How to Channel Students' Valentine's Day Energy and Excitement Into Great Writing - 105

<p><strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, we share our all-time favorite Valentine’s Day lesson that we’ve used in fifth grade, all the way up to high school! We explain, step-by-step, how we use Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 and conversation heart candies to help students write a love letter using textual evidence and love-induced zest. Whether you want to create the lesson on your own, or snag ours</span> <a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Sonnet-18-Writing-Activity-Great-for-Valentines-Day-2985174"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, this activity is sure to be a hit with your students. We want you to capitalize on the holiday instead of calling it a “wasted day” and putting on a movie. Try it out and share the results! Your students will thank you.</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Sonnet-18-Writing-Activity-Great-for-Valentines-Day-2985174" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shakespeare-Sonnet-18-Writing-Activity-Great-for-Valentines-Day-2985174</span></a></p> <p><strong>Are you enjoying the podcast?</strong><br /> Tag us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebacademics/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@ebacademics</a> and let us know which episode you're listening to!</p> <p><strong>Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review!</strong></p> <p>Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom!</p> <p><strong>Other episodes you might enjoy</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://p