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Middle school english language arts unit plans under $5
Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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Main Idea Supporting Details Passages, Graphic Organizers, Activities, Lessons
How many times are students asked to identify the main idea in a reading passage? Almost every reading comprehension worksheet includes questions about finding the main idea or central idea in a text. You would think that students would be masters at identifying the main idea and supporting details by now. However, many students still struggle with this critical reading skill (and many teachers are in search of engaging ways to teach students how to find the main idea).That’s where this Main
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4th - 7th
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State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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Making Inferences Lessons and Reading Passages with Inferencing Activities
This 3-day Making Inferences Mini-Unit provides numerous opportunities to develop the skill of inferring. Through creative activities like Inference Charades, Top Secret Tips Puzzle, “Inside the Principal’s Files,” and Whose Locker is This?, students develop their inferring skills while they are actively engaged in their learning. Direct instruction on the reading comprehension skill combined with the analysis of five separate inferencing reading passages further develop students’ ability to a
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4th - 7th
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Teaching Ethos, Pathos, Logos with Commercials | Rhetorical Device Activity
Teaching ethos, pathos, and logos is paramount for older students. They should understand these famous persuasive techniques to better their speeches and papers. When teaching rhetorical analysis, you will also cover ethos, pathos, and logos.This bundle demonstrates examples of ethos, pathos, and logos with commercials and asks students to analyze how these incorporations persuade audiences. As a culminating activity, students will sort topics into their best label: ethos, pathos, or logos.Inclu
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8th - 12th
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The Best Part of Me Opinion Writing Graphic Organizers, Writing Paper, & Rubrics
THE UPDATED FILE (which is included in this unit) includes:brainstorm organizerintroduction paragraph hamburger organizerbody paragraphs 1-3 hamburger organizerconclusion paragraph hamburger organizerteacher copy to model writing all 5 paragraphs during the drafting stage and revision and editsrevising checklist visualediting checklist visualfinal copy paperIncluded in the ORIGINAL SET: 2 Versions (Colored and Black and White)Step 1: Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (Students complete bubble graphic
Grades:
1st - 6th
Cause and Effect Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities (Google Version)
Understanding cause and effect relationships is an essential reading comprehension skill that takes lots and lots of practice for students to master.That’s where this 3-Day Cause and Effect Unit comes in. This Cause and Effect mini-unit provides numerous opportunities to develop the skill of determining cause and effect relationships. Through creative activities like a Cause and Effect Match-Up game, Cause and Effect Charades, and Cause and Effect toss, students become actively involved in the
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4th - 7th
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Podcast Worksheets: Print & Digital Resources for ANY Pod: Mars Patel, Limetown
These podcast worksheets can be used with ANY podcast such as the Six Minutes Podcast, Limetown, Mars Patel, informational podcasts and so many more! Use fun podcasts to practice ELA skills, check for understanding, and reach listening goals!There are 32 completely editable podcast templates to choose from which makes this podcast resource perfect for:❤️Podcast Units❤️Podcast Listening Circles❤️Free choice podcast listening❤️Whole group podcast listeningThese podcast worksheets are designed with
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6th - 10th
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Text Structure Powerpoint
This powerpoint is a fun, colorful way to introduce or re-teach TEXT STRUCTURE!
Includes:
- 21 EDITABLE slides
- 5 video clip examples
- 15 slides can be printed to created colorful, informative posters for your class, including:
*definitions written in kid-friendly language
*key words to look for
*graphic organizers
Text Structures included:
- Cause & Effect
- Compare & Contrast
- Description
- Problem & Solution
- Sequence
*Be sure to check out the preview for an example of wha
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Self-Contained Editable Pacing Guide Curriculum Map for Long Term Planning
This resource includes an editable self contained elementary teacher pacing guide for the any school year. This editable pacing guide, curriculum map, and long term guide has everything you need to create your own pacing guide by typing over mine, or using an included blank one while using my 5th grade one as inspiration.This resource is 100% editable in PowerPoint. You will need a computer with PowerPoint to use this resource. In this resource you will have access to:PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Predicting Passages, Making Predictions Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)
Making predictions while reading is an essential skill for comprehending text. Students do not intuitively know how to make effective predictions based on clues from the passage and their own experiences. That’s where this mini-unit comes in. Filled with predicting passages, worksheets, and graphic organizers, this unit is the perfect way to teach students how to make predictions while reading. This mini-unit provides numerous opportunities to develop the skill of making predictions. Through
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4th - 7th
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Poetry Writing Unit | Types of Poems | Elements of Poetry | GR 5-7 Google Slides
⭐ NO PREP DIGITAL WRITING UNIT: Engage students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades as they explore and write 10 types of poems: acrostic, rhyming couplet, clerihew, Collom lune, haiku, tanka, American cinquain, synonym diamante, antonym diamante, and free verse. This unit is ideal for when the kids need something engaging before break, for those last few days of the quarter, to break up test prep, or for the end of the school year.**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 5-7**Students will:review poetry terms, figurat
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5th - 7th
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Martin Luther King - Reading Comprehension, Activities, Nonfiction MLK Passage
This 5-day unit covers many critical ELA skills as students develop a deep understanding and connection to Martin Luther King, Jr.! While studying about King, students practice critical skills including reading comprehension, identifying nonfiction text features, participating in group discussions, analyzing a quote, cooperative learning, and writing. Six activities are included in this unit. Each is based on a nonfiction reading passage about Martin Luther King, Jr. The activities are desig
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lessons and Unit Plans for the entire month of January! - 4 Unit BUNDLE!
