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Figurative Language Activities - ELA Doodle Notes and Learning Activities
This Doodle and Do resource is designed to help students understand 8 types of figurative language. First, students will complete highly engaging Doodle Notes about each type of figurative language. They'll doodle and sketch their notes on 5 different engaging doodle note pages. Students will learn about each type, review examples, and create examples of their own. Next, they’ll complete a fun writing activity for each type of figurative language. They’ll create silly similes with spinners,
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Doodle and Do ELA Skills Bundle - 6 Units - Vocabulary, Writing, Reading
Body Biography, Characterization, Any Novel, Short Story, Film, Analysis
The Body Biography, Characterization, Bundle for any novel, short story, play, or film is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters your students experience in their reading. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, a character study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! This blank template bundle includes 3 characters sketches for an adult female, adult male, and a child. Give your students a relevant an
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA, An Entire Year of Body Biography Projects, Bundle
Recipe Reading Comprehension Worksheets Set 1 Life Skills and Functional Reading
Here is a set of worksheets to practice reading comprehension of recipes. Practice life skills in your special education classroom while working on reading comprehension. Included in this product are 10 recipes plus 2 worksheets for each recipe. Both recipes and worksheets include 2 levels: written and with pictures. The texts are the same for each level, but one level includes pictures in order to aide with comprehension. It's a great way to use environmental print to practice reading com
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3rd - 12th
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End of The Year Activities - Last Week of School Resource
Looking for something different to do at the end of the school year? Need something to do during the last week of school? This package includes 18 different activities for you and your students to complete as you near the last few days of school. Includes 33 worksheets and templates that can be easily differentiated for varying grades and abilities! I love these activities for the challenging days at the end of the year! Just print and go!Looking for a DIGITAL version of this assignment? Che
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6th - 8th
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Decodable Passages for Syllable Division and Syllable Types
Are you seeking to find decodable passages that supports your students with a systematic, sequential progression? These decodable passages are filled with syllable practice with syllable types and syllable division. They are suitable for Orton-Gillingham lesson plans and other structured literacy intervention. --Included--17 original Syllable Stories to practice syllable types and syllable division (fully decodable with controlled text)--Additional Resources Included--17 Decodable RAN charts for
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2nd - 8th
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Figurative Language Sorting Activity Worksheet Alternative 100 Card Sort Game
Need figurative language activities? Use this fun and interactive sorting task card game to review and reinforce figurative language. These 100 task cards each have examples of figurative language taken from authentic texts and popular YA literature. Students will sort them into seven categories: metaphors, similes, personification, hyperboles, idioms, onomatopoeia, alliteration. Before you buy...this product is part of a BUNDLE that will save you money.You will want to use this student-centered
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5th - 12th
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Cursive Handwriting Practice and Printing Practice with Growth Mindset
Give your cursive writing practice a purpose with these Growth Mindset Cursive Writing Worksheets. These no-prep printables have your students reading, tracing, and cursive writing inspirational growth mindset quotes, then connecting to and reflecting on the quote.These printables are meant to practice cursive writing – not to teach it step by step. Students will first read the quote related to growth mindset, then trace it with the help of dotted letters, and then write it on their own. Fro
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Activity Bundle Upper Grades
Reading Escape Room ELA Digital Breakout Nonfiction Escape Room
#Touchdown2024 NOW WITH A DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM OPTION FOR DISTANCE LEARNING.Get your readers ENGAGED with this ELA escape room in one of the things they often say they don't like... reading nonfiction. Great for STAAR prep and test prep! My students are begging for more, simply because the content is all related to the the ongoing trend of VIDEO GAMES! Every station is a nonfiction reading activity about video games in general. The high interest content not glorify video games in any way! You c
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6th - 9th
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Word Work for Upper Elementary / No-prep vocabulary center
Looking for engaging, creative, and versatile word work activities for your upper elementary students that will last the YEAR? This no-prep mega pack contains 18 word work (vocabulary) activities that your kids will love-- along with menus and anchor charts! This product is appropriate for grades 3-6.
I created this for my own students because I found that they were going through word work activities very quickly and were not as engaged as I would have liked them to be. These word work activit
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3rd - 7th
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Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biographies Activities
Your students will learn all about five highly inspirational historical figures with this helpful, informational Black History Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a complete Black History Month reading unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for 5 full Close Reading units. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 35% off the price of the individual packets.Please click on the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything
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4th - 7th
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Biomes and Ecosystems Reading Comprehension Passages--UPDATED!
UPDATED (January 2020)Use this information-rich reading passages to integrate science curriculum into your reading standards! This packet includes:--6 Reading comprehension passages (1 per terrestrial biome)--6 Graphic organizers (1 per passage) --6 Short response activity sheets (1 per passage)Use these for whole group, small group or individual instruction. The passages, graphic organizers and questions can serve as a teaching tool, stations, homework or a review!
