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8th grade english language arts assessments for Microsoft Word under $5
Speeches: Persuasive Writing Mini Unit & Assignment
This unit has students learn the style, structure, and techniques used in making a persuasive speech. It works for any type of speech, but focusses on Graduation/Commencement addresses as they tend to have more interesting examples, and inherently involve students reflecting on themselves / their school experiences / their growth over the last few years. This makes this assignment fabulous for student writing and reflection too! Graduation speeches tend to swing eloquently between tones (funny a
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Final Assessment Multiple Choice
Bumper final assessment with 100 multiple choice questions based on the novel by Rick Riordan.
This is a robust assessment which tests students' understanding of the action, and of characters in the novel. It is designed to be used as a final assessment. However, it could also be used to keep students on task while reading the novel. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the novel to make this possible. This also makes it possible to sub-divide the quiz and use in pa
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5th - 8th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Movie - 60 Question Multiple Choice Quiz
Keep your students on track as they view the 2010 film, or use as a final assessment.This resource tests students' understanding of the plot. Initially designed to be used as a final assessment, it also works well to keep students on task while viewing the movie. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the film to make this possible. The product consists of the quiz (7 pages) plus solution (1 page). Also included is a one page answer sheet, on which students can mark their
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5th - 8th
Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment
Tired of book reports and literary essays?SO ARE YOUR STUDENTS!What they need is more freedom and control over their learning, and there's no better way to give it to them than to make them the teachers! In this independent novel study, students are able to pick any novel they like, and then create a guide/textbook to teach the text. It's a great resource for group reading circles and other differentiated / personalized / Problem Based Learning style lessons. Designed for diverse learning enviro
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7th - 12th
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
COMPLETE English 9 - 10 Semester Pre / Post FINAL EXAM & ESSAY Test EDITABLE
This EDITABLE semester exam, final test or pretest includes: 60 multiple choice questions + 3 Essay Topics - Key and Essay Grading Rubric Ready-to-use, but customizable! Questions written with skills in mind, not specific literatureThis final exam is ready to use by anyone!Use as a pre-test, question bank, final / semester exam, or for review. Questions are about:story structure terms, character terms, figurative language, reading skills comprehension, vocabulary in context, basic sentence struc
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8th - 10th
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Short Story Writing Assignment & the Elements of Fiction
A strait forward and READY TO PRINT booklet on the six Elements of Fiction. If you're teaching short stories or novels, this is a perfect resource for your class or for students working independently. Works well for either analysis of texts or for students writing their own stories.Designed for diverse learning environments - students can complete it in a teacher-led class or use included scaffolding for independent learning at home.The package includes definitions, explanations, and examples of
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Coco Movie Guide Questions in English & Spanish
2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. 27 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Perfect for the AP Unit on Families and Communities, Day of the Dead, Mexican traditions, and more. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom!2 guías de películas. 1 completamente en inglés y 1 completamente en esp
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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Infographic Creation Mini Unit & Assignment
Infographics are great tools to get students processing and contextualizing the information that they research while allowing them to creatively convey what they’ve learned. This makes them perfect for any class! This assignment was designed to teach students about the core concepts of infographic texts, how to make the basic visualizations (graphs, flow/pie charts, tables, titles, etc.) that comprise them, and how to incorporate them all together into a layout that conveys information for a sin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos Multiple Choice (EDITABLE) TEST
INCLUDES REAL VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS! Ready to PRINT and USE. This multiple choice exam on ethos, pathos, and logos - tests learners on definitions and knowledge. THEN includes more advanced and rigorous questions where students read famous quotes, look at advertisements, and identify the correct appeal. Full Unit:*****This product is also included our COMPREHENSIVE Persuation and Rhetorical Appeals UNIT BUNDLE above - along with a classroom presentation, videos, writing assignments, practice t
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing News Articles: INFORMATIVE NEWS UNIT & ASSIGNMENT
UPDATED!!!Informative 'Hard' News Article UnitThis 100% editable unit looks at Informative (Hard) news articles. It comes fully equipped with explanations and handouts on hard news structure and style, as well as multiple scaffolded activities to solidify and practice the writing. The unit is an adaptable resource meant for diverse learning environments, and works well for in-class or independent learning (it's perfect for emergency supply teacher, homeschool, etc. if you need). All you need t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Romeo and Juliet- Test and Answer Key
50 Question Summative Assessment on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Answer Key included!Test format includes:-20 multiple choice questions on plot-10 True/False statements-15 Quote Identification Matching questions-5 Literary Terms and Definitions matching questions-2 extra credit questions (based on my Elizabethan England Historical Context Powerpoint and Elizabethan England Historical Context Guided Notes Handout)Buy my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that includes this test, plus all of
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
The Hunger Games Final Exam with Vocab - Word Doc
The Hunger Games Final Exam This is a 136-question final exam for the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This is the Word version (also offered in a PDF version).Aligned with the Common Core Standards for English/Language Arts.The final exam includes the following:24 character fill-in-the-blank (with word bank)15 multiple choice11 sequence of events6 short answer essay3 extra credit questionsand 73 matching items of vocabulary, broken down into several sections for each of the three par
