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8th grade english language arts thematic unit plans for Microsoft OneDrive under $5
Picture It Visualization
Work on auditory comprehension using a visualization strategy. This pack includes 10 different practice sets using 10 different themes, and it can be used with a variety of ages and skill levels! You can do so much to reinforce this vital skill!***************************************************************************What awesome resources are included?★ Ten themes with eight stories per theme★ Worksheets for each story***************************************************************************W
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PreK - 12th
Write a Scary Story: Creative Writing Notebook Activities Print and Digital
Your students will love writing their own scary stories with this print and digital notebook. This resource guides them step-by-step through setting up the plot, characters, setting, and theme. The end result is a creative writing project your students will feel successful about.Students usually get bogged down by a creative writing assignment -- but this resource breaks all the elements of a good story down into manageable pieces. You're students will know exactly what they want to write -- b
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Text Set: ELA Theme, Characterization, Plot
Engage students with the classic yet twisted short story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl paired with lesser known but equally surprising poem by the same author.With this Roald Dahl text set, students will read his version of Little Red Riding Hood and compare it to Lamb to the Slaughter. Viewed through a gender lens, Roald Dahl is a master at portraying female characters as a powerful element of surprise. These two Dahl texts paired with informational texts and a story element review create
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8th - 12th
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Types of Characters and Characterization Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
Activity contains:
* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples (**PLEASE NOTE: Many of these videos come from youtube, please ensure that you district has access prior to purchasing. If you notice that a link no longer works, please let me know and I will update it with a new link.)
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall po
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
How to Identify Bias Online Activities Digital Literacy
Just what you need to teach bias! This print and digital resource has everything you need to teach this valuable critical thinking skill in our online world. Ready to use -- includes websites, questions, student notes, practice, and more!Here's what teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"Big packet full of so many options. Really gets kids thinking. Thanks for creating exactly what I was looking for.""Great resource to teach students about possible bias when they are rese
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5th - 10th
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Letters to Books: A meaningful way to reflect on themes for ANY book
This end-of-reading activity gives students a chance to reflect on how a book or story affected their lives in a meaningful way. Students choose from 10 different letter templates to help form positive reflections on themes, morals, and messages of books. You can project these templates and have students hand write their letters, you can print zen doodle stationery for them to write on, or you can have students type their letters in colorful stationery using Google or Microsoft classrooms. The w
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5th - 12th
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History of Halloween Masks Close Reading or Informational Text Pairing
This informational text close reading and craftivity makes a perfect stand-alone assignment or an interesting informational text pairing for The Masque of the Red Death or the Romeo and Juliet masquerade scene. Students will read the informational text passage and answer close reading questions in the margins of the page. The craftivity allows students to design a mask that fits their personality based on a color connotation worksheet that is provided (they could also design a mask in the colors
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4th - 12th
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Beowulf Introduction, Beowulf Epic Hero Traits, and Beowulf Intro Activity
Use these Beowulf introduction stations or Beowulf introduction PowerPoint to hook students and teach them epic hero traits along with needed background information before reading Beowulf. As a way to reinforce learning, assign the corresponding Beowulf get-to-know-you activity (a digital or print option are available).This resource can be used as a regular printed worksheet, or as a digital learning activity. These lessons work perfectly in a traditional printed resource classroom, Google class
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7th - 12th
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Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
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4th - 8th
Persuasive Writing Public Service Announcement Activities Write and Analyze
Your students will love analyzing, researching, and creating their own PSA with this ready-to-use resource. What an engaging way to introduce persuasive language and writing. Lots of practice means your students are confident as they create their own PSA.Digital and print -- guides your students step-by-step through the process – from analyzing what a PSA is and does to choosing their own topic, researching and creating it. This is what you'll get:print and digital versionstips and suggestions
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Christmas Comedy Drama Bundle - four Christmas plays
Christmas Comedy Drama Bundle is a collection of four original humorous plays that are suitable for reader's theater, classroom skits, or as a performance for a large audience. In The Christmas Rush, many last-minute shoppers hit their frustration point as they wait in a checkout line at a store behind an easygoing, unhurried shopper, who holds them up with his unintentional delays. In The Truth of the Matter, several characters pass along a story about a man who slipped and fell while out colle
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5th - 8th
Paraphrasing - Steps to Great Paraphrasing PowerPoint
How to paraphrase is a research skill that must be practiced. This Paraphrasing PowerPoint presentation includes what is putting research in your own words and why it is important, gives students real practice paraphrasing, and stimulates students to think. Provides five steps to writing a good paraphrase, as well as strategies to turn what they are reading into written summaries. Use this digital resource in a virtual classroom or in a face-to-face in-person classroom environment. Helpful for t
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5th - 8th
Back To School Digital Activity - Soundtrack or Playlist of My Life
Digital Back to School Activity - This is such a busy time of the year so why not get your students started by writing about the music that best represents them and their unique lives! Using Google Slides™, MS OneDrive™ and other digital platforms, this activity can either be used as "Soundtrack of My Life" or "Soundtrack of The Summer" - the full online activity includes options for both. Easily adaptable to different ages and abilities! A fun activity for the beginning of the year and a fun
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Back to School / First Week of School Activities - Digital Bundle
We Choose Kind & We Are Wonders - Wonder by RJ Palacio - Bulletin Board
Use this document to create a bulletin board when launching your Wonder read aloud. Each letter is designed to be printed is on an 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper. There are two options for this bulletin board: "We Choose Kind" and "We Are Wonders."
