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Free english language arts thematic unit plans
Curriculum Map for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
UPDATED WITH 2023-2024 Curriculum Maps! Planning for the year can be overwhelming. This year-long clickable curriculum map broken down by week will help you plan your year using themes.Planned for each theme are: • math and literacy centers• dramatic play sets• character (aka social skills) topic & lessons• science • STEM challenges• a sensory table idea• a booklist What's included:2023-2024 EDITABLE Curriculum Pacing Map (you must open and edit it in PowerPoint)!2023-2024 Curriculum Pacing
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
Christmas Reindeer Activities FREE
Looking for engaging and fun Christmas activities for the classroom? This packet of reindeer activities is perfect for 1st and 2nd grade students. It has a reindeer craft, informational writing, ABC order, a word search, and writing about a pet reindeer. Pair the reindeer craft with one of the writing activities for a December bulletin board.The packet includes:1. Reindeer Facts – Write facts about reindeer. 2. ABC Order with Santa’s Reindeer – Put the names of Santa’s reindeer in alphabetical o
Grades:
1st - 2nd
FREE Biomes Activity: Biomes Reading Passage, Vocabulary & Comprehension
This free biomes reading passage is a perfect way to introduce the 5 major biomes during your biomes unit. It can also be used for a nonfiction reading activity during guided reading, practice finding text evidence, or when working on understanding academic vocabulary in context.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS FREEBIE:Introductory Reading Passage: "All About Biomes" Vocabulary Preview Charts: Included are 2 options with vocabulary terms only or a chart with the image & definition filled-in.Finding
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Earth Day FREE
Free Earth Day Printables
Also available:
April Printables - KINDERGARTEN
April Printables - FIRST GRADE
May Printables - KINDERGARTEN
May Printables - FIRST GRADE
This is a "no prep" printable packet that can be used as a whole-group activity, centers, morning work, homework, review, etc.
Included:
Printables:
*Nature Walk
*I Can Help the Earth (3-2-1 Graphic Organizer)
*Go Green! (color the helpful pictures)
*Sort it Out! (cut and paste - recycling and composting)
*BONUS Word Wall Ca
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Solar System Activity: Planets Sorts (3) *Freebie*
These planet sorts are a unique way for students to show what they have learned about the planets! All of the information in this free planets activity can also be found in the Solar System Differentiated Reading Passages with Common-Core aligned Comprehension & Vocabulary activities. Hope your students enjoy!
3 Sorts Included:
• Inner Planets
• Outer Planets
• All Planets
Answer Keys
Check out the FULL product here: Differentiated Planets Reading Passages, Comprehension and Vocabulary C
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Rainbow Fish -Story Sequencing- Re-telling Visuals-FREEBIE
This 50+ page file contains story telling and sequencing tools to promote literacy and oral comprehension. I major in English and my personal philosophy is to use a "Webbed" curriculum, which is similar to a thematic approach where all elements tie together to reinforce learning.
Story telling is a key aspect in developing language acquisition, critical thinking skills and oral comprehension and I create many visuals for my kindergarten students to facilitate engaging them in the wonderful w
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Ocean Animals Reading Freebie: Clownfish Nonfiction Reading Passage & Activities
“All About Clownfish” includes everything you would need to work on vocabulary and comprehension skills with your students while helping them to gain content area knowledge at the same time! I hope you enjoy this free reading passage with your students!*What's included in this freebie*• 2 Vocabulary Preview Charts: 1 blank & 1 with definition filled in for teacher reference• "All About Clownfish" (Grade Level Equivalent: 4)• Finding Text Evidence Activity• Graphic Organizer for Comprehensio
Grades:
1st - 5th
Zoo Animals Word Search Seek and Find
***This activity is a part of my > ZOO ACTIVITY PACK
Use this cute Zoo word search during your ZOO/Animals unit! It would be perfect for students to do before, during or after a ZOO field trip!
