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4th grade english language arts lessons for Microsoft Publisher

EXPLORING PLOTS & THEMES WITH AESOP'S FABLES - DISTANCE LEARNING Suitable

Created by

Aesop’s fables are the perfect stories to teach kids about plot and theme. The kids love the culminating skit project and it breathes life and excitement into your literacy units on the theme and plot.This packet includes: An introduction to Aesop’s life4 printables of Aesop’s fables to use for the students to identify the theme.Resources of where to find a collection of on-line fables.Plot partS printableTheme part printableIncluded is a plot and theme skit project with printables and instruct

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

Point of View Poster

Created by

Laura Skakle

This poster is a great tool to use when teaching students the difference between first person and third person point of view. It gives the meanings of each along with clue words that can be found while reading a text to determine the point of view. The file is a Microsoft Publisher file and will open in that program. It will print on three pages and it will need to be put together after printing. Laminate for extra durability.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Posters, Literature Circles, Lesson

History of Halloween Articles and Questions

Created by

Mom'N'Me

In this short article, students will learn the history of Halloween and Trick-or-Treating. After the article, students will answer 8 questions about the article. Please feel free to add questions to this or change questions as you see fit! This is a good overview of how trick-or-treating and Halloween came to exist in America. If you'd like more to go along with this article, check out our full History of Halloween Activities packet by going to http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/History

Subjects:

Halloween, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

Cause and Effect Matching Cards

Created by

Abigail Sefkow

This is a set of 24 cards that have cause and effect. I have used them as a class game. Each student gets a card and they each need to find their partner. I have then explain who is the casue, and who is the effect and using a conjunction. It could also be used as a small group activity, or have students work in partners to make matches.

Subjects:

Grammar, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Flash Cards, Games, Lesson

Theme, theme, theme!

Created by

Please No Glitter

Theme is ALWAYS so difficult for my 4th-graders to understand. Yet, it is SO IMPORTANT for them to have a firm grasp of theme and thematic concepts as they work to comprehend fictional texts. These two worksheets will both guide them along the process in understanding theme AND allow them the opportunity to identify theme in easy-to-comprehend passages.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Homework, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

Sounds Write Extended Code Word Mat

Created by

Victoria shelley

A word mat to support independent spelling containing all extended code spellings and example words.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Phonics

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Handouts, Flash Cards, Lesson

20 Weeks of Writing Prompts and Activities-Common Core

Created by

IHMG Creations

This resource offers a fun, engaging way for students to explore a variety of writing genres throughout the school year! Students will have an opportunity to write a narrative, descriptive, and opinion piece every week, as well as two creative writing activities. This product could be utilized during a morning warm-up time, a center station, or small group instruction. I have also included pages that could be used to post the quotes of the week, as well as full-size color pictures that the st

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.3.2

, W.3.3

, W.3.6

, W.3.10

, W.4.1

...

Inferencing Detective Files

Created by

Mrs V

Inferencing doesn't have to be a feat and can still be fun. This file includes cover sheets, mysteries, answers, and answer sheets. Everything you need to create a fun learning environment and teach inferencing at the same time.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Short Stories

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Wonders of the World FULL YEAR, never ending, extra work project!

Created by

3D Learning

Ever get tired of hearing, “I’m done! What can I do now?”? Me too! This led me to create this year-long “Never-ending” project that is chalk-full of learning and kids love! Students will be fully engaged in fiction and non-fiction reading and responding, Math across the whole curriculum, researching and writing!Student driven and engaging for all!!In the packet you will find: * A detailed, full project outline and plan * All necessary BLM's for the project (fully adaptable using publisher) *

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Projects, Lesson

Persuasive Writing, "Wreck Stereotypes"

Created by

Fun Finds

Stereotyping and bullying have become a major problem in our society. I have taken a creative approach in dealing with this by integrating the topic into a creative writing assignment that satisfies the common core standard of argumentative/persuasive writing. Included is a fun "Wreck it Ralph" writing paper for final drafts. -Students can start the lesson off by watching the movie trailer of "Wreck it Ralph" on you tube and discuss the dilemmas at hand. Students can then focus on the writing

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1

, W.4.1a

, W.4.1b

, W.4.1c

, W.4.1d

Workshop Model Lesson Plan Template

Created by

Practically Primary

This lesson plan template is one that works best for organizing weekly lessons within the workshop model. Includes sections for: Standards, Focus, Resources, Academic Vocabulary, "I can" Statements, Formative/ Summative Assessments, Anchor Charts, Mini Lessons, Team Practice, Independent Work, Critical Thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Writing

