Welcome to Jr. High ELA!
Welcome, writers and readers! Together, we’ll dive into stories, master new skills, and express our creativity!
Meet the Teacher
Mrs. McKiness
About Me
I’m Mrs. McKiness, a lover of books, poetry, and teaching students to find their voices through writing.
Fun Facts
- I once met a famous author at a coffee shop.
- I write short stories in my free time.
- I love making cringe-inducing puns.
- My favorite genre is fantasy.
- I’ve been to five Shakespeare plays.
Contact Information
I prefer to communicate by owl, but can also be reached my email. Let’s talk literature!
Classroom Mission Statement
We will explore, think critically, and create stories that matter.
Homeroom
- Morning Work
- Attendance
- Lunch Count
- Morning Announcements
- Pledge of Allegiance
Subject
English Language Arts…
Useful Links
Jr High English Language Arts
| Group | URL | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELA | https://login.renaissance.com/10956faa-5749-40a7-9ffe-0602f734d210/student?state=14041362-fc18-4052-af71-f36434eeed4f | Accelerated Reader (AR) | Take AR quizzes for AR points |
| ELA | https://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx | AR Book Finder | Search for books that are worth AR points |
| ELA | https://www.commonlit.org/ | CommonLit | Free texts with comprehension questions and writing prompts. |
| ELA | https://www.readworks.org/ | ReadWorks | Reading comprehension passages and vocabulary tools. |
| ELA | https://www.flocabulary.com/ | Flocabulary | Songs and videos about grammar, writing, and reading skills. |
| ELA | https://www.getepic.com/ | Epic! | Unlimited access to a library of digital books. |
| ELA | https://www.noredink.com/ | NoRedInk | Personalized grammar and writing practice. |
| ELA | https://storybird.com/ | Storybird | Tools for creative writing and storytelling. |
| ELA | https://www.readwritethink.org/grades/7-8 | ReadWriteThink | Tools for developing literacy, including essay writing and grammar skills. |
| ELA | https://roomrecess.com/ | RoomRecess | Games focused on grammar and literacy skills. |
| ELA | https://www.vocabulary.com/ | Vocabulary.com | Fun activities for expanding vocabulary. |
| ELA | https://chompchomp.com/ | Grammar Bytes | Interactive grammar lessons and exercises. |
General Links for Jr. High
| Group | URL | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | https://classroom.google.com/ | Google Classroom | |
| General | https://kahoot.com/ | Kahoot! | Game-based learning platform |
| General | https://artsandculture.google.com/ | Google Arts & Culture | Explore museums, art, and history in interactive ways. |
| General | https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize | BBC Bitesize | Free resources for all core subjects, from science to ELA. |
| General | https://quizlet.com/ | Quizlet | Study tools and flashcards for all subjects. |
| General | https://www.funbrain.com/ | Funbrain | Games and resources for math, reading, and logic. |
| General | https://www.ck12.org/ | CK-12 | Free digital textbooks for math, science, and beyond. |
| General | https://www.typingclub.com/ | Typing Club | Learn and improve typing skills through interactive lessons. |
| General | https://education.minecraft.net/ | Minecraft: Education Edition | Fun STEM-based activities within the Minecraft platform. |
| General | https://www.wolframalpha.com | Wolfram Alpha | Computational and problem-solving engine |
| General | https://cryptoclub.org/ | Crypto Club | Crack ciphers, discover secrets, and improve your math skills! |