32 ✨Monday Method✨ Nonfiction Articles are here!
What Would Your Weekends Feel Like if You Never Had to Plan What to Teach on Mondays for the entire school year?
Figuring Out What to Plan and How to Start Each Week of School Feels Like Running Backwards on a Hamster Wheel that Never Stops. . .
Wouldn't it be a total GAME CHANGER if you could --
- Go home earlier each Friday because your FULL lesson for Monday is already DONE?
- Not even have to THINK about what's happening in class on Monday ever again?
- ENGAGE your students in ONE simple, ONE-PAGE article each week that embeds reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills?
- CONFIDENTLY say that YES, you ARE teaching the concepts that make up 60% of the typical standardized test ➡️ Each week, ALL year long, with CONSISTENCY?
The ✨MONDAY METHOD✨
The 32 Nonfiction Article Collection is the ultimate done-for-you set to ensure you bring consistently engaging nonfiction articles celebrating Americans from diverse backgrounds into your classroom by using one per week, all year long.
Here's what you get:
- 32 simple one-page articles even your reluctant readers can access
- Standards-based discussion questions so you know it's all high-level
- Teacher answer keys so you always feel confident leading discussions
- The freedom of knowing that once a week, your entire lesson is done!
IN FACT, HOW EASY WOULD MONDAYS BE IF YOU COULD ASSIGN ONE ARTICLE EACH MONDAY, ALL YEAR LONG?
The ✨MONDAY METHOD✨ Nonfiction Article Collection is the ONLY zero-prep, ready-made method to ensure you NEVER have to plan another Monday again!
Here's EVERYTHING you get:
Lesson Plan Page with Standards
This simple lesson plan page is perfect for each and every article in the 32 bundle pack:
- Common Core + TEKS included so you don't have to waste a second looking up tedious standards!
- Teaching ideas included so you have different ways of using the articles each week - no need to reinvent the lesson plan wheel!
Teach Using Print or Digital Formats
Easy to print >> article on the front & questions on the back OR ready to upload to your online e-learning platform!
- Printable for quick hands-on student access
- For digital learning, the PDF question sheet is ready to fill in with space to type right there
Simple One-Page Articles
Perfect for the time-sensitive, super busy classroom with too much to do!
- Short articles are easily consumed and interesting for students
- Simple + compound sentence structure to support guaranteed comprehension and build reading confidence
- Click Here to see the list of featured people for each article's topic
Discussion Q's + Answer Keys
4 Standards-based open-ended discussion questions per article PLUS answer keys included!
- Questions cover vocabulary or context clues, text-evidence, author's purpose, inference, etc.
- No more starting from scratch with an answer key---facilitate discussions of answers with confidence!
Get the ✨MONDAY METHOD✨ Nonfiction Article Collection now so you KNOW what you're doing each Monday, all year long.
The ✨MONDAY METHOD✨
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Exactly WHO ARE the 32 Incredible People featured in each of the ✨MONDAY METHOD✨Articles?
- Dr. Patricia Bath, Ophthalmologist
- Gordon Parks, Photographer
- Maya Lin, Architect
- Floyd Norman, Disney Legend
- George Washington Carver, Inventor
- Lonnie Johnson, Engineer
- Ann Cole Lowe, Fashion Designer
- Althea Gibson, Tennis Player
- Edna Lewis, Chef & Writer
- Dolores Huerta, Activitst
- Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, Doctor
- John Steptoe, Author/Illustrator
- Jason Reynolds, Author
- Pharrell Williams, Musician
- Lin-Manuel Miranda, Writer
- Dalip Singh Saund, Politican
- Wilma Mankiller, Activist
- Rita Moreno, Acress
- Cesar Chavez, Union Organizer
- Jackie Robinson, Baseball
- Daymond John, Entrepreneur
- Ella Ochoa, Astronaut
- Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet
- Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice
- Bessie Coleman, Pilot
- Oprah Winfrey, TV Host/Actress
- James Weldon Johnson, Poet
- Vera Wang, Fashion Designer
- Mona Hanna-Attisha, Doctor
- Allan Say, Author/Illustrator
- Maria Tallchief, Ballet Dancer
- John Herrington, Astronaut
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Yessss!
Who doesn't love some BONUSES?!
