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Middle school english language arts study guides $5-10
Esperanza Rising Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Questions and Answers
A chapter-by-chapter novel study slide show that gives students all the scaffolding they need to read the novel successfullyIncludes cultural and historical contextVocabularyLiterary devicesComprehension questions and answers for each chapterTen slide preview included Our Visual Text Support reviews say it best:"Teaching at an inner city school, this was SO INCREDIBLY helpful! I LOVE giving visuals for things that kids have absolutely no background knowledge on.""What an amazing resource! A grea
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study and 4 More Novel Study Units
Westward Expansion Worksheets
Westward Expansion Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the Westward Expansion? The settlement of the West, as well as the devastating impact this expansion had on Native Americans is included in this unit. The 47-page worksheet packet will provide your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. The Westward Expansion packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Bundle
The Odyssey Reading Literature Guide and Greek Mythology Flip Book
The Odyssey: Interactive Flip Book Includes: Literary Terms (epic, epic hero, epithet…) Character Map and answer key, Study Guide and answer Key, A Hero's Journey visual, chart, and answer key, Map of Odysseus’ voyage, Greek Mythology chart and answer key. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study guide. Students will practice reading / summarization skills, recalling details, writing and inference skills...and everything will be in this one pack! Great for Center Task / Differentiation -Cl
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7th - 12th, Staff
A Long Walk to Water - Student Workbook Pack - Chapter Questions & Vocab
This is a student work pack for your novel study of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. This work back provides a one-page assignment for each chapter of the book, plus all answer keys. Each page covers three vocabulary words that the students must infer, three higher-order response and skills-based questions, and a place to write a brief chapter summary. Works great for independently reading the novel, or if reading aloud as a class, assign the corresponding page after the daily reading
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Unit Teaching Package
Calculating Speed, Time, Distance, and Graphing Motion - Distance Time Graphs
This activity is centered around the concept of motion. This activity defines motion and gives instruction and examples on how it cat be calculated and graphed. This activity includes informational text on calculating and graphing motion as well as a variety of problems to check for understanding. There are problems that involve solving for speed, distance traveled, and time in motion. Distance vs. Time and Speed vs. Time graphs are discussed. Twelve distance vs. time graphs and twelve spe
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4th - 9th
Hatchet - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 1850 COPIES SOLD. Our most popular unit. Hatchet is a 92 page comprehensive and integrated novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Extension Activities. This curriculum unit includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: research assignments, cloze activities, creative writing opportunities, ch
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5th - 9th
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Spanish American War and American Imperialism Worksheets
Spanish American War and American Imperialism Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the dynamic turn-of-the-century age of American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War? This 32-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visua
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Worksheet Mega Bundle
The Call of the Wild - (Lesson Plan)
Over 1100 units sold. One of our most popular units.The Call of the Wild is a complete 62 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: ~ Before You Read, ~ Vocabulary, ~ Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); ~ Extension Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze
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6th - 9th
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Diagramming Sentences Bundle
Learn about diagramming sentences with this cheat sheet bundle for middle school language arts.Help your students better understand the parts of speech and sentences with these diagramming sentences cheat sheets.No PrepPerfect for reference bindersExcellent for ESL students or students with learning disabilitiesColor-coded for easy referencePLEASE CHECK OUT EACH LISTING FOR A MORE DETAILED LOOK.These cover:Subjects and VerbsAdjectives and AdverbsDirect ObjectsIndirect ObjectsPrepositional Phrase
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5th - 7th
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My Side of the Mountain - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 1200 COPIES SOLD. One of our most popular curriculum units.My Side of the Mountain is a complete 71 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze act
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4th - 7th
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Frankenstein Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book
Frankenstein: Interactive Flip Book British Literature's most famous gothic novel written by Mary Shelley. Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes:Mary Shelley’s Bio and BackgroundElements of Gothic Literature Study Guide and answer key (over 100 questions!)Themes, Symbols and answer keyAntithesis-Contrasts of ideas, characters, themes, settings or moodsCharacters and their backgroundFrame Story explanationTh
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
World War I Worksheets
World War I Worksheets! -READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching the about the compelling and complicated saga of World War I? This 34-page worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support and enhance your own lessons,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Bundle
Freak the Mighty Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book
Freak The Mighty, by Rodman Philbrick: Interactive Layered Flip BookEach “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes:★Plot Diagram (with answer key)★Vocabulary (with answer key)★By Chapter Guided Reading Questions (with answer key)★Character Chart fill in (with answer key)★Terms to know -King Arthur, Chilvalry, Morquio syndrome★Thematic Response (with answer key) ★About the Author: Rodman Philbrick WebquestPrint in co
