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You Can’t Fit Everything Into Your ELA Class Period…Until You Do This

Are you ready for a year where your class actually runs the way it’s supposed to?

Because right now…it probably feels like you’re constantly trying to make it all fit.
Reading.
Writing.
Grammar.
Discussion.
Conferences.
Grading.
All inside a class period that barely gives you time to take attendance.
So something always gets pushed.
Independent reading gets rushed (or skipped).
Writing stays surface-level because you don’t have time to go deeper.
Grammar becomes a “we’ll get to it later” situation.
And discussions? A few kids talk…while the rest sit there or pretend to work.
Meanwhile, you’re still bringing home stacks of grading and wondering why it feels like you’re doing everything…and it’s still not clicking.
It’s not that you don’t know what to teach.
It’s that no one ever showed you how to make it all work together in a real classroom.
That’s exactly what The Hungry Teacher’s LIVE ELA Experience is designed to fix.

 

YES, I NEED THIS!

 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT THE LIVE ELA EXPERIENCE 👇🏻

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The Hungry Teacher's LIVE ELA Experience isn’t just a bundle of random workshops or a list of strategies you’ll try once and forget.

This is a 3-day experience that shows you how to:
✔ structure your class period, so everything actually fits
✔ connect reading, writing, and grammar instead of teaching them in isolation
✔ get students engaged, participating, and doing real thinking
✔ build routines that reduce your grading instead of adding to it
✔ walk into next year with a plan that actually works in your time constraints
So instead of constantly feeling behind…
You finally have a system that makes your classroom feel focused, structured, and manageable again.

Unlock the LIVE ELA experience and get access to all five workshops to set you up for your most successful year in middle school ELA for ONLY $1,420 $97

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I've been there...

I started in upper elementary and got thrown into middle school ELA.
And while I loved it…my classroom felt like controlled chaos most days.
I went from 25 students to 250.
Different needs.
Different levels.
And barely enough time to take attendance before the period was over.
I knew what I was supposed to teach…but no one showed me how to actually make it work.
How do you plan units that hit all the standards…without rushing through everything?
How do you teach grammar in a way that actually shows up in their writing…without losing a full week to one skill?
How do you build a real reading routine in a 55-minute class period…when you’re already trying to fit everything else in?
And discussions?
A few students carry the conversation.
The rest sit there…or pretend to follow along.
And conferences…those sounded great in theory.
Until you try to sit down with one student and suddenly the rest of your class forgets how to function.
I wasn’t struggling because I didn’t care.
I was struggling because I didn’t have a system that made all of it work together.
YES, I STRUGGLE WITH ALL OF THIS TOO!
CAN YOU RELATE?

You know independent reading is good for student autonomy and increases reading skills.

But implementing independent reading in your classroom feels impossible.

  • You have a million things to teach, and you don’t have time to fit in one more thing.
  • You haven’t found a consistent routine for independent reading that works week after week.
  • When you actually do make time for independent reading, you’re dealing with behavior issues the whole time (longest 20 minutes of your life).
  • Your students complain and go to great lengths to avoid reading. They act like reading is a form of torture!
  • Getting students to quiet down and focus on reading is a struggle.
  • You want to build in more independent reading time, but you’re not sure how to hold students accountable without reading logs or book reports.

I understand your hesitations because I’ve been there.

I was once the teacher with a 55-minute class period scratching her head over how to carry out independent reading. But once I found a system that worked, I never looked back. (And I want to share that same system with you.)

*HEAVY SIGHS*

Getting students to buy in and fully participate in Socratic Seminar feels like pulling teeth. 🙃 

One student dominates the conversation. Another shrinks into their chair. And the rest are checked out or off task. The chaos of Socratic Seminar doesn’t feel worth it...

