Teaching Middle School ELA
Teaching Middle School ELA
Caitlin Mitchell
Episode 395: A 5-Minute Women’s History Month Writing Routine
13 minutes Posted Mar 10, 2026 at 9:00 am.
March, Morale, And Meaning
Mission And EB Teachers Portal
The Athlete Spotlight Quick Write
Why It Fits Your Curriculum
Example: Simone Biles And Theme
Example: Mikaela Shiffrin And Main Idea
Example: Chloe Kim And Claims
Example: Eileen Gu And Argument
Example: Katie Ledecky And Tone
Why The Routine Works
Extend And Adapt The Structure
Try It And Share Back
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Want to honor Women’s History Month without adding another unit to your already packed schedule? In today's Teaching Middle School ELA podcast episode, Caitlin shares a simple five-minute writing routine that helps students practice essential ELA skills while learning about remarkable female athletes like Simone Biles, Chloe Kim, and Katie Ledecky. It’s quick, meaningful, and easy to fit into your existing warm-up time—no extra planning required. If you’re looking for a way to bring real-worl...