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4th grade english language arts resources for Microsoft PowerPoint and for GATE
Halloween Writing Prompts - Creepy Quick Writes - Quick Writing Prompts
Ever heard your students say, “I don’t know what to write”? These quick write visual writing prompts are going to make your teacher heart happy! These creepy, spooky, and otherworldly visual writing prompts are perfect for Halloween activities and all of October! The purpose of these writing prompts is to get students’ creative juices flowing! The goal is to build writing fluency and creativity, so students get used to writing right away, without worrying about whether their grammar is correct,
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4th - 7th
Literature Circles Bundle With Depth and Complexity
This Literature Circles Bundle With Depth and Complexity will be a great resource when implementing literature circles in your classroom. A literature circle is a small group instructional approach with structure, high expectations, and rigor. ****This file comes with editable products! (Need PowerPoint to edit)**** Depth and Complexity will help your students dig deeper in their learning and think in more complex ways. This product encompasses the 11 elements of Depth and Complexity that were
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3rd - 8th
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A Greek or Latin Root is Worth 1,000 Words
This is my absolute favorite way to introduce a year-long study of Greek and Latin roots! Students need to know your why and "buy in." What better way than to get them hooked into solving a puzzle! Present the incredibly LONG word in this slide show, and students will be competing to figure it out! With clear motivation and a game-like presentation, your students will be much more motivated to study etymology! You can find out more about how I used this in my class, HERE.If you're looking for re
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3rd - 8th
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A GATE-way to Understanding the Gifted: Parent PowerPoint!
Are you searching for a way to communicate with parents about gifted characteristics, regulations, and services without overwhelming them? This PowerPoint file was created for use in my own classroom, and it outlines some of the basics when it comes to the gifted and talented population. This file provides a great introduction for parents and includes a slide of web resources that they can use to become more informed as parents and advocates as well. It would be perfect for an Open House, a
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2nd - 6th
Daily Quick Writes - Visual and Engaging Writing Prompts | Set 2
These quick write visual writing prompts are going to make your teacher heart happy! Included are 20 high-interest images and variety of prompts that will have your students begging for more time to write!The purpose of these writing prompts is to get students’ imagination flowing! The goal is to build writing fluency and creativity, so students get used to writing right away without worrying about whether their grammar is correct, completing the piece, or even if they love their ideas. Every 2
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4th - 7th
Genius Hour Introduction Slide Show
Genius Hour Introduction Slide Show Genius Hour is a time set aside during the school day for students to research something they are passionate about. Genius Hour is sure to be a hit in your classroom.Included in this resource is a 15 slide introductory Slide Showt to Genius Hour. This slide show will help get your students fired up to start Genius Hour! Interactive strategies such as think-pair-share are used to get your students talking!To view slideshow, from the Main Menu choose “View” and
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4th - 7th
GATE Icon Prompts for By the Great Horn Spoon PPT
I LOVE this novel by Sid Fleischmann! Using the Kaplan Depth and Complexity Icon Prompts, I have created a slide show for reader responses to By the Great Horn Spoon. Each slide contains one or two prompts broken down by chapters and the icon(s) related to the questions. Students will utilize the Depth and Complexity icons (Details, Ethics, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Multiple Perspectives, Across the Disciplines, and Big Idea) to identify details, analyze themes, and contemplate diffe
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3rd - 6th
Amazing Race Printable Templates
This file is a PowerPoint file with Amazing Race templates to create challenges, detours and roadblocks in any content area. These templates can be used digitally or as printables. Just click inside the editable text boxes to add your content.Template includes: planning pageschallenge folderroute information carddetour cardroadblock cardplayer name tagsPowerPoint slides template
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K - 12th, Staff
Daily Quick Writes - Visual and Engaging Writing Prompts | Set 1
Ever heard your students say, “I don’t know what to write”? These quick write visual writing prompts are going to make your teacher heart happy! Included are 20 high-interest images and variety of prompts that will have your students begging for more time to write! The purpose of these writing prompts is to get students’ imagination flowing! The goal is to build writing fluency and creativity, so students get used to writing right away without worrying about whether their grammar is correct, com
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4th - 7th
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Philosophy Writing Prompts | Gifted & Talented Students Opinion Writing Tasks
These thought-provoking philosophical writing prompts are the perfect extension tasks for your more talented and gifted students but are also great for early finishers, as small group activities, or as a homework task. Gifted and talented students thrive on daily challenges so set them these philosophy writing prompts to respond to and watch them grow and thrive. With Google Slides, PowerPoint, and printable task cards in both colour and black and white, these writing prompts are sure to save yo
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2nd - 6th
Writing Instructional PowerPoint - Bold Beginnings - Writing the Intro Paragraph
This is a 3-day PowerPoint that covers a plethora of cool ways to write an introduction paragraph for an assigned prompt. Kids always get stuck on the first paragraph - by 5th grade, they usually know to start with a question if they are truly stumped for another approach. My goal with this set of lessons via PowerPoint is to show my students a lot of cool creative ways to draw readers into the most boring prompts. I include excerpts from popular children's books so the kids can see how profe
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4th - 6th
Genius Hour Bibliography Resource
Genius Hour: BibliographyGenius Hour is a time set aside during the school day for students to research something they are passionate about. Genius Hour is sure to be a hit in your classroom.Included in this resource are directions for your students on how to cite the sources that they use for their projects. There is a bib tips handout that can be cut into 1/4s and handed out to each student. There are also 2 blank pages where students can record in bibliography format: books, websites, newspap
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4th - 8th
Famous Aviators, Pilots, and Astronauts Guided Research and Project EDITABLE!