Sequencing Lessons, Passages, Graphic Organizers for Sequence (Digital Options)
Sequencing is one of the many skills that students need in order to comprehend what they read. That’s why this Sequencing Mini-Unit is the perfect addition to your English Language Arts instruction. Filled with sequencing passages, engaging worksheets, and graphic organizers for finding the sequence of events, this unit will help students develop strong skills in sequencing.This 3-day mini-unit provides numerous opportunities to develop the skill of finding the sequence of events in a passage.
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4th - 7th
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Native American Report - Native American Research Project
This Native American Report allows students to use higher level thinking skills to locate important information and create a research report highlighting their new knowledge. This unit includes everything you need to organize the project, including a sample report. All of the directions and the rubric are 100% editable in PowerPoint!This unit includes:Student Project Directions (editable)Presentation Directions and Outline (editable) Research Note Pages (editable)Report CoverReport Pages (editab
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3rd - 6th
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The Sniper Short Story Unit Reading Comprehension, Citing Text Evidence Practice
Looking for a short story unit that carefully guides your students to a deep understanding of "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty? This ready to print short story unit gives you everything you need to teach "The Sniper" and will give your students plenty of practice citing textual evidence, determining and analyzing theme, analyzing figurative language and writing about a text. In this short story unit, your studeents will cover numerous ELA standards in depth, progressing from literal comprehensio
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8th - 10th, Adult Education
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Nonfiction Listening Comprehension Unit: Malala Yousafzai
Listening Comprehension
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Unit Overview
This 5-day unit packs a major punch! While studying Malala Yousafzai, students practice critical skills including listening comprehension, sequencing, participating in group discussions, analyzing a quote, and responding to a writing prompt. Five activities are included in this unit. Each is based on a nonfiction listening passage about Malala. The activities are designed to be interactive, engaging, and educational. This unit i
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: September Unit Plans Bundle - 4 Units to Teach All September Long!
Writing a Newspaper Article
Everything you need to teach about writing a Newspaper Article including:
UPDATED FEB 12/17 to include Bonus Picture Prompts with Brainstorming Organizers!
Mini Lessons ~
Newspaper Vocabulary,
Analyzing Newspapers,
Lead Sentences
Hooking your reader with a great Lead,
Supporting Paragraphs,
Inverted Pyramid Structure,
Transition Words,
Interviewing and Quoting Sources.
Included: Organizers for Planning an article and Draft writing pages with checklists to pull it all together. Just a
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
One Word Writing & Art Project: Goals for the New Year / Beginning School Year
This One Word Project is an engaging, reflective, and powerful way for students to stay motivated and set positive goals for the year. Use at the beginning of the New Year, or beginning of the school year. There's also a fun chalk art and video component! Students pick one inspirational word to focus on for the year to provide clarity, focus, and ambition. You could start this at the beginning of the school year (back to school), or calendar year (January). Full unit & ALL resources included
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3rd - 7th
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Canadian Geography - Mapping, Provinces and Territories
Canadian Geography: Mapping Provinces and TerritoriesThis Canadian Geography resource covers Canada's geography, capital cities, provincial and territorial flags, mapping and much more. Your students will become experts on Canada using this 90+ page Social Studies resource. This resource includes 13 full color informational posters about each province and territory. This unit is a great way for Canadian and international students to learn about Canada.This resource includes:Canada Mapping (Provi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Canadian Geography Bundle
Inferencing Powerpoint: Video, Comics, Songs, & Vocabulary Posters
This powerpoint is colorful, adorable, and includes a variety of great examples to keep your students engaged while learning about inferencing!
Includes:
-40 editable slides with animation, cute clipart, and a variety of backgrounds
-embedded cartoon video clip (and website link), along with times to stop and ask inference questions in the notes section (**VIDEOS ARE FROM YOUTUBE, SO BE SURE YOU HAVE ACCESS AT YOUR SCHOOL)
-2 illustrated vocabulary slides that can be printed as word wall poste
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Nonfiction Reading Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This complete package walks the students through how to read nonfiction with purpose and clarity. It includes a robust (80 Slides!) guiding power point and 5 separate formative assessments. Both the power point and the assessments are aligned to fulfill the Common Core Standards. Don't have Powerpoint? No worries, convenient .pdf versions of all slides included as well.The powerpoint guides instruction on the following teaching points:- Identifying Author's Point of View- Recognizing Author's Pu
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: The Complete Common Core Aligned Reading and Writing Bundle
STEM: Spring Easter - Jelly Bean Tower - Engineering, Integrated Math & Writing
Your team has been given a challenge...Build the tallest FREE-STANDING structure you can with 25 jelly beans and 25 toothpicks. Walk through the ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS and utilize INTEGRATED MATH & WRITING.
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Build, Improve, and HAVE FUN!
Materials: Only 25 jelly beans and 25 toothpicks needed for each team.
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K - 6th
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Explorers | Explorers Report | Explorers Research Project | Explorers Project
Looking for an organized research project to help your students learn about explorers? This Explorers Report Project will help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched explorer reports. The research process included will help your students practice researching, note-taking, organizing, and writing skills.Included in this unit are:A List of Explorers (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions Handout (Editable)Research Notes (Editable)Map
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3rd - 6th
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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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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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