8th grade english language arts activities for Microsoft Word under $5

Speeches: Persuasive Writing Mini Unit & Assignment

Created by

This unit has students learn the style, structure, and techniques used in making a persuasive speech. It works for any type of speech, but focusses on Graduation/Commencement addresses as they tend to have more interesting examples, and inherently involve students reflecting on themselves / their school experiences / their growth over the last few years. This makes this assignment fabulous for student writing and reflection too! Graduation speeches tend to swing eloquently between tones (funny a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE

Understanding Rhyme Scheme and Stanzas in Poetry

Created by

Reading is Thinking

This item contains activities about understanding rhyme scheme and stanzas in poetry. It includes: *Directions *Rhyme Scheme Definition *Rhyme Scheme Worksheet *Rhyme Scheme Worksheet Answer Key *Identifying Rhyme Scheme Worksheet *Identifying Rhyme Scheme Worksheet Answer Key *Stanza, Stanza Break, and Refrain Definition *Stanza Worksheet *Stanza Worksheet Answer Key

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

Pregnancy Announcement - Reading Word Search

Created by

Miss Zee 144

Finally a way to reveal to your students that you are expecting with a reading theme!Students find the reading related words in the word search and use the letters that remain to spell out your secret! The answer reads, "Your Teacher is Having a Baby!"

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Activities

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Final Assessment Multiple Choice

Created by

M Walsh

Bumper final assessment with 100 multiple choice questions based on the novel by Rick Riordan. This is a robust assessment which tests students' understanding of the action, and of characters in the novel. It is designed to be used as a final assessment. However, it could also be used to keep students on task while reading the novel. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the novel to make this possible. This also makes it possible to sub-divide the quiz and use in pa

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

Narrative Revising and Editing Checklist (Self and Peer)

Created by

Mrs Cameron

This checklist is used after students have written narrative stories. They will go through their stories with the checklist independently first. Then they will have a classmate use the same checklist to read their story. At the end, the peer can leave comments with advice and feedback. This has been helpful in building independence during writing, rather than having a line waiting for me to read their stories!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment

Created by

The Lesson Shop

Tired of book reports and literary essays?SO ARE YOUR STUDENTS!What they need is more freedom and control over their learning, and there's no better way to give it to them than to make them the teachers! In this independent novel study, students are able to pick any novel they like, and then create a guide/textbook to teach the text. It's a great resource for group reading circles and other differentiated / personalized / Problem Based Learning style lessons. Designed for diverse learning enviro

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE

Spanish Reader's Theater--Caperucita Roja (Little Red Riding Hood)

Created by

Senora Dominguez

Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes. Little Red Riding Hood is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are

Subjects:

Drama, Literature, Spanish

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

To Build a Fire by Jack London Scavenger Hunt & KEY

Created by

Lonnie Jones Taylor

This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Jack London's story, "To Build a Fire" in chronological order. Students have to find the answers as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehen

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Movie - 60 Question Multiple Choice Quiz

Created by

M Walsh

Keep your students on track as they view the 2010 film, or use as a final assessment.This resource tests students' understanding of the plot. Initially designed to be used as a final assessment, it also works well to keep students on task while viewing the movie. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the film to make this possible. The product consists of the quiz (7 pages) plus solution (1 page). Also included is a one page answer sheet, on which students can mark their

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Visual Arts

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Movie Guides

TED Talk Worksheet

Created by

Gina Curtis

Use this worksheet as a general guide for any TED Talk! This worksheet asks students to identify the speaker's claim/thesis and support for it. Students then reflect on the information shared in the talk.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

Infographic Creation Mini Unit & Assignment

Created by

The Lesson Shop

Infographics are great tools to get students processing and contextualizing the information that they research while allowing them to creatively convey what they’ve learned. This makes them perfect for any class! This assignment was designed to teach students about the core concepts of infographic texts, how to make the basic visualizations (graphs, flow/pie charts, tables, titles, etc.) that comprise them, and how to incorporate them all together into a layout that conveys information for a sin

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Informational Text

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

Holes by Louis Sachar Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest

Created by

Robert Cant

This Web Quest style pre-reading activity teaches students about the author, setting, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with three writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement. Suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy completion based marking. It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself time to mark the test from the last unit. Don't forget

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities

The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities

Created by

M Walsh

This literacy module, anchored by a 600 word outline of The Holocaust, consists of a number of activities designed to improve reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary, in addition to research and writing skills. It provides a useful introduction to texts set during this time, e.g. The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Once; and films Life is Beautiful, The Zookeeper's Wife, Jojo Rabbit etc... The pack consists of:1. The Holocaust - a factual reading text. 600 words detailing Hi

Subjects:

European History, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Valentine's Day Activities, Hot Topics Informational Text, Does True Love Last?