Yep, I’ve been there -
  • You threaten students with a bad grade to get them to participate. And even then, their responses feel shallow and fluffy.
  • You don’t know how to get students to lead the conversation, so you end up talking more than they do and feeling frustrated.
  • When students do end up discussing, it’s missing the evidence and analysis that you’re looking for.
  • Your schedule is packed, and your class period is short. It feels like there’s not enough time to dig in during seminars.
  • Grading seminars has you scratching your head. Surely it’s not supposed to be so subjective.
  • And students who aren’t in the seminar are causing disruptions and distractions that might just tip you over the edge.
It’s not the vision you had for Socratic Seminars. You dreamed of students coming prepared, actively listening, and engaging with each other.

But instead, you’re struggling to set up seminars, and you walk away feeling like the time was wasted (which is the last thing you can afford).

You don't want to teach grammar in isolation and you want your students to apply it to their writing. 

But you have no idea what to do next.

  • You have VERY little time to teach as it is. 
  • You don't know how you're going to squeeeeeeeeze in something as big and as time-consuming as grammar. 
  • Whenever you try to teach grammar, it feels like your students immediately check out. 
  • You can't figure out how to get your students to apply it to their writing.
  • You don't know when to teach each grammar skill or in what order. 

Teaching often feels like a race against the clock. 

When the bell rings for class, the marathon begins. 

  • You’re rushing from one skill to the next, hoping to fit everything in before class ends.
  • You’re worried about how far “behind” you are - and how many standards that are left to teach.
  • Planning periods fly by as you scramble to organize lessons, prep materials, and grade assignments.
  • Your units feel rushed and disconnected because you’re struggling to map them out.
  • You’re only scratching the surface of the material before it's time to move on to the next skill or unit.
  • You’re not sure how to align your lessons with the pacing guide and curriculum, and you’re struggling to keep up.
  • You want to give your students more independence in the classroom, but the behavior issues scare you away.

It isn’t the classroom you dreamed of. You wish you could slow down, dig deeper into the material, and create a more engaging, connected learning experience. But time always seems to be working against you.

It’s not your fault. You were never shown how to fit all these ELA standards into your day - you were just expected to. You’re doing the best you can with that you know.

But now it’s time you tried something different.

You’ve been told that literary analysis is where the real thinking happens, and that conferences are the key to getting students there.

But in your classroom?

It’s not playing out like that.

Your students’ essays stay surface-level.
They summarize. They repeat. They play it safe.

And when you try to fix it with feedback…nothing really changes.

You’re writing comments.
You’re conferencing when you can.
You’re explaining it again and again.

And somehow…they’re still making the same mistakes.

So you start wondering:

What am I even supposed to focus on when everything in their writing needs help?

How do I get them to go deeper…without reteaching the same thing over and over?

And when am I supposed to conference with 30 students in one class period?

Because right now, it feels like a trade-off:

You either meet with a few students…
or you keep the rest of your class from falling apart.

And neither option feels right.

So conferences start to feel less like a solution…

and more like one more thing you’re trying to squeeze in—without a clear way to make it actually work.

 

There was a point where I felt like I was doing everything… and none of it was actually working.

I knew what I was supposed to teach—reading, writing, grammar, discussion, conferences—but there was never enough time to do all of it well.
So something always got pushed.
Grammar felt impossible to squeeze in, so I either rushed it…or skipped it altogether. (Yikes.)
My units looked fine on paper, but in real life?
They felt disconnected—and no matter how much I planned, I always felt like I was behind or missing something.
Independent reading sounded great, but I couldn’t figure out how to make it meaningful or consistent…especially with students who didn’t want to read in the first place.
And engagement?
Some students were all in.
But a lot of them were just…there.
Pretending to work. Doing the bare minimum. Waiting me out.
And conferences? I wanted to give feedback that actually helped students grow, but I never knew what to focus on... or how to manage the rest of the class while I was trying.
It felt like I was juggling everything—planning, pacing, behavior, grading—and still not getting the results I wanted.
Like I was doing everything I was supposed to do… but it just wasn’t coming together.
SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE!

You feel like you’ve tried everything to create a balanced ELA classroom—one where grammar, writing, and independent reading actually work together.

