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English language arts Common Core RI.7.4 microsofts
A Long Walk to Water Unit Bundle: Complete Novel Study
Do you want to teach the award winning novel A Long Walk to Water, but you're not sure where to start? This three-unit study of the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park includes everything you need to engage and excite readers, helping them to master important skills and standards while also falling in love with the story of real-life refugee, Salva Dut. Students build close reading skills and master the ability to compare the history of Sudan and the Lost Boys to the fictional portrayal
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5th - 8th
Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
Bell Ringers for Middle School ELA on Google Slides, Standards Based
Stop wrestling with the photocopy machine and switch to digital, standards-based Google Slides bell ringers for the entire middle school ELA school year! Master the standards of reading literature, reading informational texts, writing arguments, writing informative texts, writing narratives, and writing research with this mega bundle. Easily share bell ringers using Google Classroom and make zero photocopies OR project the bell ringers in your classroom and ask students to complete bell ringers
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6th - 8th
Annotating Text, Teaching Students to Annotate {PDF & DIGITAL}
Teaching your students to annotate text is an important reading skill and reading technique, as well a life-long skill. Annotating text is essential to becoming an active reader, and it helps with reading comprehension, fluency, and other important reading skills.*Teaching students to close read is one of the major components of the Common Core, and teaching students to do it correctly, is at times, a challenge.*In this bundle, I tried to simplify the annotation process with clear-cut directions
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4th - 8th
Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Middle School ELA Editable and Digital Sub Plans and Close Reading Passages
These 100% editable and digital middle school ELA sub plans include all the information you need to fill out once and re-use over and over again any time you have a sub. Never stress about sub plans again. Fill out the editable PowerPoint or Google Slides sub plans at the beginning of the year and leave any short text to accompany them. I have included three close reading passages to get you started! No more stressing about trying to have a sub teach a lesson that would take forever to type out
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6th - 8th
7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
Imagine having your entire middle school ELA school year planned for you! This curriculum and pacing guide for 7th grade ELA includes EVERYTHING you need for an entire school year of reading, writing, learning, growth, and engagement. Simply download the PDF pacing guide and yearlong curriculum, and you will have 66+ digital links along with a calendar and pacing guide that maps out your entire school year DAY TO DAY. No more wondering what you'll teach tomorrow or stressing about the next unit-
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6th - 8th
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
You've got the book, now how do you present the content to get your students thinking before they read the book as well as give them some historical context and vocabulary terms? How do you foster their critical thinking skills while they are reading? Finally, how do you assess what they have learned?If these are your questions, then this Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Bundle is you.In this bundle, you get:Hidden Figures Reading GuideHidden Figures Movie GuideHidden Figures Presentation
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3rd - 12th
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Informational Text & Reading Literature with Film Clips: Grade 6-8 Lesson Bundle
Teach EVERY middle school reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard for grade 6-8 using inspirational and engaging videos (Printable & Digital! 15 no prep lessons include editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, Answer Key, PowerPoint slides and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities.Common Core ELA Test Prep is FUN with VIDEO CLIP ACTIVITIES - plus grade 9 - 12 lessons for scaffolding, differentiation and gifted
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6th - 8th, Higher Education, Staff
7th & 8th Grade Daily Reading Warm-Ups (Common Core Aligned)
NEW - YOU CAN NOW DOWNLOAD THESE PRESENTATIONS IMMEDIATELY:)This item was created to help students practice reading and answering questions based on the Common Core Standard.In my classroom, I wanted to be able to have students read short passages and then answer questions in preparation for the Smarter Balanced Assessment. I also wanted them to practice the particular standard we would be working on in the classroom. This item is in PDF format, but if you email me I can share your own copy with
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7th - 8th
Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Context Clues Bell Ringers Middle School ELA and Easel Assessment
Bell Ringers for middle school English Language Arts - Context Clues. Thirty vocabulary words in context warm-ups. Quick 5-7 minutes of practice with short context clues reading passages. These activities help students build vocabulary and determine meaning of unknown words in text. This digital resource includes strategies for using context clues that students can apply to their daily warm-ups. Each bellringer slide has a passage that students must read and then figure out the meaning of the un
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Bell Ringers for Middle School ELA Bundle - Full Year of Daily Warm-Ups
Inspirational Quotes ELA Bellringers - Print & Digital
Start each class on a positive note using an inspirational quote of the day and teach reading comprehension while you're at it! Your students will come alive as they discuss a thought-provoking ELA bellringer while using skill-based questions to practice vital reading skills like inference, context clues, figurative language, and more.In this Quote of the Day middle school bellringer resource, you'll get a full year of 180 inspirational quotes, perfect as daily warm-ups for your middle school En
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Bellringers ELA Bundle - Digital & Printable
Bible Verse ELA Bellringers - Full Year - Print & Digital
Teach reading comprehension using Bible verses! This Bible Verse of the Day middle school ELA bellringers resource is a FULL YEAR of scripture reading warm-ups - perfect for your Christian school classroom or homeschool! Motivate your student(s) to live for Jesus all year long with an inspirational Bible verse each day, plus a total of 540 skill-based questions covering the following reading skills and strategies:Reading comprehensionWords in contextFigurative languageInferenceCause and effectPa
