STOP the chaos, exhaustion, and overwhelm of teaching with 100% DONE-FOR-YOU bell-to-bell lesson plans ALL year long

Are the lessons good for online learning? 

Definitely! Everything is digital, created in Word docs, PDF’s, PowerPoints, etc. so you can download them and add them to your e-learning platform. Current members are using Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, etc. and it’s so refreshing for them to have the resources they need to upload anytime they need them! 

Do you have novel units? 

One of the dozens upon dozens of bonuses you get with your membership includes a Novel Study Task Pack that is designed to be used with just about any novel out there! Students can choose which open-ended prompts they respond to, and there are various ways to use the task pack, too. You can even break it apart and use sections of it for short stories! Ever feel annoyed because there are so many "end of novel" projects out there, but no one addresses the whole "but what do my students do DURING a novel" issue? Well, that's what the *bonus* Novel Study Task Pack does and you can use it over and over!

What if I only teach, say, 6th grade and not the other grades (7 & 8)?  

Either way, whether you teach one grade level or ALL three grade levels, you get access to ALL the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade lesson plan resources. This makes it super helpful to differentiate if you need additional materials or new challenges for your students as the year goes by. Plus, it's SO helpful if you do teach multiple grade levels because the lessons aren't the exact same, so you'll always have plenty of resources to use for all your grade levels. 

How long are the lessons designed to take? 

In a traditional school setting, each day's lesson is designed for about a 45 - 60 minute class period. Here's an example of what it is: 

• You get the bell ringer (a warm up or "hook" to start the day)
• The mini-lesson PowerPoint to teach with + guided notes 
• The student guided notes that go with it to keep them on track
• The practice part which could be small group or independent practice
• An exit ticket or a weekly quiz + answer keys

Again, just an example because some days are different than others, but you get the gist. For online learning, it's just a matter of uploading the items you want to upload, or you can share your screen as you teach with the materials. You can also take an entire week of plans and stretch it out to closer to two weeks as you work on figuring things out with your online or hybrid class! The membership is really versatile, so you'll always have options for works best for you and your students.

Are there answer keys for the teacher? 

You bet! The quizzes, unit tests, etc. contain answer keys while the daily activities contain “suggested” or “possible” student responses since the lessons are designed to promote critical thinking based on logical inferences from text evidence. You’ll be ready to guide students’ discussions each day based on the teacher ideas and responses included for you!

What if I just teach reading? Do the lessons have both reading AND writing? 

Yes, the lessons have reading and writing embedded so students are reading in the same genre that they'll be writing in, too! Most of the writing they do is informal in terms of them writing as a way of processing what they learn. But they'll be writing across genres just like they'll be reading across genres, too. If you ONLY teach writing, then I wouldn't recommend the membership for you (unless you want to join just to access the bonuses and the on-demand trainings, which I've had people do because they ARE that good!). If you teach only reading or if you teach reading and writing combined, then the lesson plans are perfect.

Do I need a textbook? What if I literally have NO resources? 

We’ve got you covered because these resources include the reading passages or links to the reading passages so you don’t have to worry about still having to rely on a boring, outdated textbook or stressing over which online articles are tried-and-true for your students. We’ve already located, written, or linked to the best reading selections for your students, and it’s all inside the membership for you!

Are these lessons and resources aligned to the standards in my state? 

It's all aligned to the CCSS and the new Texas TEKS (← ok, that one is a work in progress, LOL!). But I have members across so many states that don't even use CCSS or TEKS and even they get crazy value out of the lessons because it's so much easier to not have to start from scratch.

Is there an easy way to download everything at once for the whole year? 

The lessons are designed to be downloaded and used AS you need them, not ahead of time. The files are humongous (lots of good stuff in each week of plans!) and even I personally don't have everything downloaded on my computer. Like, there's no way, LOL! I work every single week to update the resources, add new materials, and to always keep things working smoothly. So download what you need when you need it to ensure you always have the most up-to-date version of resources without becoming overwhelmed. Otherwise, you'd end up with no space on your computer, and outdated files that won't work.

If I join now, what do I get next month? How do I know what lessons I'll get each month? 

Oh, you get access to everything all at once. I don't hold anything back, regardless of whether you join as a monthly, quarterly, or annual member. Teachers need to see what’s available and make plans, so I don’t “slow drip” content or do anything to make you have to wait for what you need. You can click through the resources and decide what YOU need most right now😊

How can I get help? I hate it when I buy something and can't get help. 

Me, too! That's the worst, right? This is the whole purpose of a membership. You have me, along with our community tech expert, and all the other members to help you, to answer your questions, and to support you. Plus, we have live members-only Q&A sessions each month.  

What if I can't login? I'm always so terrible with passwords and things like that. 

I'm a real person (not some lame-o textbook company) and I will respond personally to you and make sure you get what you need! Plus, you can email me anytime > > contact@languageartsteachers.com  Just give me like 24 hours to get back to you at the most—I'm usually MUCH faster, though 😊

If I join and then want to cancel, what do I do?

I have members who have been with me for nearly three years now (so it's incredibly valuable, first of all). But seriously, if something changes and you wish to cancel, just shoot me an email a few days before you’re set to renew and I’ll take care of it for you. No biggie!

Do you have a refund policy if I purchase the membership and then don't want it anymore? 

No, there are no refunds (unless you accidentally pay twice, which I did have someone do LOL . . . and of course I refunded her!) But it's a digital product and you get access to it all at once, so I can't refund anything because there's no way to "return" your access. If you're not sure, just start with the monthly membership and then cancel if you wish. Whether you wish to cancel completely or upgrade to the annual membership since it's more cost-effective, just email me and I'll take care of you.

Can I use a purchase order? What if I'm not sure if my school will pay for it? 

You can definitely use a purchase order, and I can help you get it approved (even if you’ve been told ‘no’ before). In fact, CLICK HERE to get the Sure-Fire PO Packet which contains all the information you need to get your school to cover it for you! Then email me at contact@languageartsteachers.com and I'll help you with your PO details.