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Free 8th grade english language arts scripts for staff and administrators
Back to School Forms Print + Digital for Special Education
These back to school forms are great for meet the teacher or back to school night! Getting information from parents is crucial in the world of special education! These simple forms make it easy! Use the digital version of this resource to easily communicate with your students' families. Super easy to use with Google Slidesâ„¢ and Google Formsâ„¢! INCLUDES ENGLISH + SPANISH VERSIONSOne form for each! + Getting to Know Your Child+ Life Skills+ Parent Communication+ Transportation+ Cooking in the Class
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in:Â The Teacher Toolkit for Special Education | Print + Digital (EDITABLE)
Rapunzel | Readers Theater Script | Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale
Rapunzel Readers Theater Script adapted from the original Grimm Brothers Fairy Tale. Thank you for downloading this free resource!!! Please provide feedback in the Comments & Ratings. Even if it's only a few words. This will help me in creating new and better products. Your help is much appreciated! Help students practice fluency, reading with expressing, and performing in front of others without the stress of having to memorize their lines. Contains original text. ATOS Book Level 6.0
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4th - 9th
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Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Quick Reference Sheets for {Analyze, Evaluate, Create}
For the many of you that requested I add these HOTS cheat sheets that I created and blogged about a few weeks ago, here they are...again, as TpT freebie. Included are "cheat sheets" for the three highest levels of Revised Bloom's Taxonomy; Analyze, Evaluate & Create. Each sheet contains level of thinking verbs, questions stems (which I am reluctant to put thanks to the emphasis on text based questions/answers in Common Core, but realize that these questions help us ask good questions in all
Grades:
K - 12th
{Are You a Text Talker?} Using the Language of Textual Evidence: ELA CCSS 1
This freebie is a quick cheat-sheet for students to remind themselves of the text-based language called for by students in the Common Core for ELA, in particular, during and while participating in teacher-directed close readings of text. These sentence starters give students a head start on how to begin their thinking and use text-based language when orally citing evidence from the text.
This product is one sheet with the option of several different backgrounds. Print full sheets or select "m
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K - 12th, Higher Education
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Free Editable Pacing Guide 2024-2025 for Curriculum Planning & Back to School
Free Editable Pacing Guide 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for Curriculum PlanningLooking to get organized? Then this Pacing Guide for Back to School Planning is the freebie for you! Included in this download is:A Word document to plan out your 2023-2034 & 2024-2045 school year! Why do a pacing guide? It will help you stay on track and see where you are headed! You might also like these Top Selling Kindergarten Resources:Sound Wall & Activities BundleDecodable Readers & Word Work Activi
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Reading Level Correlation Chart
There are so many different ways to check the reading levels of your students. Many schools use a combination. This chart is a great way to know where your students fall on each level in comparison with their grade.Reading Recovery LevelsDRA Fountas & Pinnell SystemGuided Reading Levels Reading A-Z.com LevelsCommon Core Grade Level Lexile RangesAR (Accelerated Reader) Level
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Grades:
K - 8th
The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!
This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
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The Year Santa Got Mixed Up! - Readers Theater for the Entire Class
This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It can be performed at any time but is usually performed at Christmas. Reader's Theater is a terrifically fun way to improve your fluency.The Year Santa Got Mixed Up by Melanie Whitesides is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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3rd - 8th
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Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8
Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8Spice up informative writing with this FUN and different lesson!A zebra on the loose in the city? That's not something you see everyday! Read a reporter's interviews (primary sources!) of four people involved in this outrageous incident:- the kid who took the cell phone video of the zebra running through the city that went viral- the zebra's owner who accidentally let him get away (is that LEGAL?)- the lady who hit th
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4th - 9th
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Motivational Testing Posters & Coloring Pages
Thank you for your interest in our resources! The Motivational Testing Posters & Coloring Pages are great visuals for when your walls are bare due to the "testing season". If you have a testing buddy class, these are great to print, 2 to a page, and have your students color and present to their buddies. These are also great for parents who are wanting to do a little something *extra* for their child during their testing days. More designs will be uploaded to TPT, so be sure to follow and d
Grades:
PreK - 12th
ESL Curriculum Map: Yearlong Scope and Sequence | ESL Beginning of the Year
Teaching ELLs without a guide is like wandering through the woods without a map; you will easily get lost! This yearlong ESL curriculum map for newcomers and intermediate ELLs will be your guide to setting appropriate goals, targeting specific WIDA can-do descriptors, and giving you ideas of easy ways to scaffold and differentiate to support their language levels during your lessons. Stop guessing and start implementing a clear plan for what your ELLs need each month of the school year with this
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1st - 8th
The Princess & The Pea - A Reader's Theatre Script
This 11 page reader's theatre script is designed to target reading fluency and comprehension for a group of up to eight students between the grades of 4th and 8th, depending upon ability level.
Reader's theatre is an activity in which students practice and rehearse a scripted selection of an appropriate text. Students continue to rehearse the script until those same students can read their parts of the selection fluently and with notable expression before a live audience. Reader's theatre is
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4th - 8th
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Free Christmas Play - The Moose Before Christmas! Ebook Reader's Theatre Script
T'was the night before Christmas Eve, and our old friend Santa was ready to leave. It was one day too early but Santa was confused, because Mrs. Claus' memory had been a bit bruised...You see their calendar was set to the wrong year, and so she told Santa to a whole day early to deliver all of the kids' toy gear!When Santa comes early by accident, it is up to a very special moose named Goose to help him get back to the North Pole in time for the real Christmas Eve!A fresh and funny take on an ol
Readers' Theater Sampler: Mythology & Fables
This sampler is a preview of the full Readers' Theater unit.
