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Middle school english language arts resources for Microsoft Word and by TpT sellers for TpT sellers
Soft Skills Bingo
Teaching students Soft Skills through the game of Bingo!
This bingo game incorporates every day soft skills phrases and words WITH definitions! There are 25 soft skills, such as "Initiative", "Prompt", "Self-awareness", "Adaptability", "Professionalism", etc. Each bingo space has a soft skill in bold at the top, with it's definition below for students to read and learn. This is a great activity to use to cover careers, character education, job skills, personality traits, transferable skills
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Speech Writing Steps Microsoft Word Edition- How To Write A Speech
A great series of pages to present to your students when talking about How to Write a Speech. Please note that I have the same file but in a PDF format available if you do not have Word. Upload the preview before you purchase to see if it is what you need. 15 Pages. Microsoft Word.Includes Cover PageSpeech PlannerA Great Introduction PageCue Cards PageA Conclusion PageParagraph PlannerTwo Pages of Speech TopicsDEFINITELY CHECK OUT THE LINK TO THE BUNDLE OFFERED BELOW FOR ALL OF YOUR CLASSROOM
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Fictional Close Reading Passages for Commercial Use - Lexile Level 900
This listing is for 4 literature (fiction) text passages for you to use in your own Teachers Pay Teachers products such as close reading activities, reading for comprehension and examples of research projects.
These fictional passages are designed for commercial use – they are editable and can be used in any of your paid products (with credit included).
Each passage is approximately 350-400 words and written for a 900 Lexile level.
Included in this set are the following topics:
Harriet's Tri
Grades:
4th - 6th
Lucy Calkins Opinion Writing Example
An example of opinion writing using the Lucy Calkin's approach. This example of an opinion piece addresses all the areas that Lucy discusses in her curriculum. The piece is laid out with a clear opinion, supporting details, and even addresses counter arguments. It has a clear introduction, middle paragraphs, and summative conclusion, making a great example to model for students studying Lucy Calkin's Opinion Writing.
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Grades:
K - 10th
Lucy Calkin's Informational Writing Example
This is an information writing piece written using the Lucy Calkin's model. This piece provides a model of information writing that uses facts, not opinions to inform readers.
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Grades:
K - 9th
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study
Looking for a book that your 5th, 6th or 7th grade students will love, but is still rigorous and deep enough for good classroom discussions? Bridge to Terabithia is a great place to start.
In this novel study you will find chapter quizzes for each of the 13 chapters in the novel. Each chapter (1-13) has a quiz with a combination of multiple choice and open-ended questions. Multiple choice questions are tightly aligned with ELA Common Core State standards and r
Grades:
4th - 7th
Eighth Grade Memory Book - End of the Year
Help students remember the times they had in middle school by giving them a copy of this Eighth Grade Memory Book to complete. It meets several Common Core Standards, so it can easily be included in your curriculum as a fun activity to engage students at the end of the year. The memory book contains neatly laid out pages that allow students to:- Include pictures of themselves from middle school.- Write a personal description.- Identify classmates who are most likely to achieve certain tasks (bec
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Grades:
8th
Wonder Table of Contents
Wonder table of contents with numbered chapters, chapter names, and page numbers. This includes the bonus "Julian" chapter. Made in an editable word document.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Reading Log with Summary
Reading Log with space for summary, date, beginning/ending page numbers, and time spent reading. Can be for DEAR, SSR, or for a home reading log.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Civil Rights Background Study - Paired Fiction and Poetry
A challenging fiction and poetry pairing that works great for an ELA background study on civil rights, this lesson features a pivotal passage from Susan Crandall's "Whistling Past the Graveyard" and two civil rights era poems (authors unknown). The lesson starts with a YouTube video from the movie "The Help," contains questions to encourage whole class discussion, guided questions for students to answer as they work through the passages, and a writing prompt. Guided questions include: predicting
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Shel Silverstein Poetry Study
Want your kids to love poetry? Shel Silverstein's wacky, funny, adventurous poems make it possible!
This poetry study, based on six of Shel Silverstein's poems, includes multiple choice questions aligned with 5th grade ELA Common Core State Standards. (**Poems are NOT included to prevent copyright infringement).
The name of the poem is listed at the top of each page, and then following the title are the multiple choice questions about each poem.
The poetry study includes the following six Sh
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Annabel Lee Unit Test
This test contains a common core aligned middle school assessment for 6th - 8th graders. It tests students on the main events of the poem, Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe, the top seven vocabulary words, as well as an essay section on the poet's life.
Part A is a ten question Multiple Choice section
Part B is a seven question matching section on vocabulary
Part C is a short essay section.
Answer Key is included.
