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English language arts scaffolded notes for Easel Activities
MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
Grades:
7th - 11th
Emancipation Proclamation Activity | Printable & Digital | Civil War Worksheets
Everything you need to teach Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is included in this comprehensive Civil War lesson. Tier-three vocabulary support, guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity will ensure student understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 print
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Show, Don't Tell Writing Strategies: Types of Elaboration for Writing Paragraphs
Teach students elaboration writing strategies to explain their text evidence or add more details to their paragraphs through elaboration examples, sentence starters for elaboration, and paragraph writing practice with these writing practice worksheets and anchor charts. These writing strategies are ideal for 4th and 5th-grade students to help them write detailed paragraphs when explaining their text evidence in text-based writing through explicit examples and handy elaboration sentence starters.
Grades:
4th - 5th
Parts of Speech Doodle Notes
Are your students struggling with Parts of Speech, or are brand new to the concept? This Parts of Speech graphic organizer allows students to compile their knowledge and understanding of the Parts of Speech (nouns, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, verbs, interjections, adverbs and adjectives) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning the theory behind parts of speech and then gift them with time to doodle
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5th - 12th
Introduction to Cells with Informational Texts, Label a Cell, and Organizers
Are you looking for resources to teach an introduction of cells to your students? Learn about the basics of animal and plant cells with this resource. Label cells and learn the cell parts of plants and animals! Your students will become experts on cells in no time!Included:Seven colorful mini posters about cells (color and black & white)Four informational text passages about cells with bolded vocabulary wordsDiscussion questions for each information text passageAnswer keys for each page of d
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2nd - 3rd
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Soil Layers Reading Passage, Notes, and Investigation
Teach your elementary learners about soil layers with these fun science activities! ✅ This resource aligns with Virginia third grade science SOL 3.6a "analyze and describe the different components of soil" (verbiage from Essential Skills). What's included:Soil layers color graphic for posting in classroomScaffolded notesSoil Vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank)Reading Passage and Comprehension Check: "Soil, the Wonder Beneath Your Feet"Soil Materials chart, scaffolded notes, and reflection (explains d
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Soil Unit Bundle
Writing a Literary Analysis Essay Scaffolded Unit CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Go
This comprehensive guide to literary analysis essay writing is designed for students of all learning abilities, from general education to special education and English Language Learning (ELL) programs. We've simplified the essay writing process into manageable steps, making it easy for your students to grasp and apply key concepts.What's Included in This Resource?Anchor Chart: A handy reference that outlines crucial literary concepts.Sample Essay and Analysis: An exercise designed to boost analy
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet
Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really helps to see student examples of thesis statements first. Three questions are easier, with typical three reason thesis statements at the end of the paragraph. Three questions are a bit trickier because the reasons are in separate sentences from the actual
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Middle School Poetry Introduction Lesson | PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This introduction to poetry lesson goes over all the vocabulary your students need to know in order to discuss and analyze poetry. It includes a 41 slide PowerPoint Presentation with guided notes and teacher answer key. I created this Poetry Presentation because it is exactly what I want to use in my classroom as a Middle School ELA teacher to begin my Poetry Unit!The poetry terms the presentation introduces:ProseElements of Poetry: Lines, Stanzas, Rhyme, Meter, Rhythm, Tone, MoodForms of Poetry
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Activities| HUGE GROWING BUNDLE
"Fears and Phobias" Printable Interactive Notebook Collection 1 Grade 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.OVERVIEW:This is one selection from the Collections 1 bundle, which you can find in my store here.You can bundle and save.CAUTION: "Fears and Phobias" Printable Interactive Notebook ELA Collections Grade 6 resources are for printable Interactive notebooks. This product includes foldable resources, which are not
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Facing Fear Bundle Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 1 Gr. 6
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Narrative Writing | Graphic Organizer
Ready-made narrative writing scaffold! Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph narrative piece. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 16 PDF planning pages in total, plus 16 editable slides to add your own specific prompts!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sent
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
I Am Not a Number | No-Prep Illustrated Book Study | Middle School Reading
Over 55 pages of Common Core aligned resources specifically tailored to the text. This complete unit connects to 23 different standards, models comprehension skills for independent reading, and encourages readers to move beyond basic comprehension.SUMMARY"We don't use names here. All students are known by numbers."Authors Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, along with illustrator Gillian Newland chronicle one girl's experience in a residential Indian school. Irene, from the Nipissing First Nation,
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6th - 8th
5 Types of Essay Hook | Multi-Level Instruction | Opening Paragraphs
