8th grade Summer english language arts resources for Easel Activities

Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL

Created by

Engage your new students from day one with these 11 back-to-school activities that are ideal for the first day and first week of school! This Back-to-School Activities Packet is ideal for middle and high school students, and it is filled with beginning-of-the-year ice breakers and activities you and your students will love!You and your students will get to know each other and start the school year on the right foot with these beginning-of-the-year activities. These 11 first-week-of-school activi

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, For All Subjects

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.6.3

, W.7.3

, W.8.3

, W.9-10.3

, SL.7.1

...

Also included in: Secondary English Curriculum - Year-Long ELA Resources - Grades 7-10 Bundle

Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel

Created by

HappyEdugator

Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. Five challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy, too! In the first puzzle, cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. In the next puzzle, follow directions to travel the world to catch a thief. In the third puzzle, rearrange letters to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence

Created by

Read Relevant

This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RI.6.8

, RI.6.10

, RI.7.5

, RI.7.8

...

Also included in: RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets BUNDLE of 40 RACE Passages and Writing Prompts

Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Other (ELA)

Grades:

2nd - 9th

Types:

Activities, Games

7th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

Created by

Math in the Middle

Are you in need of a 7th grade math review packet? This no-prep, print & go summer prep packet designed for incoming 8th grade students is an easy way to review many of the topics covered in 7th grade math. With detailed explanations & examples and ample practice problems, this packet is an excellent 7th Grade end of the year review.This math review packet covers many of the major topics taught in 7th grade math:- All 4 Operations with Integers- All 4 Operations with Rational Numbers (po

Subjects:

Back to School, Math, Summer

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: Math Review Packets BUNDLE - 3rd Grade through Algebra I - End of Year Math

Greek and Latin Roots [Book 1]

Created by

Teacher Thrive

Greek and Latin Roots! Almost 70% of the English language is derived from Latin and Greek languages. When students learn these “building blocks” it becomes easy for them to recognize and decode unfamiliar words that are related to a known root. It is also increasingly important to explicitly teach students the meanings of Greek and Latin roots as they encounter the very technical vocabulary found in science and other content areas.This HUGE 282-page resource covers over 60 Greek and Latin roots

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

L.4.4b

, L.4.5c

, L.5.4a

, L.5.4b

, L.5.5c

...

Also included in: Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes Vocabulary Bundle

Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities

Created by

Custom Classroom by Angela

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to making inferences? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 inference task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need. The use of short well-known fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions using inferencing. Great f

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.7.1

, RL.8.1

Also included in: STAAR ELA Test Prep Review Boot Camp Reading Comprehension & Practice Tests 2023

Pre-Algebra Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

Created by

Math in the Middle

Are you in need of a Pre-Algebra or 8th Grade Summer math packet? This no-prep, print & go summer prep packet designed for incoming Algebra 1 students is an easy way to review many of the topics covered in pre-algebra. With detailed explanations & examples and ample practice problems, this packet is an excellent 8th Grade end of the year review.This math review packet covers many of the major topics taught in pre-algebra or 8th grade math:- All 4 Operations with Rational Numbers- Findi

Subjects:

Back to School, Math, Summer

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: Math Review Packets BUNDLE - 3rd Grade through Algebra I - End of Year Math

Back to School Beginning of the Year Activities - First Week Middle High School

Created by

Carla McLeod

Looking for some great back to school and beginning of the year activities to kick the year off right? Get to know your middle school and high school students, their skills and their learning needs in this mega-pack of 20+ fun-filled and practical back to school activities for secondary students! The First Week Survival Kit includes 35 pages of getting to know you icebreakers, games, activities, learning inventories and more to help you start the year off on a high note from the first day. Pro

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: BACK TO SCHOOL BUNDLE FOR ELA GRADES 9-10: 150+ Pgs of Activities, Posters, More

Sub Plans Middle School ELA Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans 6th grade 7th 8th

Created by

Read Relevant

Need sub plans for middle school ELA? These 20 no-prep assignments are ready to print and use. They will keep your kids focused and engaged while you're away. All activities have clear instructions and an answer key is provided. Any sub will easily be able to implement them! Mix and match the activities to use for multiple days. This Download Contains: PRINT:Text Structure worksheetsGrammar worksheet: possessive nounsPoetry Analysis activity3 Vocabulary Context Clue assignmentsColor by Number: S

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.4

, RI.6.10

, W.4.1

, W.4.2

, W.4.3

...

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs

Created by

Teacher Thrive

Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

4th - 9th, Adult Education

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle

Main Idea Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Central Idea & Key Details

Created by

Custom Classroom by Angela

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the main idea? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 main idea task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known fiction stories and modern informational text articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed res

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

, RI.6.2

, RI.7.2

...

Also included in: Short Story Reading Comprehension Task Cards State Test Prep 6th 7th 8th Grade

The Outsiders Novel Study Unit - Questions - Outsiders Projects Activities Tests

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

The Outsiders Novel Study Unit contains 250+ pages with a complete unit plan for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Perfect for an Outsiders Interactive Notebook, these Outsiders activities include chapter by chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A full set of Outsiders questions are included, which focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included.✅Be sure to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

...