The full unit is composed of five sections, with over 50 scripts.
This sampler includes one script from each of the following five sections:
1) Fables with 20 scripts (Grades 2-4)
2) Creation Myths with 9 scripts (Grades 4-8)
3) Trickster Tales with 10 scripts (Grades 4-8)
4) Greek and Roman Myths with 7 scripts (Grades 4-8)
5) Norse Myths with 7 scripts (Grades 4-8)
The full unit may be purchased as a whole with the five sect
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2nd - 8th
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St. Nicholas Night Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit
Reader's Theater for BIG KIDS!St. Nicholas Night! I find reader's theaters to be a really fun way to focus on various skills in my upper elementary classroom. My students love to perform and may still need some work in the area of fluency, comprehension, word work, and writing. If your crew has the same needs, this is the perfect toolkit for you.St. Nicholas Night is a holiday that is celebrated in Europe, but is also a tradition that is celebrated here in some communities in North America.
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4th - 8th, Staff
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Free Note Home to Parent/Guardian for Student Performance & Behavior
Note Home for both Positive & Negative Behavior & Performance
Download this free document containing four different short notes home to inform parents/guardians of student performance and behavior. Includes both positive notes and notes of concern. It's provided as a quick checklist format that can be easily edited to suit your needs.
This (and additional forms/notes) are included in my Editable Teacher Binder Jumbo Pack: Gradebook, Forms, Sub Plans, Lesson Plans, Calendar, and More.
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5th - 12th, Staff
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Free Reader's Theater: Boston Massacre
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Free Reader's Theater: Boston Massacre
This is a free sample of one of the scripts included in my Reader’s Theater Pack: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War.
The script is short, giving a quick overview of the Boston Massacre. It is written for 3 students.
If you and your students enjoy this script, check out my Reader’s Theater Pack: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War. Topics in that pack include The French and Indian War, Proclamation of 176
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4th - 9th
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Grammar Pre-Test Google Form for High School Freshman and Transfer Students
This 38-question Google Form is a self-grading pre-test that you can use to assess students on:Parts of SpeechSentence StructureAgreementUsed primarily in a freshman English class, you can use this to assess new/transfer students, higher grade levels (as you prepare for the ACT/SAT) or even the middle school level. Since it is a Google Form, the answer key is already completed, so you will see student's scores automatically. Perfect to push out to students through Google Classroom or whatever LM
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Middle or High School Weekly Lesson Plan Template - Simple and Editable
This is a Lesson Plan Template that can be used for Middle School or High School teachers. It could also be use by Elementary Teachers depending on their teaching styles.The lesson plan template is fully editable so that you can adjust it based on your needs. The rows and columns will expand when you type in them, it’s pretty easy to use. I like to pre-fill things that are repetitive to save me time while planning. You can add or delete columns and rows as well. You might also like the following
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
English 9 Lesson Plans: One Year of Lesson Plans and Activities
These fifteen pages contain an outline of how to teach English 9 or language arts freshmen. If you teach eighth or tenth grade ELA, these lessons can also give you a starting point.Outlined in 36 week, these free lesson plans walk you through the literature, grammar, and writing portions of your classes. Included in the details are vocabulary, public speaking, nonfiction, and other areas of study.Please switch, delete, and add what will work for your English 9 students. These should be a start t
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8th - 11th
3 Tiers of Words: Understanding Vocabulary Instruction in the Common Core
The Common Core places a great emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 words. I have created this visual representation of the three tiers of vocabulary instruction referred to in the Common Core, referenced in Appendix A for ELA, and based on the research of McKeown & Beck.
Also check out My Vocabulary Growth Graph if you're interested in turning the word learning ownership over to your students in a Data Notebook graphing format.
Thank you!
Jen Jones
www.helloliteracy.blogspot.com
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Grades:
K - 12th
Bubble Answer sheet for Multiple choice Questions
This is a blank bubble answer sheet for multiple choice question tests or practice tests. The blank bubble answer sheet file is in pdf, downloadable, and editable. 50 Questions with 4 options (A) (B) (C) (D)This bubble sheet will make your assessment swifter and also give your students a good experience. Related Products50 Questions Bubble Answer Sheets For Multiple Choice Exam Options A, B, C, D, EBubble Answer Sheets for True and False Practice TestFill in the Blanks Answer SheetBlank Ans
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Secret Door Reader's Theatre Script
A 10 minute Reader's Theatre Script perfect for new performers!
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Reader's Theater Scooby Doo
Loosely based on Scooby Doo and Zombie Island, the Mystery Inc. Gang once again solves a mystery. This time the appearance of zombies at a local camp has caused the camp to close down and the gang must find out the suspects and if the zombies are actually real.
This is a great way to get your students interacting with English in fun ways that they relate to that also provides a template for public speaking and working as a team.
This script provides the structure for a play or Reader's Theater
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5th - 12th
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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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