56 results
Middle school english language arts simulations for Microsoft PowerPoint
Film Studies - Camera Angles (Middle School Edition)
Middle School-appropriate version of my popular Film Studies course. Revised and revamped to meet the needs of 6-9 teachers. Film clips chosen with the middle school student in mind. This slideshow reviews the topic of camera angles, with 16 movie clips (accessible via the web) from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Forrest Gump, Shrek, Harry Potter, Zootopia, and more! Also includes a quiz. Password for web access is on the last slide.
Grades:
6th - 9th
"Hogwarts mystery" game (Harry Potter Interactive PowerPoint quiz & quest)
An unusual adventure in search of a philosopher's stone beginning in platform 3/4 guiding you through Hogwarts secret chambers hand in hand with well-known characters. 44 PowerPoint slides with sound and animation effects fully emerging you in Harry Potter's universe. On every slide, there is a ready-made question connected to a book, film or its author. Enjoy a 45-60 minute magical journey with your students! ! IMPORTANT ! 1) As this presentation is a 44-paged PowerPoint with each slide fully
Grades:
K - 12th
Populism Game
This game allows students to take on the role of a farmer during the late 1800's in the United States to understand the difficulties they faced. Students will be able to connect their learning to the Populist Movement and how farmers were able to impact government policy and the election of 1896. After the game students will listen and take notes over a brief powerpoint that discusses the topics of:Overproduction of farmersCreation and purpose of the National GrangeInterstate Commerce Act of 1
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)
Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
How a Bill Becomes a Law - Full Lesson/Simulation
This is a full lesson plan for how a bill becomes a law. I have the full written out lesson plan (objective, student will, teacher will, etc) as well as all the materials needed for the lesson. This includes: role/task cards, mock congress sheet, powerpoint, exit ticket and lesson plan.
My students really loved this, as it was a real-life simulation. It was important to explain the expectations beforehand and it ran smoothly. The kids had so much fun coming up with their own laws to "pass" in
Grades:
4th - 6th
Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (PowerPoint Version)
WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?TEACHER'S NOTESSkills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listeningGrades: 6-10Age groups: 11-17Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About 2 hoursPreparation and RulesStep one: Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the background info
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Lowell Mill Girls Document Base Question and Lesson
The purpose of this activity is to familiarize students with life at Lowell Mills and the causes and effects of the strike. Students will use primary sources to compare and contrast accounts of life at Lowell. Students will examine documents from the Lowell Mill and also documents about the strike. Then students will analyze the documents to determine if the accounts are exaggerated. Finally, students will evaluate the strike's impact on the labor union movement and the women's rights moveme
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Job interview questions with feedback for transition and ESL
Your transition and ESL students will love practicing job interview questions and answers for a coffee shop job interview with this interactive digital resource. They will learn to answer job interview questions, communicate in a workplace, use a great opening greeting and closing during an interview and discover what to say and do during an interview. Great for achieving speech and language outcomes, this digital job interview resources gives instant feedback for answers and shows autistic stu
Grades:
8th - 11th, Adult Education
Also included in: Real world skills bundle for high school special needs and life skills
War of 1812 Simulation
In this simulation, students will explore the causes, key events, and effects of the War of 1812. Students will play as a merchant in the early 1800s who experiences interference with their trade, prompting them to join the military. Through 7 rounds students will need to strategize, make choices, analyze primary sources, watch short videos, and hopefully experience some luck to make it through the war. The Google Slides provided will guide you and the students through each round which has a c
Grades:
6th - 12th
Election and Voting Simulation -- Candy-dates
This is a complete multi-day lesson plan where students are taking part in a democratic process! Includes: - PowerPoint- Persuasive Essay Organizer - Ballot cards- Voter's Registration Cards - Candidate explanations/background When I taught this lesson, I began by going through the PowerPoint titled, “Elections and Voting”. This will walk you through what to do step-by-step. Students will fill out Voter’s Registration cards in which they will bring with them to cast their first vote! Before voti
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Landlady Murder Mystery
Based on Roald Dahl's "The LandLady," a crime scene is created for students to investigate before reading through the story. Included in the package are suspect cards, slide deck, graphic organizer, pictures of the crime scene set-up, and paragraph assignment and self-reflection. NOT Included: Any items that are needed to set up the crime scene. Only photos of what I have set up are included so you can either use or recreate yourself. The LandLady short story can be found for free on the web.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Social Media Template (5 Posts)
Awesome for ELA and History classes, grades 4-12!Let your students choose a character from the book or chapter they're learning and then let them bring that character to life ... online!Pair with my FREE 7 Post version for an easy differentiation for your higher achievers!
