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Middle school english language arts teacher manuals for Microsoft OneDrive
Writing Poetry Unit: Fun Poetry Activities - Paint Chip, Blackout, + 12 more!
Teaching poetry doesn't have to be intimidating. In fact, it can (and should be!) really fun! With this writing poetry unit, you'll have 14 fun and creative poetry activities that you can use as stand-alone prompts or pair with ANY text.Oftentimes, creative writing prompts like poetry get cut due to testing and time constraints. But what if I told you that you don't have to choose between creative activities and your set curriculum? With the help of this poetry unit, you can have both!These poet
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5th - 12th
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Write a Scary Story: Creative Writing Notebook Activities Print and Digital
Your students will love writing their own scary stories with this print and digital notebook. This resource guides them step-by-step through setting up the plot, characters, setting, and theme. The end result is a creative writing project your students will feel successful about.Students usually get bogged down by a creative writing assignment -- but this resource breaks all the elements of a good story down into manageable pieces. You're students will know exactly what they want to write -- b
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Exhausted by Essays? 5-Minute Essay Grading System - Reclaim Your Weekends!
You want your students to receive meaningful feedback on their papers and grow as writers. You also, though, need to have time to recharge on weekends and holidays without the burden of endless essay stacks hanging over your head.With my five-minute-per-essay grading system, you’ll zip through your stacks of papers, saving HOURS of time. Before I created this system, it took me 15-to-20 minutes to grade an essay. Now, with the use of a detailed coding system and a content rubric that’s laser-foc
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lord of the Flies Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Mask, Test
Lord of the Flies by William Golding offers unique insight into human nature, the dangers of unchecked power, and the consequences of a failing society. With this Lord of the Flies Unit Plan, you’ll be able to dig deep into these dark themes while preparing students for a more hopeful future. From Steven King to Suzanne Collins, Lord of the Flies has inspired readers through the ages to explore the ugliness of human nature within the safe pages of a book. In turn, readers use these lessons and i
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8th - 12th
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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL
REFUGEE - This Refugee Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with thought-provoking, standards-based learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Students will enjoy analyzing the text, discussing important ideas, and acquiring new vocabulary as they read Alan Gratz’s gripping novel!The DIGITAL version offers colorful, beautifully-designed slides that allow students to type their responses into text boxes. Test and all quizzes are accessed with links to Google Fo
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6th - 9th
Writing Graphic Organizers | Print & Digital Worksheets Google Slides Activities
These writing organizers are just what you need to help students organize their writing. This resource includes 16 ready-to-use Writing Organizers in both printable and digital formats. These pages are great for prewriting activities, and for students to organize their thoughts and ideas before they begin writing. These pages were designed with upper elementary students in mind, but would also work well for primary or secondary students. Writing Organizers Included:Informative WritingOpinion
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3rd - 6th
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Would You Rather Prompts - Digital and Printable Activities - Writing
It seems like every conversation I overhear my students having starts with, “Would you rather...”! I remember having the same conversations with my friends when I was in school!! So, why not use conversations that students are already having and apply them to critical thinking, opinion writing, and collaborative discussions!!This resource includes 16 Would You Rather prompts and comes in two formats: DIGITAL and PRINTABLE!! Editable versions of each are also included!These activities can be used
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2nd - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Strategy Resource Binder
This HUGE 183 page resource contains everything you need to support and supplement your students' learning of the reading comprehension strategies. No extra texts or stories needed - these resources can be used with ANY text. Comprehension Strategies included in this resource are: • Asking Questions• Determining Importance• Inferring• Making Connections• Summarizing• Synthesizing• VisualizingEach strategy section contains:• 3 colorful posters• strategy bookmarks• a full page of class activity
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Strategy Bundle Resource
Digital Word Work to Use with Google Slides | Spelling & Vocabulary Activities
These digital spelling and vocabulary activities are perfect for students to use with any spelling or vocabulary list. These 18 ready-to-use pages were designed to be used with Google Slides, but can also be downloaded to use with PowerPoint. Assign these pages in Google Classroom or through Google Drive to help students learn and practice their spelling and vocabulary words. Students can complete these pages independently, in pairs, or in small groups. Text boxes have been added to make it easy
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3rd - 6th
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End of The Year Activities - Last Week of the Year DIGITAL Resource
End of The Year Activities - Digital Version - Looking for something different to do at the end of the school year? This package includes 18 different activities for you and your students to complete as you near the last few days of school. Includes 33 Google Slides™ for the students to work directly on their laptops, tablets, or phones! Activities can be easily differentiated for varying grades and abilities! Great for those challenging days at the end of the year!INCLUDES:My Year in a Nuts
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6th - 9th
Literary Analysis Elements Activities using Pixar Shorts Videos or Commercials
Your students are going to love these literary analysis lessons. Add Pixar Shorts, commercials, or cartoon clips and you're ready to teach literary elements. Fun way to engage students as they analyze character, plot, setting, theme, and conflict (coming soon). Then, transfer them to more complex texts like short stories and novels. Your students will love practicing analysis skills with these easy-to-use digital or print lessons! The perfect way for students to truly understand literary el
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5th - 8th
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Paragraph of the Week BOOT CAMP
Teaching paragraph writing has never been easier! In this 8 LESSON Boot Camp, your students will learn the fine art of structured paragraph writing. Following the same format as the ORIGINAL Paragraph of the Week, students will be taught how to:
Dissect a prompt
Brainstorm
Write details
Explain those details
Write topic and closing sentences
Piece it all together
Students will be guided step-by-step through the process of paragraph writing using practice printables, writing notebook inserts
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3rd - 6th
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Text Set: ELA Theme, Characterization, Plot
Engage students with the classic yet twisted short story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl paired with lesser known but equally surprising poem by the same author.With this Roald Dahl text set, students will read his version of Little Red Riding Hood and compare it to Lamb to the Slaughter. Viewed through a gender lens, Roald Dahl is a master at portraying female characters as a powerful element of surprise. These two Dahl texts paired with informational texts and a story element review create
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8th - 12th
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Reading Graphic Organizers | Fiction Reading Response | Print & Digital Slides
Graphic organizers are an important tool for helping students to organize their thoughts and ideas, and increase their comprehension. These printable and digital graphic organizers are perfect for students to use to respond to any fiction or literature text. This resource includes 18 ready-to-use pages. Print on paper or download to use with student devices. Skills Included:Write a SummaryCharacter TraitsStory SettingMaking a PredictionDrawing InferencesAsking QuestionsStory SequenceStory Elemen
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3rd - 6th
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Analyze Bias Evaluate Websites Fact Check Wikipedia Research Skills Bundle
Print & digital versions! You'll have everything you need to teach the essentials of digital literacy and research skills with this bundled product. Sharpen students' critical thinking skills by engaging them in interesting, real-life learning tasks. Here's what teachers are saying about my Digital Literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to detail and thoroughness have made my day so much si
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5th - 10th
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Argumentative Essay - DIGITAL Version - Argument Writing
Argument writing will be motivating with this step-by-step DIGITAL resource compatible with Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. The slides are designed to lead your students with models and supports through the entire process! Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting all five paragraphs. Students can self-pace all the way through with the clear directions and prompts. Includes a mentor text to model strong writing. Perfect for the 1:1 classroom! Standards-aligned.A “No Counter
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Argumentative, Narrative, & Informative Writing DIGITAL VERSION Bundle
Out of the Dust - Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL
This Out of the Dust Novel Study is sure to engage your students with meaningful, standards-aligned learning activities. Now includes a DIGITAL version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and discussing meaningful ideas as they read Karen Hesse’s compelling novel. Section-by-Section Response Pages challenge students to dig into the text to explain and make inferences. Perfect for partner work or small groups! The pre-reading Web Search acquaints students with
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6th - 9th
Ignited Literacy SEPTEMBER Ontario Curriculum Getting Started Days - ALL GRADES
Ever wondered how to get your students to love reading and writing? Love Genius Hour or need a differentiated approach that gives students more voice and choice in what they read and write? Are you looking for a way to keep students engaged in writing all year long while meeting curriculum standards? ⭐ Ignited Literacy is your answer ⭐THIS RESOURCE IS INCLUDED WITHIN EVERY IGNITED LITERACY RESOURCE It is included within the learning platform that is accessible with each full year purchase. S
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3rd - 6th
First Day of School Slides (Rules & Procedures, Icebreaker Activity & More!)
Need help planning your first day of school? Unsure of what rules, expectations, and procedures to cover? Not quite sure how to introduce yourself to your new students? Worry no more. I've got you! In these editable Google Slides, you will have access to:Teacher introduction slidesRulesProceduresAn icebreaker activityand more!The slides are completely editable. Feel free to modify these to suit your classroom, personal teaching style, grade level, and subject.
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4th - 12th
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The Call of the Wild - (Lesson Plan)
Over 1100 units sold. One of our most popular units.The Call of the Wild is a complete 62 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: ~ Before You Read, ~ Vocabulary, ~ Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); ~ Extension Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze
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6th - 9th
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My Side of the Mountain - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 1200 COPIES SOLD. One of our most popular curriculum units.My Side of the Mountain is a complete 71 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze act
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4th - 7th
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Literary Elements Resource Binder
This HUGE 156 page resource contains creative resources and assignments to support your students' learning of literary elements. Resources can be used to study ANY text. Literary elements included in this resource are: • Author's Purpose• Characterization• Figurative Language• Point of View• Tone and MoodEach literary element section (30 pages in each section) contains:• a set of colorful posters• bookmarks• a full page of class activity ideas• a full page of reading response prompts and ques
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6th - 9th
Ultimate Guided Reading Resource for Special Education
This comprehensive packet is your go-to guide for implementing a guided reading approach tailored for children with special needs or autism. It provides essential tools for planning, setting up, and running effective guided reading groups. From scheduling templates, lesson plans, and reading activities to visual question prompts, academic visuals, and more, this resource covers every aspect of the guided reading process. Organize assessment information, group students effectively, and utilize te
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PreK - 12th
Editable Syllabus Templates and Editable Syllabus Infographic Templates
This editable resource includes 6 different syllabus templates to use in your upper elementary, middle school, or high school classroom. Create eye-catching, visually appealing syllabi that your students will actually read. This resource also includes two back pages options and 4 bonus pages of all of my policies and procedures for you to use. This resource is editable in PowerPoint. These templates WILL NOT work on Chromebooks and/or Google. THE DIGITAL GOOGLE VERSION IS FINALLY HERE. CLICK HER
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Editable Syllabus Templates Bundle
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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.
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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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