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Middle school english language arts resources for GATE $10 and up
STEM Activities Projects Bundle with April Spring and Easter STEM Challenges
This collection of Engineering Expeditions includes Spring STEM challenges, Spring STEM projects, and so many other STEM design challenge activities that will engage your students all year long. We understand that finding the time to incorporate STEM challenges into your curriculum can sometimes be difficult. That's why this FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 70 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES, each with a close reading passage that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by givi
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3rd - 6th
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Greek and Latin Roots Pennant Activity Games BUNDLE Display Vocabulary Test Prep
Start with a pennant activity, review the Greek and Latin roots with two BINGO games, and then challenge your students with a game of Pair Stare (two decks included), where they need to find the one and only root word match on any two cards!This is a great way to learn and review roots to build language skills and prepare for standardized tests.Greek and Latin Roots ActivitiesLatin and Greek Roots Pennant ActivityGreek and Latin Roots BINGO GameGreek and Latin Roots BINGO Game (Set 2)Greek and L
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3rd - 12th
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Hatchet STEM Activities - Novel STEM Challenges Study Survival Science & Math
This is not a run of the mill Hatchet novel study. Join Brian on his survival adventure with three STEM activities, 2 science experiments, a math exploration, and more in this Project Based Learning resource that combines STEM with literacy. I have created these STEM challenges as a way for students to engage with some of the aspects of the story in a hands-on and meaningful way. Use this STEM novel study in your book club, while doing a Hatchet read aloud, or allow students to choose one or mor
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5th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: STEM Bundle of Activities and Challenges Read Aloud Books and Novels
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with this Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle! You are getting all 3 (Science, History and/or Social Studies, and Literature) of my Critical Thinking Task Cards. That's 264 unique task cards! These sets are $21.00 if purchased separately; Save $4!These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction and nonfiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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PASSION PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do Passion Projects/Genius Hour/Independent Projects and presentations! It includes 3 Interest Inventories, a 15-page student packet, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, 6 Research Options, 2 Rubric Options, and a 22 slide PowerPoint to show students with directions for each day. This resource is entirely editable. You can print the PDFs, or adjust the Word and PowerPoint files to your liking. Simply print out
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3rd - 12th
Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension
Listening and Following Directions and Reading ComprehensionActivities that challenges students to listen and pay attention to detail.These activities are designed to challenge students to follow oral and/or written directions and complete tasks in the correct locations of a diagram. The activities are designed so the directions can be read to the students by the teacher or the students can read the directions to themselves. This allows the activity to function as either a listening or reading c
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4th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Advanced Novel Study for Chasing Vermeer using Depth and Complexity
This is an advanced novel study for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Schema Building Artwork Reproductions— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Pre- and Post- Thinking Frameworks— Universal Theme Analysis: Conflict— Pentomino Puzzlers Math Connections— Literary Analysis Focus Pages for:SettingThemePlot StructureCharacter Development— Additional Research/Writing Prompts— Suggested Answer Key— Rubric for AssessmentThis n
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4th - 7th
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Photo Analysis Unit - Media Literacy and Analyzing Photographs (Print & Digital)
Extend your students’ media literacy skills with this Photo Analysis unit. Students develop a vocabulary for analyzing photographs and art (Elements of Art and Principles of Design), strengthen understanding through nonfiction readings and practice activities, and complete individual analyses. Key Takeaways for students:✅ Analyzing photographs is like analyzing a text✅ Elements of art are like figurative language for photographs✅ Photographers consider audience, context, and purpose This collect
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society with Depth and Complexity
This novel study guide is designed to use with high level 4th and/or 5th grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted students in mind. It could also be used with middle school grades. The level of depth in questioning and discussions will be at teacher discretion based on student readiness.In designing this unit, a main focus was guiding students to think deeply about underlying themes, ethical issues, and connections to the real world. Specifically, I want my students to use this
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4th - 6th
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Greek and Latin Roots Spelling and Vocabulary
Are you looking for a way to improve your students reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary skills? This Greek and Latin roots spelling and vocabulary program will be the perfect resource for you! Students will learn Greek and Latin roots through spelling words and word study in this easy to use resource!Click on the green PREVIEW button above to see more details about this resource!What is included:34 Greek and Latin word root units94 different word roots2 differentiated spelling lists for e
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4th - 6th
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Advanced Novel Study for the Westing Game with Depth and Complexity
This novel study was written for gifted fifth graders, and would be most appropriate for children ages 10 and older. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers. They will also need to be organized in their reading approach to keep track of details and clues and solve the mystery.Students will meet objectives f
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4th - 7th
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California Gold Rush Informational Reading Series #1-6 Discounted Bundle
No prep! Teach the Gold Rush using these six age-appropriate and engaging texts and activities. Bonus file included. We created our own California Gold Rush curriculum that covers everything important but is flexible enough to use in a variety of ways. We wanted each section to be able to stand alone, so we decided related activities should be included.Our comprehensive Gold Rush Series of informational original articles each focus on a specific aspect of the California Gold Rush. The first in t
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4th - 6th
Advanced Novel Study for The Phantom Tollbooth using Depth and Complexity
This is an advanced novel study for The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Ongoing Student Notes— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Pre- and Post- Thinking Frameworks— Additional research/writing prompts— Extension Activities— Rubrics for Assessment— Answer KeyThis novel study guide is designed to use with high-level 4th through 6th grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted learners in mind. The leve
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4th - 7th
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit - Drama and Analysis Activities for AMND
Are you ready to make your A Midsummer Night’s Dream unit truly magical? Immerse your students in the world of this William Shakespeare play with an interactive drama unit, an abridged version of AMND to perform, and two escape room games to introduce and review key concepts. Your A Midsummer Night’s Dream teaching unit is:✅ Interactive✅ Adaptable✅ EngagingYour A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit includes:Drama Unit for Interactive NotebooksAnalyzing dramaActing mini-lessons and activitiesIntroducti
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7th - 10th
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Parts of Speech Mystery Picture MEGA BUNDLE #1 | Grammar Mystery Pictures Bundle
Studying Parts of Speech was NEVER so much fun! We have bundled all nine sets of our Parts of Speech Mystery Pictures into one convenient file just for you!The files are labeled in folders by month/season for quick and easy reference. You will be able to find and print the ones you need without any hassle!Included in Your Purchase Today:36 Mystery Pictures36 Full-Color Answer Keys Teacher Directions for each setSuggestions for Alternate Ways to UseThe Knowledge Your Students Will Have Much Neede
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4th - 6th
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Enrichment Activity Growing Bundle
This is a GROWING bundle filled with my favorite enrichment resources. These resources are geared toward advanced learners but can be used with all students. As I add more enrichment specific lessons to my tpt store, they will also be added to this GROWING bundle! You will simply need to redownload with no new purchase necessary.
