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Free middle school english language arts videos
FREE SAMPLE: Lowercase Cursive Handwriting Video Lessons & Worksheets
These cursive video lessons will provide your students with guided practice and explicit instruction on cursive letter formation while freeing you up to teach other content. Try these lessons with your class today!Why teach cursive?-Students are highly motivated to learn cursive, so they are engaged.-It improves handwriting and eliminates letter reversals.-It actually helps students with dyslexia and other struggling learners with spelling and handwriting.Check out the Lowercase Cursive SetCheck
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1st - 6th
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First Day of School Icebreaker Help for High School & Middle School Teachers
Teachers, need help planning the first day of school? I hate cheesy name games and refuse to make the worst first impression by just reading a syllabus to my high school students. The solution is this engaging first day of school stations activity designed to facilitate discussion and help you start building a strong classroom community from Day One.
Grab a FREE set of materials here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Day-of-School-Stations-Activity-Icebreaker-Middle-High-School
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7th - 12th
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First Chapter Friday Read Aloud Videos
Reading aloud to students is one of the most powerful tools teachers have at their disposal. But knowing what to read and having the time to do it make this simple task sometimes harder. I want to help. This product contains links to first chapter read aloud videos. Just select a book and click play. I'll take care of the rest... making sure to tell students why I loved the book, why it might be a good fit for them and also a few interesting facts about the book, author or story. And then, I'll
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: The Word Nerd's First Chapter Friday Read Video Aloud Resource Bundle
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Body Paragraph Writing, Writing a Stellar Paragraph!
Writing a body paragraph and formulating a topic sentence is sometimes tricky for our students! This video teaches your students how to write an awesome topic sentence, claim, cite textual evidence, and write with elaboration. Here is a step-by-step 8-minute tutorial to take your students' paragraphs to the next level and change their writing, using the acronym TALES/RACER.*This will be so helpful to your classroom, as I use this with my students every year!☆How would you like 5 English Languag
Grades:
5th - 11th
Prefixes Suffixes and Root Words Sample
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots Sample contains graphic organizers with accompanying video lessons, games, and printable practice to help students better understand affixes and root words.Practice is included for the following:Prefix micro-Suffix -acyRoot Word mortRoot Word terrYou will find three activities for each prefix, suffix, and root word.✿ Video Lesson with OrganizerStudents complete the foldable organizer while listening to the video lesson.✿ GamesStudents write/type words next to their
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Greek and Latin Prefixes Suffixes & Root Words Digital + Printable Unit
Text Evidence Based Opinion Argument Persuasive Writing Video Lesson Grades 3-6
This lesson has a link to a video that will teach a guided persuasive writing lesson. It is an excellent sample of what will be expected from students on state assessments. It includes a reading passage, prompt, plan, and video to guide students every step of the way.Visit my Freebie Vault for loads of free resources that go along with this purchase.Free Video Writing Lessons click “Trial” on the left for the dropdown menu.Read more on my Blog. I would love for you to follow me on TpT by click
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3rd - 6th
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1:05:10
Getting Started With Interactive Notebooks Video: FREE Webinar
Need help getting started with interactive notebooks? In this free webinar, we’ll discuss:
- The RIGHT supplies to make it work - YES, brands matter!
- How to plan - and how much planning you REALLY need to do in advance.
- How to organize your classroom and supplies so that lessons run smoothly.
- Hacks I’ve learned from years of implementing interactive notebooks.