This differentiated pack of materials demonstrates five types of essay hook, provides four practice tasks with three levels of instruction, and four pages of exit ticket slips.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.The examples and activities use the topics of video games, school exams, space tourism, boxing, chess and pets - easy for students to engage with!You might also like...PRINTABLE Character Autopsy Worksheets and BookmarksPeer Assessment Carousel | Essays and Exten
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Third Grade Reading Wonders (Unit 1) Close Read Graphic Organizers
This product is designed to supplement McGraw Hill's Reading Wonders program for third grade.For each week's lesson the product includes:- Graphic organizer for the shared reading each week- Graphic organizer for the close reading each week- Space for student response - Page numbers for all text evidence- Content objectives in student-friendly language- Clear question prompts that allow product to be used with a whole group, small group or independentlyThere are graphic organizers for the follow
Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading Wonders (ALL 6 UNITS!) Graphic Organizers - Bundle
Wild Animals Arguments Activities HMH Collections Grade 6 Collection 4
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 4 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are a fun, engaging way to help your students understand the elements of an argument via comparing the articles “Wild Animal Aren’t Pets” and “Let People Own Exotic Animals.” Filled with cute illustrations and step-by-st
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Making Your Voice Heard Interactive Notebook Activities Bundle Grade 6
"The Banana Tree" Interactive Notebook Activities Gr. 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 3 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are a fun way to help your students understand personification and dialect via the story “The Banana Tree.” Additionally, there are writing opportunities to cite text ev
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Dealing with Disaster Bundle Activities Collection 3 Grade 6
The Dinner Party - Plot Diagram Worksheet
A comprehensive plot diagram of the story aboveIncludes a blank printable copy for students as an activity worksheetIncludes external and internal conflicts and themeIncludes suggested answerGood as a study guide and summary of storyPerfect for revision of story
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7th - 9th
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Realistic Fiction Scaffolded Writing Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Discover the art of storytelling with this Realistic Fiction Writing Unit, designed for diverse classrooms, including general education, special education (SPED), and English Language Learner (ELL) students. This unit offers a scaffolded approach, ensuring step-by-step progression through the materials. Key Features of This Unit:Realistic Fiction Anchor Chart: Clearly outlines the defining elements of realistic fiction.Practical Writing Tips Anchor Chart: Provides valuable tips to enhance studen
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3rd - 6th
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Third Grade Reading Wonders (Unit 4) Close Read Graphic Organizers
This product is designed to supplement McGraw Hill's Reading Wonders program for third grade.For each week's lesson the product includes:- Graphic organizer for the shared reading each week- Graphic organizer for the close reading each week- Space for student response - Page numbers for all text evidence- Content objectives in student-friendly language- Clear question prompts that allow product to be used with a whole group, small group or independentlyThere are graphic organizers for the follow
Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading Wonders (ALL 6 UNITS!) Graphic Organizers - Bundle
A Voice & Words Like Freedom Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 4
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 4 as well as individually sold here.These interactive notebook activities are an engaging way to help your students understand poetic elements via the poems “A Voice” and “Words Like Freedom.” Filled with attractive illustrations and step-by-step directions, these activities are specifically d
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Making Your Voice Heard Interactive Notebook Activities Bundle Grade 6
"Tribute to the Dog" Printable Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Gr. 6
OVERVIEW:This resource is available as part of a bundle for Collection 2 as well as individually sold here.This resource has been designed as a PRINTABLE, and I have designed a similar interactive Google AppsTM resource here: Tribute to the Dog Digital Activities for HMH Collections Grade 6 Note: Added the TPT Digital Activity text boxes to this product, so it can be used online easier. These are not interactive like the Google Apps versions of these products.These interactive notebook activiti
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Animal Intelligence Bundle Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 2
Third Grade Reading Wonders (Unit 3) Close Read Graphic Organizers
This product is designed to supplement McGraw Hill's Reading Wonders program for third grade.For each week's lesson the product includes:- Graphic organizer for the shared reading each week- Graphic organizer for the close reading each week- Space for student response - Page numbers for all text evidence- Content objectives in student-friendly language- Clear question prompts that allow product to be used with a whole group, small group or independentlyThere are graphic organizers for the follow
Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Third Grade Reading Wonders (ALL 6 UNITS!) Graphic Organizers - Bundle
Elements and Compounds - Reading Passage, Comprehension, Notes, and Sort
Use this reading passage to introduce students to science science vocabulary! Students will learn the terms elements and compounds with real-world examples and connections. The passage discusses common substances like Hydrogen, Oxygen, and H2O. This resource is meant to make the new vocabulary as relatable as possible for students. (SOL 6.5) This resource includes:Informational Text about elements and compoundsScaffolded notes about vocabulary from text (one fill-in-the-blank and one free respon
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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