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Free middle school english language arts rubrics

Preview of FREE Narrative Writing Checklists | Rubrics | All Ages | Editing Assessment

FREE Narrative Writing Checklists | Rubrics | All Ages | Editing Assessment

Teach your students to independently check their narrative/story writing using these beautiful checklists and rubrics. this is the free PDF version. If you are looking for an EDITABLE VERSION WITH ALL TEXT TYPES, you can find it here.These editable checklists are specifically for narratives or story writing. We will be creating more for other writing genres shortly.There are three age variations in the bundle for Junior (Ages 5 - 7), Middle (7 - 11) and Senior (11 - 15). Each bundle contains
Preview of Oral Reading Fluency Posters and Fluent Reader Checklist

Oral Reading Fluency Posters and Fluent Reader Checklist

I created these posters and the fluent reader checklist to accompany my popular FLUENCY blog post and anchor chart! Use these resources to guide your students in developing excellent oral reading fluency! I have included three color options for the poster as well as mini-poster options to use as individual student reference sheets.This resource is designed for readers in grades 3+For more Oral Reading Fluency Ideas, and to see the anchor chart that inspired this set of resources, stop by my blog
Preview of Google Slide Presentation Rubric

Google Slide Presentation Rubric

-Includes both Powerpoint Presentation and PDF Version
Preview of Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Quick Reference Sheets for {Analyze, Evaluate, Create}

Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Quick Reference Sheets for {Analyze, Evaluate, Create}

Created by
Hello Literacy
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
Preview of Writing Rubric - Expository, Argumentative, Narrative (Common Core)

Writing Rubric - Expository, Argumentative, Narrative (Common Core)

Created by
Ashlei Mosher
Use this rubric to assess any type of writing! It has categories that focus on ideas, organization, voice, and word choice for example. A student can score in the Not Yet, Developing, or Strong category. This can be used for a variety of writing types such as expository, argumentative, and narrative. This rubric scores students out of a total of 35 points.
Preview of Main Idea and Supporting Details FREEBIE Assignment: Print and Digital

Main Idea and Supporting Details FREEBIE Assignment: Print and Digital

Created by
Truscott Teaches
This FREEBIE contains a Main Idea Assignment that instruct students to analyze an informational text to determine the main idea and identify supporting details. The text is written for middle school grades (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) and contains an answer key and a Central Idea standards based grading rubric. Based on the rubric, students will be assessed on three different learning objectives ... Determining Main IdeaIdentifying Supporting DetailsExplaining how the supporting details p
Preview of RACE Strategy Grading Rubric

RACE Strategy Grading Rubric

Grading rubric for using the RACE Strategy for answering short answer questions
Preview of Creative Writing - Student Peer/Self Editing Checklist and Rubric

Creative Writing - Student Peer/Self Editing Checklist and Rubric

This editor's checklists helps student self edit or peer edit their creative writing stories. The writing prompt, length of assignment, etc. is totally up to YOU, but this resource provides a guide for writers to make their writing meaningful and worthwhile!PAIRS PERFECTLY WITH THIS RESOURCE: Creative Narrative Step-by-Step Guide***I like to laminate these and have students use dry-erase markers on them so they can be reusable and I don't have to constantly print out new slips. **This pairs rea
Preview of ESL Writing Activities: Quick Write Rubric & Prompt

ESL Writing Activities: Quick Write Rubric & Prompt

I knew this year the students will be required to write a lot of QuickWrites. I wanted a rubric that was rigorous and clear for the students. I noticed the benefit of this rubric as I started grading the students I teach QuickWrites. I was able to immediately identify trends, and it helped take the murkiness out of grading. There is also a list of prompts that you can use with your students. This rubric is a part of the QuickWrite Graphic Organizer set. This set is an amazing tool in scaffolding
Preview of Persuasive Essay Rubric (Common Core Aligned)

Persuasive Essay Rubric (Common Core Aligned)

Created by
MrWatts
This persuasive essay rubric uses standards based grading (1-4) to assess the student writers in the following categories.-Introduction-Reasons-Transitions-Conclusion-Structure-Spelling/Grammar/PunctuationGRAMMAR PARTY!Complete Grammar Bundle (Save Over 50%) Includes everything below!Nouns Worksheet + TestPrepositions Packet + TestAdjectives Worksheet + TestVerbs/Adverbs Worksheet + TestFact or Opinion Worksheet + TestNouns, Verbs,Adjectives Worksheet + TestDirect Quotes Worksheet + TestColons a
Preview of Book Review Rubric Editable (FREE)

Book Review Rubric Editable (FREE)

This is a one-page rubric in Microsoft Word to use when a student presents a book review for the class. Students LOVE to hear their classmates review books that they read independently. It is a great way to promote the love of reading in your classroom! The Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook by Aimee Buckner discusses the use of book reviews in her classroom. The book review rubric contains the following elements and is editable for your needs: Book Review Elements Sent
Preview of Oral Reading Fluency Rubrics for Grades 2-6

Oral Reading Fluency Rubrics for Grades 2-6

Created by
Tessa Maguire
These Oral Reading Fluency Rubrics are designed to give you a score to represent the whole picture of a student's fluency. Scores include ratings for prosody, automaticity, and accuracy, rather than just one portion of the three. Use these rubrics with your existing cold reads to give a more accurate picture of how fluent students truly are. These rubrics can be used to give students an assessment score to reflect their reading fluency- especially if that is required by your district.There are o
Preview of Free Writing Prompts! Informative, Argumentative, Persuasive! Rubrics INCLUDED!