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4th - 7th
LIFE SKILLS Sequencing Mats® for Special Education
Sequencing Life Skills!!These Life Skills Sequencing Mats are a great way to teach life skills and how to sequence and complete a multi-step task and they target numerous skills. Plus, you'll love the organization...no more missing or little pieces to keep track of!There are a total of 12 mats for 4 and 5 step sequencing. There are four 4-step sequencing mats and eight 5-step sequencing mats. Each mat includes step-by-step sentences that use transitional words to help students sequence the even
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Build Your Bundle {Brandy}
Solar System and Planets Reading Passages | The Solar System Worksheets
This Solar System and Planets Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete reading and science unit in your classroom. Differentiated reading passages, writing activities, no prep worksheets, and coloring pages are at the heart of this one-stop resource for learning about each planet!Please click the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included in this loaded resource!If you have never used Close Reading or even if you are already a pro, this 110+ page packet truly is for you!
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Solar System and Planets Activities Bundle | Solar System Project
Animal and Plant Cells + Organelles Read and Apply + Quiz {NGSS MS-LS1-2}
Check out the digital version of this product here:Animal and Plant Cell Read and Apply DIGITAL versionAligns with NGSS MS-LS1-2: Modeling structure AND function of cells and their parts. NOW Includes a 10 question quiz that students can take on a device via Google Classroom, TpT Easel, or it can be printed out to take paper/pencil!This activity includes reading comprehension as well as an interactive activity! As a middle school teacher, I see more and more students that have a terribly difficu
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4th - 7th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: C. Haynes Custom Bundle
Holiday - How the Grinch Stole Christmas Digital Escape Room ELA Spiral Review
If you are looking for a Christmas English Language Arts review activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days (or week) leading up to Christmas, then this FUN ESCAPE ROOM is for you! There are five How the Grinch Stole Christmas-related activites included in this Google Form. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, literacy challenges, and some clever deduction to work out how to convi
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3rd - 8th
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Emoji Story- Writing Prompt PACK
*Use for fun, motivating morning work, writing prompts at the start of your ELA block, literacy centers, etc!*Print off the emoji prompts and rubrics (if you choose) for each of your students. Your students will take their slip of paper and cut out each of the emojis. They must then create a story using the emojis in place of actual words. If they are using the mad emoji, they would not write the word “mad”, they would simply just glue that emoji in its place. If they are using the rubrics, they
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1st - 8th
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Figurative Language STATIONS - Group Activities - Print & DIGITAL
Figurative Language Stations with Task Cards: Would you like your students more clear on figurative language and sound devices? Motivate them with this must-have creative STATION work! Now includes a DIGITAL version! You get EIGHT different stations with task cards and inviting student handouts for each. Students identify and analyze figurative language, and then brainstorm to apply their knowledge in imaginative ways. Clear and specific teacher guidelines are provided to make set up and grad
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6th - 9th
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Holes, Body Biography Project Bundle, Characterization, For Print and Digital
This Holes Body Biography Bundle For Print and Digital is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless novel. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Louis Sachar's novel, Holes, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! **Holes Body Biography Bundle includes the digital body biography file. Includes Google Slides for distance learning**This project can be used any time of the year. The projec
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6th - 8th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Middle School ELA, An Entire Year of Body Biography Projects, Bundle
Build a Better Sentence! Writing Workshop CENTER, Task Cards, & Worksheets
Build a Better Sentence! Writing Workshop CENTER, Task Cards, & Worksheets
upper elementary and middle grades - meets Common Core L.3, L.2, L.5, as well as W.4 and W.5.
Download preview file for a comprehensive overview as well as detailed teacher instructions for using this unit.
Developing better writers starts with writing better sentences! This technique guides students to start with subjects that contain awesome adjectives, add vivid verbs that show strong action, and add at least 2
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3rd - 8th
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Theme Lessons and Activities for Teaching Theme - Passages and Worksheets
Understanding a story’s theme is critical to deciphering the author’s message in a text. This 3-day theme unit is designed to make learning fun while helping students go beyond the surface meaning of text to truly understand the author's message and the underlying meaning of the text. Filled with theme passages, theme worksheets, activities, and tasks, this unit is a hit!This unit provides numerous opportunities to develop the skill of identifying theme. Each lesson starts with a fun and enga
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5th - 8th
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Figurative Language Poetry Using Taylor Swift Pop Song Lyrics
Similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and idioms are practiced through lyrics by the one and only Taylor Swift in this fun pack! (And yes, fellow Swifties, every era is covered through Midnights.)Your students are bound to go crazy over analyzing song lyrics in their ELA studies.This pack includes eight activities:SimilesMetaphorsPersonificationHyperboleAlliterationIdiomsSimile or Metaphor?Name That Poetic Device
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Figurative Language and Poetic Devices Using Pop Lyrics Bundle
Poetry Writing Unit for Fall
This poetry resource has your students working with poetic devices, figurative language, and different forms of poetry, all with a Fall theme. Each device and type of poetry has a definition and original example. Students will create a booklet full of their own poetry and examples, as well as a Fall leaf writing craft that makes a beautiful classroom display of learning.Poetic devices include: alliteration, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, rhyme, repetition, rhyme scheme, and simile.
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Fall Activities Creative Bundle for Upper Grades
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi: Complete Differentiated BundleYour upper elementary and middle school students will love reading the classic Christmas story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and you'll love the differentiated options for you and your students!This packet includes 5 different versions of this text ~ See Preview File for samples of each:Original Version - unaltered text, The Gift of the MagiModified Version - The Gift of the Magi re-written in clear, easy-to-understand languageAnnotated V
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Christmas Activities for Middle School 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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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.
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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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