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A quick lesson plan, complete with a slide deck for presentation and a writing prompt. Geared to 9th/10th grade ELA

This resource from WISELearn Resources is a collection of primary sources exploring the poetry of Maya Angelou, giving students an experience in understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources and the opportunity to think critically about synthesizing information found across many sources. I plan to share this with my 8th grade ELA / SS teachers.

This unit shows instructional approaches that are likely to help ELLs meet new standards in English Language Arts. Built around a set of famous persuasive speeches, the unit supports students in reading a range of complex texts. It invites them to write and speak in a variety of ways and for different audiences and purposes.

This module provides professional development opportunities for educators looking to move toward a flipped classroom approach. The module suggests web 2.0 tools for general instruction but also focuses on research.

This can be used in conjunction with a ELA class when studying a classic novel. If a teacher need multiple copies of a book students could access copies via the Gutenberg site - allowing them to have access on any device they choose.

Khan Academy is a resource that can be used to preteach, reteach, and teach students and adults. It spans many subjects areas and topics. In my school our math and ELA teachers use the online lessons for students to practice (and take tests) related to subjects / concepts being taught. It can be used to flip the classroom by assigning lessons for students to view and participate in at home prior to class the next day. As an interventionist, I sometimes use it with my students to pre or reteach content students struggled with in their classes. I included a link to a parts of speech lesson.

Provides ELA teachers with an example of how to use an ebook within the classroom. Allows students to highlight text and take notes.

Have found classic books on here for middle school ELA!  Free (my favorite price) & students may download.

This resource provides access to tens of thousands of Ebooks--for FREE! This is something that can be shared with both staff and students.