Grammar websites or worksheets that you hope will somehow stick… only to have students clicking through them a few weeks later.

Independent reading feels like a nice idea…
but hard to manage, harder to hold students accountable, and easy to question if it’s even worth the time.

Writing?

You teach it. You assign it.
But the results don’t match the effort.

And when you try to plan it all out—
reading, writing, grammar, discussions, conferences— it starts to feel like a jigsaw puzzle with half the pieces missing.

Between pacing guides, required curriculum, and all the standards… you’re constantly adjusting, rearranging, and hoping it somehow fits.

And conferences?

You want to meet with students one-on-one.
You know that’s where growth happens.

But you’re not sure how to make time, what to focus on, or how to keep the rest of your class from falling apart while you’re doing it.

So you end up here:

Trying a little bit of everything…
but never feeling like anything is fully working.

Maybe even just surviving week by week…

waiting for the moment when all the pieces of your ELA block finally come together.

What if you stopped trying to “fit it all in”…and actually had a plan that worked?
With The LIVE ELA Experience, you'll have everything you need to:

Plan smarter, not faster—without skipping a single standard.

I’ll walk you through my alternating unit framework that helps you cover every reading, writing, and grammar standard—without feeling rushed or behind.

You’ll get ready-to-use pacing guides and sample schedules for 45-minute and block periods, so you can structure your year with intention.


I’ll also show you how to streamline unit planning, scaffold lessons with ease, and make independent reading a productive part of your curriculum—without sacrificing instructional time.

We’ll tackle everything from how to keep students engaged to how to hold them accountable (without relying on reading logs or busywork).

Teach students to go deeper in their writing—without drowning in grading.

I’ll show you how to move students beyond summary and into real analysis, so their writing actually reflects critical thinking—not just surface-level responses.

You’ll learn how to scaffold literary analysis in a way that makes sense for middle school students, so they know what to do and how to do it.

Then we’ll layer in conferences as part of that system—not as an extra thing you’re trying to squeeze in.

I’ll show you how to:

- know exactly what to focus on in each conference

- give feedback students actually apply

- and use conferences to reduce grading instead of adding to it

We’ll also cover how to manage the rest of your class while you meet with students, so conferences become a routine you can actually sustain.

Engage your students with grammar instruction they apply to their writing.

With mentor sentences, grammar becomes part of what you’re already teaching—not an extra lesson students dread. You’ll weave it into your existing texts, using high-quality writing as examples (so you’re not stuck hunting them down every week).

I’ll show you how to build a repeatable routine that fits into just 5–10 minutes a day—perfect for those 45-minute class periods where every minute counts. And if you have more time, I’ll give you simple extension ideas that go deeper without derailing your lesson plan.

Once students get into the rhythm, they’ll start spiraling grammar skills naturally, seeing how real writers use language effectively—and applying those moves to their own writing. No grammar packets. No blank stares. Just practical, meaningful instruction that sticks.

Support your struggling and reluctant readers by creating a consistent independent reading routine.

I’ll show you how I built a reading community that boosts students' reading confidence and reading attitudes.

Plus, how you can help those students who don’t know what to read, constantly ditch books, and spend the entire reading time selecting a book.

I know you’re tight on time, so instead of trying to cram independent reading into your classroom, let’s make it work with your curriculum.

I’ll show you how to use independent reading time as a way for students to demonstrate what they’ve learned - so you can check for understanding and hold students accountable while they read.

I’m giving you realistic strategies to handle students who refuse to read (or fake read), students who act out during independent reading, and students who make it known that they hate reading.

Run discussions where every student is thinking, participating, and prepared.

I’ll show you how to implement a repeatable discussion framework that gets all students involved—not just the same few voices.

You’ll learn how to prepare students for meaningful conversations, so they come in with ideas, evidence, and something to say.

We’ll break down exactly how to structure seminars, so they don’t turn into chaos, support reluctant or quiet students, and keep discussions focused and productive

I’ll also show you how to connect discussions directly to reading and writing, so they’re not just “something extra,” but a core part of how students process and understand texts.

