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8th grade english language arts dbqs $10 and up
Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History
This bundle includes 14 articles and 1 quiz. Some articles have DBQs. For specifics, I have each article posted individually with previews. There is a preview of each item, so be to check that out so you see exactly what you're getting.These are NOT editable files.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google ClassroomINCLUDES:*Arms Race*Bay of Pigs Invasion*Berlin Airlift*Berlin Wall*Overview*Collapse of the Soviet Union*Communism Basics*Cuban Missile Crisis*Korean War*NATO*Red Scare*Space Rac
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6th - 8th
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Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Bundle | Print & Digital
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from early American History: Colonial America - Jamestown and the Revolutionary WarEarly America - Constitution, reform movements, westward expansion Civil War - the abolition movement, Civil War, and ReconstructionGilded Age - New immigrants, urbanization, Native Amerian relationsEach source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS analysi
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8th - 11th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice (CER) Current Events Bundle Digital Resource
This resource is packed with easy to use, easy to grade, no prep, scientific current events, using the NGSS Science and Engineering practice of Engaging in Argument from Evidence. Students learn about a variety of science topics through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizers. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Cl
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6th - 12th
Modern US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Bundle | Print & Digital
Strengthen your on-level U.S. History or AP US History units with 48 1-page-or-less, high-interest primary sources from 1900s modern American History:Turn of the Century - Progressive Era, Roaring 1920sHard Times - Great Depression, WWIIMid-Century - Cold War, Civil Rights MovementLate 1900s - Vietnam War, Reagan through Trump administration Each source comes with a tailored graphic organizer and answer key, using the effective HIPPOS method: Historical ContextIntended AudiencePoint of ViewPurpo
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8th - 11th
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Text Set Mega Bundle - Argumentative & Informational (All Current & Future Sets)
Do you want ready-to-go text sets on a variety of topics to choose from? Then this is the item for you! The Text Set Mega Bundle includes every current text set in my store. The bundled price has been set as low at TpT will allow (50% off) to make all my text sets affordable for teachers everywhere. The bundle includes both argumentative and informational text sets, though there are certainly more argumentative sets. This is the case as most states have placed a recent emphasis on argumentative
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7th - 10th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Map Activity BUNDLE
It all started in Ancient Mesopotamia! Discover how the Geography of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created the Fertile Crescent and influenced the development of the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia.Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files into Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom. Refer to my detailed Terms of Use below for additional information.Here's all that's Included:5 Informational Text Readin
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6th - 9th
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US History Primary Source DBQ Writing Activities Print & Digital
Step up your U.S. History units with these close readings of 2 paired short high-interest primary source documents, each with an accompanying extended writing template answering a thematic question.Each kit comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.************************************Included in each Paired Source Writing KitDetailed lesson plans with step-by-step directionsSuggested answer keysIntroductory brainstorming and Four Corners discussion protocolConcept Definition note
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8th - 11th
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American History CRQ Bundle One - Native America through 1865
DEMYSTIFY THE CRQ WRITING EXPERIENCE: Help your students gain confidence in their ability to decipher historical documents and interpret history while honing their writing skills.MEGA BUNDLE: This bundle includes all our American History CRQ products from Native Americans through the Civil War (1865). For our American History 1866-Present Mega Bundle, click here. Each CRQ includes:A concise primary source document with definitions and/or modifications for greater student accessScaffolded quest
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6th - 12th
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ELA Bell Work / Bell Ringer BUNDLE OF 40 MINI-LESSONS!
This GIANT bundle of 40 ELA Bell Work / Bell Ringer Activities (8 weeks worth) will spark critical thinking and discussion in your students. These activities can be used at the start of class, as a brain break, or exit ticket! Each of the 8 bell work slideshows comes complete with a student bell work response sheet, which can be printed for in-person learning, or used digitally for the remote/virtual classroom!Each day of the week has a specific topic / focus: Mechanics Monday -- correcting gram
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8th - 11th
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NGSS ESS1.A ESS1.B Claim Evidence Reasoning Astronomy Bundle Graphic Organizers
Students learn about various current events and discoveries in Astronomy through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
World War II - Big Bundle! DBQs & Primary Sources, PPT Lessons, Guided Reading
Lots and lots of resources! 25% off price you'd pay if purchased separately!These resources include DBQ and Primary Source Sets, Guided Reading Assignments and Power Point Lessons on the following topics:* Home Front* Japanese-American Internment* Women in the U.S. Military* Victory GardensDBQ and Primary Source SetsDBQ and Primary Source sets include primary sources with questions, DBQ prompts and Answer Keys. Students have a chance to develop understanding of context, perspective, purpose, a
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8th - 11th
Absolutism, Enlightenment, French and American Revolutions, & Napoleon Bundle
This unit includes 6 lessons covering: Magna Carta (Constitutional Monarchies)Absolute MonarchiesEnlightenment Causes and PhilosophersEnlightenment Effect on American and French RevolutionsThe French RevolutionNapoleonThis unit is student-lead with only 2 of the 6 lessons requiring teacher instruction. The rest are independent work. This unit can be completed in anywhere from 7 to 11 days depending on the length of your class periods and if you choose to do all optional activities. Please see th
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8th - 11th
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Ancient Egypt Stations