It gets even better! When you purchase The ✨MONDAY METHOD✨Nonfiction Article Collection, you'll also get instant access to these helpful bonuses to use all year long!
HELPFUL BONUS #1 ($19 Value)
TENTS for TALKING
These 'tents' allow students to speak with each other using academic language with confidence
- Includes tents for ALL major genres
- Keeps students on-task during small group discussion or writing time
- Printable AND Google slides versions included!
HELPFUL BONUS #2 ($29 Value)
THE NOVEL STUDY TASK PACK
This is what your early finishers can do all throughout the year!
- Perfect for using DURING any novel (not just after the book is done)
- Full of student choice writing + discussion prompts
- Printable AND digital versions included!
HELPFUL BONUS #3 ($12 Value)
FICTION + NONFICTION Q'S
20 "anytime" questions so you never worry about how to start or maintain meaningful student discussions about reading
- Keep these in your back pocket for small group, station, OR whole class discussion + writing responses
- Printable task cards + digital display version for class flexibility
Total value: $97
Regular price: $47
Today's price: $27
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Never plan another Monday again while simultaneously engaging your students and inspiring meaningful dialogue followed by written responses!
Hi, I'm Laura Kebart! My goal is to help Middle School ELA Teachers regularly celebrate diversity in class with just one engaging article per week that drastically saves planning time all year long!
For me, the haaaaardest thing about all the moving parts of teaching is trying to finish up at a decent time on Fridays WITHOUT having to worry about what's happening in class on Mondays.
I want to enjoy my weekends without the constant, weekly issue of stressing over getting each new week planned and started in class. Tying up loose ends from the week on Friday PLUS trying to make sure everything is ready for Monday takes a LOT of time and mental energy!
Now couple all THAT 👆with the desire to celebrate the incredible achievements of people of color alllll year long (not just on "awareness" days here and there) which means needing to get super organized and intentional with what's happening in class.
I want my students to know that anything is possible in their own lives, too! I want my students to have positive examples of those who have come before so they can become their own heroes in their own life stories!
Serving the needs of your students + saving massive amounts of time and energy each week is where The 32 Non-fiction ✨Monday Method✨ Article Collection comes in!
Let's take a closer look at everything you get!
The ✨MONDAY METHOD✨
Plus, you'll also get exclusive access to these ENGAGING bonuses!
AWESOME BONUS #1 ($19 Value)
TENTS for TALKING
These 'tents' allow students to speak with each other using academic language with confidence
- Includes tents for ALL major genres
- Keeps students on-task during small group discussion or writing time
- Printable AND digital versions included!
AWESOME BONUS #2 ($29 Value)
THE NOVEL STUDY TASK PACK
This is what your early finishers can do all throughout the year!
- Perfect for using DURING any novel (not just after the book is done)
- Full of student choice writing + discussion prompts
- Printable AND digital versions included!
AWESOME BONUS #3 ($12 Value)
FICTION + NONFICTION Q'S
20 "anytime" questions so you never worry about how to start or maintain meaningful student discussions about reading
- Keep these in your back pocket for small group, station, OR whole class discussion + writing responses
- Printable task cards + digital display version for class flexibility
Total value: $97
Regular price: $47
Today's price: $27
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Stop the endless online rabbit hole search each week for engaging nonfiction texts!
No more overwhelming online searching.
No more trying to write up questions for discussions.
No more struggling with which standards to use.
No more anxiety about how to engage your students.
Total value: $97
Regular price: $47
Today's price: $27
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WHO IS THIS FOR?
You'll LOVE this if:
- You want to implement student-driven class discussions about reading on a consistent basis
- You want to have one less day a week all year long to plan out
- You need to supplement your dry curriculum with fresh resources that don't take tons of time
- You need flexibility with resources for in-person or online learning
- You need resources to use each week for stations or group work
This ISN'T for you if:
- You're looking for cookie-cutter multiple choice questions to avoid writing or discussion in class
- You're maxed out on resources and don't want to add anything new
FAQ's
This is a crazy good deal. Are you sure this just crap on a cracker?
Oh gosh, LOL! Nope, not at all. I'm a real teacher who created these resources to make things easier and more fun in your middle school ELA classroom. If you have questions after the fact, just email me! I check email twice a day and I'll respond as quickly as I possibly can😊
How do I organize the 32 Articles to use all through the school year?
