Middle school english language arts independent work packets for Microsoft Word

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

This informational text lesson on the dangers of energy drinks is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills and comprehension! With eight specific standards-based questions and a text-based writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate!Student Experience: Students will read the high-interest, engaging article about the dangers of energy drinks. Then, students will truly dig into and respond to that text. Last, students will write a short a

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7th - 11th, Adult Education

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Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1

Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

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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Grades:

7th - 12th

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Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE

Halloween Short Research Project: Myths, Ghosts, & Legends Media Presentation

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

With this standards-based short research task AND a digital media presentation project, your middle and high school students will be 100% engaged on Halloween. Student Experience: Students will be assigned a myth from their state or from a state in the US. They will research and create a media presentation to share their findings. This type of assignment is very flexible and is 100% editable. It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, conclude a unit on Dark Romantic or Gothic lit

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+

Abridged Lord of the Flies text

Created by

The Eclectic ELA

This abridged text allows lower-level learners or shortened unit the ability to engage in a dynamic text! Some of the descriptions are simplified; however, all of the major plot points are fully developed. The margins are enlarged to allow students ample room to annotate.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions: Fiction | Suspense! NO PREP

Created by

Marilyn's Homework Help

Engaging Suspense Story! This page-turning reading assignment is great for multiple choice practice, a substitute lesson plan, and/or a review of literary terms and applications. Includes engaging, high-interest reading passages from a mystery novel to hook reluctant or struggling readers. Each passage has multiple choice questions that help students practice close reading strategies and inference skills. The answer key is included.The passages are from a mystery called "A Ring at the Bottom of

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

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Informational Text Lesson on Hot Topics: Reading is Good for Your Brain

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

This mini lesson on the benefits of reading is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills. With five specific common core text-based questions, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate!Includes:-Formal lesson plan-Super simple sub sheet-Standards links-Link to article-Idea for starter-Short answer questions and answers- Argumentative Prompt-100% EditableClassroom success stories from other teachers who have tried this resource:♥ "Love this - a perfect les

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8th - 11th, Adult Education

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Activities, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1

Soñador Spanish Novel Study; digital packet, comprehension questions

Created by

Maestra Ribeiro

This is a digital packet for a novel study on the book El Soñador by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Peter Sís. I read the 2010 Spanish Scholastic edition of the book with my fifth grade bilingual students and they worked on one section of the packet each day. This novel study is best used digitally, but it can also be printed. Student answers are started in blue text, so if used online they are easy to read when grading. You will receive an editable version so you can use as is or add your own flair. Perfec

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.10

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Short Research Project: Symbols of the Season for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

This short research task for December allows your middle and high school students to investigate and share various symbols of the holiday season. This low prep assignment is very flexible: It could be used to teach MLA and research, review MLA, or in a non English class looking to incorporate research in a fun way. Student Experience: Students will research an important symbol from the Christmas season, design a media presentation, and then present their findings to the class. With this stu

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Research Writing Unit, Curriculum BUNDLE+

Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity

Created by

Tori Allred

Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 9th, Higher Education

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.7.4

, RI.7.5

, RI.7.6

, RI.8.4

, RI.8.5

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The Odyssey (Emily Wilson) Reading Assignments, Classworks, and Answer Sheets

Created by

Mike Kentz

[THIS IS FOR THE VERSION TRANSLATED BY EMILY WILSON]The Odyssey is one of the hardest books in literature to teach, but not anymore!Skip the boring parts, zoom in on the important lines, and guide students to a literal understanding that will lay the framework for deeper discussions and access to the story's greatest themes!Instead of having students slog through the ENTIRE text of The Odyssey, jump right to the specific passages, lines, and moments to guide students to a deeper understanding of

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Worksheets, Independent Work Packet

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Leopard Gecko Distance Learning Lizard Biology Mini-unit Plan for class pet

Created by

Creative Resources

Use this collection of worksheets to introduce your students to the leopard gecko. This unit is designed to focus on 10 specific vocabulary words pertaining to the leopard gecko, and presents them in a variety of ways. It also incorporates basic math practice, measurements, gecko body parts, and diurnal vs. nocturnal behavior. It includes:Leopard Gecko reading passageVocabulary matching pageDiurnal/Nocturnal pageBody parts (Blank and filled in)Basic math puzzle pageMath code puzzle page (various

Subjects:

Biology, Reading Strategies, Special Education

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Independent Work Packet

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING: Understanding Procrastination Article & Research Activity

