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8th grade english language arts handouts for Microsoft Word $10 and up
THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
This bundle is a collection of The Lesson Shop's most popular Persuasive Writing Resources at a 50% DISCOUNT!!!The products in this bundle can be taught in combination with one another or can be broken up into stand alone resources. It includes a variety of assessment types (speeches, articles, essays) and multiple writing styles (types of tone, etc.).Designed for diverse learning environments! Students can complete these resources in a teacher-led class or use the included scaffolding for indep
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7th - 12th
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Three Scene Play Playwriting Unit for Drama, Theatre, or Acting Classes
DISTANCE-LEARNING FRIENDLY. REVISED AND UPDATED JULY 2019. This complete, three-week unit plan for teaching a simple, three-scene playwriting structure in any class has been extremely helpful to the many teachers who have purchased it over the past four years, since it debuted in July of 2015. I have been honing the lessons contained in this unit for a decade and a half in my own classes and it is a simple, fun and creative way to teach story structure, character development, and dialogue writin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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"One Night in the Woods" Drama Class One Act Play Based on Fairy Tales
One Night in the Woods mashes five classic fairy tales with five popular television shows to create an entertaining one act play that works as a classroom or extracurricular project. It’s Cinderella as an episode of The Bachelor, Rapunzel as The Amazing Race, and Red Riding Hood as a breaking news story!The play can also be broken into five independent scenes, four of which work completely independently of the main script. Cast is variable from 4-16. Gender is 2 male and 2 female for four perfor
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6th - 12th
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Vocabulary Bundle for Middle & High School English | Vocabulary Activities
This vocabulary bundle works with middle school and high school English students. If you are working to meet language standards for grades 7-11, this vocabulary bundle will work for you.Four vocabulary activities are included in this vocabulary bundle from my store and a bonus download of a vocabulary list to get you started!Included in this vocabulary bundle:Mentor Sentences ActivityPerfect bell ringers!☆ Words in context. Definitions and teaching points provided. ☆ Covers advanced language top
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7th - 10th
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MCAS PREP for ELA: Grades 6,7,8, and 10
(please let me know if you'd like me to send this to you as a Google doc.)This a four-week, twenty day, MCAS prep unit for English Language Arts; all of the lesson plans—activator, mini-lesson, activity, wrap-up—are included, and most importantly, the actual hand-out/s for each day. In addition, the English Language Arts Core Curriculum standards are included both on the daily lesson plans, and on the activity itself. Included are high interest short stories—such as Amy Tan’s “The Rules of the
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6th - 10th
Inside Out and Back Again Comprehension Questions
This product contains 141 comprehension questions for the novel Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. There are also final discussion questions for the whole novel. Most of the questions require students to return to the text and provide evidence for their answers.
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4th - 8th
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Lion (aka A Long Way Home) by Saroo Brierley. Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan for the entire book with vocabulary, quick writes and guided questions. It also includes a prereading research project if you want to implement it. Answer key is included, so if you have the book you can just print it up and go. I print them up chapter by chapter and when we're done they all have a nice little portfolio of their reading.Warning: It will not work with the Young Readers Edition.
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7th - 12th
Shane by Jack Schaefer: Study Questions and Assessments
Everything you need to teach Shane. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Also included are a summative News Report and Essay assignments with rubrics. NOW INCLUDES COMPLETE ANSWERS.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.
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7th - 12th
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Ultimate Grammar Bundle! Parts of Speech for 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade
This bundle includes my Parts of Speech Mini Unit. This unit is:Use this digital, interactive packet to teach your middle school students grammar, in a fun way! Have students WATCH VIDEOS, WRITE DEFINITIONS, GIVE THEMSELVES STUDY TIPS, and practice their learning by WRITING EXAMPLES with their parts of speech.Students then practice identifying their parts of speech in a whole class activity.Finally, there is a project assignment at the end of their week-long mini unit where students show what th
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6th - 8th
Storm Boy Bundle
Storm Boy Book and Movie comparison bundle for year 5 Australian Curriculum English Unit.Editable Bundle:- 2 x movie and book booklet with a setting page to draw and write descriptive language, character profiles for Storm boy, Hide Away Tom, Fingerbone Bill & Mr Percival & a page for a main/ important event page to write about 'who, what & where.'- Event timeline posters for the book and movie to display on your learning wall. The timeline posters can be used to track along as the c
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3rd - 12th
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Middle School and High School Vocabulary Lists - 64 Lists - 650 Plus Words
This document includes 64 sets of vocabulary lists created for middle school and high school students. Each of the lists contains 10 (or more) vocabulary words chosen from novels frequently read by students from grades 6 to grade 9 as well as those that frequently appear on the SAT (for high school lists). A clear, accurate, and comprehensive definition is given for each of the 650+ vocabulary words within this packet. The part of speech of each word is provided. Along with each vocabulary l
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cue for Treason: Chapter Questions and Assesments
Everything you need to teach Cue for Treason. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Very thorough ANSWERS INCLUDED. Also included are two summative assignments with rubrics and ANSWERS: the first is a news report writing assignment and the second is a test. See also my Cue for Treason Vocabulary package, which is a list of 100 words from the novel with definitions and senten
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6th - 12th
Avatar The Last Airbender Comprehension Questions Seasons 1-3
Comprehension/Standard Based questions for the Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last AirbenderQuestions are based on 7th grade Reading StandardsThere are 4 questions per episode for all three seasonsCan align with lessons on theme, central idea, character traits/development, tone, etc.
