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Free middle school english language arts handouts
Primary Lined Writing Paper Templates Elementary Handwriting
** UPDATED MARCH 1ST, 2022 ** --> Now includes 26 different templates!It's always great to have a variety of writing papers! In this resource, you'll find 26 different writing paper templates. This includes just picture box templates, picture box templates with a variety of number of lines/spacing and writing pages without picture boxes!Print what you need :)IMPORTANT NOTE:This is a PDF file. It is NON-EDITABLE. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or need a part of it editable. Thank y
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PreK - 8th
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Free Christmas Word Search - Challenging Christmas Word Search Christmas Free!
Merry Christmas! As a Christmas gift to you enjoy this free more challenging Christmas word search. Answer key included. Enjoy! There are many more Christmas activities at my store, including more free Christmas activities! Please rate and review!For more Christmas items check out the Christmas section of my store for a variety of activities and discounted packs for different grades.Discounted packs include:Christmas Language Arts - $5.001st Grade Christmas Math - $5.002nd Grade Christmas Math -
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2nd - 8th
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Back to School Student Survey - Free Survey for Middle and High School Students
Get to know your new students with this engaging, informative, and FUN student survey. Perfect for the first day of school or the first week of school, this student survey will help you get a better understanding of who your new students are.The survey asks about interests, hobbies, home life, goals, and more. Students will enjoy filling out this survey, and it is a great way to welcome students into your classroom. Once all of my students complete this survey, I keep them organized in a three-r
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6th - 12th
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FREE Seven Continents & Oceans Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Help your kiddos learn the names of the continents and oceans with this fun (and FREE) puzzle worksheet. Puzzlers must find the twelve words in the word search grid and then place them correctly on the world map. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.The 12 hidden vocabulary words are: Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, As
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3rd - 6th
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Spring Has Sprung Word Search
Word searches are great for visual motor coordination! They can help with vocabulary building, spelling, and filling spare time!This spring-related word search has 27 words that are oriented across, downward, and diagonally (none are backward). An answer key is provided.It's appropriate for upper elementary kids, approximately grades 3-6.If you and your kids enjoy it, please be sure to leave feedback so that I can keep creating fun stuff! Please be sure you have an app or software that will ope
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3rd - 6th
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FREE Five Paragraph Essay Outline
Help your students write better essays with this structured essay outline resource. This FREE teaching resource includes two different five paragraph essay outlines. One outline requires students to include two examples per body paragraph, and the other one requires students to include three examples per body paragraph.Looking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishUseful Writing Lessons That Might Int
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6th - 12th
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Spooky Story Writing - Halloween Writing Activity - Free Halloween Lesson
Your students will love this fun and engaging Halloween writing activity that will have them rolling story element dice (setting, character, obstacle, and a story starter) to create a random set of story components. Once students have their story components, they’ll plan and write a spooky story as they combine each element into an entertaining writing piece. Perfect for a Halloween lesson, Halloween activity or any time of the year!This activity taps into students’ natural love of scary stori
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4th - 7th
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FREE Standard English Grammar Cheat Sheet and Grammar Sort Sheet
I created this handy reference sheet of grammar terms and examples. Not only do I access it daily, but I give it to students to use as a reference as well. I even send it home and let the students explain it to their parents.
Students can use the Grammar Cheat Sheet with Grammar Sorting Sheet as they sort any set of words from any piece of book, text, poem, or content reading material.
I hope you, your students and your parents enjoy this freebie!
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K - 12th
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Venn Diagram
A Venn diagram is an educational graphic organizer that uses overlapping circles to show the relationships among multiple things, ideas, or subjects.This resource includes two printable Venn diagrams (one with lines and one without).Venn diagrams help students visually demonstrate the similarities and differences between two concepts.They are a great tool for compare and contrast lessons!The benefits of a VENN DIAGRAM include:easy to use for studentsdepictions are clear to understandstudents ana
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4th - 12th
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Free Homophones Coloring Sheets | Fun Summer Activity
These FREE homophone coloring sheets are a great end of the year activity as students get ready for summer! See how well your students were paying attention with these homophone coloring pages. This is a sample of what you will find in the full Pop Art Coloring Homophone resource. There are 4 levels included in this sample: Basic, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. With the four levels included, you will find that “discreet” differentiation is easy. INCLUDED IN THIS FREEBIEInstructions and Po
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2nd - 8th
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Summer Blast Word Search
Need a time filler for the end of school days? Word searches are great for this, and they help with visual motor skills and vocabulary! I designed this one for upper elementary kids to get in them in the spirit of summer--as if they're not already! It's got 27 words oriented across, down, and diagonally. (None are backward.)Please leave feedback if you're happy with this product and if your kiddos like it! Be sure you can download a PDF as well!Thanks for downloading my product!