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Critical Thinking, Informational Text, Psychology

The perfect reading and analysis activity on the Executive Functioning! Have your students learn about Procrastination and how it affects our lives.High school students need executive functioning skills for all kinds of school and personal tasks, such as prioritizing responsibilities and using time effectively, studying and completing assignments, following through on commitments, and making healthy choices. With this package (and series), students gain an understanding of what executive functio

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

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Canadian History, English Language Arts, Native Americans

Also included in: THE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING BUNDLE

Orange Shirt Day Reading Comprehension- Canadian Indigenous Recognition

Created by

Fun to the Apple Core

**A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THIS RESOURCE IS DONATED TO AN AGENCY THAT SERVES AND SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.** So far, we have donated $400 (updated monthly)!!English Reading Package on Orange Shirt Day. Includes:☆ reading text about Orange Shirt Day☆ Reading comprehension questions (short answer format)☆ Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice format)☆ Class Pre and Post Discussion Questions☆ Cross Word☆ Word Search☆ Answer Keys to all activitiesIf you enjoyed this resource, please

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Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Independent Work Packet

Pink Shirt Day Reading Comprehension (Anti-Bullying Anti-Homophobia Awareness)

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Fun to the Apple Core

English Reading Package on Pink Shirt Day. Includes:☆ Reading text about Pink Shirt Day☆ Reading comprehension questions (short answer format)☆ Reading comprehension questions (multiple choice format)☆ Class Pre and Post Discussion Questions☆ Cross Word☆ Word Search☆ Answer Keys to all activities☆ Art Display Activity

Subjects:

Canadian History, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

An Invisible Thread: Young Reader's Edition Guided Reading Bundle

Created by

Lit 4 Life and Read 2 Learn

Included in this bundle, you will find chapter questions for the book An Invisible Thread: Young Readers Edition. Each chapter includes a list of vocabulary in context, a figurative language analysis activity, and text-dependent questions. There is also a place for students to summarize what they read.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

Middle School ELA Multiple-Choice Test Taking Strategy Practice

Created by

Middle School Writer

This lesson is designed for 7th Grade ELA Students. The content is aligned to grammar, literature, research, communication, and vocabulary standards that students need to master in middle school. The standards are specifically aligned to Tennessee state grammar standards, but they are appropriate for any 7th ELA Classroom. However, the primary focus on this practice is for students to identify the skill of each question, so they can successfully determine how to approach answering the question.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep

Grades:

7th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

Article Reading & Analysis: The Science of Social Media

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Character Education, For All Subject Areas, Reading

Social Media, in your class?!?!These days, it's hard to argue that social media has not revolutionized the way we connect, communicate, and share information. Its benefits are abundant, but so are its downsides! While it fosters activism, giving voice to the voiceless, it also fosters new types of bullying, amplifying hurtful voices beyond the boundaries of the school day. So what are we to do?The Science Of Social Media highlights the impact of social media on mental health, particularly among

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING: Willpower & Decision Fatigue Article & Research Activity

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Critical Thinking, Informational Text, Psychology

The perfect reading and analysis activity on the Executive Functioning! Have your students learn about the concept of Willpower and how Decision Fatigue can affect our choices.High school students need executive functioning skills for all kinds of school and personal tasks, such as prioritizing responsibilities and using time effectively, studying and completing assignments, following through on commitments, and making healthy choices. With this package (and series), students gain an understandi

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

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Also included in: THE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING BUNDLE

Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Obesity Taxation

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English Language Arts, Health, Writing-Essays

In this easy-prep writing prompt pack, students will analyze texts that discuss a very personal hot-button issue that faces kids, teens, and adults: obesity and the government's role in preventing it. They will then write an essay where they take a stand on the issue after reading that set of articles. If your state requires students to synthesize from multiple sources for state testing, then this prompt meets that requirement.Suggestions for teaching:· You could use this as a cold writing task

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Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

Also included in: Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE

Avatar The Last Airbender Comprehension Questions Seasons 1-3

Created by

Madai Garcia

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.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

Learning Strategies Article Analysis: Boost Your Brain With Boredom

Created by

Character Education, For All Subject Areas, Reading

Your students would be BETTER LEARNERS if they were BORED!(Sometimes.)Learning Strategies enhance student understanding and retention of class material. They help students engage with content, connect new information to prior knowledge, and apply what they learn to real-world situations. But the strategies are not just about what students do while they're learning: They’re also the things they're doing before and after learning that help students really understand and remember what they learned.

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6th - 12th, Adult Education

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