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6th - 8th
Comprehensive ELA Notes
FULLY EDITABLE! MS Word format
$27+ value if purchased separately!
This package is everything you need to get started in a 6-8 ELA classroom. The 69-page file contains a Table of Contents for students and 48 pages of scaffolded notes in the Cornell or 2-column style. This is not an interactive notebook, but a more concise and no-frills way of providing students with a useful reference tool to use throughout the year. I have included a teacher copy of all of the scaffolded notes that is com
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6th - 8th
Middle School Vocabulary Lists - 6th to 8th Grade - 48 Lists - 480 Words
This document includes 48 sets of vocabulary lists created for middle school students. Each of the 48 lists contains 10 (or more) vocabulary words chosen from novels frequently read by students from grades 6 to grade 8. A clear, accurate, and comprehensive definition is given for each of the 480+ vocabulary words within this packet. The part of speech of each word is provided. Along with each vocabulary list is a link to an online set of flashcards through Quizlet. On this website, students
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6th - 9th, Higher Education
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8th Grade ELA Milestones Practice
Reading passages with multiple choice and free response questions for narrative, argumentative, and expository readings. All questions come with answer keys and key items to be included in written responses.
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8th
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Holes (by Louis Sachar) Question Bank w/Answers
140 multiple choice questions for quizzes or tests organized by chapter with analytical questions clearly labeled by book section. Answer key in back with highlighted answers, easy to pick and choose and copy/paste into your own quizzes.Copyright material intended for use by one teacher in his/her classroom. Purchase does not allow sharing with other teachers.
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6th - 9th
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Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Unit Plan
Here you will find a breakdown, chapter by chapter, of how to teach Like Water for Chocolate. Includes small group activities, large group activities, projects, tests, literary devices, and study guide questions for all 12 chapters. Also included are vocabulary quizzes and tests associated with Like Water for Chocolate. Use the unit plan in order!
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8th - 12th
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Greek and Latin Prefixes and Suffixes
This 328-page book is filled with a variety of over 200 activities for Grades K - 12 to work on prefixes and suffixes and to learn how these change the meaning of the root word. Students learn and develop new critical thinking skills as they expand their vocabulary. Beginning ESL students can work on selected activities to catch up with their classmates. College students studying English for the first time can also work their way through the book. An Index is provided for easier location of
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Night by Elie Wiesel: Study Questions and Assessments
Everything you need to teach Night. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Also included are two final assignments with rubric (1. News report and 2. A Analysis) and a test. COMPLETE ANSWERS INCLUDED. Print and teach. Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packa
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7th - 12th
Middle School Writing BUNDLE
***UPDATED TO INCLUDE GOOGLE DRIVE LINKS!!!*****CCSS ALIGNED**This is a great value bundle of these ten standalone products targeting Middle School Writing Skills.Each lesson focuses on a particular genre and highlights a particular textual feature.Every lesson contains:★ Model Text★ Structural Analysis ★ Transition Words or other useful textual feature focus★ Planning Handouts/ Graphic Organizers★ Writing Prompts★ Grading Rubrics★ Teacher's NotesGenres included:✓ Describing a Process (Procedura
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6th - 8th
THE ENGLISH CLASS VARIETY BUNDLE FOR IN PERSON, REMOTE, OR HYBRID LEARNING
EMERGENCY PACK DISCOUNT! This bundle includes MORE English units and assignments than you could do in a YEAR! A collection of our best independent learning activities and resources, at a 50% discount, for anyone who needs to get through the next month(s). These resources are designed for diverse learning environments. Students can complete them in a teacher-led class or use included scaffolding for independent learning at home.All items are printable, but are also editable for digital completion
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Complete Unit
This extensive 175-page unit plan for The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is faithfully designed around the philosophy of developing close reading skills and text based responses which require supporting evidence for nearly every aspect of each scene and act of the poem. Our Ancient Mariner unit is completely original and has been keenly tuned to address a wide range of learners with varying reading comprehension skills. In short, this unit will help all students to look closely at Coleridge’s cra
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7th - 12th
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Paper Planes: Stage 4 English Film Study
This resource is specially designed for Stage 4 students, helping them to delve into the themes explored in the movie and providing them with a range of engaging activities.The resource includes a variety of introductory questions to get students thinking and discussing the film, along with creative activities that encourage them to explore their own creativity and develop their critical thinking skills. Additionally, a review section offers a chance to reflect on the film and its impact.But tha
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6th - 8th
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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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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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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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