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Free 8th grade english language arts outlines for GATE
FREE Five Paragraph Essay Outline
Help your students write better essays with this structured essay outline resource. This FREE teaching resource includes two different five paragraph essay outlines. One outline requires students to include two examples per body paragraph, and the other one requires students to include three examples per body paragraph.Looking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishUseful Writing Lessons That Might Int
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Listening and Following Directions Activity With Lesson Plan
Listening and Following Directions
An Activity That Challenges Students To Pay Attention To Details
This activity is designed to challenge students to listen closely to directions and complete tasks in the correct locations on a grid.
Interested in more following directions and reading comprehension activities? Check out:
Listening and Following Directions Growing Bundle + Reading Comprehension
Listening & Following Directions Back To School Edition +Reading Comprehension
Listening & Fol
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension
Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer FREE
This is a Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer. It can be used for a number of activities and grades.
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Free KWL Chart Graphic Organizer Handout!
K-W-L charts are an easy to use instructional reading strategy that is used to guide students through a text. Students begin by brainstorming everything they Know about a topic. This information is recorded in the K column of a K-W-L chart. Students then generate a list of questions about what they Want to Know about the topic. These questions are listed in the W column of the chart. During or after reading, students answer the questions that are in the W column. This new information that they h
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Author's Point of View Cheat Sheet! {Freebie!} (First, Second, Third Person)
Free for all your needs in helping students remember the multiple methods that writers may use to narrate their stories. This author point of view cheat sheet is also super handy for writing units and helping students pick as well as stick to their narrative style.Each point of view is simply defined. Additionally clear examples of word choices that fit with each style are given. If you are looking to nail the common core standard "Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Blank Lined Paper
This paper is great for whenever you are ready to publish any of the fantastic writing that you have been working on class and would like something a little snazzier than just plain notebook paper.There is also a nice blank area at the top for students to add a fancy title of their choosing.Includes:- Single Sided- Double SidedFeel free to rate as thanks!GRAMMAR PARTY!Complete Grammar Bundle (Save Over 50%) Includes everything below!Nouns Worksheet + TestPrepositions Packet + TestAdjectives Work
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Daily Reading Log
Here is a simple and effective way to help your students keep track of their reading. Included are two ways to track: Monthly Reading Logs or Weekly Reading Logs.This reading log template sets up students to track:-The Date-Book Title-Book Level-Minutes Read-Pages Read- Page Started On/Page Ended OnAlso at the bottom there is a space for students to add up their total minutes and pages. With these totals, finding pages per minute is a breeze.______________________________________________________
Grades:
1st - 12th
Venn Diagram Template with Lines
This Venn Diagram Worksheet is an excellent tool to understand unions, intersections, and complements.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Citing Text Evidence Sentence Stem Poster
UPDATED 6/1/24 with modern fonts!Help your students cite evidence in their writing with these text evidence sentence starters!This poster is part of my RACES strategy poster set:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/RACES-Strategy-Posters-for-Constructed-Response-4312901?st=9480c45fdfd14f655e83f759151c131a\
Grades:
1st - 8th
FREE Close Reading Bookmarks - Annotating Text & Post-it Note Strategy
Print these bookmarks for your students and they will never forget how to close read! I print mine double-sided and students use one side for when we can write on the text and the other (post-it) side for when we're close reading something we can't write on!*****************************************************************************CCSS Aligned Interactive Reading NotebooksI use interactive notebooks in my classroom on a daily basis. I've created my own interactive notebook pages that are align
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Five-Sentence Summary Graphic Organizer
This two-page graphic organizer helps students organize their thoughts and write a clear, well-structured five-sentence summary of a fiction or nonfiction text. Many students struggle to include the most important details in their summaries, or these details are not presented in a logical order. This document breaks down the task of writing a summary into smaller tasks, beginning with identifying the who, what, where, when, and why of the story.This document contains two pages. The first page as
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Also included in: English Language Arts Graphic Organizers Bundle: Writing and Vocabulary
Brainstorming Web
This brainstorming web can be used for any grade! It allows for students to collect their thoughts and organize it for creative and opinion writing, research-based essays, and even book study's!
This is a PDF that includes:
✔ A blank brainstorming web template
✔ An explanation on how to fill out the brainstorming web and multiple ways of using it.
✔ 3 examples of using a brainstorming web (informational text, key point with examples, and organizing a story).
