Chill! We Have Your Sub Plans Covered! [S7 EP. 237]

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We’ve all had those days. The days when something happens and you just can’t go to work. You caught the stomach bug, your child is sick, or you have an emergency. Whatever the reason, the only thing worse is knowing that you have to scramble to put sub plans together!

You don’t want your students to have a waste of a day, but you also don’t have the time to whip something together that fits into the unit you’re currently working on. Well friends, we’ve been there and today we have not just one, but several solutions for you!

We’ve collaborated with some of our favorite ELA educators to provide you with a collection of simple, effective, and FREE emergency sub plans designed specifically for middle and high school English classrooms. With these ideas, your class can run smoothly even in your absence. So CHILL, because your ELA sub plans are ready and waiting!

Head to this blog post to download ALL of the sub plans mentioned in this episode for FREE!

For even more support like this, we also invite you to join us in our Happy Hour Teacher Work Club. We get together every month to work on specialized goals and plans for your classroom. Not only do we cover planning and organizing, but we also tackle curriculum and texts in new and exciting ways. Learn more about the Happy Hour community here.

Sub Plan Ideas:

  • [09:39]  - Literacy Day Choice Board | Natayle Brown

  • [12:18] - Any Article Literature Circles | Dr. Jenna Copper

  • [14:01] - Play a Podcast | Ashley Bible

  • [16:48] - Winter Arc Trend Debate | Abby Gross

  • [20:47] - Core Skill Spiral Review |  Melissa Kruse 

  • [23:55] - Silent Discussion | Betsy Potash

  • [26:35] - High-Interest Close Reads | Martina Cahill

  • [29:44] - Literacy Analysis Activities for Any Text | Danielle Hicks

  • [32:56] - Reflective Reading Journal |  Daina Petronis

Meet the Contributors:

Natayle Brown: Curriculum Writer

You can connect with Natayle over at @heynatayle on IG or her blog at www.heynatayle.com. 

Dr. Jenna Copper: Professor of Education

Dr. Jenna Copper is a former ELA teacher and a current professor of education at Slippery Rock University. She co-authored a bestselling educational methods book called Keeping the Wonder and her new book, Role Call, inspired her favorite free emergency sub plan. You can find out more about her research and resources at @drjennacopper on Instagram. 

Ashley Bible: Curriculum Writer

You can connect with Ashley over at BuildingBookLove on Instagram or read more about using podcasts in the classroom on her blog at BuildingBookLove.com.

Abby Gross: ELA Teacher + Resource Designer

You can connect with Abby on Instagram @writeonwithmissg.

Melissa Kruse: Instructional Coach

You can connect with Melissa over at ReadingandWritingHaven on Instagram or read more about meaningful spiral review on her blog at ReadingandWritingHaven.com 

Betsy Potash: Curriculum Designer

Looking for another fun English teacher podcast? Check out Betsy’s - The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast - wherever you listen.

Martina Cahill: Middle School ELA Resource Designer

Martina is an upper elementary teacher turned middle school ELA teacher. She creates resources that are easy to use, practical, and engaging for students. You can connect with her on Instagram @thehungryteacher8th.

Danielle Hicks: English Teacher and Curriculum Writer

You can find Danielle on Instagram @englishclassroomarchitect  or on her podcast Anti-Burnout for English Teachers where she shares systems that make teaching both sustainable and engaging - think literary analysis that connects classic texts with modern media and effective strategies that protect your energy while deepening learning.

Learn more about the sub plan systems at her website English Classroom Architect.

Daina Petronis: Resource Designer

Daina designs modern educational resources for dedicated English Language Arts teachers. You can connect with her on Instagram @mondaysmadeeasy.

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