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Free middle school english language arts resources for Microsoft Word
Simile and Metaphor Worksheet Practice
This worksheet provides 10 metaphors/similes that allow students to practice their learning. Pictures of example next to each. They must identify if the sentence uses a simile or metaphor and then explain what that use of figurative language is trying to communicate. There are also 4 "Write Your Own" prompts at the end of the worksheet. This has always been a big hit with my students and can work for grades 4-8.
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4th - 8th
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Follow Directions Gingerbread House - Christmas Coloring Sheet
Use this cute and fun coloring sheet to target skills involving direction following and spatial understanding. Comes with one-step and two-step directives with 10+ directives each. Christmas themed!Go to this link to download this activity plus a few more features. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Gingerbread-House-Coloring-Activities-Following-Directions-WH-Questions-More-5090568
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PreK - 6th
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FREE Printable Always Do Your Best Dotted Mid-line Lined Paper {EDITABLE!!!}
If you are teaching younger students or students who are struggling with letter formation, this product is for you!
This file will allow you to print your own paper with a dotted mid-line to make writing a breeze! A motivational slogan at the top of the front page reads "Always do your best!"
There's no need to buy costly writing pads anymore! Simply print these sheets one-sided or two-sided and guide your students to writing brilliance!
Enjoy!
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PreK - 6th
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Reading Level Correlation Chart RIT Lexile Guided Reading AR
This correlation chart aligns 4 reading assessment levels: Lexile, MAP Reading RIT, Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading, and Accelerated Reader. I searched high and low for a correlation chart that aligned RIT's to Guided Reading levels. When I couldn't find one (for standard MAP, not Primary MAP), I created my own. MAP RIT's correlate to Lexile Levels, and Lexile levels correlate to Guided Reading Levels, etc. We use this chart to determine starting points for assessments (such as running
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2nd - 8th
Writing Guide 1: Essay Thesis Statements (Explanation & Writing Activities)
This is a quick guide for how to write and improve on THESIS STATEMENTS. Package Includes:- Aspects of a good thesis- Examples of common issues and pitfalls when writing theses- A thesis improvement activity (with 10 theses for students to repair and improve)If you like this handout, you should check out our other products! Evidence & MLA Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quick-Writing-Guide-Incorporating-Evidence-MLA-5098962Essay Writing Guide: https://www.teacherspayteache
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Informative Writing Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer will help students plan their informational writing piece. In 3rd Grade, students are required to provide at least 3 facts and 2-3 details, so this graphic organizer should help them organize their thoughts.
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2nd - 6th
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The Color Monster Feelings Activity
This activity can be used for Pre-K to Elementary ages. The Color Monster is an amazing book that describes feelings through color. Have your students color in their monster and begin a discussion on why they chose that color and how it makes them feel! Wonderful for a Feelings & Emotions themed week.
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PreK - 6th
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Editable End of Year Mad Lib
This would be a fun "goodbye gift" to a student at the end of the school year! You can edit the teacher's name, the grade level, and anything else!
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Free Valentine's Day Editable Conversation Heart Flashcards
This word document contains two pages of editable conversation heart flashcards. You can use this template in many different ways including flashcards for sight words, cvc words, letters and sounds, vocabulary, word families, idioms, similes, etc. You could also use them for math facts. The possibilities are endless. I hope you can use this with your students and I hope you love it! I really appreciate your feedback and follows. :) *If you leave me feedback, I would love to know how you plan
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PreK - 8th
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The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!
This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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Book Review Rubric Editable (FREE)
This is a one-page rubric in Microsoft Word to use when a student presents a book review for the class. Students LOVE to hear their classmates review books that they read independently. It is a great way to promote the love of reading in your classroom! The Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook by Aimee Buckner discusses the use of book reviews in her classroom.
The book review rubric contains the following elements and is editable for your needs:
Book Review Elements
Sent
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3rd - 8th
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Venn Diagram (with lines)
This is a venn diagram graphic organizer, with lines for students to write neatly to record their thoughts and ideas. Please feel free to edit and use with your students. When I use it in my classroom, I often add pictures to either side which is the reason for the space next to the lines above the circles.