No awkward silence. No one carrying the conversation. Just real, student-driven thinking.

 

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“Martina genuinely cares and puts 100% into these workshops.”

You’ll walk away with pages of notes, ideas you can implement right away, and enough to chew on for the future. She also makes everything feel flexible for every unique teaching situation.

I initially enrolled in the Live ELA Experience because I had already loved The Hungry Teacher resources for a while. I had just purchased the Mentor Text Curriculum and quickly became a Hub member, so I was excited to get even more from the workshops—and I absolutely did.

My biggest frustrations were time with 45-minute class periods, figuring out how to teach it all, and planning for three grade levels without losing my mind. I was also starting at a new school and knew I’d have more freedom in what and how I teach, so I wanted a bigger-picture plan before getting into all the details.

After the workshop series, I finally felt like I could stop putting pressure on myself to do everything at once. I feel much more knowledgeable and confident going into next year, and I know I can do what’s best for my students while still keeping independent reading at the forefront.

I loved how real and relatable Martina was, how thoughtful the resources were, and how engaged she was in answering questions throughout the workshops.

This was absolutely worth my Hub membership—and I would have gladly paid full price.

— Amy Wagner

“I think your workshops are wonderful and I’m constantly checking the Hub calendar to see when the next one is.”

I love that Martina stays on after the workshops to answer all of our questions. I’m a Hub member now, and I’m so glad I joined after attending one of her workshops.

Before attending, my biggest concerns were student accountability, grading, and figuring out how to move away from traditional worksheets while still keeping students engaged.

I teach middle school resource for grades 6–8, and I was constantly trying to figure out how to adapt everything to fit my students’ needs.

What I love most about Martina’s trainings is that she helps you actually see how everything works.

The planning and pacing guides were huge for me because I’m very visual and need to see how everything fits together. Once she walked through that, it all finally clicked.

I also loved the book lists, discussion ideas, and seeing new ways to make reading more engaging for my students.

After these workshops, I felt like I had real strategies I could actually use—and a much clearer vision for my classroom.

You can do it too. Martina will show you how—I promise.

— Denise Callahan
LET'S TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE
WORKSHOPS OF THE 2026 LIVE ELA EXPERIENCE

I've included everything you need to implement each workshop's focus right away. 

The Curriculum Carousel

Learn how to plan smarter—not harder—with the alternating unit framework.

  • In this live workshop, I’ll walk you through how to use alternating reading and writing units to fit every ELA standard into your schedule—without rushing, cramming, or losing your mind. Whether you teach 45-minute classes or have block periods, you’ll get day-by-day pacing examples, a clear plan for each unit, and practical ways to make your lessons more cohesive and effective.
  • You’ll see how alternating units help you dig deeper into skills, reduce planning time, and work alongside your existing curriculum. I’ll show you how to incorporate independent reading, manage student behavior, and keep students engaged and accountable throughout the year.
  • This isn’t just theory—I’ll guide you through real-life implementation, share honest tips for navigating the messy parts, and give you lifetime access to the replay so you can revisit it anytime.
  • By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with the tools and confidence to plan differently, build stronger units, and make every class period count.
The Socratic Seminar Academy

 Run discussions where every student is thinking, participating, and prepared.

I’ll walk you through my four-phase Socratic Seminar framework—so you can plan, facilitate, and assess discussions without the guesswork.

You’ll learn how to:

  • fit seminars into any class period (whether you have 40 minutes or a full block)
  • prepare students to come in with ideas, evidence, and something to say
  • use different formats like whole-class, inner/outer circle, and small groups
  • support reluctant or quiet students while keeping everyone engaged
  • handle off-task behavior without shutting the whole thing down

We’ll also break down how to write guiding and interpretive questions that actually spark discussion—and how to connect seminars directly to reading and writing so they’re not just “one more thing” to fit in.

You’ll leave with practical strategies, sample schedules, and simple assessment tools (like quick writes and rubrics) so seminars become a repeatable routine—not a one-time event.

