8th grade english language arts dbqs for Easel Activities in English (UK)

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, The New Year

The New Year is usually a time for self reflection and setting goals for the upcoming year. These fun and quality New Year's activities are ideal for use with your teenagers and young students right after January! This pack comes with attractive, enjoyable and creative activities that are simple and fun to work through, require no preparation and are great at encouraging students to reflect at the start of a new year! These activities can be used over again for almost any grade and make special

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

Created by

A Social Studies Life

Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources with interactive notebook includedAnalyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!This series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover pageAnalyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for studentsWhat is a d

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources BUNDLE

Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies

Created by

Scholastic Runway

Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Printables

Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit

Created by

The Crazy English Teacher

Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast of similar short stories, mood, tone, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out these other

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable

The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet

Created by

Reading History

"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, DBQs, Centers

CCSS:

...

Grammar-Verb/Noun/Adjective/Adverb Word Lists & Sentence Structure Worksheets

Created by

Imperfectlycreative

This is an extensive resource with words and worksheets to print. It is part of my Colourful Speech range which helps children to enjoy and understand sentence structure. Colourful Speech- I wanted to create a scheme that was not only suitable for SEN children but could also be used in whole class and cross curriculum learning throughout the school.Contents* Sentence Structure Worksheets* Word lists (150 verbs in different tenses)* Description Cards* Word mats* Lesson Starter/introduction presen

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, English (UK)

Substitute Cover Lessons Pack for a range of subjects

Created by

Balanced Literacy, For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

A pack of substitute cover lessons that can be used for a wide variety of subjects for middle / secondary level students.So, you're sick? Off on a course? Out on a field trip? Or maybe you are the cover teacher and no substitute lesson has been planned, or the students are feeling less than inspired by the work and you need to some emergency substitute lesson plans. Either way, there is always the hassle of setting inspiring substitute lessons to keep the students on task and interested while st

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th, Staff

Types:

Activities, English (UK), Lesson

First day of School All About Me Activities

Created by

Back to School, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Back to school time is a great opportunity to encourage students to begin the new school year on the right foot. It's really important to take the time to get to know them from the start, and these fun and quality printable activities (now with digital overlay options!) will allow you to do that in a format that they will enjoy and relate to! It comes with attractive, enjoyable and creative activities that will last for weeks.This resource will encourage students to reflect over their summer in

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Back to School Bundle for big kids: all about me, icebreakers & profile template

Reading Comprehension Activities Printable & Digital

Created by

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

These differentiated reading comprehension responses, in both printables and digital, work with any book and will encourage your students to review and reflect on their reading material in imaginative and creative ways!The activities are differentiated into a total of 24 activities: 12 brief and 12 more extended tasks (making them suitable for a variety of grades and ability levels) and are self-explanatory for students to complete meaning no preparation needed from you! Students could select th

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, English (UK)

End of the Year Activities for Teens

Created by

End of Year, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

End of Year Activities for big kids: no preparation needed, just print and go! This resource is a great way for students to wrap up, reflect on life, dream of the future and remain entertained while us teachers are using all our energy just trying to claw our way to the finish line! Watch A Video Preview Here If you want some fun and quality activities to use with your students that they will enjoy and relate to, then this is the resource for you! It comes with attractive, enjoyable and creati

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Biology, Science, Writing

Also included in: End of the Year: Activities and Awards bundle

Science Article with Questions: E-Cigarettes: A Safer Choice?

Created by

Science in the City

It is critical to relate science concepts to current events and relevant topics to teen life. This PRINTABLE, READY TO GO reading comprehension article and response includes an article on e-cigarettes and the pros and cons, as well as clear biological facts about how they affect the brain and how they work. The article is provided at two reading levels (10th grade without vocabulary terms highlighted and 8th grade with vocabulary terms highlighted), with a summary assessment. Students read ba

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Lesson

Also included in: Biology: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle

First day of school activities get to know you ice breakers

Created by

Back to School, Balanced Literacy, For All Subjects

This printable resource pack and now with digital overlay options contains everything you need to help break the ice with your students. This would be ideal for any new class whether they are just new to you or even new to each other and thanks to the digital overlay, can be used with distance learning too.You will also find some physical activities to get them up and about, moving and talking to one another and finding things in common, helping the group to improve their social skills in talkin

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: Back to School Bundle for big kids: all about me, icebreakers & profile template

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: reading questions, task cards, and test

Created by

Where Mr Memfern Grows

This 45 page* novel study will assist students in comprehension and critical thinking while reading whole class, in a small group, or independently, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Reynolds and Kendi's brilliant partnership is a must read for students hoping to gain a clear and engaging understanding of how race has been viewed and used in American history.Teachers can assign 50 critical thinking and recall questions to be answered during reading to hol

