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7th grade english language arts study guides for parents
Book Tasting: Introduce Your Students to New Books and Genres
Do you want to introduce your students to new genres or new choices of books? Hold a BOOK TASTING in your classroom! This event will get your students motivated and excited about reading! Hold this event 2-3 times a year in your classroom and/or make it an evening event for parents to "sample" new books with their children. Resource includes: book tasting menuplace matsreflection napkinsbookmarkspreviewing a book signgenre signs with definitionsgenre bookmarks with definitionsevent signs, table
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3rd - 8th
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Meet the Teacher Template Editable | Welcome to Our Class Back to School Letters
This editable meet the teacher template is a perfect way to provide your students and their families with some information about you and your classroom at the beginning of the school year. You can send it in the mail in the summer, email it home, provide a copy to each family at an open house, hand out to your students during the first week of school, or upload to google classroom. Click here to SAVE 30% by buying this as part of my Back to School Forms Bundle!What's Included:- Meet the Teacher
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School Forms Bundle | Print + Digital
ELA First Day BUNDLE: Everything for back to school: Syllabus + Stations + Fun
Have the best first day EVER in ELA with this bundle of first day stations, slides, and syllabus templates! Whether you like customizing in Canva, PPT, or Google Slides, these templates will make prepping for your first day total breeze. Not only will you be more efficient with your back to school prep, but you'll also set the tone for the rest of the year. Students will be impressed with your visual syllabus and engaged from day one!What you will get:⭐ A super fun, low pressure ice breaker idea
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7th - 12th
How to Study for a Test - Doodle Notes - Study Skills Sketchnotes
We tell our students to study for tests all the time, but often we forget to teach them HOW to actually study for exams! That’s where this Study Skills resource comes in. It’s designed to give students practical tips and tricks for studying for tests in ELA or any class! With this resource students will complete fun doodle notes (or sketch notes) and then rotate through fun learning stations.This Study Skills resource is designed to help students develop skills for studying for tests. First,
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5th - 8th
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Functional Vocabulary File Folder Games for Special Education Matching Activity
These file folder games for special education and autism focus on color matching, picture matching, and word matching for a variety of functional vocabulary words. Activities include multiple options for easy differentiation: matching picture to picture (identical), picture to picture (non-identical) and picture to word, including both real-life photographs and illustrations. These are great for students working on matching and learning real-life functional vocabulary such as those in special e
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PreK - 12th
Outsiders Chapter Question Sets, S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, PDF & Google Drive
Use this package of chapter-by-chapter questions covering S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders, to pull your students into the text and inspire them to think deeply about Hinton’s themes. This packet includes 12 pages of student handouts with detailed questions (plot points, inference, and personal connections) covering all twelve chapters of The Outsiders. A separate 10-page detailed answer key is also included, of course. (A total of 22 pages in PDF format. A Google Drive version for onl
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7th - 10th
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ESL Newcomer Activities
This Newcomer Workbook will help your ELL - ESL students master beginner grammar and vocabulary exercises with these daily exercises! This resource is best for upper elementary through high school age.These exercises can be completed in any order you wish. They can be used to introduce new vocabulary and grammar exercise or as reinforcement to concepts already learned. This resource includes 100 exercises, plus more blank pages to add your own prompts if you desire. Also included is a check off