  
The Independent Reading Reset

During this live workshop, I’ll answer all your burning questions about independent reading so you can enhance how it’s used in your classroom:

  • I’ll share how you can create a consistent independent reading routine in your classroom.
  • I’ll dive deep into how independent reading can work alongside your curriculum and be used to further develop skills you’re already teaching.
  • We’ll chat about strategies and resources for managing tricky student behaviors during independent reading time.
  • I’ll share tools and resources to help you hold students accountable during independent reading, like status of the class and student conferences.
  • I’ll talk about establishing a purpose for reading so you can build student confidence and increase reading independence.
Loving Literary Analysis + Leveraging Conferences

I will show everything you need from start to finish when it comes to having an effective literary analysis unit that leverages conferences.

  • I'll walk through a complete unit plan that includes pacing, content, and solid class period structures. 
  • I'll show you all my strategies and frameworks for scaffolding and differentiating your instruction so all students are successful and increase their writing independence. 
  •  We'll dive into specific prompts and strategies to teach your students to dig deeper into their analysis.
  • I will also teach you how to leverage conferences with your students to improve their writing and decrease your grading.  
Mentor Sentence Magic

Grammar instruction shouldn’t feel disconnected from your reading and writing instruction—or like another thing you have to squeeze into an already packed class period.

In this workshop, I’ll show you exactly how I use mentor sentences from novels and texts you’re already teaching to make grammar more meaningful, practical, and easier to retain.

You’ll learn how to:

  • implement my step-by-step weekly mentor sentence routine with confidence
  • use mentor sentences from novels and texts you’re already reading in class
  • teach grammar in a way that directly supports student writing
  • create your own mentor sentence lessons using my repeatable framework
  • start immediately with nine weeks of ready-to-use mentor sentence lessons

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a grammar system that feels intentional, fits into real class periods, and actually helps students apply grammar skills to their writing.

Implementation Resources

You'll get tons of ELA resources to help you have a strong foundation for implementing each workshop's content. 

  • Curriculum and Planning: Editable pacing guides, curriculum maps, and planning templates so you can turn ideas into a clear, structured plan—and stop feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up.

  • Literary Analysis + Conferences: Teaching slides, conference forms, rubrics, and student reference materials so you can model strong analysis, give focused feedback, and help students actually apply it.

  • Independent Reading: Accountability tools, exit tickets, and engagement resources so reading time stays structured, purposeful, and easy to manage.

  • Socratic Seminar: Discussion guides, question stems, response tools, and assessment materials so students come prepared, participate meaningfully, and stay accountable.

  • Grammar: Mentor sentence lessons, exit tickets, and interactive notebook resources so you can build a consistent grammar routine that fits your class period and actually transfers to writing.

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WE'RE NOT STOPPING THERE...

You'll also get access to these bonuses...

CURRICULUM BONUSES

The ELA Planning Playbook

In this workshop, I’m not just talking about how to fit everything in—I’m giving you the tools to actually do it. You’ll get immediate access to my full Editable + Digital Pacing Guides Pack, which includes:
 

10+ curriculum maps that show you exactly which units to teach and when (no more guessing or reinventing the wheel)

Daily lesson + standards breakdowns for every unit—so you know exactly what to teach each day

Flexible pacing guides designed for block schedules, short class periods, and everything in between

Custom schedules for full ELA classes plus options for reading-only or writing-only classes

CONFERENCES + WRITING BONUSES

Literary Analysis + Conference All Access Pack

Everything you need to teach deeper analysis and run effective conferences—without adding more to your plate.

Teaching slides to break down key concepts like summarizing vs. analyzing, annotation, theme, author’s craft, and even MLA formatting—so students actually understand what strong analysis looks like

Conference forms and editable rubrics that help you give targeted feedback students can apply—while also reducing your grading time

Student reference materials designed to build independence, so students don’t rely on you every time they get stuck

Reading and writing conference forms to track progress, set goals, and keep student growth organized and visible

Student recording tools for self-monitoring and accountability during both reading and writing

Planning templates to help you group students strategically and run small groups or conferences with purpose

INDEPENDENT READING BONUSES

The Independent Reading Toolkit 

Get your hands on exit tickets and rubrics to reinforce skills throughout the year and easily assess students' knowledge.