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2nd - 8th
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Caesar's English & Latin Stems Book 1 BUNDLE
This packet includes resources to accompany Michael Clay Thompson's Caesar's English Book 1, both vocabulary lessons and Latin stem lessons. Caesar's English Resources: Unit Vocabulary posters in color and black and white Weekly Assignments Vocabulary Memory cards for each lesson Jeopardy Review Game I Have... Who Has... review game Student take home lists Colorful Word & Discussion Posters This packet is meant to be used to fully implement Michael Clay Thompson's Caesar's English Vocabulary
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3rd - 6th
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Advanced Novel Study for A Wrinkle in Time using Depth and Complexity
This is an advanced novel study for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle, soon to be a major motion picture!
Included in this resource:
— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation
— Complete printable student vocabulary booklet with advanced vocabulary analysis for each chapter
— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks
— Critical Thinking and Comprehension "Roundups" in three-chapter sections
— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on essential questions
— Additional research/writin
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4th - 7th
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Six California Explorers : Informational Texts Cabrillo Drake de Anza & More
Keep your students learning with these engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools.Learn about California explorers in these student friendly articles that give the early years, goals, success and failures and legacies of these legendary explorers of California. Buy the bundle and save! Bonus file included.This series includes:Juan Rodriguez CabrilloSir Francis DrakeSebastian CermenoSebastian VizcainoJuan Bautista de AnzaGaspar de Por
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3rd - 6th
Romeo and Juliet Unit Review Escape Room (paper + dig) - Shakespeare activities
This escape room is the perfect Romeo and Juliet unit review. This bundle has both a paper and digital format, meaning this is super versatile for wrapping up the Shakespeare play. These Romeo and Juliet activities cover plot, characters, quote identification, and a close reading.Highlights of this Romeo & Juliet Unit Review:✅ Two levels of difficulty to choose from✅ 50-60 minutes✅ Paper or digital✅ Full Teacher’s Guide✅ Optional extension activitiesThis Romeo & Juliet bundle includes:⭐️
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8th - 11th
Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes
Shakespeare in 30 minutes? Let me count the ways… This bundle contains eight abridged Shakespeare scripts. Each William Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. Perfect for ELA, ESL, and drama camps. These abridged Shakespeare plays have been used with:Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)Staged Readings (1 week)Full production (3-4 weeks) These classics by William Shakespeare are perfect for grades 6-12. Why do you need eight plays?Well, each cast h
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7th - 10th
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COMPLETE PROGRAM Bundle Gifted and Talented GATE 2016-2017 School Year 50% off!
All of it fresh and new and tried and kid-tested during the past school year—you are ready to rock and roll for 2016-17!Here you have over 350 pages and 75 hours of material—all with best practices in gifted and talented education.One stop. Huge discount over individual purchases: you save 47%. See the reviews of my other GATE programs!It’s a little bit of everything, and all of it strong in critical thinking skills, challenge, creativity, and hands-on learning.You get STEM units, math units,
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2nd - 6th
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Caesar's English 1 Lessons 1-10 Bundled Folders
This bundle includes 5 Google Folders. Each folder has activities, games, quizzes, and instructional presentations to compliment Caesar's English 1 by Michael Clay Thompson.I have taught Caesar's English 1 to my 4th-grade gifted students for the last 6 years. The activities in these folders help my students enjoy Caesar's English, and they help them to send the information to their long-term memory.Caesar's English 1 Lesson 1 & 2 Folder with 6 ComponentsCaesar's English 1 Lesson 3 & 4 Fo
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4th - 6th
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Advanced Novel Study for The Egypt Game using Depth and Complexity
This is an advanced novel study for The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Ongoing Student Notes— Paired Nonfiction texts aligned to the novel— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Pre- and Post- Thinking Frameworks— Additional research/writing prompts— Extension Activities— Rubrics for AssessmentThis novel study guide is designed to use with high level 5th and 6th grade students, and was specifically designed with gif
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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