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3rd - 9th
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The Pearl by John Steinbeck - A Teaching Unit
168 PAGES of teacher-created materials for use with John Steinbeck's The Pearl. Includes PDF and Word files.Make this classic novella relevant to your students with this complete unit that includes supplemental articles on classism, pearl diving and advice from a jeweler. This unit includes: a detailed lesson plan pre-reading activitiesa brief biography of John Steinbeckwriting activitiesa characterization chartchapter-by-chapter vocabulary and comprehension questions*supplemental articlesdis
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8th - 12th
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A Wrinkle in Time - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 1300 COPIES SOLD. One of our most popular curriculum units. A Wrinkle in Time is a complete 78 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); and Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze acti
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5th - 8th
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Lord of the Flies Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book
Interactive Reading Lord of the Flies Flip Book Aligned and Outlined English language arts Common Core State Standards, 9-12 Reading, Writing, Speaking and ListeningIncludes:-Each chapter has study guide questions to fill In and teacher answer key -Characters chart fill in and answer key-Symbols chart fill in and answer key-British Author, William Golding -Map of The Island-Novel Background Print in color or gray scale. White paper or color paper. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study
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8th - 12th, Staff
The Hunger Games Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book
The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins: Interactive Layered Flip Book
Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes:
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★Plot Diagram (with answer key)
★Vocabulary (with answer key)
★109 Guided Reading Questions (with answer key)
★Character Chart fill in (with answer key)
★Mini-Webquest - Background on author, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, and Dystopian Society
★Terms to know
★Create District Badges Act
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 1600 COPIES SOLD. One of our most popular curriculum units. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a complete 81 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: - Before You Read, - Vocabulary, - Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); - Extension Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, resea
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6th - 8th
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A Raisin in the Sun Reading Literature Guide Flip Book
A Raisin in the Sun: Interactive Layered Flip Book
Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer.
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Literary Terms Chart fill in – terms and textual evidence (with answer key)
Vocabulary by Act and Scene (with answer key)
Guided Reading Questions (with answer key)
Thematic Response (with answer key)
Background on play, title, Langston Hughes’ poem, and Lorraine Hansberry
Conflicts and Symbols (with answer key)
Cr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Night by Elie Wiesel Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book
Night by Elie Wiesel: Interactive Layered Flip Book
Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer.
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★Vocabulary (with answer key)
★Guided Reading Questions by Part/Chapter (with answer key and page #’s )
★Themes and conflicts (with answer key)
★Background on novel and author, Elie Wiesel
★Pre-Reading Concepts for World War II and the Holocaust (with answer key)
★Plot Diagram (with answer key)
★Maslow’s Hierarchy
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6th - 12th
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Phrases and Clauses Grammar Worksheets, Presentation, Test, Flipping Book
Phrases and clauses can look similar, and my students confuse them. I made these phrase and clause activities to clarify the differences in these units of words. If your students struggle to identify subjects and verbs, sentence structure, or punctuate phrases and clauses correctly, these grammar activities should help. This grammar bundle is in print and digital formats. Overall, these activities to clarify phrases and clauses are great grammar scaffolding tools.This phrase and clause bundle in
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Seventh Grade Grammar Bundle | Sentence Structure, Phrases, Clauses
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Discussion Guide
This speech analysis discussion guide highlights the rhetorical devices used by King with margin annotations and correlating color coded lines underlined in the text. I use this key to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading). Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Novel Literature Guide Flip Book
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Interactive Layered Flip Book
Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes:
Includes:
Plot Diagram(with answer key)
Vocabulary by chapter (with answer key)
Guided Reading Questions (with answer key)
Characters fill in (with answer key)
Novel background and Robert Louis Stevenson
Gothic Literature and Background
Victorian era, theories and themes (with and answer key an
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Middle School ELA Literature Reference Notebook
Teaching literature terms and literary devices will be engaging, easy, and ready to go for you. This bundle includes 18 pages of middle school ELA literary devices and literature concepts terms for students to use when learning new terms, writing reading response, and when writing literary analysis responses or essays. This resource is perfect if you need some quick sheets for students to reference when doing any literature or reading activities in your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade ELA classroom. Even
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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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