Created by

Julie Faulkner

Looking for a thoughtful, quick, and creative close reading lesson for Valentine's Day that covers several standards for your middle or high school students? I love to bring holiday themed lessons in when I can, but I am always very cautious to choose lessons that are standards-based. This mini-lesson meets both requirements perfectly! Student Experience: Students exercise summarizing and close reading skills as they read the article about a couple whose love brought them back together after s

Subjects:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.W.2

Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1

Romeo and Juliet Viewing Guide for 2013 Movie

Created by

LoverOfEnglish22

Students should complete this viewing guide while watching the 2013 version of Romeo and Juliet. The questions are in chronological order and are fairly basic. A few of the questions at the conclusion of the viewing guide require students to compare and contrast the movie to the play. A key is provided.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

The Cask of Amontillado Scavenger Hunt & KEY (30 Questions)

Created by

Lonnie Jones Taylor

This is a 30 question open book scavenger hunt where students must search the story to find specific details. This works very well as an in-class partner assignment or for homework. As a guided reading of the story, it is a good pre-disscussion activity, and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is p

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

Middle School Poetry STAAR--The Road Not Taken (6th--8th Grade)

Created by

The Pensive Sloth

DESCRIPTION Support your students as they learn to enjoy and interpret poetry...all while helping them prepare for the Texas STAAR test! This product includes 10 STAAR formatted comprehension questions for Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." This text and questions are designed for students in 5th through 8th grade and are built around the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). UPDATE: Now includes answer key! SUGGESTIONS *This selection works great as part of a "Poem of the

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Test Preparation

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

ELA SENTENCE STRUCTURE Simple, Complex, & Compound Sentences WORKSHEET #1 w/ Ans

Created by

Write Noise

This product includes a 20-question practice activity for identifying and differentiating between simple, complex, and compound sentences, and it includes an answer key. I am in the process of uploading new practice activities, so there will be a total of 3 worksheets and one assessment for this same concept. Other purchase options: 1) I have a PowerPoint for introducing this concept in my listings ($3.00). 2) If you like this practice activity, you can purchase additional practice activiti

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

L.3.1

, L.4.1

, L.5.1

, L.6.1

, L.7.1

Greek Myths: Medusa, Perseus, Athena, Theseus: Reading & Comprehension Passages

Created by

Traveling Teacher

In this lesson students will read and complete work dealing with three Greek Myths, including Athena's punishment to a vain Medusa; Medusa's demise at the hands of Perseus; Theseus and the Minotaur. After reading each myth, students will complete work, including identifying and character traits, for each of the ancient stories.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of Les

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.7.1

, RI.7.2

...

Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities

Classroom Escape Room Online Google Form Template

Created by

Professor Aloha

This is an online “Escape Room” Template that can be used with existing worksheets or the template included with purchase. This is not subject specific, as you can include whatever type of problems you like! Students love to crack the codes and move forward in the challenge, so this is a great anytime activity. The Google form is just the lockbox to the next set of problems, which you can withhold until students show you they have unlocked the next stage. The problems can be as challenging as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Math

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Definitions & Activities

Created by

The Lesson Shop

A guide to introduce READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES to your students. Designed to help identify things they should be doing as ACTIVE READERS!The importance of being able to read isn’t something that can be overstated; Reading strategies are a gateway for any and all students to truly understand and engage with a text. By integrating reading strategies into their lessons, teachers can help students develop the understanding and critical thinking skills they need.THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:- A Read

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE

Making Inferences: Pixar Short Film For the Birds

Created by

Kayla Flagg

After watching Pixar's short film: For the Birds, students will infer by answering three questions and providing clues that lead to their inference.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

K - 10th

Types:

Activities, Centers

"Masque of the Red Death" Symbolism Analysis Floor Plan Activity

Created by

Renee Long

Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Masque of the Red Death" is an allegory, so the focus is on symbolism and setting in this post-reading floor plan activity. To begin, students work in small groups to decode the symbolism of characters, colors, and features of the castle as they closely examine descriptions from the text. This activity is also a good opportunity to discuss the link to Shakespeare's "Seven Ages of Man" and other historical texts with information included in this activity. Next, th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" Check Questions w/Key, Chapters 1-31 - Word

Created by

Tracee Orman

To Kill a Mockingbird Check Questions This download contains check questions for all 31 chapters in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" novel. These are simple questions used to make sure students are reading the assigned chapters. Some chapters are combined, but many are single chapter quizzes to check for reading and comprehension. ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED and begins on page 27. This is formatted in Microsoft Word, so it is fully editable if you wish to make changes. This IS included in

Subjects:

English, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS: