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Short Story Unit BUNDLE
Are you looking to plan your short story unit? Have you been teaching short stories for years and looking to find some fresh new resources? This bundle contains resources and materials to help you make it an engaging, thorough unit of study! Contents: 1) Sample Unit Plan (free bonus):A detailed 5-week sample plan explaining how you can break down your teaching of multiple stories, key literary elements, literary analysis writing, and discussion skills. 2) Student Workbooks Pages: Pre- and post-
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8th - 10th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity - Fact-Checking - Distance-Learning
Students will improve their internet research skills by responding to enticing questions in this inquiry-based learning resource. They will be tasked to answer 50 questions (or true or false statements) by searching the internet. This WebQuest activity helps your students learn about various information that the average person does not know! Give them something to talk about at dinner after school! They'll learn how to answer a question and find reliable sources properly. According to Education
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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3rd - 12th
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HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Fake News Unit | Critical Thinking | Media Literacy | Fact Analysis & Research
Teaching students to navigate news and information on mainstream, traditional and social media as critical thinkers is essential in 2024. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate FACTS and OPINIONS, SATIRE from LIES, and PERSUASION from PROPAGANDA in the "MISINFORMATION:" eraA well-grounded understanding of MEDIA-LITERACY is crucial in stopping FAKE NEWS and RADICALIZATION. And This PROVEN resource will teach your students the skills to identify, analyze and critique information throug
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5th - 10th
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View BigFoot
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastDoes Bigfoot exist? Or is he just a made up legend? Students will read two nonfiction articles to compare and contrast both sides of the Bigfoot debate! This is a fun, but educational, lesson. Included is BOTH print and digital versions.I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also was frustrated trying to find articles that showed a clear point of view about a similar topic. I wanted no
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Advertising & Marketing Unit | Media Literacy | Read & Write Ads | Persuasive
Teach your students essential MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS with this COMPLETE UNIT on ADVERTISING. It's packed with ENGAGING, INFORMATIVE & FUN activities to teach students the PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES to READ ADVERTS and the skills to WRITE ADVERTS. This COMPLETE UNIT OF WORK will take your students from zero to hero over FIVE STRATEGIC LESSONS covering:⭐ WHAT IS ADVERTISING?⭐ PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES in advertising.⭐ How VISUAL IMAGERY is used in advertising.⭐ The CRAFT of COPYWRITING in advertisi
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Advertising & Marketing Bundle | Persuasive Techniques & Media Literacy
Information Report Unit | Informational Writing | Informative Text | Digital PDF
Teaching INFORMATIONAL WRITING is a breeze with this HUGE collection of INFORMATION REPORT WRITING LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, ASSESSMENT TOOLS, TEXT PROMPTS and INFORMATIVE DIGITAL WRITING TEMPLATES for students and teachers. NO PREP REQUIRED.We provide PROVEN INFORMATIVE TEXT TEACHING STRATEGIES in a FUN and ENGAGING unit to foster INCREDIBLE research and Information Report Writing skills. ❤️NO PREPARATION REQUIRED to teach INDEPENDENTLY or as a WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY.INCLUDING OVE
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3rd - 8th
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Plate Tectonics Notes, PowerPoint, and Test
Earth Science EDITABLE NOTES, POWERPOINT and CHAPTER TEST for Plate Tectonics.The EDITABLE NOTES in this download are the SAME VERSION featured in my Earth Science Interactive Notebook – Plate Tectonics.The EDITABLE POWERPOINT features slides rich in content and allow for you to add or delete information and pictures.The EDITABLE TEST features a variety of questions in the form of multiple choice, sentence completion, diagram interpretation, and essays.Sections included:Earth’s InteriorConvectio
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Earth Science Notes, PowerPoint & Chapter Tests Bundle
Cell Structure & Function Interactive Notebook
The Life Science Interactive Notebook: Cell Structure and Function chapter showcase student’s ability to:State the cell theoryDistinguish characteristics of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cellsDescribe the functions of the major cell structuresIdentify structures and explain the main functions of the cell membrane and cell wallRecognize scientists’ contributions to the discovery of the cellUnderstand effects of osmosis on cells in hypertonic solution, hypertonic solution, and isotonic solution
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
Graphic Organizers | Digital & Print | Writing, Reading, Thinking | All Subjects
These ❤️101 DIGITAL GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for ⭐WRITING, READING and CRITICAL THINKING are a must-have for teachers and students using digital platforms such as GOOGLE CLASSROOM and MICROSOFT TEAMS. These INTERACTIVE TOOLS can be used independently to organize thinking and research skills in EVERY SUBJECT.Our graphic organizers are EDITABLE so that you can customize them.BENEFITS:Enhances writing skills by providing a framework for planning and organizing numerous essays and text types.Supports r
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Movie Response Unit | Film Analysis & Review | Media Literacy | Digital & Print
⭐ Make MOVIES and VISUAL TEXTS A MEANINGFUL learning opportunity in 2024 with this UPDATED and engaging collection of FILM STUDY graphic organizers, activities and tools your students will love. ⭐ All the hard work is done for you with NO PREPARATION REQUIRED for this DIGITAL and PRINT MEDIA LITERACY resource.This collection of 27 INDEPENDENT TASKS and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS takes students beyond the hype, special effects and trailers to look at visual literacy from several perspectives, offering D
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Innovative Substitute Teaching Bundle | No Prep Sub Plans
Electricity & Magnetism - Demos, Labs, and Science Stations
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Electricity and Magnetism Demo, Labs, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Electricity and Magnetism Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that correspo
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: PHYSICAL SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