- We’ll specifically discuss implementation in grades 4-8 with a focus on ELA, but teachers of all grades and subjects can benefit
Grades:
4th - 8th
Story Structure CCSS RL.4.5, RL.5.5, RL.6.5, and RL.6.6 Lesson Plan
This packet contains a complete lesson plan, including essential questions, vocabulary, a hook activity, a video lesson with an accompanying organizer, and activities on story structures aligned with the CCSS RL.4.5, RL.5.5, RL.6.5, and RL.6.6.Story Structures Covered:cliff-hangerplot twistflashbackflash-forwardparallel timelineforeshadowingBe sure to check out the editable Google Slide version and the lesson videos on YouTube and Vimeo. You’ll find links to those in the PDF.As a special bonus,
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4th - 6th
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1:23
FREE VIDEO: International Dot Day Activity
September 15th is International Dot Day, or September 15th “ish”, as the International Dot Day website says. This is a day set aside to celebrate creativity and collaboration using Peter Reynold’s book “The Dot.” I have designed four easy Dot Day activities to do with kids in the classroom, and I hope you might enjoy them as much as we did. They are demonstrated in this video. You can also read more about this project and see more pictures on my blog HERE.If you found this video helpful, please
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PreK - 6th
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1:09
What is a folktale?
This short video includes engaging cartoon characters that explain the folktale genres: fable, fairytale, tall tale, scary story, legend and myth. The difference between folktale and folklore is also explained. Your students will love watching this quick video that is not only fun but also covers state standards!
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2nd - 6th
5:01
Growth Mindset, Famous Failures Interactive Bulletin Board to Teach Teens Grit
An experienced high school English teacher shares tips and tricks to make your teaching life easier. Today, let’s build an interactive growth mindset bulletin board that will grab the attention of your high school and middle school students.
Click here to grab your own set of Famous Failures bulletin board materials:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Famous-Failures-Interactive-Growth-Mindset-Bulletin-Board-Grades-8-12-2896426
Lots of advice and free resources for secondary teachers
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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9:45
How to Set Up Interactive Writing Notebooks
This video provides you with an ideal way to set up Interactive Writing Notebooks. Whether you have my Step-By-Step Writing Program or not, it shares tips, an order of lessons, materials needed, and how many pages to save for each sections. The tabs, cover sheets, and table of contents found in this video can be purchased separately, but certainly not needed to set up your own notebook. WRITING NOTEBOOK TABS, COVER SHEETS AND TABLE OF CONTENTSIf you have the Step-by-Step Writing program, don't f
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3rd - 6th
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Boston Massacre Crime Scene Investigation
WONDER! WOW! BANG! BOOM! This is just a sample of the amazing student centered experiences and projects that my students love to do as a student in my class! Be Daring! Be Bold! Take your students on an adventure! No Student ever remembered that worksheet or work out of the back of the book. Get students moving, investigating, debating, discussing, and learning with engaging activities! *****************************************************************************How to get TPT credit to u
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4th - 12th
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Tone and Mood Lesson Plan and Activities
This is a complete lesson plan for teaching middle school students about Tone and Mood in a very engaging way.
Students watch trailers for favorite movies like Frozen, Toy Story 3, and Mrs. Doubtfire (links included) and then altered versions of the same trailers while looking for differences in Tone and Mood.
There are two worksheets included that coordinate with the lesson and reinforce the definitions of Tone and Mood.
Objectives: Students will be able to describe the differences between
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Word of the Week: One Academic Year Vocabulary Bundle
Get your entire ACADEMIC YEAR of vocabulary instruction with this bundle! This includes all words from our Scope and Sequence guide. Each set of words is grouped by month to help you plan for the entire school year (September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May and June). This vocabulary bundle includes animated videos, activity guides and quizzes for the following words:Debut, Facetious, Distinguished, Voracious, Dilapidated, Scrutinizing, Optimist, Evident, Omino
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4th - 12th
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6:50
Build a Seating Chart that Works – Ideas for the Secondary Teacher & Classroom
The physical layout of your classroom has a huge impact on student learning. Check out these tips on how to build a classroom seating chart that works.
Click here for lots of other solutions and ideas for middle school and high school teachers.
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8th - 11th
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Text Dependent Analysis - A short and simple way to teach TDA
A short entertaining animated video that covers Text Dependent Analysis questions and provides the teacher with a step by step process a student can use to answer these types of questions.
