024 12 mins  
Does setting up writer’s notebooks with your students have you stumped? Have you tried all the ways and still feel like nothing works?Let’s talk about intentionally setting up writer’s notebooks so it will work for you and your students. Choosing the ‘right’ notebookThe seven key considerations will get you thinking about all aspects of the notebook - from portabilit