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Classroom Forms, Lesson

Informative Writing Checklist

Created by

Innovative Instructor

Use this quick and easy checklist to help students revise their own informative essays or allow students to peer edit and revise their classmates essays. This checklist can also be used as a rubric for grading essays. Check out this "Topic Sentence Scoot" to get your students focused on the prompt! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Topic-Sentence-Scoot-2931446

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Handouts, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1

Also included in: Grades 3-5 Writing Resources to Get Students Engaged

Fractured Fairy Tale Lesson Plan

Created by

Candace giesbrecht

Using the story, " The Real Story About the Three Little Pigs" students will learn about fractured fairytales. Students will write a letter to the Judge, on the behalf of Wolf.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Lesson

Personal Narrative-My Place

Created by

gingerskids

A Narrative Poem is a poem that tells a story and appeals to human interest. This lesson begins with a Narrative Poem that takes place in the 1950’s and tells a "story" about one child’s secret place... a place where she can go when she wants to be alone. Most children have such a place. Written in Achievement Test Format and aligned with Common Core Standards, this lesson will introduce students to creating Narrative Poetry. At the same time, it will provids relevant practice and/or re

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Poetry, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3

, W.5.3

, W.5.3a

, W.5.3d

, W.6.2c

...

Editable Sub Binder!

Created by

Bayleigh Boswell

18 PAGES FILLED WITH A COMPLETE TEMPLATE FOR YOU TO EDIT HOWEVER YOU WANT!!!

Subjects:

Classroom Management, English Language Arts, Math

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

Explorer Woody Writes Set- Creative Writing Activity Cards {Set of 18}

Created by

Alma Hoffmann

Explorer Woody Writes, from Write More Education Resources, is a series of quick, fun activities designed to get students generating writing ideas. Set includes 18 activity cards. Each activity can be done orally or it can be a writing or drawing activity for students to do alone or with a friend. Use the cards many times so that students develop more and more ideas each time as they hone their writing craft. From brainstorming to listing to complete paragraph structure, these writing prompts ca

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Lesson, Centers

Star Book Report Craft

Created by

I Am What I Teach

Complete the star with story elements and hang them from the ceiling for all to enjoy. The stars have the fronts ready to go with labels and the labels for the backs of the pieces just need to be cut out and glued on. My students loved to see not only their favorite book displayed but a little bit of their art work too.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, English Language Arts, Study Skills

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Lesson

Shades of Meaning--Synonyms

Created by

Kim Julian

Students find synonyms for words, rank the synonyms from weak to strong, and explain their work to their classmates. I also make a class book and a bulletin board so students have a reference to use during their writing.

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

L.3.3a

, L.3.5c

Non Fiction Mini Project

Created by

3D Learning

This is an engaging 1-2 week mini-project for kids in grade 2-4! It centers on students creating their own non-fiction books based on things that they love and are experts in! Includes a detailed full-project lesson plan, rubric and BLM's needed! Just download and get to it! Students will feel proud of their work, being able to teach others about something they know well, and at the same time they will be learning the use and importance of all elements of good non-fiction (Table of contents, h

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Informational Text, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Projects, Lesson, Centers

Forcythe The clown

Created by

V AND V

A story linking Science and Literacy. Forcythe is a clown who wants to be a star in the circus. As he considers the different acts he could try the story lends itself to discussion about various forces such as gravity, air resistance and friction. At the end of the story Forcythe realises that making children happy is the way he shines light in people's lives.There is a free air resistance worksheet that links well with Forcythe's baggy pants slowing his fall! Also the activity on 'Centre of Gr

Subjects:

Physical Science, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Lesson, Centers

Beginning of the Year Alphabet, Spelling, Reading, Writing Review

Created by

Pencils Pupils and PAWS

At the beginning of the year, I always like to take a minute to review the basics before we really get deep into spelling, reading, and writing. This review provides a short easy warm up and back to school for the students. It includes an end of the week quiz as well. It could also be used as an end of year assessment for Kindergarten and First grade.

Subjects:

Grammar, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Lesson

Theme Extension Activity Task Cards

Created by

Melanie Schramm

What I do with this theme activity is glue these ‘summaries’ onto brown paper bags and have the kids place the theme into the paper bag. This way you can “secretly” assess how many kids are on track or if theme needs to be re-taught. The answer key is included.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Lesson

EDITABLE Weekly Planning Bundle

Created by

Danae Radcliffe

Includes a page for daily schedule/routines and pages for daily plans for ELA, math, science, and social studies. Great resource for elementary teachers, handy for substitute teachers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Unit Plans, Lesson