Volume 1: MLA Citation Practice: In-text Citations
**Perfect for print-and-go sub plans!**Students will practice their skills with MLA in-text citations and answering questions using text evidence. Also, who doesn't love an excuse to use Harry Potter quotes in the classroom :-)An answer key with suggested responses is included. Note: There are multiple correct answers to most of the questions. My answer key just offers guidance on what I was looking for from my students.This resource is great for early middle school enrichment, late middle schoo
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6th - 10th
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End of the Year - Science Activities Bundle | Puzzles & Worksheets (Printables)
Are you looking for no prep, printable, engaging, and fun Science Activities for the end of the year?These activities are a great way for students to review Science Vocabulary throughout the school year in many units and chapters. These activities are also great for introducing and reinforcing science concepts and encouraging problem-solving ability. These activities can be used at various times throughout the year such as holidays, back to school time, or the end of the school year! 130 Science
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4th - 9th
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Satire : PowerPoint, Google Slides Digital Lesson
Perfect for distance learning OR the classroom! 35 slides in length! Two student activities! Introduce your students to the literary genre of SATIRE through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about decoding and recognizing SATIRE. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: general information on SATIRE, background information on SATIRE, examples of satire from literature, and examples from culture that use S
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Realism Unit: American Literature (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
101 Wacky Wordies Puzzles | Brain Teasers | Word Problems | Critical Thinking
Wacky Wordies is an excellent CRITICAL THINKING and VOCABULARY BOOSTING GAME for 2024 students LOVE the world over. WACKY WORD PUZZLES can be used in ENGLISH as an ICEBREAKER, a CRITICAL THINKING test or a FUN ACTIVITY for students and teachers of all ages.We have bundled together with the web's most complete collection of Wacky Word challenges, and HERE'S WHAT YOU GET.⭐ 202 Beautifully presented Wacky Wordies PowerPoint Slides with questions and answers.⭐ A paper-based test of 101 Wacky Wordie
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Imagery Introduction PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 50 Slides! Examples, videos, fun, poetry extension! Imagery seems like a simple enough concept, but getting kids to understand it, recognize it and use it is a different story! This is a fun PowerPoint lesson plan that will help your student understand imagery and recognize it. My classes have enjoyed this lesson plan and it can be altered easily into a multi-day assignment. A lot of fun with words and language! Google slides link provided.This is product is also included in the very we
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
PHYSICAL SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Physical Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle gives your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the Physical science topics being studied.Physical Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that
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5th - 9th
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Journalism Writing Prompts | News Reports | Newspaper Articles | Media Literacy
With over FORTY images worked into our ENGAGING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, you can complete a WEEKLY journalism / Newspaper Article reporting task ALL YEAR LONG in 2024 as classwork or homework to boost your student's MEDIA LITERACY skills.These templates take students through a PROVEN four-step article writing process on some AMAZING images. Students will learn how to.1: Analyze the Photo2: Identifying your Audience and Purpose3: Communicate the facts.4: Plan and create a structured journalistic rep
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4th - 9th
Fact and Opinion Task Cards & Unit Plan | Perspective & Bias | Digital + Print
This 153 PAGE UNIT provides ENGAGING TASKS, TASK CARDS, LESSONS and RESOURCES to teach students the difference between FACT and OPINION as READERS and WRITERS through proven teaching strategies fostering CRITICAL THINKING and RESEARCH SKILLS. ⭐ AN ESSENTIAL MEDIA LITERACY SKILL FOR THE "MISINFORMATION" ERAWHAT'S INCLUDEDFact & Opinion Mini-Lesson and overviewLink to Google Slides Version for independent/interactive use16 Fact and Opinion Discovery Task cards (Digital + Print)16 Fact & O
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3rd - 9th
Year Long Picture Writing Prompts | Describing & Inferring Quick Write Tasks
Our Year-Long Visual Writing Prompts Resource has 370 Amazing Pictures, Templates, and Graphic Organizers to help students Make Inferences, Describe their Senses, and expand their Imagination and Vocabulary across all text types.Make daily Quick Write sessions Fun and Engaging as your students develop Figurative Language and Observation Skills that can be refined all year.NO PREP REQUIRED; download and start teaching in MINUTES. Both Digital and Print Versions Included.Instead of scouring the I
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3rd - 9th
Lab Safety and Science Inquiry Skills - Demos, Labs, and Science Stations
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Lab Safety and Science Inquiry Skills Demo, Labs, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Lab Safety and Science Inquiry Skills Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: LIFE SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
Weather and Climate - Demo, Labs, and Science Stations
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Weather and Climate Demo, Lab, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Weather and Climate Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have icons that correspond with each
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: EARTH SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
STORY ELEMENTS BUNDLE | CHARACTERS, SETTING, PLOT, ENDINGS in NARRATIVES
This bundle combines five of our top-rated story elements products designed to help teachers and students be incredible story readers and authors through building a deep knowledge of CHARACTERS, SETTING, PLOT, THEME, MOOD, CONFLICT and RESOLUTION when dealing with NARRATIVES.All at a heavily discounted price and a bonus freebie for good measure.Read the reviews for yourself, as you will not be disappointed.YOU MIGHT ALSO❤️VE THESE ENGLISH RESOURCES ❤️ Year-Long Visual Writing Prompts Collection❤
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3rd - 9th
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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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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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