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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Social Issues Reading with Literacy Circles (Month 8)

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 an ELA curriculum map for your middle school classes. This month, we will focus on a social issues reading unit that incorporates literacy circles.

We will discuss:

  • How to get prepared for a month-long unit on a social issues reading unit
  • Literacy circles
  • A step-by-step plan that includes mini-lessons, note-taking, mentor texts, and more!

Let’s connect!

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Linda Asaro

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