420 results
English language arts Common Core WHST.9-10.9 resources
Unbroken Complete Study Unit
Captivate your students with the incredible story of Louie Zamperini in Unbroken. This complete unit will engage your class right from the start with interactive activities, thought-provoking discussions, and even fun creative assignments! You and your students will LOVE this deep dive into the world of Louie and World War II!With this teacher time-saving unit, students will go beyond basic comprehension questions and learn and practice ELA content and skills! This Unbroken Unit is divided into
Grades:
8th - 10th
Types:
Conspiracy Theories: Uncovering the Truth (3-Part Research Project PLUS Debate)
If you’ve turned on the news lately, stood in line at the grocery store and browsed the magazines, or surfed the internet, then you know that conspiracy theories are everywhere! Some of the theories are so intriguing, we read further or turn up the volume. Others are so outrageous that we laugh in disbelief! How can we possibly separate fact from fiction when the media can be so convincing? Some of the oldest conspiracy theories are still circulating today, from Bigfoot and alien sightings, to
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE
9th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 9th grade students enjoy paired with practice tests in both easy-print AND digital self-grading versions. ONE TEXT & ONE ELA PRACTICE TEST FOR EVERY SINGLE 9th GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARD (ALL 10) PLUS ones aligned to Language, Speaking/Listening/Viewing, and Writing standards. A TRULY ENGAGING ELA RESOURCE!Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and sci
Subjects:
Grades:
9th
Types:
10th Grade Reading Passages & Comprehension Tasks | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 10th grade students enjoy paired with tasks targeted to specific standards in an engaging, relevant way! Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and scientific primary sources, interpreting charts and diagrams, analyzing seminal U.S. documents, plus slave narratives, memoirs, and arguments. Students practice ELA skills aligned to ALL 10 TENTH GRADE Reading Informational T
Grades:
10th
Types:
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
Grades:
5th - 11th
CCSS:
9th Grade Reading Passages & Comprehension Tasks | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 9th grade students enjoy paired with ELA tasks targeted to specific standards in an engaging, relevant way! Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and scientific primary sources, interpreting charts and diagrams, analyzing seminal U.S. documents, plus slave narratives, memoirs, and arguments. Students practice ELA skills aligned to ALL 10 Ninth Grade Reading Informationa
Grades:
9th - 10th
Types:
Narrative Essay - Interview or Oral History Project for History or ELA
Use this complete oral history interview and narrative essay project to turn any Social Studies or ELA unit into an authentic PBL by expanding your students’ understanding of the world with the experts who surround them every day.This kit is universal to work for all sorts of projects, including:U.S. History: family heritage or grandparent interviews (like NPR’s StoryCorps Great Thanksgiving Listen) English: oral history, biography, or favorite book interviewsCurrent Events, Government/Civics: p
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Famous Artist Research Project - Research Paper Assignment
This editable Famous Artist Research Project is a great way to help middle school or high school students dive deeper into learning about an artist. This research paper and artwork assignment can be used for:Art and art history classesSpanish, French, or other language classes studying artists who speak that language (but please note this resource is entirely in English)Helping students learn more about Black artists during Black History Month, Hispanic artists during Hispanic Heritage Month, o
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
CCSS:
Biology CER Bundle
Are you looking for ways to provide more CER practice? This Biology CER bundle contains everything you need to give your students a great start and continued practice writing CERs for biology topics. The Introduction to CER has a Powerpoint with interactive notes, walking your students through each step. Each CER has two versions for easy differentiation. One contains writing prompts and the other version does not, making it easy to differentiate for struggling students, even within a single cla
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-6
10th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 10th grade students enjoy paired with practice tests in both easy-print AND digital self-grading versions. ONE TEXT & ELA PRACTICE TEST FOR EVERY SINGLE 10th GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARD (ALL 10) PLUS ones aligned to Language, Speaking/Listening/Viewing, and Writing standards. A TRULY ENGAGING ELA RESOURCE!Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and scien
Subjects:
Grades:
10th
Types:
Group Research Project Templates BUNDLE
If want your students to exercise their research skills, collaboration skills, and creativity all in one place, these resources give you everything you need for ANY topic! Don’t put all that extra work on yourself to come up with a project from scratch. Just fill these templates with the topic your class is studying and you’ll have everything you need—from start to end—to watch your students learn and create together!This is the FULL SET of everything needed for a general collaborative creative
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions A Bundle
Make language arts class fun with these high interest reading comprehension passages and questions for high school students. This resource contains classroom ready nonfiction articles, vocabulary activities, discussion questions, writing prompts, and answer keys to develop your kids’ critical thinking skills. Plus, quick and easy setup and clear directions make these activities perfect for centers or high school sub plans.By purchasing this bundle you save about 25% off the price of individual r
Grades:
9th - 11th
American Enlightenment Literature Bundle (9 resources, 100 pgs, 100 questions)
