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English language arts thematic unit plans for Easel Activities
Ocean Exploration Unit: All About Ocean Life and Animals
Dive right into this ocean life exploration unit! Your students will have the opportunity to explore this topic using: arts and crafts, non-fiction ocean animal readers, science explorations and so much more! This unit includes:1. Recommended Book List2. Ocean Life Reading Comprehension pages for: fish, Puffer Fish, starfish, seahorse, jellyfish, mollusks, dolphin, whale, shark, sea turtle, crustaceans3. Ocean Zones Wheel craft/reader with Templates (sunlit, twilight, midnight and abyssal)4. Oce
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K - 2nd
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Camping Fun Spring Activity Packet Summer School Morning Work Grade 2 3 ELA
You will download a spring or summer school ELA and math activity packet for your students in grade 2, 3, and special education. These math and literacy worksheets feature a fun camping day theme to supplement your spring or summer school morning work. Skills include reading comprehension, creative writing prompts, grammar, comparing numbers, telling time, addition and subtraction, counting money, fractions, and more.These worksheets will work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ri
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2nd - 3rd
Worm Science Investigation Unit
Wiggly, slimy and moving inch by inch into your student's world....This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the exciting life of a worm. In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, printables, arts and crafts, and so much more! "All About Worms" includes:1. Recommended book list 2. All About Earthworms mini book3. What Do Worms Need? printable 4. Parts of an Earthworm printable 5. Types of Worms poster6. Comparing Worms Venn Diagram 7. Earthwo
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
Revolutionary War Unit: Causes of the American Revolution Activities Worksheets
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs & The Three Little Pigs - Print & Easel
Reading The True Story of the Three Little Pigs? This compare and contrast folktale unit was created for use with The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and a traditional retelling of The Three Little Pigs. In my classroom, I use James Marshall’s version of The Three Little Pigs for these activities, but any traditional retelling will pair well. Here’s what you’ll find inside:• vocabulary reference sheet with visuals• story maps• summary writing graphic organizer• character des
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â Folktales and Fractured Folktales - Compare and Contrast Folktales
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Giraffes Can't Dance Book Companion Activities Speech and Language Therapy
Speech therapy jungle style! Language and articulation activities perfect for zoo themes too. Packed with story comprehension activities, yes/no and wh questions, multiple meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and more. This set includes ready-to-go activities for a variety of levels from PK to early elementary so you can use one wonderful storybook across your caseload!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~➤SKILLS TARGETED:• Phonological Awareness- rhyme, syllable counting, initial sound
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PreK - 3rd
Weather & The Water Cycle
Explore the world of weather as your students engage in various science activities that explore forecasting, clouds, storms and the water cycle! This thematic weather unit includes:1. Recommeded Book List2. Weekly Weather Forecast Printable (boy & girl meteorologist versions) 3. Clouds Outdoor Observation4. Cotton Clouds (Interactive Flip Project) 5. Let's Label Clouds (cut and paste)6. Let's Draw Precipitation (Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail)7. Thunderstorm Reading Comprehension 8. Tornado Read
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1st - 3rd
Animal Classifications Unit Sort Mammals Reptiles Amphibians Groups Worksheets
Discover the Wonders of Nature with our Animal Classification Unit. This incredible unit includes everything you need to teach about mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. With kid-friendly reading passages, comprehension questions, and hands-on activities, this unit encourages students to explore the amazing diversity of living creatures. A fun animal card sorting game and vibrant tri-fold booklets are sure to keep students engaged!The following animal groups are highlighted in this un
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2nd - 4th
Cinderella Around the World | Comparing Cinderella Stories | Print & TPT Easel
Teach students to compare and contrast and hone reading comprehension skills with Cinderella fairy tales! I’ve included activities for the Cinderella stories Cinderella, Cendrillon, The Irish Cinderlad, The Egyptian Cinderella, The Korean Cinderella, and The Rough-Face Girl in order to expose students to fairy tales from a variety of continents. Blank pages are included for many of the activities, so you are free to add in or substitute your own favorite versions as well. To start off the unit,
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Jack and the Beanstalk Activities - Sequence - Craft - Comprehension
