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Higher education End of Year english language arts cultural activities
1st Day of School Survey for High Schoolers
This two-sided survey asks some very specific questions that will give you great background information about your new students:- Name/Nickname/Class Period - Home Technology Access- After-School Job Schedules- Highlights of Summer Vacation- # of Books in the Home- Special Areas of Expertise- Positive Attributes / Self-Perception- Favorite Teacher Ever- Total # of Schools Attended- Career Plans- Interests/Hobbies/Passions- # of Pets- # of Siblings/Cousins/Nieces/Nephews in the Home- Sports and C
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Miguel de Cervantes Biografía y Lectura de Don Quijote - Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that serves as both a biography on the life of Miguel de Cervantes as well as a description of his most famous book Don Quijote. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.~Answer key. A wonderful cultural reading as well as an adjunct on Hispanic literature for upper level Spanish students.Level: Spanish 3+ (various tenses)NOTE: I also offer an English version of this reading here
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Hispanic Writers Spanish Reading Bundle: Top 4 Biografías @35% off!
Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Engage and motivate students with these informational, expository text close reading assignments. These easy-prep Hot Topics Info Text Lesson is the perfect ready-to-go resource to practice close reading skills and comprehension. This resource is not just questions and answers - you are getting a full lesson plan complete with a relevant video links, an argumentative writing prompt, and extension ideas! Plus, all the answers are here, too!Included:-Lesson Plans-Questions/Answers-Sub Plan-Prompts
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bilingual Movie Guide: A Million Miles Away | Questions in English & SPANISH
2 Movie Guides. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish. Product includes 33 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order 100% in ENGLISH & SPANISH. Includes pre-listening, during listening and post listening questions. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key and images to help scaffold and better understand the film.Synopsis: Jose M Hernandez was born in Mexico. While working in the fields, he co-developed the first digital mammography imaging system. He then
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
End of the Year Teacher Roast
Looking for the perfect way to end the year? Let your students roast you!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #2
Engage and motivate students with these informational, expository text close reading assignments. These easy-prep Hot Topics Info Text Lesson is the perfect ready-to-go resource to practice close reading skills and comprehension. This resource is not just questions and answers - you are getting a full lesson plan complete with a relevant video links, an argumentative writing prompt, and extension ideas! Plus, all the answers are here, too!Included:-Lesson Plans-Questions/Answers-Sub Plan-Prompts
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Film Study Guide: Remember the Titans (African American History; Black History)
No Prep. Ready to use.Support embedded.**Full movie broken down into 8 lessons.**Each lesson scaffolded for (ESL and SEI).**For more thought provoking questions, a dig-deeper version of discussion questions available.**Answer keys provided.** Pre-lesson/mini-lessons for front loading "key vocabulary" cut-outs (can be used to front load and decorate bulletin boards)Based on a true story, Remember the Titans is a coming of age story of a local football team and how it brings a divided community to
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Elemental Movie Guide in English | Chronological Questions | Pixar 2023 Film
34 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order 100% in ENGLISH. Includes pre-listening, during listening and post listening questions. Rated PG and perfect for any classroom! Includes Answer Key and Images to help scaffold for diverse learners. *Editable to increase or decrease rigor!Perfect for any Unit on: Immigrants, Perseverance, Generational Trauma, Diversity, City Life, Emotions, Family, Traditions, and more!Synopsis:Disney and Pixar's "Elemental," an all-new, original feature film set in
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish Reading: Mes de la Herencia Hispana Lectura
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading about Hispanic Heritage Month: its history, how it is celebrated and its significance. It also discusses the differences between the terms Spanish, Hispanic and Latino. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2 (in present and past tenses)Makes for a great cultural reading for students of Spanish!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
Idioms collection bundle ESL, EFL, ELL adult and kid conversation
This presentation contains SEVEN POWER POINT NO PREP LESSONS in editable PPT format, containing 46 slides each with 20 idioms, 3 worksheets and teacher's notes. This collection includes 140 of the funniest and most difficult idioms for a non-native speaker to comprehend.The origin of each idiom (if known) are explained in the note section of each slide, some are absolutely fascinating!I love teaching idioms, mostly because they make absolutely no logical sense and they get the class guessing and
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
learning to describe - bundle for ESL, EFL, ELL adult conversation
Hi, I’ve put together All my “description series” in one neat package!All the material that I’m including in this bundled unit, is sold separately on my TPT store.Here is a complete list of all the products that are included, click on each item link to read a detailed description and see a short video of each lesson:Describing ThingsDescribing Feelings – or are they emotions?Describing PlacesDescribing PeopleDescribing your locationDescribing fooddescribing your homeFor problems and questions, s
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Morning Starters and Five Minute Fillers Activities and Games Bundle
This bundle is a collection of morning starters and morning meetings activities. Start ypur day with fun discussion questions, error correction, idioms, tongue twisters and riddles. Morning work has never been so engaging! This Bundle includes the following files:Idiom of the Day: Morning Starters and Five Minute FillersGuess What I Am Riddles: Morning Starters and Five Minute FillersWhat's the Error: Morning Starters and Five Minute FillersDiscussion Questions: Morning Starters and Five Minute
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Nonfiction Close Reading Lesson on Hot Topics: A Culture of Cheating