This PDF can be projected on a SMA
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education
Grade 7/8 Long Range Plans Ontario Curriculum
Grade 7 and 8 Ontario Long Range Plans: This resource contains long-range plans for teaching Language Arts, Math, History, Science, Geography, and ideas for teaching Drama, Dance, Physical Education, Health and Art. The plans are based on the Ontario Grade 7 and 8 Curriculum and provide a general monthly overview for each subject. Plans can be used by either split or straight-grade teachers. ⭐This resource is a non-editable PDF copy only. The editable version is not available.Teacher Feedback"I
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Digital Persuasive Essay Outline - Graphic Organizer for Google Docs OLC4O OSSLT
Scaffold persuasive writing with this digital essay outline! This graphic organizer will outline students’ 5-paragraph persuasive essay and prompt them to organize their introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Suitable for online learning and formatted for Google Drive®! How to use this Digital Persuasive Essay Outline:This persuasive essay outline can be used with upper middle school or junior high school students. They can apply this outline to a persuasive essay on any topic. This
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Free Peer Editing Sheet!
One of the best ways for students to edit, is with their peers. Often when editors get a chance to look at another person's writing, they can pick up on quite of few of the mistakes that the original author never would have noticed.This peer editing sheet was created in order to give students a structured and organized way to critically analyze their classroom peers writing efforts.The peer editing sheet is organized for three rounds of peer editing, though it can be used for just a few rounds a
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizers (Color Coding Strategy for Essay Writing)
FREE Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizers!Utilize these graphic organizers to teach students the color coding strategy for Essay Writing. Visual learners flourish using visual tools to enhance their own learning. Students who can see all the parts of a paragraph and essay through the graphic organizers, along with using a color coding system are able to successfully create paragraphs and complete essays.This learning tool has been successful with Upper Elementary and Lower Secondary students whe
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Standards Based 6-Traits Writing Elements (revising/editing)
NEWLY UPDATED!!
An Interactive student Guide to build self-efficacy in 6-Trait Text Revising and Editing. Ready to use for lessons with printables for Students. The guides includes a process with steps that will guide students through each of the 6 traits of writing (i.e., ideas & content, sentence fluency, word choice, organization, voice, conventions) for 6-8th grade.
The new updated version includes both color and black and white pages, a fun design, and all the same helpful content!
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5th - 10th
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Weekly Reading Log with Depth and Complexity Icons Bundle
Help your readers stay on track with this weekly reading log. We use this as homework but it could easily be used in the classroom as well.Students track their daily reading, including title, time spent reading, and pages read. On the back, there is space for a text response. At the end of the week, readers add up their pages and time spent reading. A space for a parent signature is the final piece.The icons of depth and complexity (often called GATE Icons) are added so that students may thi
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3rd - 8th
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Introduction to Paragraph Writing Using Sequence Words
This handout/worksheet is a great introduction to transition words in the context of animals. This worksheet follows my ESL teaching philosophy of explicit teaching - identification - production. Sections of worksheet include:
1. Guided notes
2. Paragraph structure/organization
3. Sequence word identification in a paragraph about Giant Pandas
4. Expository writing outline/graphic organizer (about favorite animal) with sections for topic sentence, details, examples, and concluding sentence. S
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Depth and Complexity Icons Guide (Thinking Prompts/GATE)
How to Use! Use these icons as thinking prompts to guide a topic.Great for use in all subject areas. Examples: Read Aloud Storiesinformative textsanthologiesfictionnon-fictionScienceSocial StudiesProjects
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Informational Biography Graphic Organizer
-Are your students completing a historical person research report or an informational paper on a specific person? Have them complete their research on this easy to use graphic organizer!-As students research using electronic resources, an encyclopedia, or library books, they can record their information here
Grades:
3rd - 8th
FREE Lesson Plan Template: Revamp yours in time for school!
You will receive a free lesson plan template that you can completely customize to your needs.
There are sections for Agenda activities, Common Core State Standards, Materials, Reminders, and Assessments.
There are also editable drop-down menus to save you time in choosing dates and CC standards!
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KG Always a Good Time
Grades:
6th - 12th
Editing Check List
Here is a simple checklist for students to use when editing their longer writing assignments. Can be used by either the student themselves or by a peer editor.The editing is broken down into three sections to check:MechanicsGrammarStyleEnjoy, rate, and follow!GRAMMAR PARTY!Complete Grammar Bundle (Save Over 50%) Includes everything below!Nouns Worksheet + TestPrepositions Packet + TestAdjectives Worksheet + TestVerbs/Adverbs Worksheet + TestFact or Opinion Worksheet + TestNouns, Verbs,Adjectives
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Thirty Days Hath September. . .
Phrases, titles, product names, and exaggerations constructed with numbers--we quote them, hear them, see them, but seldom stop to think how useful they are. In this brain teaser, they are the stars.
Treat your students to a view of our language from a different angle with this two-part download, 40 items each. Also included are full answer keys and a list of 50 additional number phrases that creative teachers and students may use as resources for another activity.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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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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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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