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3rd - 6th
THERE-THEIR-THEY'RE Student Review Packet - ELA FREE Grades 5-9
If you would like to teach or review the homonyms THERE, THEIR, and THEY’RE, this free product is student-ready, neatly-designed, and allows for different styles of guided practice!The THERE-THEIR-THEY’RE Student Ready Review Packet presents each usage explanation along with clear examples and varied practice opportunities. Students compose their own sentences, apply the correct form of there within given sentences and paragraphs, practice editing a passage to correct there/their/they’re errors,
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5th - 9th
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Expository Writing - Newspaper Article Writing Activity
Looking for a fun and creative way for students to learn about expository writing? In this activity, students will create the front page of a newspaper including writing a headline and a main story as well as adding other newspaper themed elements. Students will practice using 3rd person point of view and learn how to incorporate the 5 w's into their writing. This resource can easily be adapted for different ages and abilities and works well as an introductory lesson for expository writing or
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
FREE SPRING Word Search Puzzle Handout Fun Activity
Celebrate spring with this fun puzzle featuring words associated with the season. This word search is a great activity to help keep kids occupied during their spring break. It’s a fantastic way for them to learn but have fun too! Use this sheet as part of your teaching curriculum, a treat for early finishers or just for fun.I have included 30 words in the list. Words may appear forward, backward, up, down or diagonal. Words may overlap and cross each other. When you have found a word, be sure
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Filled with Gratitude; Fall Thankfulness Coloring Activity and Writing Page Free
5 star reviews are greatly appreciated!!Enjoy this cute, gratitude freebie! Coloring Activity and Writing Page. Adaptable to whatever you would like to do with your students. Some ideas include:-paragraph writing projects-poetry writing-list making-write one thing each day of the month to slowly fill the jar-bulletin board displays-and so much more! I would love to see what your class creates! Tag @meaningfulmakings if you share a photo on instagram! Thanks so much and enjoy!Key words: November,
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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End of Year Autograph Page FREEBIE
Students can use these fun pages at the end of the year during yearbook signing time or just as a fun writing activity. This product includes autograph pages for grades 1-6 and 5 unique pages that do not include a grade level to provide you and your students with fun choices. Enjoy!
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K - 8th
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Homophones List (FREE)
Homophones List! Use this attractive homophones poster on the wall, as a handout, or digitally on a screen while your students are working on any homophone assignment. Displays 69 homophone sets! Provided in pink, blue, and orange. (*Updated 6/20/13: Words are now in alphabetical order!)
This poster is included in:
-Valentine Homophone Pack: Writing Activity, Project, Poster, & Bonus Worksheet.
-Homophones Task Cards: Scoot Game, Posters, & Worksheet.
-Writing and Grammar Poster BUNDLE:
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
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Figurative Language Reference Sheet - FREE
Figurative Language / Poetry Terms - Definitions and examples of poetry terms / figures of speech - alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor & personification. There is space for students create their own examples. I like to give this to students as a fun review, or as a reference sheet in their notebooks.Also includes a blank organizer so that students can add additional terms.**PART OF MY POETRY PACK - Poetry Package - Activities to Engage and Involve StudentsCheck out som
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Poetry Activities Writing, Analysis and Review Poetry Unit
Free Download End of the Year or Any Time Live and Learn Activity
FREE Download: Live and Learn Life Lessons Class Activity for End of the Year or Any Time! - Common Core Aligned
This is an inspirational, fun, and rewarding activity to share with your students!
Several years ago I was inspired by a little book called "Live and Learn and Pass It On" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. His idea was to have others jot down the lessons they have learned in life. He compiled all these lessons into a book, identifying each only with the person's age.
I thought it would b
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Fall Activity Pack - Autumn Word Search
A great, quick activity for those moments when students may be finishing at different times and need an activity to remain occupied!
This download is available as part of a larger packet of fun autumn-themed activities. Please search for:
Fall Activity Pack - 6 Fabulous and Fun Ways to Celebrate the Season
Meghan Mathis
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1st - 8th
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Argumentative Writing Mentor Text FREEBIE Activity, Graphic Organizers, CCSS
This is a sample for my argumentative writing unit and bundle!This mentor text activity is perfect for modeling argumentative essays! It is also great practice for students to identify the parts of an argument essay!Included:Mentor Text: "The Dangers of Trash in the Ocean"Graphic organizer/handout to go with the text--students identify the parts of the text (claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, refute of counterclaim, re-state claim). There are two organizers--one for higher and one for lower
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6th - 9th
Figurative Language Anchor Chart FREEBIE
Printable or traceable Figurative Language Anchor Chart FREEBIE! Contains 7 types of figurative language and their definitions:idiommetaphorsimileonomatopoeiapersonificationalliterationhyperbole******************************If you are seeking more products relating to Figurative Language, check these out:Literal and Figurative Heart ELA Reading and Writing Activity Pack Seasonal Elements of Poetry and Prose ELA ActivitiesSeasonal ELA Activities BIG BUNDLE for Upper Elementary
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Seasonal ELA Reading and Writing Activities BIG BUNDLE
Following Directions, Listening, and Executive Functioning Free
These following directions activities help students to master linguistic cues and tricky vocabulary. It even lets students practice their flexibilty switching been positively and negatively worded questions. This is an important skill that is exercised daily when following written and oral directions or taking multiple choice tests. These activities can also be used as a form of cognitive therapy that will develop sequencing and spatial abilities, memory, attention, and visual processing ski
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1st - 7th
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FREE SUMMER Word Search Puzzle Handout Fun Activity
Start the summer vacation off right with this puzzle featuring words associated with the summer season. It's a fun way to keep the kids occupied. . . at least for a short time. Use this sheet as part of your teaching curriculum, a treat for early finishers or just for fun.I have included 30 words in the list. Words may appear forward, backward, up, down or diagonal. Words may overlap and cross each other. When you have found a word, be sure to circle it and cross it off the list.Word List: Aug
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2nd - 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.
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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