It works by assigning them one day a week (like on Mondays):
- September = 4 articles
- October = 4 articles
- Combine Nov & Dec (holidays) = 4 articles
- January = 4 articles
- February = 4 articles
- March = 4 articles
- April = 4 articles
- May = 4 articles
How will I get the articles and bonuses after I purchase?
You'll get an email from me with this subject line:
🙌Articles + Bonuses are Here >>
Be sure to check your bulk/spam/junk/trash email folders just in case it ends up there. And remember, I'm here to help if you need anything! I'll take care of you after the fact if you feel stuck or can't find that email😊
What all comes with this when I purchase?
Everything will come to you in digital format via email. You'll be getting:
- 32 NonFiction Articles + Answer Keys + Lesson Plan Page w/ standards + Ideas for using them in class
- All three bonuses will come in that same email which includes your Tents for Talking, your Novel Study Task Pack, and your 20 Questions for Engaging Discussion
- Every item is ready for digital upload to your online e-learning platform AND it's all ready for easy printing if you prefer hands-on, tangible items
Can I use this stuff even if I don't teach Middle School ELA?
Depends on what you're teaching! I've had teachers use these resources for as low as 4th/5th grade ELA and as high as 9th/10th grade, too. I've also had social studies teachers and humanities teachers get great value out of these items because they're so relevant to what they wanted to do in their classes. I could see how even a science teacher could get great use out of the articles since many of those featured are scientists or inventors. . . And science in general is a reading-rich content area as well!
What if I don't like it? Do you offer refunds?
Look, I get it! It's hard enough to buy a dog toy online (will Rufus love it? Will he ignore it?) without being certain. I've personally developed and used these articles in so many ways (along with hundreds of teachers like you and me) that I'm confident you'll enjoy them, too. Plus, due to the digital nature of the resources, I don't offer refunds. But hey, if you have doubts and aren't sure though, send me an email ~ Hi! I'm Laura👋 ~ and I'll share the 1st article in the collection with you so you can check it out before buying (I'll send you the article, questions, answer key, and lesson plan page, too) >> contact@languageartsteachers.com
Do I HAVE to use these articles on Mondays?
No, you don't have to! Here are other ways countless teachers are using these articles in case you want other ideas:
- Use them on Fridays to finish out the week
- Use them as station / center work throughout the year
- Assign one per week and give students choice and flexibility in when they complete each one that week
- Use them as extra resources for tutoring, intervention, etc
Can you remind me again who each article is about? Can I see a list of the topics for all 32 articles?
- Dr. Patricia Bath, Ophthalmologist
- Gordon Parks, Photographer
- Maya Lin, Architect
- Floyd Norman, Disney Legend
- George Washington Carver, Inventor
- Lonnie Johnson, Engineer
- Ann Cole Lowe, Fashion Designer
- Althea Gibson, Tennis Player
- Edna Lewis, Chef & Writer
- Dolores Huerta, Activitst
- Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, Doctor
- John Steptoe, Author/Illustrator
- Jason Reynolds, Author
- Pharrell Williams, Musician
- Lin-Manuel Miranda, Writer
- Dalip Singh Saund, Politican
- Wilma Mankiller, Activist
- Rita Moreno, Acress
- Cesar Chavez, Union Organizer
- Jackie Robinson, Baseball
- Daymond John, Entrepreneur
- Ella Ochoa, Astronaut
- Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet
- Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice
- Bessie Coleman, Pilot
- Oprah Winfrey, TV Host/Actress
- James Weldon Johnson, Poet
- Vera Wang, Fashion Designer
- Mona Hanna-Attisha, Doctor
- Allan Say, Author/Illustrator
- Maria Tallchief, Ballet Dancer
- John Herrington, Astronaut
GET STARTED HERE!
Imagine what simplicity + confidence you'll have in your weekly class routine now!
One more time, here's EVERYTHING you get when you purchase The ✨MONDAY METHOD✨Nonfiction Article Collection for your Middle School ELA Classroom!
- 32 NonFiction Articles + Lesson Plan w/Standards + Answers - $59 Value
- BONUS #1: Tents for Talking Pack - $19 value
- BONUS #2: Novel Study Task Pack - $29 Value
- BONUS #3: 20 Questions for NonFiction & Fiction - $12 Value
Total value: $119
Regular price: $47
Today's price: $27
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