Grab the accountability resources to keep students focused and engaged during independent reading, like graphic organizers and status of the class.

I’m passing along my Literature and Realistic Fiction unit, which will help you ease into using independent reading in a new way.

Lastly, you’ll get the engagement pack, which helps students get excited about reading and makes book selection easier for students (and you).

SOCRATIC SEMINAR BONUSES

The Socratic Seminar Success Pack 

You’re not just getting the workshop—you’re getting the tools to actually implement it.

Socratic Seminar Success Pack: An expanded teacher guidebook, Literature Question Stem Slides, and a Freak the Mighty novel unit with built-in seminars so you can start quickly.

3 Novel Study Coupons: Choose three novel studies from 40+ options that fit your curriculum. Each includes built-in seminars, guiding questions, lesson plans, slides, and activities.

Everything is designed to help you implement Socratic Seminars without creating more work for yourself. 

GRAMMAR BONUSES

The Grammar Toolkit

Because knowing how to teach grammar is one thing—having it ready to go is what actually makes it happen.

The first nine weeks of the Volume One Mentor Sentences, so you can immediately implement a daily routine without creating lessons from scratch

100+ Grammar Exit Tickets with answer keys to quickly check what students know and target instruction without wasting time

This gives you everything you need to turn mentor sentences into a consistent, low-prep routine that fits into your class period—and actually shows up in student writing.

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HERE'S THE DEAL...

I don't want you to have to hate the thought of implementing one of these ELA components, so I'm going to make this a no-brainer for you.

I don't want price to be a factor between you seeing success and not seeing success in your next year as a middle school ELA teacher...

Which is why I’m basically giving away over $700 of value.

For a limited time, you can get instant access to everything for only $1,420 $97!

SAY NO MORE! I'M IN!

Ready to get rid of the overwhelm of implementing conferences, grammar, writing, and reading instruction and have a solid plan from the start?

GET INSTANT ACCESS TO:
  • The Independent Reading Reset Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Tuesday, June 16 @ 11:00am ET) $97 value 
  • The Socratic Seminar Academy Workshop Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Tuesday, June 16 @ 2:00pm ET) $97 value
  • Mentor Sentence Magic Grammar Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Wednesday, June 17 @ 11:00am ET) $97 value
  • The Loving Literary Analysis + Leveraging Conferences Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Wednesday, June 17 @ 2:00pm ET) $97 value
  • The Curriculum Carousel Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Thursday, June 18 @ 11:00am ET) $97 value
  • 15-Hours of PD Certificates

  • Independent Reading Bonuses: Reading Exit Tickets, Complete Independent Reading Realistic Fiction + Literature Unit, and Independent Reading Toolkit ($197 value).

  • Socratic Seminar Bonuses: Discussion guides, question stems, response tools, assessment materials, and seminar planning resources to support structured, student-led discussions ($197 value).

  • Mentor Sentence Magic Bonuses: 9 weeks of mentor sentence grammar curriculum, 100+ grammar exit tickets, grammar checklists, grammar reference materials ($197 value).

  • Literary Analysis + Conference Bonuses: Complete Literary Analysis Teaching Unit, Teaching slides, conference forms, editable rubrics, student reference materials, goal-setting sheets, and progress tracking tools to support deeper analysis and targeted feedback ($197 value).

  • Curriculum Carousel Bonuses: 10+ Editable Pacing Guides for 6th–8th grade, unit planning templates, class schedule examples, and curriculum maps for alternating reading and writing units—whether you teach full ELA or reading/writing only ($197 value).

Total Value = $1,420
ONE EASY PAYMENT OF

$97

 

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YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE

After watching the workshops inside The LIVE ELA Experience, you’ll walk away with a practical plan for implementing mentor sentences, independent reading, book clubs, effective conferences, and a curriculum structure that actually fits your schedule. 

