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5th grade english language arts literature circles for Easel
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
READERS THEATER MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN TEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT: STOLEN LAPTOP
This grades 5-8 Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script gives students high-interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing. Drama and ELA fun! "The Mystery of the Stolen Laptop" readers’ theater script requires your students to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The cast list is intended for 8 readers but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded, depending on how many groups you wish to have. PLOTThis funny and engaging 12 page script is about the theft
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â DRAMA FUN | MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA GAMES & READERS' THEATER
Thanksgiving Activities Who Stole the Turkey Readers Theater Script Mystery
Looking for Thanksgiving activities your students will love? This Thanksgiving Readers Theater, Who Stole the Turkey?, won't disappoint! Check out the reviews!This fun and engaging "Whodunnit" activity is the perfect Thanksgiving activity for your students! In this activity, students will learn to become detectives and then use their sleuthing skills to figure out who stole the Thanksgiving turkey! With lots of suspects and circumstantial evidence, the students will have to take good notes, make
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4th - 6th
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Book Club Complete Guide for Upper Elementary/Middle School
Book clubs are the perfect way to get your readers reading! Your students will love the choice and autonomy of book clubs. You will LOVE the self-direction, motivation, and authentic reading, writing, and responding to literature that book clubs will bring to your classroom! This resource can be printed or used digitally in Google Classroom or the learning management system of your choice that supports Google Slides. Click on the link included in the resource to gain access to the Google Slides
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 5th Grade Reading BUNDLE | Digital and Printable
Wonder Novel Study Interactive Notebook R.J. Palacio Unit Wonder Activities Book
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Novel Study in an Interactive Notebook format! 5th Grade Novel Studies SeriesThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized Wonder Interactive Notebook! Chapter Quizzes, Final Exam, and a Fun Board Game are also included! Novel Studies also include: Character Cards, WritingWarmups for Each Chapter, Vocabulary Cutouts,Themes - (Courage, Kindness, Coming of Age), Chapter Quizzes, Final Exam, Fun Board Game (to help study
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â 5th Grade Novel Studies Bundle - Wonder Holes Number the Stars
Frindle Novel Study
A novel study for Andrew Clements' novel Frindle. It includes daily reading comprehension worksheets for each chapter. Each daily reading comprehension sheet covers dictionary skills, daily grammar practice, context clues and/or figurative language practice, constructed response prompt, and comprehension questions. Targeted skills include:-Point of View-Literary Elements-Cause & Effect Relationships-Comparisons-Theme-Identifying relevant textual evidenceThis novel study also includes 9 ex
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3rd - 5th
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Roald Dahl in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".To purchase more of my Roald Dahl novel studies and
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Roald Dahl "Bundle", Four Novel Studies, Plus: Author Study, PDF and Digital
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study & Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Bridge to Terabithia," a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Katherine Paterson in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom
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4th - 8th
The Diary of Anne Frank Novel Study and Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for the bestselling "Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every entry as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning diary autobiography in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Novel Study with Comprehension Questions
Ready for a novel study for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and practice all those reading skills at the same time? How about a top-notch Where the Mountain Meets the Moon novel study as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is exactly what you’re looking for! This no-prep novel study for Where the Mountain M
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3rd - 6th
The Westing Game Novel Study & Enrichment Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "The Westing Game", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Ellen Raskin in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom effective
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4th - 8th
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study Character Traits Vocabulary
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo is a wonderful book for building vocabulary and comprehension and for understanding character traits. This is a set of reading response / novel study activities to go along with the book. Includes:Vocabulary cards Story map activityVocabulary/Context Clues worksheetCharacter traits worksheets (Edward, Abilene & Pellegrina)Compare and ContrastMaking ConnectionsPredictingVocabulary CardsIncludes 32 cards with words from the story and th
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3rd - 5th
Matilda Novel Study and Enrichment Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Matilda", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Roald Dahl in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom effectively is includ
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Roald Dahl "Bundle", Four Novel Studies, Plus: Author Study, PDF and Digital
Fables and Stories in Spanish | Fábulas y Cuentos | Comprensión de Lectura
Este documento contiene 25 fábulas. Cada fábula viene con una hoja de comprensión de lectura. Las fábulas vienen ilustradas y cada una tiene una extensión de 2 hojas. -Viene en formato PDF-Viene en Google Slides-Easel Listing in TPTEste recurso es un producto ideal para trabajar toda la parte de comprensión lectora, ya que ayuda al estudiante a sacar conclusiones y a hacer comparaciones de acuerdo a lo comprendido del texto. Las actividades de comprensión de lectura que aquà se presentan le dan
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Comprensión de Lectura | Nivel Intermedio
Hoot Novel Study + Enrichment Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Carl Hiaasen's award winning novel, "Hoot" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects.Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you nee
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4th - 8th
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
Everything you need to use C.S. Lewis's award winning fantasy novel, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects.Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for
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4th - 8th
Poetry & Art: Blackout Poetry Book Pages
(7) BLOWN UP BOOK PAGES & Instructions Included for creating poetry from the heart without the pressure of rhyming or form. Even if participants are not familiar with the principles of poetry (i.e., feeling, image, rhythm simile, metaphor, shape, and sound), they can express themselves with this fun activity to creatively problem solve varying poetic forms. Teach Social Emotional Learning or Poetry in a supportive way that will encourage creativity, participation, and deeper self-expression.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Novel Study & Project Menu
A no-prep novel study for "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by E.L. Konigsburg in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to us
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4th - 6th
Hatchet Novel Study & Enrichment Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Hatchet", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Gary Paulsen in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Please check out my author study of Gary Paulsen as it would be a great in
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Gary Paulsen Novel Bundle, Four Complete Novel Studies, Plus Author Study
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Novel Study + Project Menu
Everything you need to use Sherman Alexie's award winning novel, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills. DIGITAL OPTION AVAILA
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4th - 8th
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Wonder Novel Study & Enrichment Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Wonder", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by R.J. Palacio in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom effectively is incl
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4th - 8th
The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this Civil Rights Newbery Medal award winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Please chec
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4th - 8th
BRAIN TEASERS MYSTERY STORIES GRADES 5-8 Making inferences
Mystery short stories are not only fun brain teaser activities, but also practice inference making skills. Grades 5-8 students practice close reading and critical thinking as they search the passages for text evidence and context clues to make predictions, draw conclusions, and solve the mysteries. These 15 mini-mysteries are carrots for the end of the day, warm ups, bell ringers or even for fast finishers. Alternatively, you could assign them as high interest home study tasks for students who t
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â END of YEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA ACTIVITIES BUNDLE- 3 WEEKS OF FUN!
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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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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.
How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?
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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