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Middle school english language arts lecture pdfs
Plagiarism Lecture, Game-Based Approach to Introduce/Reinforce Plagiarism Rules
You know you need to show your students the right way to handle sourced material to prevent plagiarism, but the subject matter can be so dry, causing teens to tune out during your lecture. To fix this, use a lecture disguised as a game to help cover the basics of proper MLA source citation and plagiarism rules.This product includes a projectable “game” of PDF slides (shh...it’s really a lecture – don’t tell our students) with concrete, real-world examples of how source citations should be handle
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
7 Reading passages cover the California Gold Rush, Camps and Claims, Sutter's Mill, Mining Methods, Life of a Miner, Gold Rush Merchants, Lasting Impact, and more. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). This product is great for Substitute Teachers or for a quick charter school sample, independent reading, homework, or as a supple
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Note-Taking Lesson/Templates/Graphic Organizers, High School Study Skills Lesson
Wondering where to start when it comes to teaching note-taking skills, especially "focused note-taking"? Here's everything you need to teach your students how to take notes -- all in one comprehensive, no-prep Google Slides lesson!You can also use these slides to provide professional development in-servicing to introduce your colleagues to focused note-taking!⭐️ These slides are perfect for improving your students' study skills, active/critical reading skills, and reading comprehension! Through
Grades:
8th - 12th
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Creation Myth Short Unit, Lecture Notes, Myths, Writing Act., Creative Myth
I use the following unit in a world literature course. It is an excellent unit for analyzing myths. First is included the lecture notes I use; I formatted these in outline form. (If you are interested, these are formatted into a PowerPoint lecture which is also available for purchase at my store for a low price.) I have also attached 3 different creation myths that I use for this activity. Finally, I have attached a writing assignment & creative creation myth; this is an original myth that i
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8th - 12th
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MEDIEVAL KINGS, QUEENS & THE FEUDAL SYSTEM Reading Passages & Activities
8 reading passages cover Kings, Queens, the Feudal System; the Coronation; Well-Known Medieval Kings and Queens (William the Conqueror, King John, Matilda of Flanders); Nobles, Clergy, Peasants and Serfs; and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:8 One-Page Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersREADING PASSAGES:
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4th - 6th
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Hooks - Writing Hooks - Handout - 9 Major Types with Examples
This well designed handout provides an introduction to hooks. It describes why hooks are necessary at the top, details the 9 major hooks, and then provides an example of each one. I have personally used this handout every time I introduce introductory paragraphs with my students. It covers: Startling Statement, Anecdote/Scenario, Quote from Literature, Analogy, Quote from Another Source, Philosophical Musing, Rhetorical Question, Humorous Musing, and Shocking Statistic.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS & FIRST THANKSGIVING Reading Passages & Comprehension
Twelve no-prep history reading passages covering Pilgrims, Mayflower Voyage, Mayflower Compact, William Bradford, the First Thanksgiving, Squanto and the Native Americans, and more. This product includes 12 Reading Comprehension Worksheets as well. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great as a supplement to textbooks, independ
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5th - 7th
The American Dream
This PDF of powerpoint slides contains an introduction to what the American Dream is, how it is defined, and how it has changed over time. It also introduces the idea of The American Dream as a theme and briefly discusses The Great Gatsby. It also includes brainstorming and summarizing questions throughout.This is the perfect way to give an introduction to The American Dream before starting a literature unit. You can find a follow up quiz/comprehension assessment here:https://www.teacherspayteac
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8th - 12th
Email Etiquette/Writing an Email to a Teacher - High School Study Skills Lesson
Are you tired of seeing poorly written email messages from your students? Teach your middle or high school students proper email etiquette and how to write an email to a teacher with this interactive Google Slides lesson! ⭐️ This complete lesson includes an explanation of email etiquette and its importance, parts of an email, how to write an email, dos and don'ts, a practice activity, and an interactive email checklist! ⭐️ With the increase in distance and online learning, this lesson is more ne
Grades:
8th - 12th
HOW TO CREATE A COMIC STRIP POWER POINT
This is a great power point to use when teaching students the fundamentals of creating a comic strip. I used this in my high school special ed journalism class. Each slide has a picture to go along with the text and includes the following:- Explains what a comic strip is- 6 steps to create a comic strip- Tips- 10 examples of comic strips- Brainstorming
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
SALEM WITCH TRIALS - 5th - 7th Grade History Reading Passages & Enrichment
Are you looking for interesting history reading passages covering the topic of the Salem Witch Trials? This product includes 12 two-page reading passages covering the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Topics include Puritans in England and America, the Arrests and Examinations, The Court and the Judges, Cotton Mather, The Accusers and Accused, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great as a supplement to textbooks or for use by substitute teachers, o
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5th - 7th
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Summarizing and Paraphrasing Google Slides™ Lesson | Comprehension Skills
If you are teaching your 7th, 8th, 9th, or 10th grades the reading and writing skills of how to write an effective summary and paraphrase, this No Prep Google Slides™ lesson is a great guide. It includes lesson notes on both skills with definitions, guidelines, steps, examples, and exercises for practice. What is included? 15 total Google slides™ Title Slide Introduction (Short Anecdote with questions)What is Summarizing?A Summary Vs. an AnalysisCharacteristics of an Effective SummarySteps Examp
Grades:
7th - 10th
To Kill a Mockingbird Teacher's Guide
Perhaps you already have a unit you've purchased from a publisher or another teacher. Or maybe you inherited a file cabinet of resources. But will these handouts help you teach this classic novel?