Are your students interested in pilots, astronauts, and aviators? Are you looking for a way to direct them through the research process but aren't sure where to begin? This guided research packet provides them with a detailed guide that will help them find appropriate resources and questions to jump start their learning. After that, it will take them on a step-by-step journey to creating a life sized version of their chosen aviator to display in the hallway. There are 4 major measurement standar
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1st - 4th
Kimberly Jayne Creates Top 5 Resources Bundle
Save $$$ buying my top 5 resources in this bundle.Resource 1: QR Code Library190+ books and 24 different succulent plants included. A succulent themed library display. The display comes with a variety of sizes to create an adjustable shelf size. 3 different sized book spines to create book stacks. Use the QR code library to create a functional book shelf display in any space size. Students use the QR codes to listen to stories during guided reading rotations or literacy centres.Resource 2: Skip
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1st - 6th
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Daily Quick Writes - Visual and Engaging Writing Prompts | Heroes and Villains
Ever heard your students say, “I don’t know what to write”? These quick write visual writing prompts are going to make your teacher heart happy! Included are 20 high-interest images and variety of prompts that will have your students begging for more time to write! The purpose of these writing prompts is to get students’ imagination flowing! The goal is to build writing fluency and creativity, so students get used to writing right away without worrying about whether their grammar is correct, com
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4th - 7th
Daily Quick Writes - Visual and Engaging Writing Prompts | Set 4
Ever heard your students say, “I don’t know what to write”? These quick write visual writing prompts are going to make your teacher heart happy! Included are 20 high-interest images and variety of prompts that will have your students begging for more time to write! The purpose of these writing prompts is to get students’ imagination flowing! The goal is to build writing fluency and creativity, so students get used to writing right away without worrying about whether their grammar is correct, com
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4th - 7th
Krewe of Louisiana Mardi Gras Float Project
Experience the Louisiana Culture with a hands-on project!Cross-Curricular ProjectThis project includes social studies, math, and English language arts. Students will need to know the history of Louisiana/Mardi Gras, how to find area and perimeter, and how to write a narrative essay. This project is designed for Louisiana 3rd grade standards but can be adapted for other grades.This is fully EDITABLE to meet your needs. This resource includes:•Directions for each step of the project•Example pictur
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3rd - 5th
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Teaching Pack for "Shells" by Cynthia Rylant
This Teaching Pack includes:
*a 31 slide PowerPoint slideshow that guides students through the comprehension of the selection-- contains key questions, activities to strengthen comprehension, and examples
*a Change Matrix to record changes found in different selections
*a modified Literature Web that students can use to analyze this piece of text
*comprehension questions for the selection
*a full Paideia Seminar with higher level thinking questions and optional extensions
This pack is a perfec
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2nd - 4th
Archetypes Mini Lesson - Compare and Contrast Literature for 4th & 5th Grade
Teach kids to compare and contrast literature with archetypes. This mini lesson introduces common types of characters, settings, plots, and themes. Then it models the process by analyzing two folktales: “The Ants and the Grasshopper” and “The Three Little Pigs.”The presentation is included in two versions: PowerPoint and Google Slides.Open the preview to take a closer look.First, students learn about common archetypes in fiction.Characters – hero, caregiver, innocent, underdog, teacher, evil twi
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4th - 5th
Adjectives PowerPoint - Describing Nature Photos
Students describe wildlife photos by inserting ADJECTIVES into compound and complex sentences: wading mallards, dangling butterflies, soaking frogs, gorgeous flowers, silhouetted birds, pollinating bees, submerged rocks, floating feathers, chewed leaves, dangling seed pods, ants herding aphids, katydids standing motionless, hiding spiders, web-encrusted fruit, blue-eyed birds, pink spiders, and so much more... This PowerPoint slideshow can be used for whole-class interactive participation (for
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Science and Nature PowerPoint BUNDLE
Island of the Blue Dolphins Summative Project Choice Boards
This is a summative project based learning choice board. With 9 different student choice options, students are able to create a project that showcases their reading comprehension, creativity, and interests. Projects include writing, filming, presenting, creating diorama and 3d models. Each project has a google slide page that describes the expectations. My 3rd and 4th GATE students love this project, and it is wonderful to provide them authentic opportunities to showcase their unique talents as
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3rd - 6th
Winter, Spring, Back to School, Fall Narrative Writing Prompts & Activities
Say goodbye to cookie-cutter writing prompts and HELLO to a more creative and personalized approach to writing narrative stories! This bundle of 4 seasonal narrative writing units will have your students crafting stories like a pro!Turn even your most reluctant writers into awesome authors with these Back to School, Fall, Winter, and Spring all-inclusive Narrative Writing Units. WHY THIS APPROACH WORKS:Offers choice – no student writes the same storySame format for all units – you don't have to
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3rd - 5th
Genius Hour Parent Letter
Genius Hour Parent Letter. Genius Hour is a time set aside during the school day for students to research something they are passionate about. Genius Hour is sure to be a hit in your classroom.Included in this resource is a ready to send letter to parents outlining Genius Hour in the classroom. It also includes ways that they can help at home. At the bottom there is a place for your signature so you just need to sign it and make enough copies for your students!-----------------------------------
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4th - 7th
Daily Quick Writes - Visual and Engaging Writing Prompts | Set 3
Ever heard your students say, “I don’t know what to write”? These quick write visual writing prompts are going to make your teacher heart happy! Included are 20 high-interest images and variety of prompts that will have your students begging for more time to write! The purpose of these writing prompts is to get students’ imagination flowing! The goal is to build writing fluency and creativity, so students get used to writing right away without worrying about whether their grammar is correct, com
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4th - 7th
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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.
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