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4th - 10th
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Esperanza Rising Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Questions and Answers
A chapter-by-chapter novel study slide show that gives students all the scaffolding they need to read the novel successfullyIncludes cultural and historical contextVocabularyLiterary devicesComprehension questions and answers for each chapterTen slide preview included Our Visual Text Support reviews say it best:"Teaching at an inner city school, this was SO INCREDIBLY helpful! I LOVE giving visuals for things that kids have absolutely no background knowledge on.""What an amazing resource! A grea
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study and 4 More Novel Study Units
Back to School Night | Teacher Information Brochure| Meet the Teacher | EDITABLE
This is a super easy way to give your parents all the information they need on back to school night. It has a spot for teacher wish list, student supplies, daily schedule, subjects, contact info, etc.It is in black and white. I print it on a cute colored paper and it turns out adorable and can be copied on the school copier to save your some colored ink! There is a colored version that you can find in my TpT store if you prefer that!Parents love this and hang it on their fridge year round!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Diary of Anne Frank Play - Student-Ready Complete Packet
Diary of Anne Frank Student-Ready Packet is an attractively-designed ready-to-hand-out resource based on the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It is aligned with ELA Standards, focusing most specifically on these skills:*analysis through citing textual evidence; drawing inferences*determining theme/central idea; summarizing*analyzing dialogue *determining word meanings; connotation*analyzing differences in points of view*writing arguments, explanatory text, and narratives-------------
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6th - 9th
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End of the Year Memory Book Flipbook for Middle School Distance Learning
Send your middle school students home for the summer with a lasting age-appropriate keepsake. UPDATED to include a digital version for distance learning!My "Middle School Memories" flipbook is easy to print and assemble and allows students to reflect on many facets of their school year, ranging from their daily school life, favorite things, best memories, class superlatives, and more. I include an instructional video link for assembling the flipbook.Bonus: each page offers students opportunities
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5th - 8th
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Hatchet Novel Study Teaching Resources BUNDLE | Over 250 Pages - Print & Digital
No-Prep novel study unit on Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Over 250 pages of ready-to-go materials in both printable and Google Classroom-friendly versions for a 5-Week* novel study of Hatchet. In both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms! This best-selling Hatchet Novel Study Bundle has been classroom-tested by over 1,800 teachers, and has over 300 FIVE-STAR ratings! SAVE 35% by purchasing the ENTIRE BUNDLEIn this comprehensive Hatchet Teaching Bundle, you'll
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5th - 8th
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Novel Study Unit Resource BUNDLE
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Novel Study Unit - 200+ Page NO-PREP bundle of resources for teaching Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. Everything you need to teach an entire unit - freshly updated and Google Classroom-friendly. BEST-SELLING PRODUCT - Classroom-tested by over 2,300 teachers... with a 4.9/5-Star Rating! SAVE 40% by purchasing the ENTIRE BUNDLE!Includes both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms.Here's what Stephanie S. said ab
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6th - 8th
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Reading Primary & Secondary Sources Doodle Notes and Station Activities
Students will learn how to read primary and secondary sources by completing an engaging set of graphic doodle notes and actively participating in 5 learning stations.What's included:*Instructions for teachers (6 pages, pdf, not editable)*Doodle notes with sections for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (2 pages, pdf, not editable)*Filled-in greyscale version of the doodle notes to be used a coloring sheets or for doodling while you go over the information.