If you want a resource that will truly help you teach the novel, look no further. This novel has been my favorite for the past 25 years. I've read it over 100 times and have been teaching it for the past 12 years. Each year I add more to my extensive notes.
This resource goes through each chapter a
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8th - 11th, Staff
PIRATES, PRIVATEERS & THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY Reading Passages & Bingo Review
16 reading passages covering Pirates, Privateers, the Golden Age of Piracy, Life on the Ship, Pirate Hunters, Female Pirates, Blackbeard, William Kidd, Pirate Covers, Pirate Havens, and more. A review game of BINGO rounds out this lesson by reviewing new concepts and vocabulary words in a fun and engaging way. Great for substitute teachers!INCLUDES: 16 One-Page Passages of Informational Text36 Unique Bingo Cards (18 pages with two cards per sheet)The Caller’s Tracking Sheet 24 Calling Cards Co
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages Walking Tour Gallery Walk Content Lesson Activity
The Middle Ages Walking Tour Activity will allow students to take do a Gallery Walk through the Medieval Age as they investigate life under the Feudal System. Covers varied topics and can be done in a variety of ways to fit all classes!Students will view content and images for analysis with guiding questions as arranged by topic. Great to set up as centers or a museum walk. Includes student notes organizer and wrap-up questions to culminate the activity.Resource Includes28 Presentation or Pri
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6th - 11th
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Argumentative Essay Google Slides ™ Lesson Academic Writing Guide and Sample
Do you want to provide your 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grades with a detailed guide on how to write an argumentative essay? This No Prep Writing Google Slides™ Presentation teaches them the needed guidelines as well as analyzes a sample argumentative essay. Definitions, structure, organization, detailed description of components, and other information are included. What is included? 20 total slides (EDITABLE) Title slide Definition of this type of essayImportant NoteIntroduction Examples of Effecti
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8th - 11th
MEDIEVAL MONKS, NUNS & ALMONERS - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
5 reading passages cover Medieval Monks, the Job of Nuns and Almoners; Religion in the Middle Ages, Monastic Herbalists, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:5 Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersIn Western Europe during the Middle Ages, Christianity was the main religion. And at that time, all Christians w
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: MEDIEVAL TIMES - CAREERS - SPECIAL BUNDLE
How to Write an Introductory Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Intro.
These mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong introductory paragraphs for literary analysis, argument, and research essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on a simple four-step formula to create a smooth, powerful launch to an essay. The download also includes a student reference page designed to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present
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7th - 10th
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Career Exploration - How to Choose a Career Lesson
Need a no-prep lesson to help students choose a career and start the career planning process? Get this interactive Google Slides career exploration lesson that includes an introduction to a career interest inventory (the John Holland RIASEC test), the Myers-Briggs personality test, and the Japanese concept of Ikigai, or life purpose.⭐️ Click here for the Pear Deck version of this same presentation in my store!⭐️ This product is a COMPLETE LESSON in one place (similar to a Hyperdoc, which takes s
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Career Exploration - Lesson, Worksheets, and Research Project BUNDLE
LEWIS & CLARK, SACAJAWEA, LOUISIANA PURCHASE - Reading Passages & Bingo
6 Reading passages cover Lewis and Clark, the Louisiana Purchase, Preparing for the Expedition, Sacagawea, the Wilderness, the Corps of Discovery and more. A review game of BINGO rounds out this lesson by reviewing new concepts and vocabulary words in a fun and engaging way. Great for substitute teachers! INCLUDES: 6 Reading Passages 36 Unique Bingo Cards (18 pages with two cards per sheet)24 Calling Cards Containing Bingo Words and CluesThe Caller’s Tracking Sheet 2 Graphic OrganizersREADIN
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: WILD WILD WEST - READING PASSAGES AND BINGO - BUNDLE
Ready-to-Print Note Taking Templates
Note Taking Editable Templates // Podcast Notes // Speaker Notes // Lecture Notes // Movie Notes Film Study // Presentation Notes You never know when you might decide to include a context piece on the fly, need to put together some quick sub plans, or just really need to have a John Green video explain historical context better than you ever could anyway. I recommend having a set of each of these pages printed and stored somewhere they won’t wrinkle for days when nothing is going right. These ar
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6th - 12th
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MEDIEVAL PILGRIMS & THE CANTERBURY TALES - Reading Passages & Activities
5 reading passages cover the Pilgrims during the Middle Ages, Canterbury Cathedral, Geoffrey Chaucer, and the Canterbury Tales. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! Pilgrims were – and are – people who traveled to a location because it was significant to their religion. Pilgrimages have been around for centuries as people of all religions traveled long distances to important sacred site
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4th - 6th
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Making Inferences anchor chart
Anchor chart that can be used for interactive notebooks or a mini lesson.
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3rd - 9th
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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.
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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