This product IS editable, but you will need many KG & AG fonts in order for it to look the same. The PDF version is ready to be printed. To adjust the size, go to Printer Settings and adjust the scale percentage.
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3rd - 8th
Cloud-Bow Rainbow Name-Building Practice Literacy Center; Easy Editable PDF
This file generates all your student's names instantly after simply typing students' name in each text field! This resource is designed to save you time. You'll instantly have a customized activity for every student in your classroom meeting literacy needs while your students learn through fun, hands-on experiences!
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This packet includes 2 PDF files with the following printables. Version 1: Cloud-Bow Name
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PreK - 8th
Literary Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint
Literary Elements PowerPoint on literary terms and the main short story parts including characters, plot, conflict, setting, theme, resolution, denouement. This digital resource explains the critical elements of a short story and specific knowledge (like plot diagram, types of conflict) that students need to be able to identify when they read, as well as incorporate into their own writing. Short quiz on story elements at the end for assessment. Project on your whiteboard or print out the print f
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Vocabulary Activities 30 Fun Creative Word Study Tasks
With 30 print & digital activities, this workbook makes teaching vocabulary fun, easy, and ready to go! Editable word lists, checklists, and lots of creative ways for your students to engage with learning new vocabulary! Choices galore!Use with your words or the editable vocabulary "menu" provided.Assign one, some, or all activities -- so flexible! Use for self-paced activities, book clubs, independent reading, or whole class word studies. This resource includes:"vocabulary collectors"vo
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4th - 8th
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Context Clues Bell Ringers Middle School ELA and Easel Assessment
Bell Ringers for middle school English Language Arts - Context Clues. Thirty vocabulary words in context warm-ups. Quick 5-7 minutes of practice with short context clues reading passages. These activities help students build vocabulary and determine meaning of unknown words in text. This digital resource includes strategies for using context clues that students can apply to their daily warm-ups. Each bellringer slide has a passage that students must read and then figure out the meaning of the un
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Bell Ringers for Middle School ELA Bundle - Full Year of Daily Warm-Ups
Fantasy Writing Unit- Short Story Creative writing
A full, comprehensive writing unit for grades 4+ where students will create their own short story. The unit is organized in a step by step, easy to follow manner which allows teachers a simple way to get started. The unit can be combined with other subjects for a cross-curricular approach (such as art, science and social studies). Students complete steps along the way to create the pillars of their story. Once completed they compile all the sections together to craft the best story they have eve
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4th - 10th
Novel Study - Reading Response & Analysis for ANY Novel - Digital Activity
Reading Response for ANY Novel - Independent Novel Study or Whole Class Novel - Looking for an alternative to chapter questions? These Reading Response pages can be used alone or in different combinations with ANY novel. The organizers touch on many important facets of a novel study, including plot, characters, theme, conflict, setting, and more! Easy to differentiate for different novels, grade levels, and abilities! Easy to share with students on any digital platform.Includes 12 slides for st
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6th - 9th
Also included in: DIGITAL Novel Study Bundle - Use with ANY NOVEL
Thank You, Ma'am Narrative Writing Mini-Unit for Grades 7-10
Wondering what to do for Thanksgiving in the middle school and high school ELA classroom? Thank You Narratives is the perfect mini unit that gives students the opportunity to show gratitude to people who have made an impact on their lives. Students read the mentor text "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes. After a close read and careful analysis, they brainstorm their own Thank You Narrative using the provided brainstorming slides and plot line. Students draft their narratives, then use the pro
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7th - 10th
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How to Evaluate Websites and Data Digital Literacy Activities Print and Digital
Print or Digital -- you have both! Get students ready for critical thinking and research by learning how to evaluate digital data by determining the value of a website. Have them practice this skill before they need to begin research for a project.Ready for your distance learning or in-person classroom setting.What teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to de
Grades:
6th - 9th
Happy Birthday Headband/Crowns Printable- Spanish and English; Easy Editable PDF
This file generates all your student's names instantly after simply typing students' name in each text field! This resource is designed to save you time. You'll instantly have a customized Birthday Headband. Your student will feel very special wearing his and her own personalized headband with customized age. YOU WILL RECEIVE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This packet includes a PDF file with the following printables. Version 1-Printable in Color available in English and Spanis
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Halloween Activities for Secondary ELA
Halloween often looks different in secondary schools, usually because of the pressure we feel to cover the curriculum. But, doing so does not mean we can’t have any fun around the holiday. The following activities are designed to focus on not only spooky topics, but also the skills we want our students to practice in secondary ELA. There is quite a variety, so you can pick and choose which activities best fit with what you are doing in October.In this package you will find:-A short research a
Grades:
7th - 12th
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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.
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