Middle school english language arts lessons for Microsoft Publisher

EXPLORING PLOTS & THEMES WITH AESOP'S FABLES - DISTANCE LEARNING Suitable

Created by

Aesop’s fables are the perfect stories to teach kids about plot and theme. The kids love the culminating skit project and it breathes life and excitement into your literacy units on the theme and plot.This packet includes: An introduction to Aesop’s life4 printables of Aesop’s fables to use for the students to identify the theme.Resources of where to find a collection of on-line fables.Plot partS printableTheme part printableIncluded is a plot and theme skit project with printables and instruct

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

Point of View Poster

Created by

Laura Skakle

This poster is a great tool to use when teaching students the difference between first person and third person point of view. It gives the meanings of each along with clue words that can be found while reading a text to determine the point of view. The file is a Microsoft Publisher file and will open in that program. It will print on three pages and it will need to be put together after printing. Laminate for extra durability.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Posters, Literature Circles, Lesson

History of Halloween Articles and Questions

Created by

Mom'N'Me

In this short article, students will learn the history of Halloween and Trick-or-Treating. After the article, students will answer 8 questions about the article. Please feel free to add questions to this or change questions as you see fit! This is a good overview of how trick-or-treating and Halloween came to exist in America. If you'd like more to go along with this article, check out our full History of Halloween Activities packet by going to http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/History

Subjects:

Halloween, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

On Demand Writing Peer Conferences

Created by

Dana T

This document allows student to use the Rally Coach Kagan structure to conduct peer conferences using each aspect of the on demand writing rubric. Copy each set and gives cards to students. Place students into groups. One at a time a student reads a peer's writing and chooses a card to give comments about the particular part of the rubric. With this instructional strategy, students are learning from their peer's writing and it turn learning the essential parts of the writing rubric

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Inference, Inferring, Text Evidence, and Context Clues, Middle, Substitute

Created by

Ms Nikki Sendejas

The first page of this mini lesson is a story and literal and inferring questions. The second and third page ask the students to explain the meaning of the noted words in the text citing textual evidence. This page, also, has The fourth and final The sheet incorporates inferring, text evidence, and context clues into the comprehension.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3

, CCRA.R.4

Inferencing Detective Files

Created by

Mrs V

Inferencing doesn't have to be a feat and can still be fun. This file includes cover sheets, mysteries, answers, and answer sheets. Everything you need to create a fun learning environment and teach inferencing at the same time.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Short Stories

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Informative Writing Checklist

Created by

Innovative Instructor

Use this quick and easy checklist to help students revise their own informative essays or allow students to peer edit and revise their classmates essays. This checklist can also be used as a rubric for grading essays. Check out this "Topic Sentence Scoot" to get your students focused on the prompt! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Topic-Sentence-Scoot-2931446

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Handouts, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

Also included in: Grades 3-5 Writing Resources to Get Students Engaged

Fractured Fairy Tale Lesson Plan

Created by

Candace giesbrecht

Using the story, " The Real Story About the Three Little Pigs" students will learn about fractured fairytales. Students will write a letter to the Judge, on the behalf of Wolf.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Lesson

Editable Chevron Planner

Created by

Colorful High School Math

This is a completely editable 2013-2014 teacher planner. I only have 2 preps, so I used one page for each course. The font I used is KG Strawberry Limeade that I downloaded for free from dafont.com . I use it to plan both my daily lessons as well as for the week and month ahead. I've already gotten many compliments on it, and I know you will too! :) The preview does not do the planner justice. It is not as grainy once it is downloaded!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Personal Narrative-My Place

Created by

gingerskids

A Narrative Poem is a poem that tells a story and appeals to human interest. This lesson begins with a Narrative Poem that takes place in the 1950’s and tells a "story" about one child’s secret place... a place where she can go when she wants to be alone. Most children have such a place. Written in Achievement Test Format and aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson will introduce students to creating Narrative Poetry. At the same time, it will provids relevant practice and/or re

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3

, W.5.3

, W.5.3a

, W.5.3d

, W.6.2c

...

Editable Sub Binder!

Created by

Bayleigh Boswell

18 PAGES FILLED WITH A COMPLETE TEMPLATE FOR YOU TO EDIT HOWEVER YOU WANT!!!

Subjects:

Classroom Management, English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

Persuasive Strategies FRIES exercise

Created by

Ms. Durkin

This half sheet exercise challenges students to find the persuasive strategies used in a persuasive paragraph (FRIES: Facts, Reasons, Illustrations, Examples, and Statistics) and underline them in different colors. Then, students are challenged to write their own persuasive paragraph using FRIES. This activity was originally used in 7th grade language arts to review persuasive stratigies, but would be great for any middle grades class learning persuasive stratigies.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

Battle of Lexington - Primary document

Created by

Jodie Atwood

This can be used for Social Studies or Literature. It pairs with any Revolutionary War text. It is an excerpt of an eyewitness account of the Battle of Lexington with questions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Lesson

Salem Witch Trials - Primary Documents

Created by

Jodie Atwood

Three excerpts of documents directly relating to the Salem Witch Trials. One excerpt is sworn testimony against Giles Corey, one is an apology from Ann Putnam Jr about her part in the trials, and the last excerpt is from a transcript of the examination of Bridget Bishop. Questions go along with the readings.

Subjects:

Informational Text, Literature, U.S. History

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

Movie Reviews

Created by

Home Ec Heroes

- How to write a movie review - Understanding a movie - improving English through speaking, new vocabulary and worksheets - Enhancing team work

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

Revising and Editing Guide for Composition Notebook

Created by

Teaching with Wisdom

I used this for my students to include in their composition notebooks for help when revising and editing their writings.

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

My First Job Project

Created by

Chelsey Novakowski

Take your students through the entire process of finding their first job. From finding and filling out the application form, to resume and cover letter writing, to finally the job interview.

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Math, Other (ELA)

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Professional Documents, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

Characterization in "All Stories are Anansi's" by Harold Courtlander

Created by

Ms. Durkin

This activity challenges students to think of character traits that describe Anansi in the story "All Stories are Anansi's" by Harold Courtlander. Students must think about what Anansi's does, thinks, says, etc. to describe him as a character. This was originally used in a middle grades English language arts class. This is a Microsoft Publisher file, so feel free to edit!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.3

, RL.7.10

Simple Punctuation and Common Spelling Errors (Posters)

Created by

Jonny Anderson

Is it "its or it's, there or their, brought or bought?" Do your students know the difference between a Simple Sentence and a Compound one? This resource contains 13 pages of simple, clear explanations, clarifying some common spelling errors and explaining in kids speak everyday punctuation that is often used incorrectly. Use on your wall or print smaller copies for your student's books. The resources are ready to print or ready for you to add your own style with images, fonts etc. They

Subjects:

Grammar, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Posters, English (UK), Lesson

Accounts of the Battle of Lexington

Created by

Jodie Atwood

Three accounts (British and American) of the Battle of Lexington.

Subjects:

Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

My Brother Sam is Dead primary documents study

Created by

Jodie Atwood

Excerpts of primary documents relating to Revolutionary War

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

Character Resume Instructions

Created by

Jodie Atwood

Instructions for character analysis and exploration through resume writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Create A Nail Polish Line - Romeo and Juliet

Created by

Alicia Sneddon

A line of nail polishes representing The Hunger Games was released earlier this month. It struck me that it might be fun for the students to create a nail polish line based on another set of star-crossed lovers: Romeo and Juliet. This activity would not only allow students to be creative, but to show their understanding of the events and characters in the story.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

The Hunger Games Parody Activity

Created by

Alicia Sneddon

While searching Pinterest, I saw a few photos of Peeta and popular songs that had been rewritten about the "bread incident." I thought the students would enjoy creating their own parodies of popular work, so I created a worksheet to do just that! Enjoy!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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