And if you’re not 100% satisfied within 14 days, we’ll gladly refund every penny you paid—no questions asked.

WORRIED THIS WON'T WORK FOR YOU?

Read what fellow workshop attendees have said about their experience...

“The knowledge and resources that come with this are chef’s kiss.”

I initially enrolled in the Live ELA Experience because the topics were exactly what I needed as a first-year middle school teacher.

My biggest frustrations were planning for three grades without a curriculum, figuring out how to make time for independent reading, and knowing how to actually implement grammar.

This workshop helped break everything down in a way that finally made it feel manageable. Having examples was huge for me, and I loved all of the practical advice and valuable resources that came with it.

I’m heading into my first year feeling so much more confident because of what I learned.

Honestly, I almost feel like I didn’t pay for it because of how much was included. I would have gladly paid for the workshops and joined the Hub.

— Brooke Davis

“If you want to improve your grammar instruction, strengthen your reading routines, and finally feel like everything fits together…you need the Live ELA Experience.”

I initially enrolled because your enthusiasm is contagious—and honestly, I wanted to feel that way about teaching again.

My biggest frustrations before taking the workshops were fitting everything into my class period, teaching grammar in a meaningful way, and creating stronger reading routines that actually worked.

After attending, I walked away with a much stronger foundation for both grammar and reading instruction—and I finally felt like I had a clearer plan for making it all work together.

The content was incredible, but one of my favorite parts was how often you stopped to answer questions. It was obvious you had dedicated your entire day to helping teachers and truly wanted everyone to leave feeling supported.

You can tell you pour your heart into these workshops—and like I said earlier, your enthusiasm is contagious.

This was easily a $500+ workshop.

— Katie McGuire 

“I plan to implement this right away.”

I enrolled in the Grammar Workshop because I’m new to teaching Gen Ed 8th-grade ELA, and I could immediately tell how much my students needed stronger grammar instruction.

I’m also on a limited budget, so I really appreciated getting access through my membership.

What stood out to me is how practical and research-based this system feels. Students need strong examples when learning how to write, and mentor sentences give them exactly that.

I love how manageable the routine is, how easily the skills spiral, and how students are constantly applying what they learn to their own writing.

As a longtime SpEd teacher, I’ve also seen firsthand how helpful this type of concrete instruction can be for students with processing disabilities like dyslexia and dysgraphia because it helps them truly understand how language works.

I plan to implement this right away.

— Stacy White
NICE TO MEET YOU!

I'm Martina!

When I transitioned from teaching in a self-contained elementary classroom to middle school ELA, I was overwhelmed. I had 55 minutes, multiple preps, and way too many expectations—teach grammar, writing, reading, book clubs, independent reading… all before lunch?

At first, I did what a lot of teachers do: I skipped grammar. I avoided book clubs. I tried to teach everything all at once—without a system. And it showed.

But then I stopped trying to copy what other people said “should” work and started building realistic, classroom-tested systems that actually did.

I developed a flexible curriculum structure using alternating units, so I wasn’t cramming grammar, writing, and reading into a single class period.
I implemented mentor sentences that helped my students understand grammar and apply it to their writing—in under 10 minutes a day.

I figured out how to run meaningful conferences that improved student work and reduced my grading pile.
I made independent reading and book clubs not just possible—but powerful.

Now I teach other middle school ELA teachers how to do the same—without perfection, Pinterest-level aesthetics, or endless hours of prep.

In a world of fluffy PD and disconnected strategies, my workshops give you practical, honest, and teacher-tested support to help you teach what matters, cover every standard, and actually have a life outside the classroom.

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel—you just need systems that work in real life. And I’ve got them ready for you.

Is The LIVE ELA Experience for you?

