5 Engaging LAST MINUTE
ACTIVITES
for Middle School ELA

I help High School & Middle School ELA teachers with a love for literature make their lessons engaging and meaningful and save precious time with ready-to-use reading and writing resources.

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With a classical education background and an appreciation for skills-based learning, I provide convenient teacher tools to make lessons engaging and meaningful.

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Check out my blog at loveforliterature.org and TPT Store for more!

5 ready-to-use ELA activities that last a full class period (40–60 minutes each).

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• Zero prep required — no worksheets, no photocopies, just your text and a Wi-Fi connection.

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• Step-by-step teacher instructions so you can use them on the spot, even at the last minute.

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• Built-in flexibility — works with any novel, play, or short story.

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• Skill-building focus — students practice reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, debate, empathy, and analyzing tone and theme.

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• Student engagement guaranteed — creative twists (including AI) make literature fun and relatable for middle schoolers.

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