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Middle school english language arts resources for GATE under $5
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
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
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Giver
Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, can be answered in multiple
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6th - 8th
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Project Based Learning: Run A Lemonade Stand (PBL) For Print & Google Classroom
Project Based Learning for Math and ELA. Running A Lemonade Stand!This project integrates elements of math, ELA, technology, design, and planning into a student-made final product as they prepare to run a lemonade stand. This project at all of the preparation areas within Sales, Marketing, Organization, and Production that must be accounted for.There are 20 ACTIVITIES (1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer to prepar
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2nd - 6th
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Project Based Learning: To the Rainforest! (PBL) For Print & Google Classroom
Project Based Learning: Discovery in the Rainforest! This project based learning (PBL) activity joins together Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Technology.This project integrates elements of science, math, ELA, social studies, ELA, and technology into a student-made product. It will combine student imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they travel through a rainforest.There are 15 activities (1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or id
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2nd - 6th
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Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit
Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox. The bonnet of the wagon will include: • A map of the Oregon or California Trail • A model of a labeled wagon • A list of chores on the trail • A list of entertainment on the trail • Pictures and captions of 4 maj
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Project Bundle
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Number the Stars
Reading and Responding to Number the Stars with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, ca
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5th - 7th
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Tuck Everlasting
Reading and Responding to Tuck Everlasting with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ende
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6th - 8th
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Sign of the Beaver
Reading and Responding to The Sign of the Beaver with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Elizabeth George Speare’s The Sign of The Beaver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic orga
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4th - 6th
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Lamb to the Slaughter Roald Dahl Inferences Challenge - Pre-Reading Simulation
Build students’ inferencing skills and prepare for your reading of “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl with this group simulation. Students take on the role of the young detective arriving on the scene of Mr. Maloney’s death. They work text-by-text and make inferences in order to unlock the next level. Lamb to the Slaughter Pre-Reading:✅ Making Inferences✅ Citing Textual Evidence✅ CollaborationThis pre-reading activity is based on the story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. Students will
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Activities Bundle
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Inferences Challenge - Pre-Reading Simulation
Build students’ inferencing skills and prepare for your reading of THE BLACK CAT by Edgar Allan Poe with this group simulation. Students take on the role of the young detective called to the scene of the numerous incidents described in the story, culminating with the wife’s murder. They work text-by-text and make inferences in order to unlock the next level. THE BLACK CAT Pre-Reading:✅ Making Inferences✅ Citing Textual Evidence✅ CollaborationThis pre-reading activity is based on the story THE B
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7th - 10th
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Infographic Project: Summative Assessment Projects
Infographic Project: Communicating Non-Fiction Information
This infographic project contains a two page teacher information sheet and five pages of student worksheets! Student worksheets include: a two page step by step "how to" on making a digital infographic, a project introduction page, a planning sheet and a project grading rubric.
About the Product
Infographics are a wonderful tool for analyzing and communicating information. This product contains materials for guiding students in usi
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5th - 9th
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AVID Reading/Novel Study One-Pager EDITABLE
I use these One-Pagers as a final project after we have completed a novel study or story. The template serves as guidelines for students to know how to design their One-Pager. I find they work best on white cardstock or construction paper. You can make them 8.5x11 or 11x17, depending on what you are making and how big you want them to be. I encourage students to be CREATIVE, take their time, use a ruler, and make it look the best they possibly can. It is a great way to show their learning, while
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3rd - 8th
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Hatchet
Reading and Responding to Hatchet with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, can be answered in
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5th - 7th
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Lightning Thief
Reading and Responding to The Lightning Thief with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-end
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4th - 6th
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Haiku Tunnel Books: Art & Haiku Writing Project using Postcards for Prompts
Tunnel books are unique and fun! A tunnel book is a three-dimensional movable book that you read by looking through it. Originally from the mid-18th century, tunnel books are enjoying new popularity as an art form in their own right. The tunnel books you've seen may look complicated, but I've developed a method that simplifies the process so that students from 3rd or 4th grade and up can be successful making tunnel books of their own. We'll use a postcard as a prompt for writing an original haik
End of the Year Activities: Choice Board for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade
Using fun End of the Year Choice Board activities like this is a great (and super easy) way not only to provide differentiated end of the year activities for your students but also to keep them actively engaged in fun activities that they can work on independently at the end of the year. It also gives you the option of using up to TEN different activities with your class however you see fit!
This is a collection of some of my favorite activities to do with students at the end of the year. It’s
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3rd - 6th
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Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Where the Red Fern Grows
Reading and Responding to Where the Red Fern Grows with Depth and Complexity!Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Wilson Rawls’s Where the Red Fern Grows. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers
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5th - 6th
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Mystery Reading Comprehension | Making Inferences | CSI
This Crime Scene Investigation Activity has everything you need for an engaging hands-on experience that reinforces critical thinking, inference, and good old-fashioned common sense! Did someone say, CANDY? This workshop requires a little bit for investigation purposes. It's up to you if you want your students to sample the evidence afterward.**Note that a variety of candy is required for the hands-on investigation. Suggested candies are listed in the Teacher's Directions.This critical thinking
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4th - 6th
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Carnival Roller Coaster Unit Third Fourth Fifth
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Fairy Tale Unit Third Fourth Fifth Grade
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
100th Day of School Activities STEM Challenge Project Spaghetti Tower & Reading
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The Spaghetti Tower Design Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with a high interest reading passage in addition to the fun STEM activity! You only have 100 pieces! Use your creativity and let the STEM adventure begin! WHO LO
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3rd - 6th
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Winter STEM Activity Snowman STEM Activities Challenge STEM Winter with Reading
Winter STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The Marshmallow Snowman Design Challenge is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It seamlessly allows you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with a high interest reading passage in addition to the fun STEM activity! Grab a bag of marshmallows and let the STEM adventure begin!WHO LOVES FREE ST
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3rd - 6th
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Gifted and Talented Curriculum - Space Unit Third Fourth Fifth Grade
This unit contains both a printable packet version AND individual JPEG files for each document so that you can easily upload to Google Classroom. Since they are in JPEG format, students should be able to write on the documents in Google Classroom.Additionally, this unit now includes a PARENT INSTRUCTIONS edition that you can easily pass on to parents when students are out of school. The instructions are easy to follow and allow parents to work with students just as you would in the classroom! Th
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented Curriculum BUNDLE - Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade
Summer Camping Digital Escape Room - End of Year - No Prep Breakout Game
Engage your students on the last days of school with this fun activity. Capture the excitement of summer with this no-prep critical thinking camping-themed digital escape room. Great to use in Summer School or Camp too!Students will match analogies, decode a cipher, solve a logic puzzle, and complete a word ladder to find clues and discover who stole the s'mores!Your students will practice using logical reasoning. They will persevere to solve problems. This puzzle works great for Early Finishers
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Summer Digital Escape Room Bundle - End of Year - No Prep Breakout Games
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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.
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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.
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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