THESE WORKSHOPS ARE PERFECT FOR YOU IF...
  • You need a curriculum plan that shows how to fit reading, writing, grammar, and independent reading into your class period—without feeling like you’re constantly behind.
  • You want students to participate in discussions where they’re prepared, engaged, and doing the thinking—not just sitting quietly or relying on a few voices.
  • You want to run writing conferences that give students targeted, actionable feedback—without doubling your grading time.
  • You want students to write deeper literary analysis—and you need a way to give feedback that actually sticks without doubling your grading time.
  • You want to teach grammar in just 5–10 minutes a day—and in a way that actually holds your students’ attention and transfers to their writing.
  • You want to know exactly what grammar concepts to teach, when to teach them, and how to spiral them throughout the year.
  • You want to build a consistent independent reading routine that supports your curriculum and helps reluctant readers engage.
THESE WORKSHOPS ARE NOT FOR YOU IF...
  • You have a rock-solid curriculum map and daily plan for fitting every ELA standard into your schedule—and you’re not looking to tweak or update your unit structure.
  • You’re confidently leading reading conferences that help students stay on track with their independent reading.
  • You’re already holding writing conferences that improve student work and help you grade less.
  • You already have a grammar routine that’s working—and your students are consistently applying grammar to their writing.
  • You’re confident using mentor sentences and don’t need new pacing guides, planning templates, or ideas for daily routines.

  • Your students consistently lead discussions where everyone is prepared, engaged, and contributing meaningfully.

  • Your students are writing strong literary analysis, applying feedback independently, and consistently going beyond surface-level responses.

  • You’ve got independent reading running smoothly and don’t need help with student engagement, book selection, or tracking progress.
Grab Your Ticket to The LIVE ELA Teacher Experience while it lasts!

This isn’t something I offer all the time.

The LIVE ELA Experience is a once-a-year event—and it’s designed to be exactly that…an experience.

Three days. Five workshops. Everything working together to help you actually set up your ELA classroom in a way that makes sense before the school year starts.

And honestly…the price?

It’s kind of ridiculous for what you’re getting.

Between the workshops, the implementation resources, and the systems you’ll walk away with, this is one of those offers that only makes sense because it’s limited to this one event.

Once you click the button, you’ll head to checkout to secure your spot.

After that, you’ll get immediate access to everything inside the LIVE ELA Experience, along with all the details you need for each live session—so you can start planning right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to have your best year of teaching middle school ELA?

GET INSTANT ACCESS TO:
  • The Independent Reading Reset Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Tuesday, June 16 @ 11:00am ET) $97 value 
  • The Socratic Seminar Academy Workshop Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Tuesday, June 16 @ 2:00pm ET) $97 value
  • Mentor Sentence Magic Grammar Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Wednesday, June 17 @ 11:00am ET) $97 value
  • The Loving Literary Analysis + Leveraging Conferences Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Wednesday, June 17 @ 2:00pm ET) $97 value
  • The Curriculum Carousel Workshop, Resources, Workbook, and all recordings (live Thursday, June 18 @ 11:00am ET) $97 value
  • 15-Hours of PD Certificates

  • Independent Reading Bonuses: Reading Exit Tickets, Complete Independent Reading Realistic Fiction + Literature Unit, and Independent Reading Toolkit ($197 value).

  • Socratic Seminar Bonuses: Discussion guides, question stems, response tools, assessment materials, and seminar planning resources to support structured, student-led discussions ($197 value).

  • Mentor Sentence Magic Bonuses: 9 weeks of mentor sentence grammar curriculum, 100+ grammar exit tickets, grammar checklists, grammar reference materials ($197 value).

  • Literary Analysis + Conference Bonuses: Complete Literary Analysis Teaching Unit, Teaching slides, conference forms, editable rubrics, student reference materials, goal-setting sheets, and progress tracking tools to support deeper analysis and targeted feedback ($197 value).

  • Curriculum Carousel Bonuses: 10+ Editable Pacing Guides for 6th–8th grade, unit planning templates, class schedule examples, and curriculum maps for alternating reading and writing units—whether you teach full ELA or reading/writing only ($197 value).

Total Value = $1420
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