Clip art from: Educlips
Font from: Cara Caroll
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Rosa Parks- Black History Month
This resource includes a biography of Rosa Parks written on 3 different reading levels, 1 page of text dependent questions (perfect for class discussion and/or writing prompts) and 1 page for students to complete independantly (using evidence from the article to support their answers).
This resource was was designed to maximize student success since it is offered on three different levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you! Students can be given their ind
Grades:
1st - 4th
Holidays Around the World / Christmas Around the World FREEBIE
Holidays Around the World/Christmas Around the World FREEBIE. This freebie is a small sample of the complete unit. It contains:· Reading Comprehension Activity for Australia· Flag Activity for Australia Holidays Around the WorldThe complete unit contains information and activities for the following 12 countries:• Australia• Canada• China• France• Germany• Greece• Italy• Japan• Mexico• Spain• Sweden• United StatesActivities included in the complete unit:• Fact cards for each country (color and bl
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Holidays Around the World / Christmas Around the World BUNDLE
Weather FREEBIES
This FREEBIE includes a few different weather themed activities that are perfect to supplement any K-1 weather unit!
Included is:
--Weather Bar Graph
--Types of Weather Worksheet (2 versions for differentiation)
--Weather Poem
--Scrambled Weather Poem (Students cut and glue the lines of the poem in order.)
--Writing Page (goes along with Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs
I hope you enjoy this freebie!
For more freebies, check out my blog K-3 Connection!
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
All About Me and Me By the Numbers Posters • First Day of School
First Day of School All About Me Activity. A set of FREE posters for Back to School. Give these out at the beginning of the school year and request them to be returned ASAP. Then put them in a file and pull one out as needed for Student of The Week! Now you won't find yourself scrambling during the year.
This would also make a great Back to School "Get to Know You" activity.
2 Poster styles: All About Me & Me By the Numbers
2 variations of each
2 sizes of each: 8.5x11, 11x17, 18x24
(That'
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Hawaiian Luau End of Year Celebration and Activities for ELA and Writing
Having an end of year Hawaiian Luau is a fun way to celebrate the end of year, while still incorporating ELA and Writing Activities! In this product, you will find all do the details that will help you plan an end of year Luau celebration including printable centers, parent letters, and a sample luau schedule. The activities included are easy to prep! What is Included: p.2 - Table of Contentsp.3 – Luau Ideas p.5 – Sample Luau Parent Letterp.6 - Editable Luau Parent Letterp.7 &8 – Sample Luau
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Grades:
K - 2nd
The Mitten by Jan Brett FREEBIE!
Be sure to check out my other resources you can use with The Mitten by Jan Brett!Click HERE for Close Reading Lessons using The MittenClick HERE for January themed Close Reading Super PackClick HERE for Guided Reading Lessons using The MittenHope you and your student have fun with this freebie!Sally Landers
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Free Sample Life Cycle Units - Butterfly, Chicken, Plant, Frog, & Insect
This is a free sample of the compare and contrast reading passages with Venn Diagrams from my life cycle units. The complete units include a KWL, reading passages for all life cycle stages with REAL pictures and an opportunity to engage students with a turn and talk, interactive notebook foldables for vocabulary and life cycle, labeling the parts of each item, coloring, sequencing, unit assessment, and more!Find the individual units or for in a discounted bundle here:Frog Life Cycle Unit and In
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Grinch - Color by Sight Words
This is a Grinch themed color by color code sight word activity.
Sight/High Frequency Words used in this activity:
with, she, can, like
Students will color the picture by recognizing words and coloring according to the given color code.
Enjoy!
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Grades:
K - 1st
Free Christmas Tree Name Craft
My Free Christmas Tree Name Craft has 4 pages of build-a-christmas-tree templates: Simply copy template pages onto paper, construction paper, or cardstock...this is such a fun FREEBIE!!!Christmas Tree Template Pages:1) blank tree triangle2) happy tree triangle 3) star4) tree trunk***You can use the blank christmas tree triangle and have your students draw faces on their trees OR you can use the happy christmas tree triangle and they can color the face. Then they will write one letter on each tri
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Pop Up Speech and Language Craft: Shark CVC (short vowels)
"Pop Up" Speech and Language Crafts are easy and kids love them! Create a 3D pop-up animal while targeting speech therapy goals! This is a great craft to use with your ocean themes or to pair with your favorite shark books!This pop-up craft includes a color and black/white shark template and 5 different CVC pages that you can use to target several goals (one page for each short vowel: a, e, i, o, u)!Target fine motor skills by having the child cut the circles out, fold in half, and glue. Suggest
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Speech and Language Pop Up Craft Activity Units Bundle
Duck For President - FREEBIE
Duck for PresidentElection, Reading & Writing Activities FREEBIEThis Includes:Common Core Reading Aligned Worksheets - 5 pagesElection Voting Forms - 2 pagesWriting Pages - 14 pagesDuck versus Farmer Brown Anchor Chart (to fill out with class) - 1 pg or 6 page posterWhat a President Does Anchor Chart (to fill out with class) - 1 pg or 6 page posterelection activities | duck for president | voting | voting worksheets | election worksheets | ballot | ballot voting | student voting | student el
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Rooted in Reading 1st Grade: Book List, Overview, Cover Pages, & Binder Spines
This Overview will provide you with a scope and sequence for 1st Grade Rooted in Reading. You will find the read-aloud titles, standards addressed, skills focused on, and more with this Rooted in Reading Overview!In this download you will find:- Book List - Year Overview with Comprehension, Grammar, and Phonics Skills- Year Overview with Common Core Standards- Year Overview with TEKS- Blank Overview to work with any standards- Binder Covers for each book unit- Binder Spines- Vocabulary Words for
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Grades:
1st
Grocery Store Dramatic Play - FREE
Set up a fun Grocery Store in your Dramatic Play Center! Includes signs, price tags and shopping lists, your Preschool and Kindergarten kids will love learning through play as they set up their supermarket!This set is a great preview of my popular Dramatic Play range:Dramatic Play Bundle 1Dramatic Play Bundle 2Dramatic Play Bundle 3>> See the full Dramatic Play range here <<What's Included?'Welcome to our Grocery Store' sign'Welcome to our Supermarket' sign'We are OPEN' sign'Farm fre
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Dramatic Play Bundle - Prep and Foundation Imaginative Play Resources
6TH - 8TH ELA LESSON PLANS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CURRICULUM MAP READING / WRITING
A FULL YEAR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA is planned, sequenced, and CCSS aligned, and I would like to share it ALL with you. Please enjoy this free scope and sequence, lesson plans, standards alignment, and smart map kit. You can use this sequence and all of the resources in this bundle even if you are on a semester, trimester, or any calendar schedule. Scroll down to SEE MORE FAQs.No purchases are necessary to use ANY OR ALL of the tools in this full planning kit. Your own resources will work perfec
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Grades:
6th - 8th, Staff
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Easter Bunny | Bunny Craft | Easter Writing Activity | Easter Bulletin Board
Check out our Easter Fun Pack! This delightful resource features an adorable Easter topper that students can color, cut, and attach to any of their work for a charming classroom display. This activity is also part of a huge money-saving bundle! So, CLICK HERE TO SEE!The pack includes Easter writing lines with both plain and dotted thirds, offering two Easter-themed templates. Engage students in creative expression while adding a touch of Easter cheer to your classroom setting. Get ready for a fe
Grades:
PreK - 4th
Also included in: Easter Activity Bundle | Easter Basket | Easter Worksheets
Dear Zoo -Story Sequencing- Re-telling Visuals-FREEBIE
This zoo themed literacy pack includes a lesson plan, center work mats and story telling-sequencing visuals to help you teach using the book by Rod Campbell titled “Dear Zoo”. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS LESSON PLAN IS A SAMPLE EXTRACT ( 1 out of 20 lesson plans) INCLUDED IN MY ZOO MEGA PACK Dear zoo lesson plan Lesson plan Learning Objectives (Common Core) • CCSS.ELA.SL.K.2– Confirm understanding of text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answerin
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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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.
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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.
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