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6th - 10th
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The Hunger Games Novel Study Unit Resource BUNDLE - Over 250 Pages, PDF Format
No-Prep Hunger Games teaching guide is chock-full of activities, handouts, worksheets, quizzes, tests, projects, and more for teaching The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Over 100 reviews - with a 4.8/5 Star Rating! Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases, making it perfect for in-person or distance learning. Please note that this product is a printable PDF and will need modification for
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7th - 10th
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[Levels A-M English] Reading Levels Explained for Parents | Parent Guide
Supporting students’ reading at home is easy when you have ready-to-go reading level guides written with parent-friendly vocabulary. These Guided Reading Level Parent Letters are designed to explain the specific characteristics of students’ independent and instructional reading levels. Simply provide during parent teacher reading conferences to explain a child’s reading accuracy, fluency, comprehension, and more. These parent handouts are also perfect to send home in book bags and with students’
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K - 7th
The Giver Novel Study Unit BUNDLE - 200+ Pages in Print & Digital
The Giver Print & Digital Unit Plan Novel Study - This BEST-SELLING Teaching Guide for The Giver has been extensively classroom-tested with over 3,500 units sold and a 4.9/5 Star Rating! SAVE 30% by purchasing the ENTIRE BUNDLEOver 200 no-prep pages of material, ready to go for a 5-Week Unit on The Giver. In both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms!In this comprehensive The Giver Teaching bundle, you'll get:Informational Texts and Support Activities
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6th - 8th
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Among the Hidden Novel Study No-Prep Teaching Resource BUNDLE - Print & Digital
NO-PREP teaching resources for teaching Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix! Over 150 pages of material, 6+ weeks of standards-based activities, worksheets, quizzes, and tests. Tested by over 1,600 teachers, with a 4.9/5 Star Rating! Save over 30% by purchasing the entire bundle. Everything in both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms.In this comprehensive Among the Hidden Teaching Bundle, you'll get:Informational Texts and Support Activities to
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5th - 7th
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EDITABLE End of Year Letter to Students and Parents (Color & Black versions)
EDITABLE End of Year Parent Letter: This EDITABLE end of year letter to parents and students is designed to send home at the end of the school year or over the summer. This letter thanks parents and families for their support in helping their child succeed and gives examples of how they can help their child continue to learn over the summer months. This End of Year letter from Teacher is appropriate for all elementary and middle school ages!This End of Year Letter resource includes: -- Color and
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1st - 7th
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Identify & Analyze Mood & Tone in Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Activity
Who doesn't love the absolute creepy, terrifying mood that Edgar Allan Poe creates in his stories! And "The Tell-Tale Heart" is one of his finest works. It's the perfect text to analyze and study during the month of October and Halloween! Set the mood and spark interest w/ this harrowing poem by the king of horror himself. This 31-page Mood and Tone bundle for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" includes:* 3-page original text of Edgar Allan Poe's original short story* 8 pages of literary an
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7th - 9th
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Study Unit, 300-Page No-Prep BUNDLE - Print & Digital
Touching Spirit Bear Novel Unit & Complete BUNDLE OF RESOURCES for teaching Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. No-Prep unit - freshly updated and Google Classroom-friendly with over 300 ready-to-go pages. Classroom-tested by over 1300 teachers with over 100 5-Star Reviews! In both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms. SAVE OVER 30% by purchasing the ENTIRE BUNDLE!In this comprehensive Touching Spirit Bear Teaching bundle, you'll get:Informational
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6th - 9th
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Editable State Testing Parent Letter Secret Mission to Motivate Students
Encourage your students during your state's standardized tests with the help of their family, friends, and neighbors! Prior to standardized tests, send this letter home with students in a sealed envelope addressed to their parents or caregivers. It asks the parents and caregivers to write a letter or note of encouragement to their child, place the letters in a envelope, and send back to school to the teacher. On test day, the teacher will place the envelopes on the students' desk to open on t
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3rd - 12th
The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry and Reading Guide, Halloween Reading
Edgar Allan Poe's, The Raven is a wonderful poem for your classroom during the days around Halloween. American literature poetry. Includes:Writing Prompts and answer keyComprehension questions and answer keyPoetry Literary devices and answer keyAligned and Outlined ELA Common Core State Standards, 9-12 Reading, Writing, Speaking and ListeningPrint in grayscale. White paper or color paper. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study guide. Students will practice reading, citing evidence, reca
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6th - 12th, Staff
The Odyssey Reading Literature Guide and Greek Mythology Flip Book
The Odyssey: Interactive Flip Book Includes: Literary Terms (epic, epic hero, epithet…) Character Map and answer key, Study Guide and answer Key, A Hero's Journey visual, chart, and answer key, Map of Odysseus’ voyage, Greek Mythology chart and answer key. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study guide. Students will practice reading / summarization skills, recalling details, writing and inference skills...and everything will be in this one pack! Great for Center Task / Differentiation -Cl
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7th - 12th, Staff
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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.
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.
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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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