Grades:
4th - 12th
Reading Inference Passages, Pictures, Videos, Task Cards, VR Questions NO PREP
Inference is a foundational reading skill. Marzano calls it a prerequisite for higher-order thinking and 21st century skills. Because inferring requires higher order thinking skills, it can be difficult for many students. However, it can be taught through explicit instruction in inferential strategies. This savings bundle will enable you to reach those goals. This scaffolded bundle includes:Reading 101: Intro to Inference - An Introduction to Inference Through PicturesInference Skill Practice
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
SPEED DISCUSSION--A strategy for discussing informational text!
This ENGAGING strategy for classroom discussion is student approved! Blank stares are a thing of the past with this strategy. ANY student will find this strategy much more engaging than the typical question and answer strategies that never lead to active participation! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Arrange desks in two rows facing one another (the person across is your partner.) If you have an odd number of students, make the last 2 seats in 1 row work together the entire time (this is row 1) The students i
Grades:
7th - 10th
CCSS:
Survivor Island Scenario Activity/Game
This activity/game allows the students reading stories like Treasure Island, The Cay, Blue Lagoon, Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robinson, Lord of the Flies, Castaway to relate to the survival aspects of the characters. It could be adapted to fit your students. The printout for the activity cards are in another file on my profile. **Search for "Survivor Island Scenario Supplies"
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Island survival game
Interactive Learning:Compound/Complex Sentences Lesson & Templates ELA Test Prep
If your students struggle writing compound or complex sentences...If you want them to level up on revising & editing sections on state or district tests (commas, ya'll... tested SO OFTEN)...If you want them to fully and completely understand how to use a comma in all situations...AND you don't want to force them to do it...DO IT WITH SENTENCE BURGERS!By taking something they already understand and combining it with a manipulative made for ELA, you've got Sentence Burgers.I've included many v
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
French Dialogue: 3 Customizable Conversations & Pronunciation: Weekend Plans
Your students will love this simple, authentic & customizable French recess script! With a partner they will discuss their plans for an upcoming recess. They will use included word banks to fill in the blanks with sports and games using JOUER À expressions to ensure that their dialogue is realistic and relevant. This script comes in multiple versions: with English & without, and is ready for use in digital and print. Students will love this create your own structure as they make choices
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
Immigration Simulation
Your students will learn about what a diplomat does at a foreign embassy. They will use their knowledge and critical thinking to look at six immigrant cases. They will have to decide which immigrants can come to the United States with either an immigrant visa or non-immigrant visa. They will need to use clues from the case study to support their reasoning.
As an extension activity, students can read the Emergency Press Release and make decisions about what information different agencies need
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Jamestown Colony: Interactive
Build strong content knowledge, while also cultivating critical thinking skills, with this exciting, interactive activity about the Jamestown Colony. Take your students through the dramatic ups and downs of the first British colony on the East Coast of America while they trade shares as investors in the Virginia Company of London. When the final shares have been traded, and profits and losses have been accounted for, use their engagement to spark a critical discussion about the ethics, power r
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
CCSS:
Netflix Presentation - Writing Activity
Writing Project!Now you can have your own Netflix Platform inside the classroom.You can personalize the profiles and pictures, the title of the serie and the description of the episodes. Students can write their own Netflix Serie or just create a timeline of what they did during the school year. If you want to see more about it, check my Instagram @myflashideas
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
¡PAKETÓN! octubre Heritage Speakers | Daily Slides | Vocabulary | Cultura y más
¿El Enriquecimiento de Vocabulario? ✅ ¿La Lectura? ✅ ¿La Escritura? ✅ ¿El Escuchar? ✅ ¿El Hablar? ✅ ¿La Cultura? ✅ We've bundled 4 complementary octubre resources for better value! Want even BETTER value?1. Follow our store and be alerted when new resources are uploaded at 50% off for a limited time. Click on the GREEN STAR above2. Show us some love by leaving positive feedback and earn TPT credits towards future purchases. Here's how!3. Remember that you can always create your own bundle an
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Grammar in Motion: Compound Sentences
This is a fun way to learn about grammar by mixing movement with learning. The teacher will need to read the instructions on each slide while the students get to do actions as they learn about compound sentences and using commas before coordinating conjunctions. It is important to set rules prior to this activity to ensure that students are moving with silence and with hands to themselves. For instance, make it a rule to fold arms while instructions are read aloud by using the signal, “Ready Pos
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Vocab grammar and critical reading introduction
Curious who the two figures from history are? So were the kids!
This is an attention hook built to model why students need to learn critical reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills. The vocabulary and grammar simulations model the importance of what we do in a language arts class before calling it by name. Sharing a common experience helps to show the real world applications. The third game ties a combination of historical facts together in a way that helps to demonstrate why author's purp
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Showing 1-24 of 56 results
Find English Language Arts resources | TPT
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching English language arts
What types of English language arts lessons are available on TPT?
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.
How do I find English language arts lessons on TPT?
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands