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Middle school english language arts reflective journals for teachers for Microsoft Word
Literacy Coaching Schedule
This is a Literacy Coaching Schedule, so I can document my tasks each day. This is helpful when you are completing your coaching log, reflecting on progress for the week, and when conferencing with administration.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Report Card Comments for Middle School Language Arts
Writing excellent report card comments as a middle school language arts teacher can be a struggle and a challenge, especially for teachers who do not enjoy writing. Language arts is definitely a complex subject in which to report progress. It includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. I have spent hours and hours over 25 years developing and refining clear and thoughtful report card comments. It is necessary to reflect student progress and give feedback to middle school parents.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Guided And Independent Reading Conference Log
This log serves as an anecdotal record for an individual student. It contains guided reading/independent reading reference notes, as well as, ten meeting dates where you can list Strengths, Teaching Points, and notes for future conferences. Just print one out for every student in your class and you have combined records of anecdotals done during guided reading and independent reading for one child in ONE PLACE! GREAT when conferencing with parents and doing report cards. Your notes are all in on
Grades:
K - 6th
900 Daily Journals, Do-Nows, Bellringers for Middle and High School Classes
This is a collection of the roughly 900 daily journals/do-nows/bellringers that I've created in a variety of my classes over the past 10+ years. Roughly half of them are general enough that they could be used in almost any type of classroom while the remaining 50% are geared towards an English classroom. When you purchase this product, you'll get a document that has a link to the Google Folder where all the PowerPoints are (I had to do it this way because TPT has a 200MB limit).
Grades:
6th - 12th
Diary of Anne Frank Journaling Project with Adapted Modified Differentiated esl
This unit is a study of what Anne loved best, journaling. What better way to study this great novel! In this unit students will read assignments in class or on their own, and then complete the journaling assignments. The unit will work either on paper or as a digital project. Included are modifications and shortened assignments that go side-by-side with the original. I have uploaded it in doc format so that it is flexible and you may make further modifications your students may need. Also in
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Grades:
6th - 9th
400 Daily Journals, Do-Nows, Bellringers, Responses for HS English Classes
Over the years I've created thousands of daily Journals/Do-Nows/Bellringers/whatever you'd like to call them. This set of ~450 journals are geared primarily towards a secondary English classroom. There are many that are about general English-class topics and skills as well as many that are specific to a number of different books I've taught over the years. They're all in PowerPoint format and fully editable. I also have a few other collections in my store that are more Personal Discussion Topi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Tracking Student Benchmark Reading Level Progress
The following document is the perfect for tool to manage your reading data. This Microsoft Office Document allows you to chart your students reading levels as you assess them throughout the year. This document has allowed me to monitor student progress (or lack there of) and discuss trends noted. I used this document to display my reading results in my tenure binder. This document can be used each year for your teacher's portfolio. I included a sample of what a completed chart looks like, direct
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Grades:
K - 8th
A Guide to Dialectical Journals
Dialectical Journal entries are designed for students to interact with a text in a number of ways including: questioning the text, identifying literary elements, reflecting on the purpose or meaning, and connecting to their world.
This is a guide that will walk students through how to complete an entry for a dialectical journal. It takes them through the purpose, provides hints and tips for finding good quotes, and includes examples from both fiction and non-fiction pieces.
At the end is a gr
Grades:
6th - 12th
Report Card Comments (Focusing on the PYP Learner Profile, Numeracy + Literacy)
You have a million and one things on your mind... when you remember that reports are coming due! Man... I feel you! No worries, though! I've compiled a 22-page document of a variety of Lower school + Upper School comments that will help you address general and more specific areas of student growth while allowing you to tackle that mountain of marking you brought home and left in your bag (I'm not judging, I promise!)Some Info About Your Report Card Comments:Comments were designed to be open-ende
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Forma para conferencias con padres de familia
Forma EDITABLE y flexible para CONFERENCIAS con padres de familia en ESPAÑOL. Especial para maestros bilingues No pierdas el tiempo con formas larguÃsimas. Esta forma te ayudará a decirle a los papás rápidamente, las fortalezas, preocupaciones e ideas para la mejora. Está en formato de WORD y la puedes editar basado en TUS NECESIDADES.
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Grades:
PreK - 6th, Staff
Teacher's Report Card - Students complete
Everytime I send home a report card, I give my students a teacher's report card to complete. This could also be modified to send home to parents. Use the critique to improve instruction during next marking period.
