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English language arts Common Core RI.5.8 projects
Year Long Bundle of Literacy Centers Differentiate For 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Our literacy center lesson plans provide engaging, differentiated activities for the entire school year. We focus on multisensory learning and provide resources for struggling readers. Perfect for elementary teachers looking for effective literacy instruction.This is a year-long set of 10 monthly literacy centers for 2nd-5th grade. It aligns perfectly with the science of reading research. These monthly ELA centers are curated based on common themes and grade-level standards and balanced by infor
September 11th - 9/11 Reading, Writing, Art & Printable Text 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Discuss the sensitive events of September 11th, 2001 with elementary children. These integrated lesson plans and 9-11 printable texts are age appropriate and emphasize how Americans unite and serve one another during times of tragedy. Teach about Sept.11th while meeting your reading informational text and writing standards too.These plans are also available for grades 1-3. Click here to view.This resource includes lesson plans for students to:Pose inquiry based questions based on 9/11 photograph
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4th - 6th
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End of the Year Reading Project | Road Trip Reading Project
Engage your students at the end of the year with this digital and printable 23-page road trip-themed reading project for upper elementary! It is FUN for students and the perfect way to gauge your students' reading abilities at the beginning of the year.This is the most fun way to practice key literacy skills! Students in upper elementary will warm up and review a variety of key reading skills in various ways while taking a road trip across the United States of America. The pages are standalone
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4th - 6th
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5th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year! PDF and Digital!
5th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as author's purpose, tone, mood, theme, compare/contrast, plot, cause and effect and more. Aligned to most 5th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCSS. Great for early fini
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5th
End of the Year Reading Project
Get ready to engage your upper elementary students at the end of the year with this project that reviews reading, writing, and grammar skills! Your students will dive into planning the perfect 'Fun Fest' in this activity that is rigorous and FUN!This 17-page reading project was created as a fun way for your students to review many of the skills they learned throughout the year. The “Fun Fest” theme makes it the perfect project to finish the school year, but it can also be used in any season!I ha
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3rd - 5th
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Non-Fiction One-Pager Assignment - Informational Reading and Writing - Creative
Discover the perfect one-pager assignments tailored for non-fiction and informational texts right here! If you're in search of engaging activities that allow students to create visual summaries showcasing their comprehension of texts, your quest ends now.This resource includes:Teacher's Guide: Get the guidance you need to effectively implement these one-pager assignments in your classroom.Rubrics: Streamline the grading process with detailed rubrics to assess students' work.Project Guidelines: C
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6th - 9th
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Informational Text Structure Activity
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach text structures in upper elementary? THIS is the activity that you need! Engage your students in practicing the five text structures with a brochure activity that is fun and rigorous for them and SO easy to prep for you! The Activity: Your students will become the newest “employees” of the coolest brochure designer in town. After reading informational text passages (two per location) about one of five locations, they will create a new brochure
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Informational Text Structures Activity Bundle
Viking Ship Interactive Distance Learning Geoexplorers Reading Project Vikings
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects! This project focuses on the Viking ships of Norway and Scandinavia. Have your students read the included story about Vikings and answer questions related to the text. A second page using the vocabulary will help the students find the meaning of new words. Once the reading lesson is complete, your students get to build their own Viking ship! This lesson can be used independently, or to enrich a unit already being taught. The page of directions can
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3rd - 8th
Picture Book Read Aloud Units | Year-Long Bundle of Reading Lessons | 4th-6th
These engaging picture book read-aloud units are the perfect way to teach all of your 4th, 5th, and 6th grade reading standards throughout the year! Each 5-day read-aloud unit is based on a picture book and a specific reading standard. This year-long bundle will have everything you need: back-to-school units, seasonal units, and more!You will need to obtain a copy of each of the books before beginning the unit. You should be able to find all of the books at your local library. You may also be ab
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4th - 6th
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Author's Purpose Activity Paper Bag Book Interactive Notebook
Are you looking for an exciting new way to teach author's purpose? This author's purpose activity offers a new hands-on way to learn and practice. Author's purpose is not as easy as it seems. With this resource, you can explain it, help students identify the look-fors, practice with multiple texts, sort examples, and apply learning with real life examples. When the project is complete, students can refer to it with new reading. HOW IS THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE ACTIVITY ORGANIZED?This paper bag book
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Comprehension Projects Bundle, Paper Bag Books, Test Prep, Intervention
Close Reading Interactive Notebook 2nd-6th Grade Text Coding Structure Genres
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade Close Reading Interactive Notebook Text Structures Compare Contrast Informational Text Sub-Genres Historical, Technical, Scientific, Argument & Claim and more. Celebrate Close Reading with this unit! Inside you will find text based question cards, bookmarks, text coding supports, posters, graphic organizers, discussion tools and lesson plan templates. Each of the above are aligned to Literature and Informational Text Common Core State Standard.Tools to develop t
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2nd - 6th
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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Printable and Digital for Google Slides
Your students will GO APE over this unique book report project. Activities for the project-based classroom. Mix-and-Match Templates allow you to create a novel unit that is tailored to your students' needs. Both PRINT and DIGITAL versions.PRINTABLE: 69 ready-to-go templates focus on a wide range of topics related to The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate—story elements, themes, symbolism, characters, parts of a book, research topics, vocabulary, and more. Challenge students to use higher-l
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Mega-Bundle (4 Posters and Complete Novel Unit)
CHAINS Novel Study Activities Project | Reading Comprehension Unit | Book Report