Also included in: Novel Study Units - The Giver - Touching Spirit Bear - The Outsiders Activities

Hidden Figures (2016): Movie Guide (Google Docs, EASEL, & PDF)

Created by

Will Pulgarin

This is the story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. This product includes 32-questions to help keep your students focused and engaged throughout the movie. The video guide is time stamped, which allows teachers to chunk the movie into parts and to easily pick up where the class left off. I have also included a character reference guide and some "fact vs. fiction" insight into the movie. Lastly, this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Movie Guides

Algebra 1 Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

Created by

Math in the Middle

Algebra 1 Summer Math Packet ~ Summer Prep Packet for Incoming Algebra 2 or Geometry Students Looking for a good way to review Algebra I concepts with your students? This math review packet covers most of the major topics taught in algebra 1!This versatile resource is perfect for an end of the year or end of course review before an Algebra I final exam! It can also be used as a summer math packet for students who have just completed an Algebra course or as an August/September back to school re

Subjects:

End of Year, Math, Summer

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: Math Review Packets BUNDLE - 3rd Grade through Algebra I - End of Year Math

Fairly Tales: Grimm, ELA Reading Digital Escape Room: Middle School Escape

Created by

A Space to Create Art

⭐IT'S HARD TO IMAGINE A GRIMM FAIRY TALE WITHOUT AN ADVENTURE OR ENCHANTED FOREST. ⭐ This fully immersive 360° Grimm Digital Escape conjures up enchanted forests, villains, and happily-ever-afters. ⭐ Young teen students are invited to escape this Grimm Adventure using clues that practice reading, listening, sequencing, comparisons, logic, and other important skills!Now with two versions! A flat version with self-checking answers is included, no Google form is required. ⭐ Want a printable versio

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Visual Arts

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.7

, RL.6.7

, RL.7.7

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

...

Also included in: *ELA Middle School/High School 360° ELA Digital Escape Room Bundle

Summer Fun Six Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School Students

Created by

That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Summer Fun for Middle School!This packet of six activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! The first logic puzzle is Coaster Craziness, in which users solve for which roller coaster is h

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, End of Year, Summer

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities

Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!

The Most Dangerous Game Activities - Short Story Unit - Questions - Map Project

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: Short Story Units with Questions, Vocabulary, and Short Story Annotations! This 90 page short story with comprehension questions resource contains everything you need to teach “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Perfect for your short story unit or The Most Dangerous Game unit, this short story package contains detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, character analysis, creative writing activities, pr

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.10

, RL.8.1

...

Also included in: Short Stories with Comprehension Questions Ultimate Lifetime Subscription Bundle

13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital

Created by

Literacy in Focus

Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo

Subjects:

Close Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.3

, RI.5.4

, RI.6.3

, RI.6.4

, RI.7.3

...

Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities

Paragraph Writing How to Write a Paragraph of the Week Grades 6-8 with Digital

Created by

Rachel Lynette

❝ This resource is fantastic for teaching paragraph structure, adding details to writing, and supporting opinions with reasoning. My students enjoyed completing the paragraphs each week and I saw growth in their writing by the end of the year. Thank you! ❞ -Molly TParagraph writing just got easier! Whether you need print or digital, these ready-to-use pages (and slides) are an effective way to help your students learn and practice writing a paragraph.You'll get everything you need for argument

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.1a

, W.6.1c

, W.6.1d

, W.6.1e

...

Also included in: Paragraph Writing of the Week Graphic Organizers- Differentiation for Grades 5-6

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions + RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets

Created by

Read Relevant

These 10 high-interest passages are paired with reading comprehension questions and short response questions for students to practice multiple comprehension skills AND writing with the RACE writing strategy. This resource is perfect for test-prep, special education and progress monitoring, differentiating, and scaffolding for struggling readers. Passages range between reading levels of 6-8th grade, making them perfect for groups of students with a wide range of reading levels. Comprehension ski

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.4

, RI.7.1

, RI.7.4

...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Multiple Choice Questions RACE Bundle 6-8

The Hunger Games Novel Study Unit - Activities - Questions - Projects Vocabulary

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

This comprehensive 150+ page The Hunger Games Unit contains a complete novel study with detailed Hunger Games questions, answer keys, vocabulary, Hunger Games activities, story element analysis, and engaging projects. A variety of Hunger Games graphic organizers are also included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, foldable activities, templates, and rubrics!Save time planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.10

...

Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit - Novel Studies - Introduction to Dystopia Activities

Argumentative Writing Unit Argument Essay Thesis Statement Graphic Organizer

Created by

DiGiGoods and Printables ELA

Teach argumentative essay writing with a thesis statement centered approach! This COMPLETE workshop w. MENTOR SAMPLES guides students through every paragraph and element of argument writing. Video tutorials (by me) for EVERY section allows for independent, self-paced learning, giving you more time to work with struggling students. ✅ ALIGNS WITH CCSS, TEKS, AND MOST STATES' STANDARDS⭐ 3 FORMATS: Google Slides, 8.5x11 Worksheets, and Easel⭐⭐NOTE: This workshop teaches students how to think like

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1a

, W.7.1b

, W.7.1c

, W.7.1e

...

Also included in: Argumentative Essay Thesis Statement Writing Workshop Graphic Organizers Rubric

Author's Claim Evidence & Reasoning Task Cards Practice in Informational Text

Created by

Custom Classroom by Angela

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the author's claim? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 claim and evidence task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short modern Non-Fiction articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions.There ar

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.6.8

, RI.7.8

, RI.8.8

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Task Cards Passages with Multiple Choice Fun Activities