Grades:
1st - 6th
Life Cycle of a Plant Writing Prompt & Rubric
Students will respond to a writing prompt to explain the stages of a flowering plants life cycle: germination, plant development, fertilization and seed production. They will be writing in the vantage point of a seed. For each stage they will need to describe what is happening to them and what kind of changes are taking place. Students get points for content as well as paragraph structure. I also allowed my students to illustrate one scene from their story for extra credit. This could be a requi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Sewing Lab Reflection Questions: Common Core Writing
Incorporate more writing into your FACS classroom with this daily reflection log. Perfect for any FACS, sewing, fashion, or clothing and textiles classroom!
There are 10 questions plus an essential class vocabulary list. I usually have students reflect after they clean up at the end of each class for the duration of the sewing unit. Each question pertains to an aspect of the sewing project (ex. If you were to teach someone what you learned today, what would you say and/or do?) and/or an applica
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Contender Journal Topics
This document presents six journal topics to be used with Robert Liypsyte's The Contender. Each topic allows students to connect what is happening in the book to their own lives, providing excellent opportunities for personal writing. Teachers can designate the length and depth of each writing.
The Contender Journal Topics by Marsha Mentzer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
The Tiger Rising Book Study
This is a Common Core based book study on the novel "The Tiger Rising" by Kate DiCamillio.
It is appropriate for grades 3,4,5 and up.
Provides pre-reading and post reading question that are based on Common Core standards.
My Products do not contain a lot of fluff. What they do contain is Common Core Based questions, using the vocabulary, and high level questioning that is required to be successful in the Common Core Classroom. These questions can be used for High Level Learners, and modified (b
Grades:
3rd - 6th
5th -8th grade Common Core IEP Teacher Input Forms
This bundle is for special education teachers who teach multiple grade levels like myself. These forms are given to the general education teachers to fill out to give valuable input into the development of an IEP. These forms highlight each of the common core standards as well as classroom behavior, work skills, and general information needed to fill out the PLAAFP. With easy check boxes this form is user friendly!
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Grades:
5th - 8th
500 Journal Prompts - Get Your Students Writing!!
Looking for a resource to get your students writing every day? Look no further than this collection of 500 journal prompts! Designed with high school students in mind, these open-ended prompts are sure to get your students thinking and writing. Each prompt is crafted to encourage students to write at least 150 words, helping to improve their writing skills and confidence.These prompts are divided into categories that cover a wide range of topics, including back to school, various holidays, sleep
Grades:
6th - 12th
23 pages well organized list of motivational videos sheet for teaching&learning
23 pages list of motivational videos sheet for teaching and learning with explanation and a note about what each one was about. The inspirational videos list is classified by: TitleLink to VideoExplanation time
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â The principal's toolkit: Practical resources successfully used in 5 schools
Engaging Journal Prompt Sentence Starters (Great for K-8)
Unlock the power of creative writing in the classroom with our comprehensive collection of engaging journal prompt sentence starters, meticulously crafted for students in grades K-8. These prompts are designed to ignite the imaginations of young learners, fostering a passion for writing and encouraging self-expression. Ideal for educators, teachers, and homeschooling parents, our resource is a treasure trove of inspiration that supports language development, enhances critical thinking skills, an
Grades:
K - 8th
NWEA MAP Student Reflection & Goal Setting
This document is created in Microsoft Word is editable. It can be uploaded to Google Docs/Google Classroom with ease. This is a reflection/goal setting tool that can be assigned to students after they have completed the NWEA assessment in the Fall.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Character Building- Sentence Starters (Grades 1-8)
Empower your students with our Character Building Sentence Starters for grades 1-8, a unique educational resource designed to foster ethical thinking, empathy, and self-awareness. Tailored for educators, guidance counselors, and parents, this collection of sentence starters encourages students to reflect on their actions, decisions, and interactions, promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and community in the classroom and beyond. Covering a wide range of topics relevant to character de
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Interactive Notebook Student Evaluation Rubric
Here is one example of a rubric I have used when implementing interactive notebooks in my geography courses. The HOTLINK is how students link the information they were given by the teacher to their lives. They need to be able to make connections to course work that they can relate to in some way, shape, or form. I typically will give all points for really detailed pics/writing even though the rubric asks for more. Let's face it, high school kids are busy with sports, clubs, other classes, boy/gi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Journal Prompts & Topics for a Year
I have collected and written over 200 journal prompts that can be used at any time during the school year. Prompt categories are: reflective, cause and effect, persuasive, expository/comparative, descriptive, narrative, quote-based, freewriting, and picture-based prompts. No more worrying about filler activities or creating weekly journal prompts!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
8th Grade Common Core IEP Teacher Input Form
This form is for general education teachers to fill out to give valuable input into the development of an IEP. This form highlights each of the common core standards as well as classroom behavior, work skills, and general information needed to fill out the PLAAFP. With easy check boxes this form is user friendly!
Subjects:
Grades:
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.
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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