This easy prep mini lesson on cheating is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills. With specific skilled-based, text-based questions and a writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate. Make those real-world connections with hot topics informational text lessons!Student Experience: The pressure to achieve in academics, get into college, and earn scholarships often provokes students -- and even parents -- to make dishonest decisions, i.e. che
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #2
Psychopaths ... do you know any? ESL adult conversation
The lesson starts with a riddle, it was rumored that this riddle was used by psychiatrists to determine if an individual had some psychopathic traits (it’s not true of course), the discussion will lead you to the subject of the lesson (hopefully, not too many students will get the right answer…).This presentation contains a 52 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with work sheets that accompany the lesson. it includes:- The difference between a psychopath and a sociopath - An intellect
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Describing your location - ESL adult and kid conversation lesson
YOU CAN FIND A VIDEO SAMPLE OF THIS LESSON: Click here This presentation contains a 71 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with a vocabulary handout and Teacher’s notes.Descriptions of locations are becoming more and more difficult (not only for ESL), because we have learnt to rely completely on a GPS. We can’t read maps anymore and we have a tough time for giving directions to a specific location, if we can’t “share the GPS location on our phone”.In this lesson, I’ve tried to collect
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: learning to describe - bundle for ESL, EFL, ELL adult conversation
AP Spanish Reading and Email Reply Practice: Reina de belleza afromexicana
Lectura titulada "Reina de belleza afromexicana quiere vencer el racismo escondido en México" cuál está relacionada al tema de AP belleza y estética sobre los estándares de belleza en Latinoamérica, en este caso, particularmente en México. En el artículo, la reina de belleza habla sobre el bullying que experimentó por ser la primera reina de belleza afrolatina en llegar a concursar en Miss México. Producto incluye:Preguntas esencialesPreguntas antes de leerPreguntas Piensa / Contesta / Comparte
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Afrolatinos | Actividades para el mes de la historia negra | en español
Idioms part one - ESL, EFL, ELL adult & kid PPT conversation lessons
Idioms, proverbs, and sayings, are extremely challenging for ESL students, but they are very important for spoken Language skills. This no-prep lesson requires students to guess the meaning of the idioms, give examples, and use them in conversation.This presentation contains a 46 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with 3 worksheets and teacher's notes that accompany the lesson. This PowerPoint presentation includes:- 3 Worksheets for the students- Teacher instructions- Idioms and th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Idioms collection bundle ESL, EFL, ELL adult and kid conversation
Black Mathematicians
What kind of people do children see when they turn on the TV? Do kids see mathematicians and scientists? If they do, do they see Black and Brown and mathematicians and scientists? Do they know any Black mathematicians? This resource can help you teach Black History during Black History Month and beyond! These mini informational slides are the perfect edition to any classroom to motivate, encourage, inspire, and empower your scholars. Not only does these slides provide students with written text,
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month Histogram | Instagram
Instagram and Black History Month have collided! Students are challenged to create Instagram profiles and posts for famous black leaders. Digital and print formats included! Students can pick from the following leaders:Amanda GormanMichelle Obama Martin Luther King Jr. Jackie RobinsonHarriet TubmanRosa ParksClaudette ColvinMary McLeod BethuneBarack Obama Thurgood Marshall (coming soon) After choosing a leader, students will follow along with a read aloud/informational video. Next, they complete
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Culture resource: Your cultural identity questionnaire
A beautifully designed document to help learners explore their cultural identity. Cultural identity is a complex and multi-faceted concept. This resource will help learners think about the many aspects that make up our cultural identity. Questions are organised under the categories below. The last page looks at the role of a cultural mentor and whether there is someone who can fit that role for them.RESOURCEYou will receive 10 pages introducing, explaining and asking questions about:1. Your peop
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 4 questionnaires bundle: cultural identity, environment, film, wellbeing
Flamin' Hot Movie Guide Bundle | English & Spanish Movie Guides | Bilingual
30 Movie Guide Questions for the movie "Flamin' Hot" in ENGLISH & SPANISH that includes pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down. Perfect way to hold your students accountable for watching the film, test their interpretive listening skills an
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a great introduction to Thanksgiving, particularly for EFL or ESL students who don't know a lot about the holiday. It covers the Thanksgiving football game, the turkey dinner, the theme of gratitude and friendship, even a name-drop of the Mayflower and Miles Standish! Students are led to discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the meaning of Thanksgiving, and key holiday vocabulary. The movie also lends itself to discussing hospitality and being a good guest as Peppermin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The most annoying things - ESL adult and kid conversation classes
This presentation contains a GREAT 47 slide PowerPoint lesson in editable PPT format with 2 work papers and a teacher’s note, for a 90 min. lesson. The goal of this lesson is to introduce and practice useful idiomatic phrases to express annoying situations.ESL students use a very ‘stiff’ and ‘grammatically academically structured’ language – with this lesson, I aim to pull them out of their comfort zone. Some of the sentences they are required to use, are deliberately ‘borderline’ slang, because
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Latin Music: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Cueca (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary in a glossary up top and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Note: This reading is in English and is ideal for beginner Spanish students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar readings in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
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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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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.
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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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