Jack and the Beanstalk Literacy and Comprehension is a 65-page mini-unit loaded with engaging Literacy activities to beef up and supplement the classic Fairy Tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. Your students will love these ready-to-go activities and creative writing templates complete with a super cute and EASY craft to display the final products! DIGITAL OVERLAY added on activity pages for use with GOOGLE CLASSROOM!WHAT'S INCLUDED:Vocabulary/Character cardsStory SequencingCharacter Speech Bubble Mat
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
The Three Little Pigs vs. Mr. A. Wolf (Three-Week Opinion Writing Unit)
In this three-week writing unit, students will read both sides of the Three Little Pigs tale and analyze the different points of view. They will form their own opinion of who is innocent and defend their argument with evidence from the text. This experience gives them the opportunity to practice these important opinion-writing skills using familiar and entertaining texts.This unit includes detailed lesson plans to guide your teaching, graphic organizers to walk students through the opinion-writi
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â All PBL, Research, and Writing Units! (Benchmark Advance)
Pollution Activities ~ Air, Water, and Land
Teach your students about air, water, and land pollution with these information sheets, note pages, and book. Perfect for Earth Day!This packet includes information sheets on air, water and land pollution, including a definition of the pollution, how the pollution affects you, and what you can do to help prevent it.The note pages/worksheets can be used to write notes about each pollution (what the pollution is, how it affects them, and what they can do to help).The mini book summarizes each type
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Red Riding Hood and Lon Po Po - Compare and Contrast Folktales - Print & Easel
Working on comparing and recounting folktales from diverse cultures? This book study resource was created for use with Lon Po Po a Red Riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young and Red Riding Hood. Here’s what you’ll find inside:• vocabulary reference sheet for Lon Po Po with visual supports• comprehension strip sets for Red Riding Hood and Lon Po Po with differentiated recording sheet options (12 questions per story)• story map graphic organizers• summary writing graphic organizers• character an
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Little Red Riding Hood Activities - Sequencing - Little Red Riding Hood Craft
Little Red Riding Hood Literacy and Comprehension is a 100-page mini-unit loaded with engaging Literacy activities to beef up and supplement the classic Folk Tale, Little Red Riding Hood. Your students will love these ready-to-go activities and creative writing templates complete with a super cute and EASY craft to display the final products! DIGITAL OVERLAY added to activity pages for use with GOOGLE CLASSROOM!WHAT'S INCLUDED:Vocabulary/Character cardsStory SequencingCharacter Speech Bubble Mat
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Farm Animal Crafts, Labeling & Informative Writing Activities | Farm Unit 1
These adorable farm crafts and activities help children learn about sheep, horses, cows, pigs, ducks and hens.Worksheets for each farm animal listed above include:Farm animal craft templates with instructions and photos.Fact worksheet "Let's learn about..."Labeling worksheet "Let's label..."Description worksheet "Let's describe..."Writing worksheet "Let's write about..." (2 worksheets - plain lines or handwriting lines)YOU MAY ALSO LOVE...>>> Farmer Craft & Literacy ActivitiesI hope
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Apple Unit & Johnny Appleseed Activities
Make learning fun for your primary students with these engaging apple and Johnny Appleseed activities! This apple unit is perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students to practice their reading, writing, math, and science skills. No-prep activities make it easy for you to teach your students all about apples and Johnny Appleseed. Digital activities are also included using Easel by TpT. This unit is perfect for whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use
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Grades:
K - 2nd
The Very Hungry Bear by Nick Bland Story Retell Activities
This activity pack will assist your students to practice retelling and sequencing stories. It's jam-packed with fun activities such as story sliders, puppets, foldable images, worksheets, sequencing images, masks and cut-outs to help take students through The Very Hungry Bear.Save 30% by purchasing the Companion Literacy BundleAll activities come in colour and black and white.Inside this easy-to-use pack you will find:Characters and Setting Images Cut Outs (use on the board)Stick puppets (for re
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Companion Literacy Book Bundle
Read and Write About Folktales, Fables and Fairy Tales 2nd and 3rd Grade
Teach the similarities and differences in folktales: fairy tales, fables, tall tales and legends. Use for close reading or guided reading lessons with a focus on Retell Determine Moral Compare and Contrast Write Your own Folktale The unit can be taught as individual topics or taught as a whole. Activities supplement your classroom instruction while while students learn to compare and contrast two fairy tales from two different cultures. (RL2.9) Additional lessons focus on retelling folktales
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2nd - 3rd
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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
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- 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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