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

THE HISTORY OF THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE - READING PASSAGE

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading

This is a short cloze reading passage about the history of the Gingerbread House. There are comprehension, vocabulary, and reflection questions. There is a digital interactive Google Slides version of this product for distance learning purposes.In this zip file you will find:Printable PDF with the passage reading and the questions PDF with the link to the interactive Google Slides versionIMPORTANT NOTE : When you open the Google Slides version, please MAKE A COPY FOR EACH OF YOUR STUDENTS!!In my

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, English (UK)

Also included in: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - BUNDLE OF READING PASSAGES

Words we owe to Shakespeare Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Created by

MrWorksheet

Think you can spot these 19 words handed down by Shakespeare in this wordsearch? A wordsearch by any other name would still smell as sweet. Thanks

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, English (UK)

THE HISTORY OF THE NUTCRACKER - READING PASSAGE

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading

This is a short cloze reading passage about the history of the Nutcracker. There are comprehension, vocabulary, and reflection questions. There is a digital interactive Google Slides version of this product for distance learning purposes.In the PDF you will find:The passage reading with the questions + keyThe link to the interactive Google Slides versionIMPORTANT NOTE : When you open the Google Slides version, pleaseMAKE A COPY FOR EACH OF YOUR STUDENTS!!In my store, you can find 9 other product

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

English (UK)

Also included in: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - BUNDLE OF READING PASSAGES

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - READING PASSAGE

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading

This is a short cloze reading passage about the history of the Christmas Lights. There are comprehension, vocabulary, and reflection questions. There is a digital interactive Google Slides version of this product for distance learning purposes.In this zip file you will find:Printable PDF with the passage reading and the questionsA link to the interactive Google Slides versionIMPORTANT NOTE : When you open the Google Slides version, pleaseMAKE A COPY FOR EACH OF YOUR STUDENTS!!In my store, you ca

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

English (UK)

Also included in: THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS - BUNDLE OF READING PASSAGES

Middle School QAR Lesson Plan | QAR Student Practice

Created by

Mrs Spray

Lesson plan for middle/high school ELA to help improve comprehension. I use this to align with IEP goals to improve reading skills and comprehension using questioning. Includes CCSS alignment, goals, lesson outline with practice, along with 4 practice passages. Practice passages are leveled with 2 for grades 6-8 range, 1 lexile of 300-500 and 1 lexile of 600-1010. Includes educator answer key and printable student graphic organizer worksheets.

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Special Education, Study Skills

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, DBQs, Lesson

FREE SAMPLE LETTER TO SANTA TEMPLATES

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Writing

This pdf includes 2 different templates from my product "Letter to Santa Templates", which you can find by clicking hereThank you for downloading this!! Hope you enjoy it :)

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, English (UK)

Rasputin Primary Source Activities | World History

Created by

Lessons in Humanities

This engaging primary source activity will teach your students about Rasputin and the Russian Revolution. It's a great resource for every World History class! Students will first be given some background information on the Russian Revolution and Rasputin (Rasputin died just three months before the revolution, and historians believe there was a connection). Students then will read some primary sources involving Rasputin and his life including his assassination.This activity is relevant to geopoli

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, DBQs

CCSS:

RH.9-10.10

, RH.11-12.10

Also included in: History of Russia Primary Source Activities | World History

Women's Suffrage: DBQ's and Primary Sources APUSH

Created by

I Like History

This 29-page resource with 20 primary sources plus three DBQ prompts gives students a chance to delve deeper into the challenges, obstacles and finally the success of the suffrage movement. The first page includes an Overview, Notes on Primary Sources and Definitions. Here’s a chance for students to read documents that shed light on various opinions in favor and against suffrage, the differences of opinions within the movement as to strategy and how racial segregation played a role in the mo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Women's History Month

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Handouts

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Women's Suffrage: Teaching Bundle * Women's History Month

Narrative Writing Point of View - Definition Sheet & Comprehension Activities

Created by

Atley Education

Enhance your students' narrative writing skills with our comprehensive Narrative Writing Point of View resource. This invaluable pack includes a detailed definition reference sheet, engaging comprehension activities, and thought-provoking writing prompts, all designed to deepen understanding and mastery of narrative point of view (POV).Narrative Writing Point of View - Definition Sheet & Comprehension ActivitiesBrief Overview:Narrative Writing Point of View Resource PackDefinition Reference

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, English (UK)

THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE - READING PASSAGE

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