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Vocabulary Common Core W.8.3d resources
Vocabulary Activities - Word Study BUNDLE with Word Wall Posters & Quizzes 6 - 9
These Vocabulary Activities will actually lead your students to understanding and using those challenging vocabulary words that we expect in their writing! Research shows that test scores and overall academic success increase when students have rich vocabularies. With this extensive Tier 2, 108-word study, your students will enjoy meaningful activities that instantly boost their word knowledge. If you need to incorporate more vocabulary into your instruction this year, all the work has been done
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6th - 9th
Synonym Search - 20 Word Search Puzzles
RECENTLY UPDATED
Synonym Search features 20 word search puzzles that help students to improve their vocabulary by exposing them to synonyms. Synonym search is a great way to introduce your students to the varied meanings of words by figuring out their synonyms in context. Students can then check their answers by finding the synonyms hiddwn in the puzzle.
Synonym search focuses on 12 words for a total of 20 puzzles!
Good
Happy
Big
Sad
Intelligent
Small
Brave
Beautiful
Dirty
Mad
Excited
Scar
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5th - 8th
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ESL Vocab Bursts! Game SET 1- A, B, & C [All ages, All stages!]
Vocabulary games improve ALL the target ESL skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing! My ESL students have started to beg to play these Vocab Bursts, so I've even started using them as a class reward for the last 5 minutes of class if everyone's on task during our daily intervention block. English Learners (ELs) actually ENJOY bolstering their vocabulary in these fun, visually-rich games. In these Vocab Burst games, it's a race to write down as many words as you can, based on what
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K - 12th
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Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary Back to School - ELA Curriculum - 8th Grade Bundle
Back to School Lessons Include: Grammar and Vocabulary Unit, Text Based Analysis, Figurative Language Introduction, Transition Words in Writing, 5 Paragraph Essay, 6 Traits of Writing, 3 Multiple Choice Writing Tests, Thesis Statement, Standardized Test Writing, Examples as Supporting Details, Public Speaking, Creative Hook Introductions, Argumentative Writing Lesson, Expository Writing Lessons, Narrative Writing Lesson, and Persuasive Writing Lesson.Getting back into the swing of things has ne
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8th
Descriptive Writing - 31 Creative Writing Worksheets, PDF Booklet and PPT Quiz
The resources in this bundle were designed to develop the descriptive writing and literacy skills of upper primary / lower secondary (middle school ), English / ELA students. They would be particularly useful for those who are teaching Creative Writing and/or Short Story writing units.Included resources/tasks: Descriptive Writing Information Book (18 page PDF file) This book is to be used as a guide when completing the worksheets or PPT Quiz. It includes information about:Show, don't tell writin
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Writing Practice DISCOUNT BUNDLE-Perfect for Back to School!
Let's face it: teaching writing is hard. There are a million little skills, it's subjective, and it can be overwhelming. I can't tell you how many times I've been in the middle of a writing unit and thought, "I wish I had a practice activity for ____."
So, I decided to make a practice activity for all 16 Common Core Writing Sub-Standards related to narratives, informational essays, and arguments. And I created this discount bundle to share them all with you!
