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High school english language arts elective course proposal pdfs
Film Studies: Full Semester HS Course Curriculum & Presentation Materials
As an undergraduate, I took a few film courses and absolutely loved it. In graduate school, I studied screenplay writing and made a living for a few years writing social media content and making short promotional-type films. Then I became a teacher with the hope of *really* getting to kick back and enjoy some quality writing in all of my spare time (ha!) .Ah well. My loss is the world's gain.Flash forward to a few years ago, and I had the opportunity to pitch a new elective course at the high sc
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9th - 12th
Film Studies DIRECTOR'S CUT: 2 Products in One! All Presentations & Lesson Plans
This two-product Bundle is Indy’s Ark of the Covenant. Citizen Kane’s Rosebud. And Monty Python’s Holy Grail!This digital download is massive, and combines my two Film Studies products into one giant bundle product while saving buyers 10% for the bulk purchase vs. buying each product separately. For the ultimate film buff teacher who needs to complete their teaching collection with both the right brain stuff like the fully illustrated unit slideshows AND the nitty gritty minutiae of the day-to-d
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9th - 12th
School Broadcasting Media Arts Bundle - Complete Curriculum - Comprehensive
Everything you need to start a school broadcast with proven curriculum and lesson format. This package was made as a result of years of planning and practice. Use these documents to ensure you create a quality product that changes the culture of your school. Broadcasting really is easy if you follow this tried-and-true recipe for success.
Over 50 ITSE and common core standards are addressed with a broadcasting class that is created using this guide.
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*Standards Addressed
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Writing Bundle for Middle School and High School Writers
Creative writing is more than just writing a story; it's details, planning, and self-reflection, and this series of assignments is designed to encourage writers to delve into their own imaginations to create the best stories possible. I used this bundle as an outline for semester class focused on creative writing. I have included a tentative outline for an 18 week course. Room 311 included the following in this bundle:1) 9 activities on basics of writing2) 3 pre-writing activity3) 12 pages of w
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7th - 12th
AVID Bulletin Board Header Decoration Chalkboard multi color rainbow pennant
This packet contains AVID Bulletin Board Header
This is perfect for decorating a cute bulletin board to get students excited about the AVID program!
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Back to school - 7 coming soon posters for bulleting boards
First Day of School Game - Get to Know you Questions -Stars
AVID game
In my classroom, we laminate them .The kids love that they are in color and we love that they can be laminated and used over and over each new year!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Film Appreciation Course Curriculum Guide
This is a course outline and curriculum guide for film appreciation. It includes a course description, rationale, detailed syllabus by unit, bibliography of resources with links to online open source teaching and assessment resources, learning objectives correlated with Common Core and Texas TEKS, assessment evidence chart. There are samples of major assessments and rubrics for three student projects- a student created film blog, a collaborative mise-en-scene and cinematography digital photograp
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8th - 12th
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Magic Copy writing
Magic copywriting is the art and science of crafting compelling, persuasive, and captivating written content that mesmerizes and motivates audiences to take action. Whether it's enticing customers to make a purchase, inspiring them to sign up for a service, or simply engaging them with a brand's message, magic copywriting has the power to cast spells with words, leaving a lasting impression on readers.At its core, magic copywriting goes beyond merely conveying information; it weaves a narrative
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ACT Prep: English, Reading, and Writing: Full Year Curriculum Structure
I was tasked this year with teaching an ACT Prep course focused on the ELA portion of the test without being provided with a specific curriculum my school wanted me to follow. I purchased the 2022-2023 manual and I used the structure within to layout a year-long course to work students through the macro- and microcosms of skills the manual specified that students would need. The pacing is based on a four Quarter structure, one Section devoted to each three Quarter with a Pre- and Post-Test given
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Introduction to Theater: Full Course Overview or Supplementary Unit
This Introductory Theater Unit is an all-inclusive way to get started with a new elective course, use during advisory, or even use as a supplement to an ELA course. It includes a cover page for teachers, and multiple, student-driven, week long lessons that can be expanded or shortened based on timing.
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9th - 12th
Whirligig Novel: Project
Used with the novel, Whirligig by Paul FleischmanStudents will make a whirligig [technically a pinwheel], but they can also do a digital one.They will choose a person to immortalize.They will also do a small writing prompt.
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7th - 10th
Politics_ Abortion Supporters Won Major Off Year Elections_Current Events_2023
US voters cast ballots on Tuesday Nov. 7th in off-year general elections in several states, choosing state and local leaders and deciding on a number of referendums. Those who campaigned on reproductive rights won major elections.Current events news lesson plans articles for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans
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6th - 12th
Understanding Indigenous Voices Course Outline (NBE3C)
This resource is a starting point for teaching NBE 3C or 3U. Includes both a course description and course focus with the 4 central curriculum points. Includes 3 suggested units of study and activities and 1 suggested summative task.