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K - 12th
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A "Mad Libs" Letter to My Teacher (First Day of School ELA Activity)
This is the perfect First Day of School activity, and can be completed either digitally or on paper. While this is an ideal activity for upper elementary and Jr High, it could be used with any grade that is capable of writing by themselves with some modifications!
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2nd - 12th
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*Student Project* Design Your Own School
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and if your students are similar to mine, they are getting extra anxious for summer break! I created this engaging student project to help keep my students focused now that all of the state testing is completed and our ELAR curriculum is coming to an end.
This project is a creative writing assignment. Students are designing their own school using a "School Handbook" template. I also attached my cover page and rubric that I gave my students to u
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3rd - 8th
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Mini Bloom Ball Book Report
When I was looking to have my students create Bloom ball book reports I could not find any with the questions already in the circle. I also couldn't find any that would allow me to type my questions inside the circle. So, I decided to create my own. I thought others might be going through the same so I decided to make it available in TPT for free.
I will also be posting editable templates of the Bloom Ball at a later date.
*Editable version now available for a fee.
This could be given for home
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3rd - 6th
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Black History Month Project with rubric
This is a project that can be done during black history month. Students are to research a famous African American and create a poster. Included in your purchase is the project explanation sheet and the grading rubric (UPDATED 2-19-16).
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3rd - 12th
Practicing Restating the Question in Answers
In my classroom, we use R.A.C.E. to answer questions - R = Restate the question, A = Answer the question, C = Cite the evidence from the text, E = Explain or Elaborate. (G can be substituted for C to spell RAGE, where G = Give an example from the text. Maybe more appropriate for younger grades.)
This worksheet will help students practice the first two letters or RACE - Restating and Answering. For some this is an easy, quick review. For others who are struggling to understand what RACE means,
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4th - 8th
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Words Their Way - Word Sort - Word Study Notebook Directions
This is a great tool for setting up your "Words Their Way" self-paced spelling program which gives you time to meet with spelling groups. This would also work for any word family spelling program that includes word sorts.It is designed as a reference for students to remind them of the activities that they are permitted and required to complete throughout each week of Word study. Each activity much be explicitly taught for most effective word study practice.It is a word document therefore can eas
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3rd - 7th
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"A Dream Deferred," by Langston Hughes - Poetry Lesson
This multi-media Common Core-aligned mini lesson is designed to help students read "A Dream Deferred" closely. This is great as a stand-alone lesson plan or can be used in conjunction with A Raisin in the Sun.
This is an editable .doc file that you can customize to meet your needs.
Students read the poem (included) and then view several YouTube versions of the poem (including the Sanya Richards-Ross Nike commercial version).
After reading, viewing, and listening, students complete a series o
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8th - 11th
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Grammar & Spelling Editing Practice Paragraph
Document includes a paragraph with about 20 mistakes in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format. Mistakes show in red on the computer but will print black and white for student copies. Great prior knowledge exercise for beginning of the year.
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6th - 10th
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Weekly Reading Log
I created this weekly reading log to be part of my reading homework. Students get one reading log each week. The goal was for them to read 20-30 minutes each night and document what book they read. They also were to include a short summary of the book and 3-4 words that my have been new or challenging. This reading log helps students focus on what they are reading, write a summary, and helps me know what words may have been challenging. It allows me to keep up with student reading and devel
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2nd - 8th
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The Year Santa Got Mixed Up! - Readers Theater for the Entire Class
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It can be performed at any time but is usually performed at Christmas. Reader's Theater is a terrifically fun way to improve your fluency.The Year Santa Got Mixed Up by Melanie Whitesides is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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3rd - 8th
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Context Clues Assessment
This a multiple-choice assessment for Context Clues. The directions ask the students to circle the context clues in each sentence before choosing an answer. This is meant to teach them a good strategy for determining the meaning of unknown words. Excellent for test prep and determining mastery of the standard.
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5th - 8th
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Failure Letter To Parents
As teachers we are responsible for every aspect of our students academics – positive and negative. This letter is an easy way to inform parents of their student’s current stance in your class. I usually send tis letter home, attached with a current progress report, 2 weeks before grades are due. I tell students that I will give them extra credit (2 points) if they bring the letter and progress report back to me, signed, within 2-day of receiving it. Even though they are almost failing, I will g
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6th - 8th
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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.
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