Saturday, I was watching my favorite college football team, Alabama. It was a great game.&nbsp;During halftime, my teacher brain started reflecting on how so many of my football players in middle school struggled to make the connections in my ELA class. It wasn’t because they wouldn’t work hard. They would show up faithfully before school and during tutoring sessions. They did improve, but I started thinking about how many of them loved playing football so much.&nbsp; Then… It happened.I decided to make ELA content that makes connections with football. I love the game. They love the game. So now, I have decided to put out ready-to-use resources for middle school ELA teachers and homeschool parents with kiddos that breathe football mania.&nbsp;<ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Football Positions in the 5-paragraph Essay</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Third and Goal Conclusions&nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Football Themed Author’s Purpose Practice</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Touchdown Subject-Verb Agreement</li></ul>I already started putting out my Halloween-themed ELA ready-to-use worksheets, activities, and word wall resources that support all students but especially the ADHD kiddos.&nbsp;Stay tuned for more football-themed ELA resources coming soon!Which ELA skill do you find is most challenging for football-loving students?Click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/light-up-literature-curriculum">here</a> to visit my Teachers Pay Teacher’s Store&nbsp;

Light Up Literature™ Curriculum is creating middle school English activities directly connected to football.. It’s great for ADHD & football students who need help making the key connection in ELA.


Football season is here, and with it, a new way to tackle middle school ELA!

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Football season is here, and with it, a new way to tackle middle school ELA!

Football season is here, and with it, a new way to tackle middle school ELA!

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