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How to Plan Lessons for Middle School ELA: 5 Easy Steps (Podcast)

If you’ve ever spent an entire Sunday planning lessons only to feel behind again by Wednesday, you’re not alone. One of the questions I hear most often from teachers is how to plan lessons efficiently while still creating meaningful learning experiences for students.  After 34 years in the classroom, I learned that effective lesson planning doesn’t have to take hours. In fact, once you have a simple system in place, you can plan an entire week of middle school ELA lessons in less time and with much less stress.  If you’re wondering how to plan lessons that are organized, standards-aligned, and engaging, these five steps can help.

We will discuss:

  • Starting with standards and learning goals
  • Planning the End before the Beginning
  • Lesson Plan Templates
  • Choosing Resources to Support Your Goals
  • Batching Similar Tasks

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Linda Asaro

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