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Preview of Analyzing 'The Ring of Gyges': Philosophy from Plato's Republic for Middle & HS

Analyzing 'The Ring of Gyges': Philosophy from Plato's Republic for Middle & HS

Caught you! Are people only good because they fear punishment and hope for a reward? I teach Glaucon's retelling of the Ring of Gyges from Book 2 of Plato's Republic (2:359a–2:360d). The story is about a shepherd who gets hold of a magical ring that makes him invisible. What would you do with such power? Glaucon tells the story to refute Socrates's notion that justice is a worthy pursuit. Would you use it for good, or would you use it for ill? I developed a lesson plan to get students thinking a
Preview of Dyslexia Quick Screening for Students w/ Unique Learning Differences

Dyslexia Quick Screening for Students w/ Unique Learning Differences

The My ELBERT complete program [you have Free Access to view partially] results include less passive student engagement, confidence, and more pleasurable learning while participating in activities. This program looks at the “whole child” and their complete and unique learning differences. The revolutionary training/teaching program for students with unique learning differences and for Free you are provided the quick screening (mentioned above) which will guide your lesson plan, suggested
Preview of NYC Adventure: Navigating New York City in a Day - Interactive Lesson

NYC Adventure: Navigating New York City in a Day - Interactive Lesson

Explore New York City Through Music and Film: A Unique Learning Adventure! Dive into the heart of one of the world's most captivating cities with the 1949 MGM musical classic, 'On the Town.' This 3-day lesson plan, perfect for English Language Arts, Humanities, ESL, and Social Studies, invites your students to plan a one-day itinerary to explore the Big Apple.Embrace the old-school charm as you and your students navigate NYC through catchy lyrics like 'the Bronx is up and the Battery's down,' an
Preview of Orphic & Homeric Creation Myths: Greek Mythology Series Grades 8-10 ELA

Orphic & Homeric Creation Myths: Greek Mythology Series Grades 8-10 ELA

What is a creation myth? How do matriarchal and patriarchal societies differ? Engage middle and high school students with myths of creation from Ancient Greek civilization. Explore the myth of the cosmic egg and learn how Eros was originally Phanes, a four-headed, double-sexed deity who was the motor and engine of the universe. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational download includes PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel files. Access and modify this resource for student us
Preview of Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of the Forge: Grade 8-11 Greek/Roman Mythology ELA

Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of the Forge: Grade 8-11 Greek/Roman Mythology ELA

Who is Hephaestus (Vulcan)? He is the god of the forge, one of the original twelve Olympians, son of Zeus, married to Aphrodite, and maker of magical weapons and objects. This lesson includes a three-day lesson calendar, including art and literature connections, a question bank, group reading activities, and more. Use the “Further Reading Guide” and included links to supplement this lesson with myth-related books, websites, and more.This Resource Includes the Following Features:Available as a PD
Preview of Simile and Metaphor: AROV's Lesson on the Go
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Simile and Metaphor: AROV's Lesson on the Go

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AROV Education
Helping students learn and/or review can be quite a challenge for teachers, so we seek to provide content that requires little-to-no preparation whatsoever. This product offers a "turnkey" lesson on simile and metaphor (approx.: 30 minutes) that teachers can use as a classroom supplement, as an exercise for differentiation and review, or even for an activity for students to engage with independently. It covers the concepts of simile and metaphor in their various incarnations, and is equipped wit
Preview of A Glance At Horror Fiction

A Glance At Horror Fiction

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Wake Up Sunshine
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. If it doesn't seem like something you'd like (or is confusing to you), then don't buy it. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room. In this case, some of these games are rated M for Mature audiences. Teachers should be aware of its rating, however, none of the clips I’ve used from my play throughs depict any of these issues. I’ve trimmed down my videos, so tha
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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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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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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.