The Common Core standards have introduced a new language arts question type called Text Dependent Analysis. Students must demonstrate that they truly understand the text and are able to analyze it using evidence and explaining what that evidence meant.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
FREE Lizards Informational Text Reading Passage and Activities
This high interest and engaging mini lesson is a complete digital and interactive lesson with no prep activities using Google Slides. The lesson has accommodations built right into the activities. The videos and photos will engage reluctant readers.Each Micro-learning Deck includes:lesson engager, objectives, and preview of lesson activities video lesson informational text reading passage with audiovocabulary & comprehension activities, some with audioquick write activity with writing templa
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reptiles Informational Text Reading Passage and Activities Bundle
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Complete Sentences - Subjects and Predicates VIDEO for Sentence Writing
This FREE video FOR SENTENCE WRITING explains complete sentences using subjects and predicates. It gives the meaning of complete sentences, provides examples of subjects and predicates, shows how to identify a complete sentences, and then asks students to identify and write a complete sentence. The answers are given following each one so the instructor can pause to give students more time or to discuss.You can download and place it in Google Classroom too! It is in the supporting document. This
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Sentence Writing Videos WITH COMPLETE SENTENCES, FRAGMENTS, RUN-ONS
FREE SAMPLE: Uppercase Cursive Handwriting Video Lesson & Worksheet
These cursive video lessons will provide your students with guided practice and explicit instruction on cursive letter formation while freeing you up to teach other content. Try these lessons with your class today!Why teach cursive?-Students are highly motivated to learn cursive, so they are engaged.-It improves handwriting and eliminates letter reversals.-It actually helps students with dyslexia and other struggling learners with spelling and handwriting.Check out the Lowercase Cursive SetCheck
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1st - 6th
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Main Ideas and Supporting Details PPT with Embedded Videos!
This lesson teaches students the difference between main idea and supporting details in informational text. It includes explanations of the concepts, video examples, text examples and a summary at the end. Students will learn what main idea means, watch a video and write down the main idea, then read two informational texts and identify their main ideas. Then, they will learn what supporting details are, watch a video where the main idea is already provided, and take notes on what the supportin
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4th - 12th
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Faux Movie Trailer: The Tell-Tale Heart Trial (lesson hook)
Is the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" sane/guilty or insane/not guilty of murder? Teachers and students both *love* the experience of debating this question, which rests on the legal definition of insanity and a close and careful reading of a beautifully complex and chilling short story.
Here's a 1-min video that frames this inquiry in the most dramatic way possible: a trailer for a horror movie in which students (the audience) must determine the fate of the narrator.
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7th - 10th
Women in History (Musical Video Slide Show)|Women's History Month|Women Leaders
Introduce your students to National Women's History Month with this inspirational and musical video slide show of 10 notable women in history. Women included are Bessie Coleman, Clara Barton, Ellen Ochoa, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'keeffe, Jane Goodall,Marian Anderson,Michelle Kwan, Wilma Rudolph,and Shirin Ebadi.
Note: The file size and resolution of preview file has been modified. The full version has a larger file size (bigger size slides) and sharp resolution.
Grades:
1st - 6th
10:30
Grammar Lessons That Work, How to Teach Grammar in Just 10 Minutes a Week
Experienced high school English teacher talks about how to effectively teach grammar in just 10 minutes a week.
MUG Shots, Semester #1 (four sets available):
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Full-Semester-of-Grammar-Proofreading-Lessons-to-Quickly-Improve-Teen-Writers-501662
Detailed info. about essay grading with grammar codes (Grading Hacks, Episode #2):
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grading-Hacks-2-Manage-Grade-Papers-FASTER-Tips-Tricks-to-Handle-Paperload-3310012
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6th - 12th, Higher 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.
Discover printable and digital English language arts resources
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching English language arts
What types of English language arts lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of English language arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular ELA lessons include reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and creative writing.
How do I find English language arts lessons on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing English language arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ELA resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of ELA lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?
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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