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8th grade english language arts resources in English (UK)
Colourful Semantics Starter Pack - updated!
Video lessons are now available on YouTube for this resource!A complete starter pack to begin using colourful semantics in your classroom! The pack covers stages 1-4 of the programme. A separate pack to teach stages 5-8 is available here.This is an expanding pack. After downloading, you will be notified of any updates! The current update now includes past, present and future tense verbs.Colourful semantics is an approach created by Alison Bryan. It is a great way to support children who struggle
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K - 10th
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Sonnet 18 Comic with Shakespeare
One of the best ways to introduce students to Shakespeare is to begin with Sonnet 18. This comic teaches students Sonnet 18 (or "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day") one of the most famous poems in the English language. Included in this resource:-a comic that teaches the poem-a prereading activity in which students try to find words to fit blanks in the poem-questions about the poem-a lesson about sonnets, including the sonnet form and iambic pentameter. If you teach other Shakespeare plays,
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Intro to Shakespeare Activity Bundle
New Years Back from Winter Break Activities for Teens
The New Year is usually a time for self reflection and setting goals for the upcoming year. These fun and quality New Year's activities are ideal for use with your teenagers and young students right after January! This pack comes with attractive, enjoyable and creative activities that are simple and fun to work through, require no preparation and are great at encouraging students to reflect at the start of a new year! These activities can be used over again for almost any grade and make special
Grades:
4th - 8th
All about me Social Media Character profiles
Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
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3rd - 12th
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! 40 Writing Prompts for Starwars Day - Ages 7+ NO PREP
May the 4th be with you!Celebrate in style and save on planning time with these time saving and thoughtful writing prompts.Each with individual Starwars borders kids will love. 10 Instructional writing prompts10 creative writing prompts10 persuasive/argument writing prompts10 descriptive writing prompts.A5 Cards ready to go. School appropriate (No references to violence).Celebrate fandom on Star Wars Day, the official Star Wars holiday.NEW - Blend/Digraph resourceYou might like to check out our
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1st - 8th
Roll and speak activities
More than 150 pages of different roll and speak activities.They are prepared to be used with 1st, 2nd and 3rd, but they can also be used in different grades. You only need to print them and some dice. If you download it, I would appreciate your feedback!
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1st - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Where I am From" poem template
Students fill in the template to write a poem about themselves. This is often used to create a video/slideshow. Search "Where I am From poem" on youtube for examples.
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6th - 12th
Editable Blog Templates for ANY TOPIC
Technology and blogging is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage to engage them further in your lessons, by getting them to write information on any topic using these awesome and realistic looking blog templates! They come in PowerPoint so can be edited straight on screen or printed off for writing on - flexible to suit your needs!
In this pack you will get 2 blog planning iPad/tablets: one to plan designing their blog, and another to plan their blo
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4th - 12th
Growth Mindset Coloring Pages & Posters: Inspirational Quotes by Shakespeare
Explore more of growth mindset mentality with these motivational, inspirational and relaxing zen doodle coloring pages with quotes by Shakespeare! There are 6 (1 free bonus page included!) different coloring pages to choose from in this set, and all these inspiring quotes are by Shakespeare himself: great for teaching Shakespeare units or for celebrating his birthday on April 23rd!Most teachers have used these to create a calming and inspirational atmosphere in their rooms by displaying the fini
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Star Wars Classroom Rules
Use these simple but motivating classroom posters to remind your students of your classroom rules. The posters are easy to read and are inspired in the Star Wars Saga.RULES INCLUDED:- Always do your best- Follow directions quickly- Raise your hand to speak- Always be kind- Listen when someone is talking- Use materials sensibly- Work as a team- Use your inside voice
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K - 12th
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Book Tasting
Invite your students to try out different literary genres by hosting a BOOK TASTING in class. This product contains everything you will need to make this event a success.You can hold a book tasting in your classroom or the school library. Students will get to try a selection of books they may not have chosen themselves. It's a great lesson to strengthen reading culture in your school and encourages children to keep an open mind about their reading.This product contains: EDITABLE book tasting i
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3rd - 8th
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Argument Writing Sentence Starters
Students are often times left without knowing how to begin their argument writing. To help guide your students in citing their evidence and elaborating further, provide them with these "They Say, I Say" templates from Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst, 2012. Equipped with these sentence frames, students will build their argument more eloquently and fully. Great addition to any debate class or criminal justice class that encourages evaluation of argument with proof and evidence.
Foldable brochure
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8th - 12th
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CHEAT-PROOF To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter Quizzes 1-15
Who we are:
Litassure offers chapter reading comprehension quizzes guaranteed to be cheat-proof. We create our chapter quizzes after meticulously checking the content of the top 9 book summary sites to ensure students will have to read the book to be successful on the quizzes.
What's included:
The reading chapter quizzes include the same question quiz in a multiple choice and short answer version with an answer key, including corresponding page numbers.
Why it matters:
Utilizing the quizz
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Shift in Verb Voice and Mood Print and Digital 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Grade Grammar
SAVE MONEY with this bundle of digital and printable worksheets, an assessment, cut and paste activities, and a board game to practice recognizing and correcting inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.D).Inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood confuse the reader, but with this pack your students will gain a thorough understanding of verb voices and verb moods, and know how to keep them consistent so that their writing is clear and consistent.What's included in t
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7th - 10th
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Frankenstein Graphic Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Frankenstein by Gris Grimly.About the Graphic Novel: Gris Grimly's Frankenstein is a twisted, fresh, and utterly original full-length, full-color graphic-novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's original text, brought to life by acclaimed illustrator Gris Grimly. The first fully illustrated version to use the original 1818 text, this handsome volume is destined to capture the imagination of those new to the story as we
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Gothic Horror Unit BUNDLE
Harry Potter Readers Theater Comedy Mash Up Drama Script Unit With Activities
A very funny Harry Potter and Lord Of The Rings mash-up short script unit. A great fantasy-themed script unit that's suitable for large group junior and high school readers theater, staged readings, or full performances. **Script pack unit includes*** Full production notes for staging, costumes, set design, lighting, sound, props and furniture;* Photocopiable script with clear characters, scenes and stage directions;* Linked drama and performance activities;* Linked art and design tasks;* Linked
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4th - 11th
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Essay writing: Analytical essay planning steps and structure
This bundle is designed to step students through the analytical essay writing process in a structured manner.What's included:-An overview of the purpose, features and language of an essay-An analytical essay checklist-The steps to follow when planning an essay response-Analytical Essay Structure (The hamburger model)-An essay planning scaffold for students to fill out-An analytical essay scaffold for students to fill out-A sample analytical essay (response to Cynthia Rylant's 'I Had Seen Castles
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8th - 12th
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Greek Myths and Legends Reading Comprehension and Exploration
This pack includes 50 pages of reading and comprehension materials and activities on the following Greek myths and legends: * Medusa* Pandora's Box* Theseus and the Minotaur* Aphrodite and Helen of Troy* Cerberus & Hercules It also includes a student research assignment. I use this pack for guided reading. For each of the above myths/legends there are 2-3 pages of reading material and 4-6 pages of comprehension activities that I have trialled with my students. The students loved this pack so
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4th - 9th
Romeo and Juliet: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Romeo and Juliet, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can ins
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Theatre Script for Middle School Drama Class- The Greatest Showman
Are you looking for a way to engage your middle school drama or theater class in an exciting script? Look no further! This play is loosely based on the popular film The Greatest Showman. Students will love acting out one of the 14 speaking parts as they learn an important life lesson that they can carry with them throughout life. This engaging activity will be something that sticks with students for a long time. ➡️ What you'll get:A 20-page script with 14 main speaking roles8 ScenesSong List Rec
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5th - 10th
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Weather Report Unit
Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Weather Report Unit - British Weather Resources Bundle
CHEAT-PROOF To Kill A Mockingbird Chapter Quizzes 16-31
Who we are:
Litassure offers chapter reading comprehension quizzes guaranteed to be cheat-proof. We create our chapter quizzes after meticulously checking the content of the top 9 book summary sites to ensure students will have to read the book to be successful on the quizzes.
What's included:
The reading chapter quizzes include the same question quiz in a multiple choice and short answer version with an answer key, including corresponding page numbers.
Why it matters:
Utilizing the quizze
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
LIONEL MESSI VS CRISTIANO RONALDO: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
WHAT IS THIS?This is a worksheet is based on some personal information about the two best football/soccer players of the world: LIONEL MESSI and CRISTIANO RONALDO and its grammar focus is comparative and superlative adjectives plus some reading comprehension.WHY SHOULD YOU BUY IT?Kids, teenagers and even adults love these two players and love discussing about who the best is. There are some helpful adjectives and comparative structures which will expand your students' vocabulary and useful expre
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K - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Julius Caesar: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Julius Caesar, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can instan
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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.
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