This product contains 8 "articles" that comprise the Ancient Egypt Case Study. Each article has a particular topic related to the Nile River Valley. Specifically, this document includes Geography, Economy, Seasons of the Nile, Social Order, Government, Religion, and Achievements of Ancient Egypt, with an additional article on the pyramids for fun! Each article uses images, bold text, and vocabulary to enrich the reader's engagement with the document. Each article has a corresponding Student Que
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Athenian Democracy DBQ
A document-based question (DBQ) is an opportunity for students to engage in rich historical thinking. A DBQ allows students to analyze challenging primary sources in order to gain historical insight. A thought-provoking essential question guides their inquiry. Developing a DBQ can be difficult because it requires the instructor to locate (and sometimes adapt slightly) sources that are age and topic-appropriate, as well as historically authentic. I have selected and, when necessary, slightly
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6th - 9th
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World History Sub Plan Bundle (Readings for each unit of Semester 1) High School
This bundle is a teacher's dream. Save time, money, and stress with a lesson for each of the units for semester one in High School World History! These are great for sub plans OR for exam review! You can assign them in class or to students as homework, extra credit, make-up options, etc. These are based on FL Standards but include a lesson for each of the following topics:World ReligionsMedieval Christian EuropeCivilizations of AsiaMuslim WorldAfricaThe AmericasRenaissanceNew Global Connections
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8th - 11th
PERSUASIVE WRITING SET BUNDLE! Argument Writing Assessment Sets for Grades 6-9
This bundle includes every text set currently sold in my store. Even better, you will have access to future text sets that are added at no additional cost to you. Let me know if you have any questions!Six great argumentative text sets in one great discounted bundle! With an emphasis on preparing students for state testing and writing assessment tests, all of these argumentative text sets provide (PDF) multiple realistic sources (4-5 each) with a prompt formatted to be much like what your studen
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6th - 9th
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Black Lives Matter & Civil Rights Movement Project
An incredible hoard of primary and secondary source documents for students to research, analyze and synthesize into a comparative essay on the civil rights movement and modern day movement for Black lives. Students will have 3 different topics to choose from, all with guided research scaffolds (text sets and questions to guide inquiry): "civil rights", "policing", "students and youth", and "creating social change". Included is an intro lesson on Black Lives Matter, a rubric for the writing proje
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
The Renaissance - CRQ Bundle
DEMYSTIFY THE CRQ WRITING EXPERIENCE: Help your students gain confidence in their ability to decipher historical documents and interpret history while honing their writing skills.Each CRQ includes:A concise primary source document with definitions and/or modifications for greater student accessScaffolded questions to elicit detailed student responsesA robust, detailed answer key with color coding for teacher modelingA student help document for student independence/teaching easeABOUT THE DOCUMENT
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6th - 12th
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Bundle: Home Front During WWII - Reading Assignments, PPT, DBQs/Primary Sources
The United States Home Front during World War II:* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's* Power Point Lesson* Reading Assignment and Worksheet (Guided Reading)Use portions or the entirety of the resources as needed.Primary Source Analysis and DBQ'sThis 23 page Primary Source Analysis and DBQ activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into the experience of life on the home front in the United States during World War II. There are 20 primary sources and 3 DBQ prompts. After completing th
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8th - 11th
Crash Course Quilt: Alternative to Traditional DBQ Essay
Do your students love John Green’s Crash Course videos!?!? Well, this alternative project is inspired by the series and may be used in place of a traditional document based question (DBQ) essay.
After reading a chapter in the textbook, reviewing primary sources, or completing a unit, students will create a “quilt” using index cards. This printable file contains the directions for the front and back of each card. (4” x 6” index cards are recommended.) A rubric and student samples (fronts only)
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8th - 11th
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"I Know What You Did Last Summer" Discussion Questions and Chapter Summaries
Teach the classic, I Know What You Did Last Summer, by Lois Duncan with the following google drive resources!Resource includes: Discussion questions grouped by chapters: (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18)- Discussion questions include short answer and multiple choice. Questions are state standard based questions for 8th grade ELA. Overall, 42 discussion questions for the entire novel.Digital Chapter by Chapter Summaries- Students will use the digital chapter by chapter summary to write a brief object
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7th - 9th
Cancel Culture: Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Assessment, Activities, Rubrics & More
Unlock the Conversations of Tomorrow, Today!Are you ready to introduce your students to one of the most gripping and relevant discussions in our society? Our "Dive into Cancel Culture" lesson plan is tailor-made for secondary educators, eager to spark critical thinking, debate, and understanding around a topic that's shaping our digital and real-world landscapes.Inside Your Comprehensive Toolkit:Dynamic PowerPoint Presentation (40 mins): Jumpstart the dialogue with an engaging presentation desig
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Buddhism Unit: (Lessons/Activities/DBQ&Essay)
Welcome to an exciting journey through the world of Buddhism! This interactive and engaging unit plan is designed to make learning about Buddhism fun and memorable. Here’s what you can look forward to:Interactive Slideshow and Scavenger Hunt:Dive into an interactive slideshow filled with vibrant images and links to primary and secondary sources about Buddhism. As you explore, you’ll complete a Buddhism Scavenger Hunt by answering ten questions using the provided links. This activity will help yo
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6th - 8th
Women's Suffrage: Teaching Bundle * Women's History Month
Women's Suffrage in the United States: 1865-1920 Teaching Bundle Resources:* Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's* Power Point Lesson* Reading Assignment and Worksheet (Guided Reading)Primary Source Analysis and DBQ'sThis 29-page Primary Source Analysis with DBQ's resource with 20 primary sources plus three DBQ prompts gives students a chance to delve deeper into the challenges, obstacles and finally the success of the suffrage movement. The first page includes an Overview, Notes on Primary So
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8th - 11th
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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.
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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.
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