This assessment is aligned to 6-8 grade Common Core Standards. I've been usi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Research Paper Outline Template
Use this template to help students structure their research writing.
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Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Research Writing Resources
Media Literacy: How Marketers Target Kids - Paired Non-fiction Text Set
A media literacy lesson using paired non-fiction texts to help students understand strategies marketers use to influence them to purchase products.
Paired Non-fiction text sets
Jigsaw, collaborative learning
1 - 1:30 hours duration
Suitable for Sub Plans
This is NOT persuasive strategies such as plain folks and bandwagon, but actual ad placement and targeted strategies to reach and influence young people. Students read an LATimes story on Disney's ban on junk food advertising and then form hom
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Grades:
6th - 8th
I am poem in Spanish
This poem outline can be used during the first week of school, to help students introduce themselves to the class. The poem outline is in Spanish and is intended for bilingual classrooms.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Non-Fiction Informational Passages for Commercial Use - Lexile Level 900
This listing is for 5 informational (non-fiction) text passages for you to use in your own Teachers Pay Teachers products such as close reading activities, reading for comprehension and examples of research projects.
These non-fiction passages are designed for commercial use – they are editable and can be used in any of your paid products (with credit included).
Each passage is approximately 350-400 words and written for a 900 Lexile level.
Included in this set are the following topics:
The
Grades:
4th - 6th
Grade 8 Language 2023 Ontario Curriculum Report Card Comments A-D
Welcome to the ultimate resource for Ontario Curriculum Language 2023 comments! This extensive collection is designed to assist educators in crafting detailed and personalized report card comments and progress report card comments.Key Features:Report Card Comments: Our database offers a wide range of carefully crafted comments covering all language-related aspects outlined in the Ontario Curriculum. From reading comprehension and written expression to critical thinking and communication skills,
Independent Student Reading Rubric to be used for self-evaluation
Great for students to use to evaluate their independent reading time. Can be modified to fit class/student needs.
Grades:
1st - 6th
A Semester Worth of HS English Bell Ringers!
This product includes 16 weeks of bell ringers for a high school English class. Monday, titled Monday Mistakes, focuses on grammar, spelling, mechanics, and figurative language. Tuesday is a poem analysis. Wednesday reviews fiction and nonfiction terms through a Blooket that is linked, and I usually also have them do (SSR) silent sustained reading. Thursday is an image analysis. Friday is a free write day. I've provided a prompt they can use, or they can write about whatever they want! Moreover,
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Grades:
8th - 10th
FREE Lesson Plan Template: Revamp yours in time for school!
You will receive a free lesson plan template that you can completely customize to your needs.
There are sections for Agenda activities, Common Core State Standards, Materials, Reminders, and Assessments.
There are also editable drop-down menus to save you time in choosing dates and CC standards!
Please read: If the fonts are not displaying properly for you, please make sure that you have installed the appropriate KG Fonts (free for personal use): KG Defying Gravity and
KG Always a Good Time
Grades:
6th - 12th
'Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl'/The Holocaust (Workbook and Homework Units)
The purpose of this resource is to not only explain the historical context of the Holocaust, but also show the social significance it had on a personal level for the Jewish nation. The source uses the context of 'Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl' to explain this in depth.
The source has:
An introduction to Jewish Persecution
An Introduction to 1933 Nazi Germany
An introduction of the novel and it's characters
12 homework units based on each chapter of the book
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Descriptive Writing Rubric
This editable scoring rubric is especially constructed to evaluate students' descriptive writings and compositions. four categories: outstanding, competent, developing, needs improvementparameters: ideas, sensory details, use of modifiers, organization, paragraphing, coherence, grammarcan be customized into another assessment toolusable as a perfect marking schemesupports peer to peer learning
Grades:
4th - 7th
Grade 6 Language 2023 Ontario Curriculum Report Card Comments A-D
Welcome to the ultimate resource for Ontario Curriculum Language 2023 comments! This extensive collection is designed to assist educators in crafting detailed and personalized report card comments and progress report card comments.Key Features:Report Card Comments: Our database offers a wide range of carefully crafted comments covering all language-related aspects outlined in the Ontario Curriculum. From reading comprehension and written expression to critical thinking and communication skills,
Blank Task Cards: Monsters! 36 Numbered, Blank Task Cards Ready for You!
Looking for cute task cards to use with your class? You've come to the right place! Here are 36 numbered, blank task cards in three different sizes (2 to-a-page, 4 to-a-page, and 6 to-a-page).
While these task cards DO NOT come embedded with editable text, you can open them in any editing program and insert your own text in a heartbeat to make them customized for your needs and class! Blank cards can also be laminated as-is and you can use dry-erase markers to add the specific information
Grades:
PreK - 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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