The American Enlightenment is the second unit for my juniors. In this unit, we focus on close reading, analyzing rhetoric, and synthesizing texts. This is also the first time my students venture into American literary movements. For these reasons, this is one of my favorite units, so I wanted to share my best texts and activities. As a bundle exclusive, I’ve also included synthesis writing prompts and rubrics that help students connect texts and see themes across texts. Includes 20 writing promp
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
End of Year Class or Project Reflection Essay Writing Project
Use this universal reflection essay kit to meaningfully culminate the year or semester, your class, or a giant research or service project with confidence and ease. Everything's included, from planning to editing.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is thoughtfully reflecting on growth and planning for the future.Accomplishing an impressive project or whole course of work only to forget about it the second it's finished is a missed oppor
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Also included in: Leadership Student Council Full Course for Middle High School Advisors
High School Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages high school students enjoy paired with practice tests aligned to EVERY 9th Grade Reading Informational Text Standard, EVERY 10th Grade Reading Informational Text Standard, EVERY 11th Grade Reading Informational Text Standard, EVERY 12th Grade Reading Informational Text Standard, and even more writing, language, and viewing standards. EASILY INTERCHANGEABLE BETWEEN IN-PERSON AND DISTANCE LEARNING FORMATSIncludes easy-print version (one page fron
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Halloween Depth and Complexity Frames and Print-and-Go Activities
This Depth and Complexity Halloween Activity Pack is chock-full of print-and-go activities to help you celebrate Halloween while addressing loads and loads of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies standards. If you're looking for a way to celebrate Halloween while still learning, this activity pack is perfect!You'll find Depth and Complexity Halloween fiction, writing prompts, original non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, image analysis, three l
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Fall Activities Depth and Complexity Print and Go Autumn BUNDLE
US Mini PBL Unit African American Great Migration with Interview Project
Strengthen your 1920s Harlem Renaissance, WWI, WWII, or Civil Rights units with an exploration of the Great Migration experience. Read the moving poetic words of Langston Hughes, hear the narratives of three individuals who escaped oppression for a better life, and examine the massive statistics each of these 6 million American Dreamers helped create. Culminate students' learning with their own oral history interview project!By the end of this unit, your students will be able toAnnotate and ana
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
CCSS:
Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Use these 9 universal PBL essay and letter writing projects to develop writing, research, and civics skills in your ELA, Social Studies, College Writing, or Business class! These writing kits come in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is practicing the invaluable skill base of communicating effectively. These projects are print-and-go and perfect for so many uses -- unit project, course capstone project, choice board, or a self-contained writing course!Each
Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
Holocaust Research Unit Literature and Writing EDITABLE
This exhaustive unit contains EVERYTHING you need to teach the Holocaust while integrating reading, research, and writing! Reframe the way you teach the Holocaust in English and/or Social Studies while creating advanced readers, thinkers, speakers, and listeners! The design of the unit could be used in one subject or taught across the curriculum in both a reading or literature course and history or social studies. The materials and lesson plans are a fit for any level of students in grades 7-12.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Thomas Paine's The Crisis No. 1 Questions, Prompts, SOAPTone, and Google Form
Thomas Paine's famed The American Crisis is a classic piece of American rhetoric, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes an excerpt from The Crisis No. 1 with opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. The 20+ reading questions come in severa
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Annotating Text, Annotation Bookmark, Middle School Reading Comprehension
Annotating Text, Annotation Bookmark, Middle School Reading Comprehension Using a yellow highlighter has become an annotation staple for high school students. Is this the best way to mark up a textbook or novel? Studies have shown that highlighters hinder retention and comprehension. Simple highlighting encourages a passive reading style rather than an active one. Students do not engage critically with the text when annotating with a simple highlighter. They are trying to absorb it all without r
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
The 5-Paragraph Essay Rubric
What's Included?This is a 4-point, proficiency-based scoring guide for grading middle-school level, five-paragraph essays. This is a complete, holistic essay rubric that follows from the 4-Point Proficiency Rubric for Body Paragraphs and the 4-Point Proficiency Rubric for Intro Paragraphs.Pair this rubric with the Five-Paragraph Essay Scoring Sheet to provide students with a clear and easy-to-read peer grading sheet that makes grading for teachers and students a breeze. Easily convert the 4-poin
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
AICE International Ch 1 MEGA BUNDLE: Empires & Emergence of World Powers
Good day,In this bundle you will have all you need to get your year started in AICE International History AS. Discounted price is comparable to one full mini unit or two writing workshops. Save some $$$$$.Each mini unit is priced at only $2.50 a day (about). This bundle would take you well over a full month of school. ** Please note that some of the resources are included in other bundles. All items can also be purchased separately. **Also included is the "How to PEEL Mini Lesson" as part of
Grades:
10th - 12th
Showing 1-24 of 420 results
Find English Language Arts resources | TPT
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.
How do I find English language arts lessons on TPT?
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands