Stop Scrambling.
Start Planning Weeks Ahead.
Walk into every week with lessons planned, resources ready, and zero stress. No more Sunday night panic. No more piecing together random activities. Just print and teach—while you actually enjoy your evenings and weekends.
Join the EB Teachers' ELA Portal for just $247.
You're exhausted. You're reactive.
And December has only just begun.
Let's be honest: You're already running on fumes.
It's only the first week of December, and you already know what's coming:
Holiday concerts, assemblies, and "special schedules" that eat into your planning time
Students who are distracted, hyper, and checked out (because let's face it, they're thinking about winter break, not The Giver)
End-of-semester grading that's going to steal every evening and weekend you have left
The nagging feeling that you're barely keeping your head above water—and January is going to be even worse
and here's the worst part...
You're spending hours every week just trying to stay one day ahead...
but it never feels like enough.
You're piecing together activities from Pinterest, TPT, and that one Google Drive folder you swear you organized last summer (but can't find anything in now).
You're staying up late on Sunday nights, frantically trying to pull together something—anything—that will keep your students engaged for 50 minutes.
And when Monday morning rolls around? You're exhausted before you even walk into the building.
sound familiar?
here's the truth . . .
You can't keep teaching like this.
Not because you're not a good teacher. (You ARE.)
Not because you don't care. (You care SO much.)
But because reactive teaching is unsustainable.
When you're planning day-by-day, scrambling to find resources, and grading until midnight, you're not just burning out—you're robbing yourself of the time and energy you need to actually enjoy teaching.
And your students? They can feel it too.
When you're stressed, they're stressed. When you're scrambling, they're disengaged.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
imagine this....
You sit down on a Sunday afternoon and knock out 2-3 weeks of lesson plans in a single sitting.
You walk into Monday morning with everything ready to go—no scrambling, no last-minute Google searches, no stress.
Your students are engaged because the lessons are fun, rigorous, and actually teach the skills they need.
You leave school at contract time because you're not spending every evening grading or planning.
You have your weekends back to spend with family, friends, or just doing absolutely nothing (because you deserve it).
What is Batch Planning?
Batch Planning is simple: Plan multiple weeks of lessons in one focused session—so you're never scrambling again. Instead of planning day-by-day (or scrambling hour-by-hour), you:
- Plan in chunks (2-3 weeks at a time)
- Use a proven framework that incorporates reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and more—all in one cohesive unit
- Spiral back to key concepts so students retain what they've learned (and you're not constantly re-teaching)
- Have everything you need at your fingertips—no more hunting for resources or piecing together random activities
You go from reactive ➡ proactive.
You go from stressed ➡ confident.
You go from drowning ➡ thriving.
This is the system that's going to give you your time back.
Inside the Batch Planning Course, you'll learn how to:
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Plan 2-3 weeks of lessons in one sitting (no more Sunday night panic)
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Structure your units so they incorporate reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and more—without feeling overwhelming
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Use "spiraling" to help students retain what they've learned (so you're not constantly re-teaching)
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Create a planning routine that actually works for YOUR schedule (not someone else's ideal)
This course alone is worth $197—but you're getting it as part of your Portal membership.
And Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Better…
Unlock These Exclusive Member Bonuses
to Our January Batch Planning Live Event with Keynote Speaker Principal Jared Lamb ($164 Value)
On January 3-4, 2026 we're hosting a live virtual event with Principal Jared Lamb as our Keynote Speaker—and you're getting a VIP ticket (normally $164) for FREE.
Principal Lamb is a former principal, current coach, and one of the most engaging speakers in education. He's going to teach you how to:
- Manage difficult student behaviors (without losing your mind or patience)
- Build relationships with students who seem "unreachable" (yes, even that one student)
- Create a classroom culture where students actually WANT to learn (instead of counting down the minutes until the bell)
This event is happening on January 3-4—and you're getting VIP access (worth $164) as part of this Cyber Monday offer.
What Teachers Have to Say About Batch Planning Live
Our Signature 2025-2026 EB Teacher Physical Planner ($70 Value)
We're shipping you a gorgeous, spiral-bound physical planner designed specifically for ELA teachers.
This isn't just any planner—it's designed to help you:
📅 Plan your units and lessons in advance (with space for all of your standards and pacing)
📅 Track student progress and data (without drowning in spreadsheets)
📅 Stay organized without feeling overwhelmed (because this planner actually makes sense)
We'll ship it directly to your door—so you can start 2026 organized, confident, and ready to go.
*Free shipping to the US. If you are international, we will ship you a free planner; we just ask that you cover the cost of shipping!
- Day-by-day lesson plans for the month of December
- Engaging, standards-aligned activities that keep students focused (even when they're thinking about winter break)
- All the resources you need—already inside the Portal and ready to use
- A plan that actually works (no fluff, no filler—just solid teaching)
You could spend hours trying to plan December yourself...or you could just use this and actually enjoy your evenings.
The choice is yours.
When you join today, you're not just getting Batch Planning and the bonuses...
You're getting instant access to
EVERYTHING inside The EB Teachers' Portal!
Revolutionize your reading period with 100+ engaging and rigorous reading units that are fully standards-aligned. For teachers ready to increase student engagement and learning outcomes and help students fall in love with reading—yes, that includes informational texts!
We craft each reading unit by pairing a vital ELA topic—based on the standards—with a fun theme. The activities within a unit can be used to cover multiple days of instruction.
Each reading unit includes:
✓ Detailed lesson plans
✓ Printable, editable, and digital materials
✓ Audio Recordings of Student Texts
✓ Digital Instruction Recordings
✓ Instructional Support Guides to support all learners
✓ On-level and supported versions of passages
✓ Ideas for additional differentiation
Literature Skills Included:
Informational Text Skills Included:
Each novel and short story unit is fully integrated into our signature planning framework, empowering you to confidently hit every ELA standard without the overwhelm. With built-in opportunities for spiral review and mid-unit formative check-ins, you’ll know exactly what your students need—and when they need it. Best of all? You can leave school at contract time with tomorrow’s lesson already prepped and ready to go. It’s all waiting inside the Portal—your complete roadmap to effective, inspired teaching.
📓 Just a few EB favorites...
Bud, Not Buddy, Esperanza Rising, Ghost, The Outsiders, The Westing Game, The House on Mango Street, The Giver, Refugee, A Long Walk to Water, Diary of Anne Frank (Play Version), "Seventh Grade," "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," "Borders," "The Jacket," "The Lottery," "Eleven," "Amigo Brothers," "The Landlady," "Thank You, M'am," "The Most Dangerous Game," "Fish Cheeks," "The Medicine Bag," “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” and lots of Poe 🤓
Forget the outdated reading packets or hours spent piecing together lessons from scratch. Our Novel and Short Story Units are thoughtfully designed to help students master key ELA standards while staying deeply engaged—without draining your time or creativity.
Inside the EB Teachers’ Portal, you’ll find:
✅ Rigorous, Ready-to-Use Units that pair rich literary analysis with creative, student-centered learning
✅ Monthly New Releases aligned with grade-level expectations—so you’re never scrambling for what to teach next
✅ Into, Through, and Beyond Lessons to build background, deepen comprehension, and extend thinking—every unit is strategically mapped so you’re not guessing what comes next
✅ Built-in opportunities for evidence-based writing, Socratic seminars, creative projects, and performance tasks
If You Don't Have a Game Plan For Teaching Writing,
How Can You Expect Your Students to Become Better Writers?
Transform Your Students Into Rockstar Writers Using a PROVEN Approach That Actually Works!
This is the foundation for writing success in your classroom!
Our writing curriculum transforms students into critical and analytical writers as they master the standards and increase their learning outcomes.
This program equips teachers with the resources, tools, support, and confidence to teach writing at a high level.
Unit 1: Master the Writing Standards - The EBW Approach©
Unit 2: Nail State Writing Prompts (without teaching to the test) - Expository Writing
Unit 3: Conquer the Craft of Persuasion - Persuasive & Argumentative Writing
Unit 4: Master the Art of Storytelling - Narrative Writing
Our grammar units take the guesswork out of teaching foundational skills by giving you everything you need to teach grammar in a way that actually sticks. Instead of isolated drills or dull worksheets, each unit is packed with engaging, standards-aligned lessons that connect grammar instruction to real reading and writing tasks. With a clear teaching sequence, scaffolded practice, and built-in assessments, you’ll feel confident knowing your students are mastering grammar in context—and you’re not spending hours reinventing the wheel. Whether you’re introducing parts of speech, tackling sentence structure, or reinforcing punctuation rules, these ready-to-use units help you teach grammar with clarity and purpose.
Each grade level includes a variety of resources to help you successfully implement a grammar curriculum that directly impacts student achievement.
