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Lit with Lyns

Why SparkSpace is a Game Changing Writing Platform

Why SparkSpace is a Game Changing Writing Platform

AI· digital resources· test prep· Writing Activities

After recently discovering SparkSpace.ai, it was clear this AI writing platform was going to help students grow leaps and bounds!…
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Middle School End of Year Test Prep

Middle School End of Year Test Prep

Digital Escape Rooms· ELA test prep· Reading Comprehension· test prep

Middle School end of year test prep is a combination of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the academic year….
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Author’s Craft: 3 Ways to Teach in Middle School

Author’s Craft: 3 Ways to Teach in Middle School

ELA test prep· Reading· Reading Comprehension· test prep

Author’s craft can be a tough standard to teach. After seeing my students struggle with this, I decided to figure…
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Why These Successful Test Prep Activities Work

Why These Successful Test Prep Activities Work

Digital Escape Rooms· digital resources· ELA test prep· Escape Rooms· Reading· test prep

There is nothing middle school students dread more than test prep! I can’t say that I don’t feel the same……
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4 Middle School Halloween Reading Comprehension Lessons that Students Love

4 Middle School Halloween Reading Comprehension Lessons that Students Love

Digital Escape Rooms· digital resources· Escape Rooms· test prep

Although October is arguably one of the most stressful months of the school year, these 4 Middle School Halloween Reading…
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Highly Approved: Best Selling Secondary ELA Resources Bundle Sale

Highly Approved: Best Selling Secondary ELA Resources Bundle Sale

Argumentative Writing Process· Back to School Ideas & Resources· blended learning· Common Core· differentiation· digital activities for middle school ELA· Digital Escape Rooms· digital learning· digital resources· ELA· ELA test prep· Escape Rooms· essay writing· Google Apps for Education· Google Classroom· Reading· Reading Comprehension· Secondary ELA· test prep· Writing Activities

Are you constantly spending time searching for updated ELA materials? Or, are you always trying to find ways for students…
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5 Strategies To Make Teaching Figurative Language A Game Changer

5 Strategies To Make Teaching Figurative Language A Game Changer

digital learning· Poetry & Figurative Language· test prep

Teaching Figurative Language is a skill that is easily be made fun and engaging if taught in the right way….
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Create a Digital Escape in Minutes!

Create a Digital Escape in Minutes!

ELA test prep· state testing· test prep· Uncategorized

With it being testing season, I’m always looking for fun ways to review important standards that my students will also…
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FREE Test Prep for End of Year

FREE Test Prep for End of Year

ELA test prep· state testing· test prep

It’s that time again… state testing season is upon us which means… test prep time.ย  Doesn’t it feel like the…
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5 Reasons Escape Rooms Should be Used in the Classroom

5 Reasons Escape Rooms Should be Used in the Classroom

Digital Escape Rooms· ELA test prep· Escape Rooms· test prep· Uncategorized

5 reasons to use escape rooms in the classroom

Exclusive Middle School Reading Test Prep Strategies

Exclusive Middle School Reading Test Prep Strategies

Common Core· ELA· test prep

It’s that time of year again…end of year testing! I know you have all been looking forward to it just…
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Looking for a fun, engaging way to kick off the school year? This Back to School Digital Escape Room is the perfect first-week activity for grades 5โ€“8!

๐Ÿ” Students will:
โœ… Complete a student interest survey
โœ… Learn tips for being successful this school year
โœ… Set meaningful SMART goals
โœ… Work through 3 interactive digital escape rooms
โœ… Practice technology skills while having fun

๐Ÿ’ป NO PREP! Simply share the Google Forms link and let the adventure begin. No locks, cutting, or extra supplies needed!

This high-engagement activity helps you get to know your students, build classroom community, and set the tone for a successful yearโ€”all while students think theyโ€™re just having fun!

Tell me below: Whatโ€™s your favorite first-week-of-school activity? ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Teachers and students can stay organized with plan Teachers and students can stay organized with planners and agendas! This digital and print resource comes with multiple formats of both! Comment ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ and have a link sent directly to your messages. 

You will get your own link to this resource on Canva where you can duplicate slides for the year, add text, and more. 

Whatโ€™s included:
* 9 daily agenda templates to choose from
* 5 weekly agenda/planner templates
* 1 monthly planner template
* 1 yearly planner template (more of a calendar with room for notes)
* Planner template for each month of the year (12)
๐Ÿ“š Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to ear ๐Ÿ“š Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to earn professional development from anywhere! ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐„๐’๐„๐“ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž the ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐›๐จ๐ฑ! Whether youโ€™re on the couch, in your classroom, or enjoying summer break, you can learn new strategies and connect with educators without the travel. โœจ

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๐Ÿšจ If your ELA classroom needs a resetโ€ฆ this is for ๐Ÿšจ If your ELA classroom needs a resetโ€ฆ this is for you.
Iโ€™m so excited to share that Iโ€™ll be speaking at the ELA Reset Summitโ€”a free, virtual event designed to help secondary ELA teachers start the year clear, confident, and not already exhausted.

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๐Ÿ“… June 23โ€“25, 2026
This isnโ€™t just another PD event. Itโ€™s where you:
โœ”๏ธ Reset your systems (without rewriting your entire life)
โœ”๏ธ Rebuild reading + writing instruction so it actually sticks
โœ”๏ธ Walk away with strategies you can use immediately

Iโ€™ll be presenting on AI That Will Reclaim Your Nights where youโ€™ll learn how to create engaging lessons without the extra prep. 
If youโ€™ve been craving a fresh start without the overwhelmโ€ฆ this is it.

#ELAteacher #SecondaryELA #TeacherPD #BacktoSchoolPrep #ELAReset
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