Save hours of prep with this creative, yet completely comprehensive novel unit. This guided journal project includes 44 student pages for "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. There's a lot of material in here for you to choose from - mix & match according to your classroom needs depending on how much time you have to devote to the book and what you need to cover. This resource is perfect if you're looking for novel activities that are engaging and demonstrate comprehension WITHOUT multiple cho
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5th - 8th
Author's Claim and Evidence | Use with Book Coral Reefs | 4th-6th Grade Reading
This week-long literary unit focuses on teaching author’s claim and evidence through the use of the engaging non-fiction picture book Coral Reefs by Gail Gibbons. You will need a copy of this book for use throughout the unit. You may be able to find a read aloud of the book on YouTube.The student pages are designed to be used in interactive notebooks, but can also be used as printables.This unit is available as a printable PDF and as a digital version using Google Slides.Unit Includes:Teacher Di
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4th - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Strategies Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
These engaging sets of differentiated reading comprehension strategies passages comes with comprehension questions, reading strategy reflections, and unique graphic organizers. Each set targets comprehension strategies in a meaningful way that makes the strategy accessible to all students. These passages are helpful time-savers, making it quick and easy to find that perfect text for practice applying a reading strategy. Each reading comprehension strategy comes with 4 reading passages (2 fictio
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3rd - 6th
Ireland Reading Project | St. Patrick's Day Literacy Project
This Ireland Reading Project is the PERFECT companion to our St. Patrick's Day Math Project!Engage your students with this digital and printable 51-page Ireland-themed reading project for upper elementary! It is FUN for students and the perfect way for students to practice their literacy skills in real-world scenarios. Students in upper elementary will practice and review a variety of key reading skills in various ways while preparing to take a trip to Ireland. Students will learn about twelve
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3rd - 5th
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Abraham Lincoln : The Gettysburg Address Project
Give meaning and excitement to Abraham Lincoln’s legacy with this Gettysburg Address Project. As your students learn about this United States President or the Civil War with the included article and close read, they will analyze the words and meaning of the Gettysburg Address, practice the speech together, manipulate puzzle pieces to learn the speech sequence and meaning, and recite the speech individually using the scoring sheet (if you choose).•Begin with the included article about Abraham Lin
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2nd - 5th
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DIGITAL TRAVEL JOURNAL: Nonfiction Articles & Activities for Distance Learning
This 100% DIGITAL resource is designed to help students strengthen their reading, writing, and analyzing skills through distance learning. The journal is designed with 20 unique informational text articles (from 20 countries around the world)! Each article is paired with comprehension questions and a variety of activities and projects. Perfect for grades 4-7 (depending on reading level). This resource includes: Teacher directionsDIGITAL activities and text compatible with Google Slides and Goo
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4th - 7th
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Informational Text Cumulative Project
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to wrap up your study of informational text? THIS is the high-rigor, cumulative project you need. ‘Magazine Musings’ is a cumulative informational text project where students use ANY newspaper or magazine to showcase a deep understanding of informational text and text features. How will students complete this project?Step One: Find a parent/teacher approved newspaper or magazineStep Two: Read the selection and mark stories and features of interestStep T
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3rd - 5th
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Story Mapping with STEM: Integrating Science & SEL with Readers Theater
Engage your students with a unique lesson plan that combines storytelling, science concepts, and social-emotional learning (SEL). This comprehensive resource is designed for educators seeking creative ways to integrate science and SEL into their curriculum.The lesson features Readers Theater scripts and comic strips that focus on story elements and story mapping, with a special emphasis on diversity and acceptance. Based on the book Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer, this resource explores themes
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer Classroom Bundle
Culture Connections Newspaper (European Influence on American Culture)
**COMPLETELY UPDATED IN AUGUST 2018** I have made extensive updates to this resource. If you purchased it already, please download the most recent version from your TPT account.
Your students will love this group newspaper project! Students connect history to their everyday lives by investigating and reporting on cultural footprints left in the Americas by European explorers and immigrants.
This resource provides 100+ specific examples of architecture, food, language, and traditions originati
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4th - 8th
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Differentiated State Report and State Maps Bundle
This is the perfect pair for your STATE REPORT needs. As part of a complete Social Studies curriculum for 5th grade in California and elsewhere, students are required to research one of the 50 United States. Here you will find a complete assignment for a State Report. It is filled with activities and products that allow students to use technology, creativity, and their own abilities to be successful.This report can be easily differentiated for your student. One of the clearest ways to differenti
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4th - 6th
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Shark Tracking
What kid doesn't love sharks?!? In this 1 hour (modifiable) activity students will learn the basics behind shark tracking and tagging. They will then track a shark on their own using Ocearch's digital tracking website. After selecting a shark students will complete the "My Shark Summer Road Trip" activity which allows them to display their shark's journey and create a "Twitter" account for their shark! Who doesn't love sharing their travels on social media for the world to see! This activity con
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1st - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, 2-LS4-1
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and math 3rd 4th grade
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and mathLearn all about Easter Island with this 5-day mini-unit! The Islanders who lived on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) were amazing builders, creating huge statues that still exist there today. Students will use reading, writing, and math skills while learning about this remote island culture. The unit is aligned with Common Core, so you can teach with confidence (mostly 4th grade, with some 3rd and 5th grade standards as well).This is one of my ma
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3rd - 6th
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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.
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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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