Included for all the standards-aligned grade level concepts:
✓ Presentations for ease of direct instruction
✓ Student handouts with guided notes
✓ Posters illustrating the grammar skill
✓ Engaging, hands-on learning games
✓ Exit tickets to be used for formative assessments
✓ Answer keys
✓ Student-facing videos available to stream in-app that can be used in a variety of ways
✓ Editable, printable, and digital versions all included
5th Grade Concepts Included:
6th Grade Concepts Included:
7th Grade Concepts Included:
8th Grade Concepts Included:
One of the most significant markers of students’ academic success is their vocabulary knowledge. This simple and effective vocabulary program will provide you with all the tools you need to introduce, practice, review, and assess vocabulary with your students.
Included for each grade level:
✓ Instructions for Use
✓ 36 weeks of Vocab Lists (with parts of speech and definitions included!)
✓ Quizzes
✓ Tests
✓ Answer Keys
✓ Note Card Template and Sample Note Card
✓ Vocab Ideas List
✓ Editable, printable, and digital versions all included
Plus Corresponding Core Text Pathways!
Transform your ELA classroom with our Yearlong Scope and Sequences for 5th-8th grades that will save you hundreds of hours of your time and ensure all the skills/standards are covered. Your comprehensive coverage of all essential ELA skills—let us take all the guesswork out of your planning!
Transform the Way You Plan Lessons with Our Custom Lesson Planning Software
Say goodbye to the endless hours spent piecing together lessons and navigating standards! Our custom lesson planning software is here to revolutionize the way you plan, saving you time and maximizing your impact in the classroom.
Here’s why educators are calling it the ultimate digital planner:
🎯 Effortless Standards Alignment
Our platform links directly to your required skills and standards, ensuring your lessons are always on track and compliant.
🔎 Fill the Gaps with Ease
Visualize where skills are missing in your planning so you can adjust and create a truly comprehensive curriculum.
🤩 Personalized for Your Needs
Love your tried-and-true resources? Easily link your external materials to keep everything in one place.
⚡️ Built for Speed and Simplicity
Intuitive features make planning faster, more efficient, and, dare we say, enjoyable.
This is the planner you’ve been waiting for—customized to fit your teaching style, your goals, and your students’ success. Make your planning process smarter, faster, and better. Start transforming your lessons today!
A Supportive Community
The best part of the EB Teachers' ELA Portal?
Hanging out with other middle school ELA teachers in our private online community. We're a positive group of teachers who truly support each other, all on the same mission: to impact students.
Downloaded a resource and need tips on modifying it for students below grade level? Looking for a novel that will keep your kids interested—and challenged? Having trouble with getting a file to load in Canvas?
This is your one-stop shop for all of the questions only another teacher can answer.
And truly, we are a remarkably positive and caring group. No one will ever make you feel bad about asking a question!
When you join today, here's everything you're getting instant access to...
The EB Guarantee
We want you to feel comfortable about joining The EB Teachers’ ELA Portal (and let’s get real for a sec: we know that a lot of you are paying for this out of your own pocket.)
So here’s our promise to you: once you join The EB Teachers’ ELA Portal, you have 48 hours to watch as many videos as you want, check out lessons, and pay a visit to our private EB Teacher Community.
If you take a good look around and don’t think that it’s going to work for you, no problem!
We’ll refund your money within 48 hours—no questions asked.
The EB Teachers' ELA Portal is perfect for you if...
✅ You're drowning in planning time and need your weekends back
✅ You're tired of piecing together random resources that don't work together
✅ You want engaging, standards-aligned lessons that actually work—without spending hours creating them
✅ You're ready to invest a few hours up front to save hundreds of hours all year long
If you’re nodding along to even ONE of these...then you owe it to yourself to join today.
frequently asked questions
Are the resources really that easy to unpack and use in class? (In other words: will this help or will it just be another “thing”?)
Are the materials included in the Portal really going to be rigorous enough for my middle school students?
Okay. But will my kids actually have fun? Because a lot of stuff I’ve tried is “fun-adjacent,” at best.
How will I be able to make your lessons work with my district-mandated curriculum?
Not all of my students are reading or writing at grade level. Will the material in The EB Teachers’ ELA Portal still work for me?
What type of writing does your EB Writing Program cover? I want to make sure I have everything I need.
Can I still use the evidence-based writing framework in my classroom if I already follow a different writing program?
what's possible when you join today...
- You take back your weekends (and weeknights, too)
- Your students show up pumped about what the day holds
- Kids walk away with writing skills that will follow them for the rest of their lives
- You feel confident you're covering all the standards—without the stress
- You're providing a rich AND enjoyable learning experience
And…
- you're doing it all without burning out.
The EB Teachers' Portal takes the guesswork out of lesson planning and teaching all aspects of ELA.
If you're ready, we're excited to hang out with you inside the Portal and make this school year your best one yet.
I'M READY! SIGN ME UP!
