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English language arts Common Core RI.4.1 resources for staff
ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School
This ELA Sub Plan Bundle for middle school includes 6 units of my best-selling emergency sub plans for language arts! These units are great for filling your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities for students to work on in your absence. Each unit is a stand-alone resource designed to be a print and go substitute lesson plan for middle school teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed! I have listed this bundle as a middle school resource since it can ser
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Baseball Close Reading Informational Toolkit for Middle School
Are you excited for opening day? Do you have students who are sports enthusiasts? These baseball close reading passages with comprehension questions and activities will be a hit with your BIG KIDS!This 21-page NO PREP close reading tool is the perfect product to make test prep practice fun.Utilize this with your students in a variety of ways:Use for center work, read-to-self, read-to-someone, whole-class strategy work, small group or one-on-one intervention.This bundle includes:• 5 high-interes
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4th - 7th, Staff
Also included in: SPORTS Bundle: Informational Text Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS
Text Based Evidence Graph: A Close Reading Behavior & Motivation Tool
My BLOG POST about how to use this graph with your students. And, a follow-up blog post HERE.By now, we all know the Common Core emphasis on TB Q&A with TBE (text based questions and answers with text based evidence), but if you were at all like me, I couldn't get the kids to DO IT, until THIS, My TBE Graph. While I was racking my brain trying to figure how to get kids to speak and show where in the text they were finding the answer, with words and phrases FROM the text...it occurred to me
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K - 6th, Higher Education, Staff
Digital Wonder Novel Study Unit CCSS Standards-Based
This Digital Wonder Novel Study Unit includes everything you need to teach R.J. Palacio's amazing book while covering your reading literature standards. It includes CCSS lesson plans, comprehension questions, character analysis and vocabulary worksheets, and journal prompts.Wonder by RJ Palacio is a MUST READ for your middle school students! They will take inspiration from Auggie and all that he has managed to accomplish in spite of the numerous difficulties he faces.This 70-page DIGITAL and PRI
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4th - 8th, Staff
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ELA Close Reading Bundle: 60+ Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of thematic and seasonal close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies all year long.This bundle includes 10 monthly/seasonal units, each with 5 high-interest passages with accompanying worksheet of comprehension questions. Multiple genres are covered every month, including fictional narratives, informational text, expository text, fables, poems,
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4th - 7th, Staff
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All About Athletes Close Reads for BIG KIDS: Informational Text for Grades 4-8
All About Athletes Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS!This 35-page NO PREP Close Reading Informational Text BUNDLE is the perfect reading tool for your upper elementary or middle school students working to enhance comprehension with high-interest informational passages about current athletes. Inspired by my son-who is obsessed with all things NFL and NBA, this BUNDLE is sure to motivate your male hard-to-inspire readers!!!The BUNDLE includes:• 10-one page texts with four-evidence based questio
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4th - 7th, Staff
Also included in: SPORTS Bundle: Informational Text Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS
4th Grade Common Core I Can Statements Posters {Kid Friendly CCSS with Pictures}
CCSS Kid Friendly Illustrated I Can Statements Posters - Save a ton of time by buying our pre-made 4th grade ELA and Math Common Core Standards Posters. These I can statements will help students take ownership of their own learning! DOWNLOAD PREVIEW FILEDownload the preview file for a sample view of this resource, an explanation of the mini posters, as well as ideas for printing and displaying the posters. Please view the preview file prior to purchasing so there are no surprises.What's Inclu
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4th, Staff
October and Halloween Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of October and Halloween close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Included in this 16-page resource:• Inspiration and Directions for Use• What is Close Reading?• Close Reading Strategies• The Harvest Moon: Fictional Narrative (1080L)• Pumpkin Harvesting: Informational Text (1300L)• Costume Shirts Made Easy: Expository Text (1000L)• To the Bul
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4th - 7th, Staff
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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 5
Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 5These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print and go sub plan solution for middle school ELA teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed!This resource includes:• 3-page high-interest reader’s theater script • 1-page informational text• Reader Response Questions for e
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School
January and New Year's Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of January and New Year's reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.This 18-page New Year’s close reading resource includes:• Inspiration and Directions for Use • What is Close Reading? • Close Reading Strategies • Dear Journal: Reflective Journal (1010L)• The Ball Drop in Times Square: Informational Text (1010L)• How to Plan the Perfect Holiday Par
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: January ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
Chit Chat Cards Bundle for Grades 4-8
Are you trying to find ways to engage your students in more productive conversation about reading literature and informational text, with less work and grading on your end? Then snag this Chit Chat Cards BUNDLE that focuses on reading literature, informational text, and speaking/listening standards.Included in this reading literature and informational text resource:• What are Chit Chat Cards?• Directions and Ideas for Use• 20-Reading Literature Chit Chat Cards• 20-Informational Text Chit Chat C
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4th - 8th, Staff
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Fourth Grade Reading Comprehension NO-PREP ALL-IN-ONE MEGA BUNDLE (250+ STORIES)
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3rd - 5th, Staff
February and Valentine's Day Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of February and Valentine's Day reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Use this resource to incorporate engaging close reading practice with high-interest, February-themed topics...Black History Month, Random Acts of Kindness, Valentine's Day, and Ground Hog Day.This 19 page FEBRUARY close reading resource includes:• Inspiration and Directions fo
