A complete toolkit for overworked ELA teachers looking for effective reading and writing exercises and lessons In Read It, Write It, Love It, experienced middle school English Language Arts teacher, Emily Aierstok, delivers the ultimate roadmap to helping disinterested and struggling students succeed with reading and writing. Aierstok draws on her decades of professional teaching experience to explain practical, research-based strategies and activities you can implement in your own classroom for immediate results with learners from all levels. You'll explore solutions to common, longstanding problems―like running out of time for lesson planning and aligning compelling classroom content with academic standards―and find insightful tips on integrating tech and multimedia into your learning experiences. Read It, Write It, Love It offers engaging student activities that make reading and writing fun, relevant, and meaningful. You'll also find: Creative techniques to help you connect with diverse learners and accommodate different learning styles - Time-saving strategies, including easy-to-follow activities and low-prep plans – to make your teaching day easier - Ways to capture your students' interest in reading and writing lessons and help motivate them to achieve better outcomes - Strategies for stepping up your planning techniques to ensure you're prepared to meet needs and improve learning outcomes for every student Perfect for secondary ELA teachers in grades 6 to 12 struggling with a lack of time to properly prepare lesson plans, Read It, Write It, Love It is also a must-have resource filled with easy classroom activities you can try out on your own. “ Read It Write It Love It is a must-have for middle school ELA teachers who want both structure and heart in their classrooms. Emily Aierstok blends twenty years of experience with practical, research-based strategies that actually work. This book stands out and is a must for ELA teachers because it shows teachers how to balance classroom management with authentic reading and writing experiences, making it useful for both veteran and new teachers.” ―Christina Schneider, The Daring English Teacher and author of Building Strong Writers “ In Read It Write It Love It , Emily has created a guide that speaks directly to the challenges teachers face when teaching reading and writing. The book is comprehensive without being overwhelming, weaving together theory, practice, and stories from the classroom in a way that feels both relatable and actionable. Emily’s insight as a seasoned English teacher makes this an excellent companion for anyone working to strengthen their literacy instruction. It’s a book you’ll want to keep within reach!” ―Jenna Copper, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Slippery Rock University, Author of Role Call , and Co-Author of Keeping the Wonder “Have you ever wished you could shadow a veteran ELA teacher to find out how they do it all? Thanks to Read It Write It Love It , now you can! Emily pours her 20+ years of teaching wisdom into these pages to provide readers with a framework to STEP UP their planning!” ―Ashley Bible, Co-Author of Keeping the Wonder “This book is a heartfelt and practical guide that helps ELA teachers bring joy back into their classrooms through the STEP UP planning system, offering clear, sustainable strategies that strengthen student learning. With nearly 30 years of classroom experience, Emily provides unique insights ― including thoughtful ways to use AI ― that make this book an invaluable resource for both new and veteran teachers.” ― Dr. Jennifer Steimle, former ELA curriculum coordinator in Saratoga City School District and current superintendent in Greenwich Junior/Senior High School Praise for READ IT WRITE IT LOVE IT “ Read It Write It Love It is a must-have for middle school ELA teachers who want both structure and heart in their classrooms. This book stands out because it shows new and veteran teachers how to balance classroom management with authentic reading and writing experiences.” ―CHRISTINA SCHNEIDER, The Daring English Teacher and author of Building Strong Writers “The book is comprehensive without being overwhelming, weaving theory, practice, and stories from the classroom in a way that feels both relatable and actionable. It’s a book you’ll want to keep within reach!” ―JENNA COPPER, PhD, Assistant Professor of Education, Slippery Rock University, Author of Role Call , and Co-Author of Keeping the Wonder “Have you ever wished you could shadow a veteran ELA teacher to find out how they do it all? In this book, you can! Emily shares 20+ years of teaching wisdom to provide readers with a framework to STEP UP their planning!” ―ASHLEY BIBLE, Co-Author of Keeping the Wonder “This book is a heartfelt and practical guide that helps ELA teachers bring joy back into their classrooms. Emily provides unique insights―including thoughtful ways to use AI―that make this book an inval