Free Writing Prompts! Informative, Argumentative, Persuasive! Rubrics INCLUDED!

This free PDF contains 45 essay prompts! There are 15 well laid out prompts for argumentative, informative and persuasive. Each format also includes a rubric for easy grading! These prompts are versatile and can be used to fill a variety of needs! They make wonderful beginning of the year diagnostics to discover where your students’ writing abilities are, and are great to use as a summative assessment after going over a specific writing format. Additionally, they can be used for an independent
Preview of Tools For Writers: Peer Editing Checklist, Feedback Rubric, Reference List

Tools For Writers: Peer Editing Checklist, Feedback Rubric, Reference List

Created by
Mom2punkerdoo
These simple editing and revising checklists help your students to self and peer edit their writing. These checklists remind students to check for proper punctuation, use of adjectives, word variation and staying on topic. There are two different styles included. Best used for students learning to write basic paragraphs. Can be used a tool to guide students in the revision process. Bonus: Just updated to add a 6 point writing rubric and time order/transitional words reference chart for your
Preview of Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

FREE Narrative Writing Checklist serves as a wonderful reminder for students to check their work! The checklist walks students through the editing process to ensure that they are submitting their best work! This is a great addition to a writing center or narrative writing booklet. In my classroom, I use this narrative writing checklist along with Primary Narrative Writing and Book Cover Assessment. This Narrative Writing Booklet is a step-by-step student work booklet that teaches students to suc
Preview of One-Pager Rubric

One-Pager Rubric

-Includes both Powerpoint Presentation and PDF Version
Preview of Free Peer Editing Sheet!

Free Peer Editing Sheet!

Created by
MrWatts
One of the best ways for students to edit, is with their peers. Often when editors get a chance to look at another person's writing, they can pick up on quite of few of the mistakes that the original author never would have noticed.This peer editing sheet was created in order to give students a structured and organized way to critically analyze their classroom peers writing efforts.The peer editing sheet is organized for three rounds of peer editing, though it can be used for just a few rounds a
Preview of FREE Blooms Taxonomy Spelling Activities Matrix | 42 Homework Tasks, Any Words

FREE Blooms Taxonomy Spelling Activities Matrix | 42 Homework Tasks, Any Words

This EVERGREEN spelling resource is a must-have for students who get bored using the same strategies during their spelling homework. This 42 ACTIVITY MATRIX is packed with fresh ideas for students to use their spelling words more EFFECTIVELY and CREATIVELY.Your students need a list of words, and everything else is done for you.The matrix is built on Bloom's Taxonomy and Howard Gardner's learning styles and provides simple-to-understand tasks for students of all ages.Styles of learning covered.
Preview of Writing Rubric and Student Response Sheet

Writing Rubric and Student Response Sheet

For all of you wonderful educators out there, I have created a 4 Scale Writing Rubric that can be used during your writing periods. This Rubric clearly states the expectations and standard of writing you the teacher require. I have also created a Writing Response Sheet that you may use to let your students know their strengths and areas that must be worked upon when returning their final writing drafts. Areas that will be assessed for quality and thoroughness are as follows: Topic, Organizatio
Preview of Basic Poetry Rubric

Basic Poetry Rubric

Created by
Keely Lamka
A basic rubric for poetry that you can change to add items or take things out that do not work for that assignment
Preview of Argumentative Writing Essay Rubric and Peer Review FREE

Argumentative Writing Essay Rubric and Peer Review FREE

FREE Argumentative essay writing rubric with feedback descriptors and peer review sheet. Blaze through grading your students' essays and give quality feedback simply by circling the descriptors that apply to your students' work. Descriptors cover the most common mistakes students make, and are easy for students to understand so that can use them to make improvements on their writing. This kit also includes a rubric without descriptors and a peer review sheet.RUBRIC/CHECKLIST INCLUDES:❤ Hook❤ Ba
Preview of Debate Rubric

Debate Rubric

Created by
Kelly Heyen
This editable rubric can be used for scoring individual students or groups during a classroom debate! It assesses teamwork, use of facts and text evidence, organization, respect for the other team, presentation style, and understanding of the debate topic.
Preview of FREEBIE Inference Test for assessing Making Inferences: Paper & Digital

FREEBIE Inference Test for assessing Making Inferences: Paper & Digital

Created by
Truscott Teaches
Product contains an original story and 5 inference questions to help you determine if your students know how to make inferences. This can be used as Inference Practice or Inference Assessments. Product includes Print and Digital versions, as well as an Answer Key. I hope you find this resource useful as you instruct and assess your students on Making Inferences. HAPPY TEACHING!!Looking for more resources to help you teach your students Inferences?Check out this Inference Unit BUNDLE! Bundle Inc
Preview of Core Aligned Creative Writing Rubric

Core Aligned Creative Writing Rubric

Created by
A and A
Fully editable! Flexible for assessing many forms of creative writing. Memoirs, short stories, Flash Fiction, Microfiction, Personal Narratives Core aligned to 9-10 Common Core, but easily adjustable to all middle grades. Can be used as a teacher grade tool, peer-review grade tool, or self-assessment grade tool
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Find English Language Arts resources | TPT

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.