EPISODE 25: Grading in Middle School Language Arts: What NOT to Grade

Grading in middle school:  It is the bane of our existence as middle school language arts teachers.  But take heart, because I am going to be talking about what NOT to grade.   Sounds too good to be true, right?  And since I have over 30 years of experience, I have really come to understand what I don’t need to grade.  Unfortunately for me, I only really understood this in the last years of my teaching.  So I am hoping that my experience will help you sooner rather than later, and that you can free yourself of unnecessary work and anguish. We will discuss not grading: Every bit of spelling, punctuation, and grammar Bell ringers and exit tickets Drafts Notebook entries Every classwork and homework assignment Let's connect! Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teachers Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School - TPT Email:  [email protected] Links mentioned in this episode: Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Become an Email Subscriber Join our Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group! Free Writing Workshop Conference Forms Free Thanksgiving  Choice Board Sampler My November TPT Products Coaching:  Help with lesson planning and teacher observations Teaching Writing Workshop Course