Middle School ELA Support for Teachers & Homeschool Families
From “Where do I start?” to “We can do this.”
Clear lessons, purposeful practice, and self-paced learning. Same high bar. Different way in.
Which describes you?
Middle School ELA Resources for Teachers
Your students are all over the map. Some won’t read. Some can’t explain what they read. You have no time to figure out why.
Start with a free quick check. See what each student needs, then use lessons that fit.
You stop guessing. You start teaching with confidence.
I’m a teacher →★★★★★
“Instantly teach text evidence concepts with this resource. Well done.”
Joan M., teacher · Teachers Pay Teachers
Middle School Language Arts for Homeschool Families
Your child dislikes reading, and you wonder, “Am I doing this right?” Language arts can feel like a lot to plan.
Start with a free first step. Then follow simple lessons, one small step at a time.
Less stress for you. More confidence for them.
I’m a homeschool parent →★★★★★
“Light Up Literature Curriculum makes learning fun and engaging for my 10 year old ADHD son.”
Andrea, homeschool parent · Verified purchase
15+ years
teaching, 4th grade through college
Bachelor’s in English
ELA is my field
Certified ADHD coach
learning that works for every brain
Top 6% seller
on Teachers Pay Teachers
Hi, I’m Debra. I was the kiddo who didn’t like reading.
Learning should be fun, and it can be.
I have ADHD, and school didn’t feel built for the way my brain worked. Years later, my daughter had the same struggle. Her spelling kept pulling her middle school ELA teachers’ eyes away from her writing ability, and her reading comprehension didn’t get the support it needed.
When I taught middle school, I watched kiddos get frustrated by boring content. Now that I teach homeschool, I see the same thing.
I create resources that help kiddos grow, and take the pressure off overworked teachers and stressed-out parents. You both have real struggles. You both deserve real help.
Kind words from teachers and parents
★★★★★
“Awesome! My 6th graders really enjoyed this!”
Ali F., teacher · Teachers Pay Teachers
★★★★★
“She helped my son with his ELA scores in just a few months. A vast improvement before Christmas break.”
Tami G., parent · Outschool
Weekly help, no overwhelm
Video lessons for your kiddos. Teaching tips for you. A Sunday newsletter with something you can use that week.
Videos for students Teaching tips for teachers Join the Sunday newsletterQuestions
Who is Light Up Literature for?
Middle school ELA teachers and homeschool parents of kiddos in grades 6–8.
My kiddo has trouble focusing. Will this work?
These lessons are made for kiddos who dislike reading, feel nervous, or learn in different ways. The bar stays high, but there is more than one way in.
Are your resources Common Core?
Yes. Everything is built on the Common Core State Standards for grades 6–8, with ADHD supports that work with every lesson.
Where should I begin?
Choose the door above that fits you. Each one leads to a free first step.
Ready to take the first step?
I’m a teacher I’m a homeschool parentSame high bar. Different way in.