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6th - 8th
Figurative Language + Connotation with Videos | Printable & Digital
Use short film clips to teach figurative and connotative language, and the impact of word choice on meaning, tone and mood in secondary reading literature and informational texts (common core ELA standard #4) - Printable & Digital.Includes lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides, ANSWER KEY and rubric for a no prep teacher-guided lesson, student-led Google classroom or distance learning activity!Teach Grade 3 - 5? GRADE 3 - 5 VERSIONProduct Includes (zip)
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6th - 12th
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Reading Graphic Texts - Infographics Lesson, Graphic Organizer, Examples - OLC4O
Introduce graphic texts and teach information literacy! Students will learn how to read different types of graphic texts using the slideshow lesson, graphic organizer, and examples of infographics provided. Prepare for the OSSLT, teach the OLC4O / OSSLC course, or coach essential literacy with this engaging lesson. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Lesson for Reading Graphic Texts:✏️ How to Read Graphic Texts Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google S
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6th - 12th
Middle School ELA Editable Rubrics and Reading and Language Exit Tickets Bundle
This resource includes all of my middle school ELA exit tickets for literature, non-fiction and language and all of my 100% editable middle school rubrics. 50+ different reading response rubrics for 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade common core literature reading, informational reading, narrative writing, opinion writing, research writing, and language aligned to the standards. This is a growing bundle, which means the sooner you buy, the more you will save. This resource currently contains fi
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6th - 8th
Middle School Reading Comprehension with Multiple Choice Game FAST Test Prep
Finding fun reading test prep can feel challenging. Why not use games and/or competitions, which are a proven way to engage students while creating a fun atmosphere?As end of year testing gets closer students get burned out and need a little change of pace. Help your students prepare and have fun at the same time.These FOUR PowerPoint reading review games are the perfect solution to give your students the Test Prep they need.You can choose from 3 proven game ideas, that are explained in detail,
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6th - 9th
7th Grade Reading Informational Text Game - Test Prep
Grade 7 ELA - Reading Informational Text Test Prep - Put down the pencils and have fun with this reading informational text game. This is a quiz style PowerPoint review game that is fully editable. It can be played by one child, or the teacher can lead the game and have the whole class compete in groups. The game is in PowerPoint, but you can simply upload to your Google Drive as Google Slides, and share with your students using Google Classroom. Play competitively in school, or send home for
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6th - 8th
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Brief Writes - 6: Texts - 6 MISSING Paragraphs - BUNDLES I & II
SIX BRIEF WRITES give your students multiple practice opportunities. GOOGLE SLIDES - FORMS - PPT - PDFSBAC PREP6 Nonfiction ESSAYSEach MISSING an INTRODUCTION, a BODY PARAGRAPH, or a CONCLUDING PARAGRAPHPRINT or SHARE ElectronicallyOr use it with another APP like KAMI or EASELBRIEF WRITE TEXTSMissing the INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: "USING ADAPTATIONS TO HUNT" is a factual article about a deep-sea dragonfish. Missing an INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: "ABOUT SEALS" is a factual article about how seals survi
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3rd - 8th
Earth Day - Making Inferences Worksheets with Greta Thunberg Article OSSLT OLC4O
Perfect for Earth Day! This inferencing lesson begins with an inquiry-based activity featuring The New York Times. It also features an informational article about Greta Thunberg to teach students about making inferences. Prepare for the OSSLT, teach the OLC4O / OSSLC course, or coach essential literacy with this engaging lesson. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Inferencing Lesson:✏️ Making Inferences Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® & Google Sli
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6th - 12th
7th Grade Daily Reading Warm-Ups (Common Core Aligned)
This item was created to help students practice reading and answering questions based on the Common Core Standard.
In my classroom, I wanted to be able to have students read short passages and then answer questions in preparation for the Smarter Balanced Assessment. I also wanted them to practice the particular standard we would be working on in the classroom.
This item is in PDF format, but if you email me I can share your own copy with you via google docs.
I have organized the presenta
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7th
Halloween Activities - Middle School ELA - Scary Short Story Bundle
Engage your middle school Language Arts classes with these spooky short stories! Students will learn about suspense, foreshadowing, characterization, satire and more with these fun Halloween lessons! Short stories include "A Ghost Story" by Mark Twain, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.Each lesson includes Slides Presentations, Worksheets, Assignments and Activities that will teach your students important ELA content and skills while
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6th - 9th
Editable Reading Response and Writing Rubrics for Literature and Discussions
Make assessing seventh and eighth grade literature and literary nonfiction reading responses a breeze with these editable and digital reading response rubrics. There are 10 different rubrics to assess students' comprehension, analysis, argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and grammar skills. Simply choose which literature or literary nonfiction standards or component you want to assess, decide on the type of writing task you want them to write, print the appropriate rubr
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7th - 8th
The Hunger Games paired informational texts
This set of 5 information articles is a great way to add non-fiction to your Hunger Games unit. Each article connects to The Hunger Games in some way. They are about survival, protests, or the themes of Hunger Games. Each article comes with specific close reading and annotating tasks, as well as up to five questions.
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7th - 9th
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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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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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