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Preview of Making Inferences Task Cards - Digital and Print Passages Inferencing Activities

Making Inferences Task Cards - Digital and Print Passages Inferencing Activities

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Making Inferences is an important reading skill, and these inferencing task cards and digital activities can help!Each card/slide features a short passage with a text-dependent question plus a follow-up question asking students to explain their reasoning. Students will need to use clues within the text to infer their answers. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDirections & SuggestionsDIGITAL:Google Slides (Regular & Self-
Preview of Cause and Effect Task Cards with Graphic Organizers Digital and Audio Support

Cause and Effect Task Cards with Graphic Organizers Digital and Audio Support

Created by
Rachel Lynette
These cause and effect task cards are perfect for teaching this complex skill! Cause and effect graphic organizers, audio support, and recording sheet options are great for differentiation! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer Keys2 Posters, Anchor Charts2 Cause and Effect Graphic OrganizersDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or Print3 Challenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of
Preview of Theme Task Cards with Print & Digital Versions Activity Reading Differentiation

Theme Task Cards with Print & Digital Versions Activity Reading Differentiation

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Theme is a tricky skill to master, but this resource can make teaching theme easier for you and learning it easier for your students!PLUS FREE BONUS! Write to a theme! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:16 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording Sheets (3 different formats)Answer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides (3 versions)Google Forms Assessment - Self-CheckingEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonReference PosterAudio Suppor
Preview of Summarize It! Task Cards - Nonfiction Text Summary with Audio - Print & Digital

Summarize It! Task Cards - Nonfiction Text Summary with Audio - Print & Digital

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Summarizing nonfiction texts can be so hard for students! Give them lots of practice with these 24 informational task cards! Use in a print or digital format!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE
Preview of Main Idea vs. Theme | Task Cards

Main Idea vs. Theme | Task Cards

Main Idea and Theme are tricky topics that your students can MASTER with this resource! Engage your students in understanding the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story with these 16 unique, DIFFERENTIATED task cards that are printable and digital.*This is the original Main Idea vs. Theme resource!* The cards include 16 original stories. Set #1 includes a prompt card encouraging students to see the difference between main idea and theme as well as 16 half page card
Preview of Figurative Language Review Task Cards Print and Digital Simile Metaphor Idiom

Figurative Language Review Task Cards Print and Digital Simile Metaphor Idiom

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Use these 27 Figurative Language Task Cards or Google Slides for ELA practice and enrichment with simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:27 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A
Preview of Like Boggle™? You'll LOVE this ELA Word Work Game for centers or fast finishers!

Like Boggle™? You'll LOVE this ELA Word Work Game for centers or fast finishers!

Created by
Rachel Lynette
These 52 Word-O-Rama (same game as Boggle™) word work task cards and Google slides are not only fun, but will also help students improve letter pattern and phonics recognition skills, spelling, and vocabulary.These cards/slides can be used in so many ways:At a literacy centerFor fast finishersWith partners or small groups (use the same card, score only unique words)As morning work (display for the whole class)Or any time you have a few spare minutesThese word work games can help students improve
Preview of Informational Text Structures Task Cards | Text Structure Printables

Informational Text Structures Task Cards | Text Structure Printables

Perfect for your informational text structure study, these differentiated information text structure task cards contain 48 engaging and informative paragraphs. You can choose to use the 16 half-page task cards with one main topic and three paragraphs about each, or you can use each individual paragraph. This Resource Includes the Following:→16 Half Page Task Cards with 3 Comprehension Questions Each→48 Quarter Page Task Cards with only the paragraphs for identifying text structure→16 Full Page
Preview of Would You Rather Questions + Digital Resources - Morning Meeting, Brain Breaks

Would You Rather Questions + Digital Resources - Morning Meeting, Brain Breaks

Created by
Rachel Lynette
These 204 digital or print Would You Rather questions (AKA This or That) are fun activities that can be used for morning meetings, brain breaks, fast finishers, transition times, and more! They're a great tool for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, building community, and more!These last the whole year!!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:204 Question Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColorList of QuestionsDIGITAL:3 Google Slides Versions - vo
Preview of Sentence Structure Simple Compound and Complex Sentences Task Cards TWO SETS!

Sentence Structure Simple Compound and Complex Sentences Task Cards TWO SETS!

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Practice sentence structure using these 64 task cards designed to help with student writing and sentence building!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:64 Task Cards (Two Sets) (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysClassroom PostersDIGITAL:2 Google Slides VersionsEasel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonSelf-Checking or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 4th, 5th, 6th,
Preview of Opinion Writing Essay Persuasive Graphic Organizers Anchor Charts 3rd - 5th

Opinion Writing Essay Persuasive Graphic Organizers Anchor Charts 3rd - 5th

Imagine having a resource with everything you need to help your students write well-written opinion essays. This Opinion Writing Essay Bundle includes step-by-step lessons to target paragraph structure, topic sentences (opinions), transitions, three body paragraphs with supporting reasons and details, and effective conclusion paragraphs with final thoughts or calls to action. You'll love using these easy-to-implement opinion writing lessons and activities. No more spending hours prepping and pla
Preview of Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Huge discounted bundle of 22 sets of Reading Strategy Task Cards! Each card features a short, curriculum-based and/or high-interest passage, along with a text-dependent question or prompt. 17 sets include Audio Support and all the sets have Google Apps and Easel resources!This bundle includes 22 task card resources:Find the Theme: Theme is a tricky skill to master, but this resource can make teaching theme easier for you and learning it easier for your students!Informational Text Structures: The
Preview of Nonfiction Text Structures: Task Cards with 32 Informational Passages

Nonfiction Text Structures: Task Cards with 32 Informational Passages

Created by
Deb Hanson
This set of 32 task cards will give your upper elementary and middle school students an opportunity to practice reading nonfiction passages and determining which of the five types of text structures was used by the author. Just print and go! Identifying the structure of a nonfiction text is a critical reading skill that students often struggle with. These nonfiction text structure task cards have been designed to help your students gain proficiency and confidence in their ability to read an info
Preview of Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities

Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to making inferences? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 inference task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need. The use of short well-known fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions using inferencing. Great f
Preview of Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Task Cards | Literacy Center Activity

Figurative Language in Song Lyrics Task Cards | Literacy Center Activity

You're students will LOVE learning about figurative language through the lyrics of their favorite songs! This bundle includes 44 task cards with song lyrics by some of today's most popular artists!Artists include:✓ Taylor Swift✓ Shawn Mendes✓ Selena Gomez✓ Green Day✓ Justin Timberlake✓ Katy Perry✓ Bruno Mars✓ And more!Students will learn to identify:• Similes• Metaphors• Personification• Alliteration• Hyperbole• OnomatopoeiaThese cards work perfectly for:✔ Literacy centers✔ Whole group instructi
Preview of 80 Daily Writing Prompts w/ Pictures - Fun End of Year Writing Activities

80 Daily Writing Prompts w/ Pictures - Fun End of Year Writing Activities

PRINTABLE & DIGITAL - 80 Fun Creative Daily Photo Writing Prompts that can be used throughout the school year. A fun product that can be used at the end of the year to keep your students writing. Great for morning work or early finishers. No Prep Options include writing prompts task cards, Google Slides to be assigned in Google Classroom, Printouts that include journal writing pages to go with writing prompts. Your students will never tire of these engaging writing prompts and will beg for m
Preview of Plot Worksheets or Task Cards: Complete the Plot Diagram for 4 Practice Passages

Plot Worksheets or Task Cards: Complete the Plot Diagram for 4 Practice Passages

Created by
Deb Hanson
Teach your student to identify the plot with these four original short stories. Students are given the task of identifying the five plot elements for each story (introduction/exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion/resolution), and then writing them on the plot diagram. Students need lots of practice to become proficient in this skill. These no-prep worksheets or task cards are ready to go for you. Just print and go! These passages were written for students in 4th throu
Preview of Email Etiquette Lessons - How to Write and Reply to an Email Eloquently

Email Etiquette Lessons - How to Write and Reply to an Email Eloquently

Have you ever received an email from a student that was written in a rude tone? Emojis, slang, all caps, incomplete sentences galore? We all have, and it's enough to drive us up the wall! But! What if students have just never been taught how to use professional etiquette when addressing a boss or superior? That realization inspired this unit, which revolutionized the way my students emailed me from that point forward.Every year, I recommend teachers of all subjects in middle and high school tea
Preview of Author's Purpose Task Cards PIE'ED: Analyze 24 Passages 4th, 5th, 6th Grade

Author's Purpose Task Cards PIE'ED: Analyze 24 Passages 4th, 5th, 6th Grade

Created by
Deb Hanson
This resource contains 24 task cards that focus on identifying the author's purpose for writing a passage. This important reading skill often appears on standardized tests, and these author's purpose task cards are designed to help you prepare your students for these questions.Each task card contains a short passage, followed by this question: "The author's primary purpose for writing this passage most likely is..."Four multiple-choice options follow the question stem.I prefer teaching the five
Preview of Figurative Language Task Cards & Game {Similes, Metaphors, Alliteration & MORE!}

Figurative Language Task Cards & Game {Similes, Metaphors, Alliteration & MORE!}

Created by
Fun in 5th Grade
Figurative Language Task Cards cover figurative language in a fun way! Figurative language types covered include similes, metaphors, personification & alliteration! Task cards can be used to teach/review figurative language with Scoot, small groups, centers, or whatever else you can think of!What do you get?✔ 32 figurative language task cards✔ Owl themed gameboard✔ Recording Sheet✔ Answer KeyTypes of Figurative Language Included:★ Similes★ Metaphors★ Personification★ AlliterationOptions fo
Preview of Synonyms and Antonyms Speech Therapy Vocabulary Activities BOOM™ CARDS BUNDLE

Synonyms and Antonyms Speech Therapy Vocabulary Activities BOOM™ CARDS BUNDLE

Created by
Stacy Crouse
This BUNDLE of BOOM CARDS is an easy and engaging way to target vocabulary IN CONTEXT! It contains a total of 90 cards targeting synonyms and antonyms at 3 different levels!▶ Beginner: Grades 1 - 4▶ Intermediate: Grades 5 - 8▶ Advanced: Grades 9 - 12Each card has a PHOTOGRAPH with a SENTENCE containing an underlined word for the student to identify a synonym or antonym from a field of 4 choices.The first card of each deck is a menu card that gives a brief description of what synonyms and antony
Preview of Point of View Task Cards

Point of View Task Cards

Included in this digital and printable activity set are 36 differentiated and engaging point of view task cards covering FIRST and THIRD person POV. These task cards have been designed for easy differentiation and scaffolding. Cards 1-12 require students to determine the point of view of one sentence.Cards 13-24 require students to determine the POV of different types of writing.Cards 25-33 require students to determine the POV of paragraphs. NOTE: Cards 13-24 may have more than one point of
Preview of Context Clues - Google - Multiple Meaning Words

Context Clues - Google - Multiple Meaning Words

Great practice for context clues, especially for multiple meaning words. Provided in digital Google Slides and Google Forms, plus printable. These task cards can be used for distance learning, in stations, for partner or individual practice, for small group instruction or for assessment. You can also tape them on the walls around the classroom for a learning walks or a game of four corners. Students will read for context clues to determine the dictionary meaning of the word.⭐ Contents:24 Task C
Preview of Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms Figurative Language Bundle

Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms Figurative Language Bundle

Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms Figurative Language BundleYour students are going to absolutely love practicing figurative language standards with this *discounted* bundle of resources! This bundle includes engaging resources to teach, practice, and review similes, metaphors, and idioms.Similes and Metaphors Resources Include: • 2 Options for Simile and Metaphor Interactive Notebook Notes• 4 Differentiated Simile and Metaphor Worksheets• 1 Simile and Metaphor Story with Recording Sheet• 10 Simil
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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.

Discover printable and digital English language arts resources

On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.

Frequently asked questions about teaching English language arts

What types of English language arts lessons are available on TPT?

There are many different types of English language arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular ELA lessons include reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and creative writing.

How do I find English language arts lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing English language arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ELA resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of ELA lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?

Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.