You get practice sheets for all of
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6th - 10th
THE HOBBIT MEGA BUNDLE: Intro, Close reading, Review, Test, Essays, Book writing
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
Halloween ELA Content Review Activities Middle School Print and Digital
These Halloween ELA Review activities are perfect to help spread a little Halloween spirit in your classroom. This product includes 4 Common Core-aligned Halloween ELA activities and 3 just-for-fun Halloween activities to complete with your students. The Common Core-aligned Halloween-themed activities include a figurative language review, a context clue vocabulary review, a narrative writing practice, and 3 listening comprehension practice activities.This product also includes 3 just for fun Hal
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5th - 8th
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Sensory Detail Puzzle and Descriptive Writing Activities (Standards-Based)
SENSORY DETAILS improve writing! This resource encourages students to use sensory details in their writing. These engaging, descriptive writing lesson activities are aligned to writing standards and are appropriate for Grades 4-8. In Activity 1, students categorize sensory details into categories that appeal to the various senses. This is a good test prep activity as sensory details are often covered on standardized tests. Activity 2 is a descriptive writing puzzle /game activity involving favo
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4th - 8th
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THE HOBBIT Novel Study Unit - Close Reading Worksheets (ch. 1-19) + Answer Keys
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exceptio
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6th - 8th
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Thanksgiving and Christmas Family Holiday Menu and Narrative CC Writing Lesson
In this fun holiday writing lesson, 6 - 8-grade students will design a family menu after learning menu appropriate vocabulary. Then they will write a personal narrative describing their own family traditions, or a particular story that happened at one their family holiday gathering. It can be centered around any holiday or family gathering such as New Years, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Halloween, birthdays, anniversaries, and even a wedding celebration.This lesson is CC aligned for t
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6th - 8th
Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Animal Farm Unit Plan
Animal Farm- Lessons 1-3
This product includes the first 3 lessons in the Animal Farm Unit. These lessons cover chapters 1 and 2.Prepare your students for a deep dive into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering pre-reading strategies and analysis of chapters 1 and 2. In Lesson 1, we'll start by introducing the idea of allegory through fun activities and discussions. Students will learn to interpret allegorical texts using familiar stories like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and get some bac
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Animal Farm Unit Plan
Winter ELA Content Review Activities Middle School Digital and Print
These Winter ELA Review activities are perfect to help spread a little winter spirit in your classroom. This product includes 4 Common Core-aligned winter ELA activities and 3 just-for-fun winter activities to complete with your students. The Common Core-aligned winter-themed activities include a figurative language review, a context clue vocabulary review, a narrative writing practice, and 3 listening comprehension practice activities.This product also includes 3 just for fun winter activities.
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6th - 8th
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Halloween Writing | Describe a Pumpkin, Bat or Skeleton | Differentiated Vocab
This Halloween descriptive writing task includes everything you need to support your less able students and stretch your gifted ones for high quality writing.First, students explore ideas for describing a pumpkin, bat or skeleton as individuals, or in pairs or as a class, using the visual prompts on the first sheet. Some students might wish to express some of their ideas through color as well as words.Next, share the differentiated word bank of sensory words to support and stretch your students
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Halloween Writing BUNDLE of Spooky Creative and Persuasive Activities
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in The Book Thief Unit. This lesson series will guide students through a comprehensive study of "The Book Thief" by integrating historical context, literary analysis, and vocabulary development. Beginning with an exploration of World War II and the Holocaust, students engage in activities to build background knowledge before transitioning into the novel study. Lessons focus on analyzing characterization techniques, identifying figurative language, and understand
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief- Lessons 1-3
This product includes the first 3 lessons in The Book Thief Unit. These lessons cover the prologue and part 1.In preparation for a comprehensive study of "The Book Thief," students embark on an exploration of World War II and the Holocaust, laying the groundwork for understanding through historical articles and activities. This initial session aims to provide students with essential background knowledge of the historical events surrounding the novel. Transitioning into the novel study, they conn
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Book Thief Unit Plan
A Writer's Guide, 3rd Edition: What makes writing great?
This Writer's Guide (3rd Edition) has earned field-test approval from University of South Florida and Professors of Education, Pinellas County School District and Educators, the State of Florida Corrections Department for adult and youth literacy instruction, Chester Pennsylvania School District Stetser Elementary 4th and 5th-grade thematic study writing programs in league with Widener University and Dr. Dale Green of Morgan State University.The book is written for the learners so they can teach
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Academic Writing, Lesson 4 Part 2: Contractions, Capitalizations, Homophones...
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson dives into contractions, the apostrophe, capitalizations
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Writing Tools for Reluctant Writers Mini-Bundle
Got reluctant writers? This resource bundle will get your students excited for narrative writing and spark all sorts of creative ideas. To begin, practice the concept of Show, Don't Tell with a quick activity that gets kids communicating, collaborating, and thinking critically about using strong details in creative writing stories. It feels like a game, but it isn't! Then, students work together to build a story from scratch, first selecting a character and a conflict, before selecting cards for
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4th - 8th
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Academic Writing Lesson 4 Part 1: Words
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson is the first part of a deep dive into into words and the
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Academic Writing Lesson 3 Part 1: Review of Sentence Components
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson reviews foundational language and writing knowledge. Not
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Academic Writing Lesson 3 Part 2: Understanding the Sentence
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson is a deep dive into the constructions and components of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Academic Writing Lesson 2 Part 2: Introduction Format Basics
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson continues the introduction to APA formatting for academi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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