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11th
Anatomy of a Mystery: An English Elective Course
Room 311 has crafted a fun and engaging 15 week elective course for English and language arts. This course will study the mystery through literature, movies, projects, and cooperative learning. Teachers will find the following in the course:1. A tentative course outline that can be adapted to classroom needs.2. Vocabulary and activities related to mysteries3. Activities to go with short story reading4. A full set of questions, projects and a test related to the novel, "And Then There were None"
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7th - 12th
Tips on Spoken English 20 Travelling
This is lesson number 20, Travelling, of my Speaking course, Tips on Spoken English. It is excellently and broadly explained through: questions& Answers, an essay about Travelling, Idioms, Proverbs, Family Vocabulary, Related verbs and Slang words. All are completely illustrated with simple definitions and example sentences. This lesson is appropriate for levels starting from grade 7 up to the academic university one.It is also awesome for all who want to improve their speaking Skill.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Italy’s ‘last godfather’ - The Boss of all Bosses
Italy’s ‘last godfather’ - The Boss of all BossesDiscover how Italy's 'last godfather' eluded law enforcement to avoid being captured for decades. This notorious mobster was the worst of the worst and called 'the boss of all bosses' among Italy's mafia and crime scene. Lesson Components Include:- 1 Insightful Article to Read (web link and PDF provided)- 3 Pages of Text for Reading (web link and PDF provided)- 10 Question Quiz based on the Text - Answer Key (for easy grading)- Total page count i
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Triple Entry Notebook Highschool English HOW TO and Template
Triple entry notebook differentiated instruction for BC highschool english classes,. Novel studies and guided readings
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9th - 12th
Independent Living Skills (ITP) - Community Resources
This course is designed in an effort to prepare students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for post-secondary independent living. The purpose of transition planning is to help prepare students to be independent young adults. This course will introduce and discuss essential independent living skills necessary for students to be successful as they transition into post-secondary living. Transition planning is a formal process within the IEP. It is required by the Individuals with Disabilit
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7th - 12th
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Pandemic Novel Study - "The Mandate" Higher Education
The Mandate is a unique novel written and set during the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United States. A story that is told solely through the use of text message threads, it is sure to engage and provide a unique glimpse into life during those challenging and uncertain times.Your purchase comes with a PDF version of The Mandate as well as a list of suggested discussion guide questions (intended for secondary education or adult education classes only).Synopsis:The Mandate gives i
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Table of Contents for Interactive Notes
This product is designed to help students keep up with the Table of Contents the ENTIRE year. I created this after finding my students had a hard time keeping up with Table of Contents beyond the first month of school.
Instead of glueing one large Table of Contents to be used the entire year in the beginning of the notebooks students glue these at the beginning of each unit. For this reason you will notice my tables are much smaller than then average INB Table of Contents.
This is a 14-
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1st - 12th
15 ejercicios de escritura creativa
Este ejercicio es un conjunto de actividades divertidas para que los estudiantes desarrollen la escritura creativa.Muy útil para que una vez en la semana los motiven a hacer trabajos creativos.
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6th - 12th
Independent Living Skills (ITP) - Caring For Your Health
This course is designed in an effort to prepare students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for post-secondary independent living. The purpose of transition planning is to help prepare students to be independent young adults. This course will introduce and discuss essential independent living skills necessary for students to be successful as they transition into post-secondary living. Transition planning is a formal process within the IEP. It is required by the Individuals with Disabilit
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7th - 12th
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Independent Living Skills (ITP) - Cyber Addiction & Cyber Bullying
This course is designed in an effort to prepare students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for post-secondary independent living. The purpose of transition planning is to help prepare students to be independent young adults. This course will introduce and discuss essential independent living skills necessary for students to be successful as they transition into post-secondary living. Transition planning is a formal process within the IEP. It is required by the Individuals with Disabilit
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7th - 12th
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Independent Living Skills (ITP) - Financial Preparedness
This course is designed in an effort to prepare students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for post-secondary independent living. The purpose of transition planning is to help prepare students to be independent young adults. This course will introduce and discuss essential independent living skills necessary for students to be successful as they transition into post-secondary living. Transition planning is a formal process within the IEP. It is required by the Individuals with Disabilit
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7th - 12th
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Independent Living Skills (ITP) - Time Management
This course is designed in an effort to prepare students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for post-secondary independent living. The purpose of transition planning is to help prepare students to be independent young adults. This course will introduce and discuss essential independent living skills necessary for students to be successful as they transition into post-secondary living. Transition planning is a formal process within the IEP. It is required by the Individuals with Disabilit
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7th - 12th
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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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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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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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