Students spent the last few weeks examining context before reading A Long Walk to Water. Their thoughts/ideas have been challenged by guest speakers, discussion and texts. Can’t wait to see how the novel impacts my students! #readersareleaders #middleschoolela

It was the most perfect day to finish reading A Long Walk to Water with a reading picnic!! #readersareleaders #middleschoolela #iteachmiddleschool E. L. Wright Middle

We love a good brain break! Students were invited to respond on a post-it if they felt themselves losing focus while taking a test. Today’s most popular destination was Paris! #middleschoolela #middleschool

Left a reminder on my door that we could all use during the last quarter of the year! #middleschool #keepthequote

Welcome, Sharks! Today we analyzed argumentative and persuasive techniques in Shark Tank pitches! Tomorrow students will get to begin working on their own products to pitch to the Sharks. #middleschool #middleschoolela

Another Carolina Teacher Induction Program teacher putting in a good day’s work!

Recruiting & retaining teachers goes beyond the 4 years students spend on campus. For alumna LeAnn Haga, a high school outreach program inspired her to teach, a scholarship allowed her to earn a degree & University of South Carolina continues to support her as a new educator. bit.ly/2WWxjpu

We had so much fun with our book tasting today to celebrate receiving 500 free books from First Book! Thankful for my Pi Beta Phi sisters that volunteered to “serve” books to the students. #readleadachieve

A “This or That?” Kahoot was the best way to end a long week back after spring break. If you were wondering- the Billy Ray Cyrus remix of Old Town Road is supreme, Carolina is better than Clemson (obviously) and McDonald’s vs. Burger King led to a VERY heated debate.

Who said reading was the only thing you can do in ELA? We are having SO much fun listening to the “Six Minutes” Podcast! Students are using their best listening skills to complete graphic organizers we’ve used with texts this year. #middleschoolela

That feeling when one of your second year teachers gets to see her story in print for the first time...❤️ #publishedauthor #buildingaprofessionalidentity #catearsmakeeverythingbetter USC Education E. L. Wright Middle Richland School District Two LeAnn Haga

If you’re reading this, we hope you’re wearing a face covering and/or being responsible. 🥺 👉👈

Congratulations Leann Haga on being named EL Wright’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year! We are proud of everything you do for our students and our school. You rock! LeAnn Haga Malinda Taylor Dr. Sabrina Suber

How visual notes helped a student with a learning disability thrive. edweek.org/tm/articles/20… #ewopinion

New Teachers: 3 Tools Help Manage Learning middleweb.com/35949/new-teac…

Awesome books that can be a change from the traditional school novel! Young Adult Novels That Teach a Growth Mindset edut.to/2mnOwHu

Awesome ideas for creativity in the classroom! 20 Clever Ways to Teach Creativity in the Classroom livetiles.nyc/blog/20-clever…

Awesome article about how we can prioritize student voice in the classroom! edut.to/2vbA6R4

Cool tips to help with lesson planning! edut.to/2dUW4yL

The Importance of Teaching Through Relationships: edut.to/2eHsZ7O