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5th - 12th
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To Build a Fire by Jack London Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Jack London's story, "To Build a Fire" in chronological order. Students have to find the answers as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehen
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8th - 11th
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The Hunger Games Test Multiple Question Format Completely EDITABLE
EDITABLE! The Hunger Games test covers every aspect of the book. It has a variety of questioning formats. This test for The Hunger Games includes:✓ 20 character matching questions✓ 10 terms (specific to the book) matching questions✓ 55 multiple choice questions - roughly 2 questions from each chapter✓ short answer section covering symbols✓ 2 essay questions for students to choose from (writing rubric included)✓ answer keysAs a bonus, I typed up the notes that I use to review with students prior
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Hunger Games Ultimate Unit Bundle
Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Cyberbullying
With this low-prep, argumentative essay writing prompt pack, you will have everything you need to assign a text-based, full-length argumentative essay to your middle or high school students. Student Experience: With the high-interest topic - Should cyberbullying be illegal? - your teens will be excited to read the nonfiction textual-based stimuli linked in and compose an essay to state their point of view. Students will use the graphic organizer to brainstorm and organize their thoughts. Next,
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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The Cask of Amontillado Scavenger Hunt & KEY (30 Questions)
This is a 30 question open book scavenger hunt where students must search the story to find specific details. This works very well as an in-class partner assignment or for homework. As a guided reading of the story, it is a good pre-disscussion activity, and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is p
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8th - 12th
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Parts of Speech Quiz (Pre and Post)
This parts of speech quiz assesses students understanding of the 9 basic parts of speech (noun, verb, adverb, adjective, pronoun, preposition, article, conjunction, and interjection). This can be used as a pre-assessment prior to instruction on the parts of speech and again as a post-test after instruction.
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4th - 8th
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Middle School Poetry STAAR--The Road Not Taken (6th--8th Grade)
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Support your students as they learn to enjoy and interpret poetry...all while helping them prepare for the Texas STAAR test! This product includes 10 STAAR formatted comprehension questions for Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." This text and questions are designed for students in 5th through 8th grade and are built around the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
UPDATE: Now includes answer key!
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*This selection works great as part of a "Poem of the
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6th - 8th
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The Landlady by Roald Dahl Common Core Test/Quiz Assessment
-Higher level thinking questions use common core stems and are aligned to standards.-Editable word document-20 questions with answer keyThe following standards are assessed:RL8.1RL8.2RL8.3RL8.4RL8.61. RL 8.2 – conflict2. RL 8.1 – inferences3. RL 8.6 - foreshadowing 4. RL 8.1 – inference5. RL 8.6 – irony6. RL 8.4 – foreshadowing7. RL 8.2 – characterization / recall8. RL 8.6 – suspense9. RL 8.1 – predictions/inferences10. RL 8.1 – inference11. RL 8.3 – foreshadowing12. RL 8.1, RL 8.3 – inference1
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7th - 11th
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IRONY QUIZ - (editable) 3 Types of Irony - Multiple Choice Reading Passages Test
This quiz has four reading passages and 10 questions about: verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. The test is ready to use, but is also editable. Ready to print and use; post and use; and/or add to a longer test or semester exam later (Key Included).**************************************************************************************************************************************WAIT - You can get this test included in our "Teaching Irony" BUNDLE above - Teach IRONY using: modern videos, m
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6th - 12th
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CTOPP-2 Report Template (ages 7-24)
CTOPP-2Comprehensive Test of Phonological ProcessingSecond Edition Report TemplateAges 7-24 This easy to use report CTOPP-2 report template includes a description of the assessment, each of the sub tests to be administered for ages 7-24, an explanation of how each sub test relates to the composite scores, and a chart that identifies the classification for each standard score range. It is completely editable with a very simple "plug-in" format (symbols and words in blue indicate where editing is
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1st - 12th
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Magazines: Persuasive Writing & Media Mini Unit & Assignment
This mini unit is one students of all ages love, as it's focused on more creative, persuasive writing, and the media/artistic design of their own magazine!It's perfect for in class and/or as take home work, depending on your needs. The unit is comprised of two focal parts/assignments that can be taught together or separately: the first is writing an informal, persuasive (‘soft’) magazine article; the second is to actually design and create a magazine (covers, layouts, table of contents, ads).THE
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Selma Movie - 50 Question Multiple Choice Quiz
Keep your students on track as they view the film or use as a final assessment. I designed this with the dual purpose of keeping students focused while viewing the movie, or to use as a final assessment. The 50 questions are arranged in the same order as events in the movie. The 50 question format makes it easy to convert to percentages and grades. The product consists of the quiz (6 pages) plus solution (1 page). Also included is a one page answer sheet, on which students can mark their answe
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Selma Movie - Active Learning Resources Bundle
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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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