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: February ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
Back to School Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of Back to School reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Included in this 16-page resource:• Inspiration and Directions for Use• What is Close Reading?• Close Reading Strategies• The False Start: Fictional Narrative (1080L)• Back to School: Informational Text (1300L)• How to Have the Worst First Day: Expository Text (1000L)• The Night Before: Poe
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School ELA Activities for Middle School
Teacher Rubric Sticky Notes Templates
★These templates are meant to be used with standard 3x3 sticky notes -- If you don't have sticky notes, you can also print these out on different colored paper!★♥THIS PRODUCT IS FOR YOU!!!★Once your templates are printed (directions to print on sticky notes are included), you will have a way to quickly grade student work and stick the grade right on the assignments.★All academic rubrics are CCSS for grades 4-6 ★Each template includes an "I Can" statement related to the CCSS ★Two versions of the
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4th - 6th, Staff
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Also included in: Sticky Note Template MEGA BUNDLE
Martin Luther King Day Informational Text Task Cards for Grades 4-6
Use these informational text task cards to help your student discover more about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This flexible, print-and-go resource can be used to add MLK activities to literacy centers, independent reading, and small group assignments.Martin Luther King Day Informational Text Task Cards include:• clear directions for easy implementation• 20-task cards for student-use• student answer document• answer keyInspiration:Navigating informational text can be a challenging conc
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4th - 6th, Staff
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Also included in: January ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
Inference Picture Task Cards
Inference is a tricky reading comprehension skill that can be easy and fun with these Common Core aligned and differentiated picture task cards with worksheets. Perfect for literacy centers, individual or partner work, pre-teach, review and more.
Structured questions guide student thinking as they begin learning how to make inferences. Questions become more open ended as your kids gain mastery.
This picture task card set is included in our $$$ saving:
Inference Task Cards and Games Bundle
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1st - 3rd, Staff
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Distance Learning - EDITABLE PowerPoint Nonfiction Text Features Jeopardy Game
This exciting Jeopardy game is the perfect way to engage your students with learning and practicing their skills with Nonfiction Text Features! This is in Powerpoint Presentation form and is easy to utilize. All you have to do is set to slide show and PLAY!!There is a variety of rigor with these questions for students to really have to think through Nonfiction Text Features. (Digital and Print)Happy Teaching!!For optimal formatting: Download fonts PBCinnamonRaisinBagel and KG BlankSpaceSolid
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1st - 7th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Summer Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to improve their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of summer close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and practice close reading strategies.Included in this 18-page resource:• Inspiration and Directions for Use• What is Close Reading?• Close Reading Strategies• Swim Team Swindler: Fictional Narrative (890L)• Alex's Lemonade Stand: Informational Text (1140L)• How to Make the Perfect S'more: Expository Text (890L)• Sunshine's Assault
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4th - 7th, Staff
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230 Entry and Exit Tickets: Organized by Bloom's Taxonomy, Critical Thinking
Use the 230 ENTRY and EXIT ticket choices across the curriculum and throughout the school year with any content topic to promote critical thinking, review content material, differentiate instruction, and collect data as a formative assessment for instructional decision making. Because the entry and exit ticket questions span a wide range of readiness and difficulty levels, this resource can be used to differentiate instruction in Grades 4-12. Project the 82 slides or print them and use them in
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
March ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
This collection of March and St. Patrick's Day ELA activities includes the perfect standards-based resources to engage your students during this festive month. Use these print-and-go resources to give your students practice reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing—all centered around the seasonal themes of March, Spring, and St. Patrick's Day!Included in this ELA Activities Bundle:• March Close Reads for Big Kids• St. Patrick's Day Reader's Theater: A Rea
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4th - 7th, Staff
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April ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
This collection of April ELA activities includes the perfect standards-based resources to engage your students throughout the month. Use these print-and-go resources to give your students practice reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing—all centered around the seasonal themes of Spring Break, Poetry, and Earth Day!This April ELA Bundle includes:• April Close Reads for BIG KIDS• Project Beautify: An Earth Day Reader's Theater Toolkit• Spring Break Tales:
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Fourth Grade Common Core Workbook
This Fourth Grade Common Core Workbook Download is the largest collection of resources for teaching the Common Core State Standards. This workbook includes over 850 pages of Worksheets, Activity Centers, and Posters that teach all the Fourth Grade English and Math Common Core Standards!
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3rd - 5th, Staff
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Reading Comprehension Cards Based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Comp. Quest Cards 2 are based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Cards are color coordinated based on various levels of thinking. They are a great tool for teachers, teacher assistants and parents to engage children during a read aloud, and reading groups. I have used these cards as a third grade teacher, a resource room teacher and as a reading specialist.⭐ These are based on more recent changes from Anderson & Krathwohl (2001).➀ Light red: Remembering➁ Light orange: Understanding➂ Light yellow:
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K - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
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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.
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.
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