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Middle school english language arts thematic unit plans on sale
How to Write an Essay: Writing an Informative Essay Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Writing an Informative Essay" from the full lesson plan "How to Write an Essay"About the FULL RESOURCE:Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our workbook provides clear and concise lessons about every stage of the writing process. Based on Bloom’s taxonomy we offer instruction about the four most common types of essays and provide review lessons about verbs, adjectives and
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5th - 8th
Literary Devices: Foreshadowing & Flashback Gr. 5-8
This is the chapter slice "Foreshadowing & Flashback" from the full lesson plan "Literary Devices"About the FULL RESOURCE:Following a basic understanding of reading, Literary Devices explores the language of storytelling with a detailed look at characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, foreshadowing and flashback, symbolism, and irony. Definitions of important terms and many opportunities to practice the skills being taught make our resource user-friendly and easy to understand.
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5th - 8th
Chocolate Tank: A Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Activity
Do you love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Do you want something SO fun that your kids will be talking about it all year? Need a parent involvement activity? Then I think you will enjoy Chocolate Tank.No, your kids are not dunking you in a tank of chocolate. Although that does sound fun!! Chocolate Tank is an idea that is based on the TV show Shark Tank. Your kids are going to create their own one-of-a-kind, brand new, never before seen candy. The crazier the better! Their job is to convince
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2nd - 6th
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Winter Writing for Struggling Writers Paragraphs (Dyslexia/RTI)
This Newly revised combination No Prep PowerPoint and printables unit is ready to open and teach. The PowerPoint will take struggling writers through each step of writing a good informational paragraph. The printables correlate exactly to the PowerPoint. The Power point will teach how to look for general details and specific details. Then how to take key word notes and transform them into sentences. Then it will finally teach how to write a topic sentence and concluding sentence. In the printab
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3rd - 6th
7th Grade English Language Arts ELA Printable Teaching Materials for FULL Year
Every single page is a printable resource for teaching a FULL year of 7th Grade ELA. Overall, you will receive 133 pages of carefully crafted assessments directly addressing Grades 7-8 ELA Common Core standards. This resource is extremely straight-forward and easy to follow with a 5-Unit structure featuring 5 core texts (including Big Ideas, Essential Questions, and Topical Questions) with Chapter Quizzes (for every single chapter of every core text), Vocabulary & Key Terms Final Tests, and
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6th - 8th
5th Grade English Language Arts ELA Printable Teaching Materials for FULL Year
Every single page is a printable resource for teaching a FULL year of 5th Grade ELA. Overall, you will receive 173 pages of carefully crafted assessments directly addressing ELA Common Core standards. This resource is extremely straight-forward and easy to follow with a 5-Unit structure featuring 5 core texts (including Big Ideas, Essential Questions, and Topical Questions) with Chapter Quizzes (for every single chapter of every core text), Vocabulary & Key Terms Final Tests, and Final Essay
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5th - 8th
6th Grade English Language Arts ELA Printable Teaching Materials for FULL Year
Every single page is a printable resource for teaching a FULL year of 6th Grade ELA. Overall, you will receive 145 pages of carefully crafted assessments directly addressing ELA Common Core standards. This resource is extremely straight-forward and easy to follow with a 5-Unit structure featuring 5 core texts (including Big Ideas, Essential Questions, and Topical Questions) with Chapter Quizzes (for every single chapter of every core text), Vocabulary & Key Terms Final Tests, and Final Essay
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5th - 8th
Interactive Virtual Musical Fieldtrip for John Williams' Film Score
Welcome, wizards & muggles! These slides take students through John Williams’ film score “The Sorcerer’s Stone” (all rights belong to original artists and to be used solely for educational purposes!) and the melodic motif for various characters as well as thematic music. Included: 1. Infor on John Williams 2. Themed bitmoji classroom (Editable to add your own Bitmoji)3. 7 Melodic motifs with embedded listening tracks & music notation examples.4. Review with listening tracks5. Optional a
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5th - 12th
Peter and the Wolf - A Musical Adventure (PPT Edition)
My request for Peter and the Wolf clip art finally came to fruition! Thanks to Educlips/Educasong for hearing my plea and coming through for me and several other music teachers!! We can't thank you enough!! Naturally, I couldn't wait to release a product with these adorable new pieces, SOOO, here it is!!! This POWER-POINT EDITION of the beloved classic story of Peter and the Wolf will be sure to jump out at your students from the beginning of the story! A short composer BIO, an instrument t
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K - 6th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Peter & The Wolf Unit/Activities - PPT EDITION
Edgar Allan Poe Unit: Raven, Usher, Tell-Tale, Red Death Bundle
Over 150 pages of content, including a free bonus product (2 projects associated with the unit) and over 20% savings! Available for use in Google Slides OR PowerPoint. In addition, this product allows for tremendous pedagogical flexibility; it will work well for either in-class instruction or distant learning. This is the perfect product to introduce readers to the frightening and sometimes challenging author, Edgar Allan Poe. Each product within the unit includes the following: pre-reading q
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Creative Writing - The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Planning and Powerpoints
A great collection for teaching this interesting topic.You get powerpoints and planning.Sample :Punctuate sentences accurately, including using speech marks and apostrophes.Use commas to mark clauses.Group and classify words according to their type and meaning.Read a variety of texts, commenting on the author’s choice of vocabulary.Construct sentences which are punctuated correctly; including the use of commas, speech marks and apostrophes.Use a range of connectives to join sentences.Experiment
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4th - 7th
8th Grade English ELA Lessons in PowerPoint Slides for FULL YEAR (42 Weeks)
This resource contains a FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of detailed 8th Grade ELA lessons in PowerPoint addressing the following core texts: Homecoming, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, A Single Shard, and The Princess Bride. These lessons for an entire year in PowerPoint are designed to be paired with my resource "8th Grade English ELA Lesson Plan Bundle (Entire Year - 42 Weeks)." These lessons likewise address all of the Grade 8 ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, text-to-world
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6th - 9th
OWLS IN THE FAMILY - A NOVEL STUDY Gr. 3-6
Introduce your students to the work of Canadian author Farley Mowat with this delightful story of a young boy and his unpredictable pets. The story is about two Great Horned Owls called Wol and Weeps that were found by Billy, Bruce and Murray. When Billy witnesses children throwing stones at Weeps, who is unable to fly, he trades his scout knife for him. Wol, who is able to fly, was found after a storm. Both Wol and Weeps are given to Bruce before Billy and his family move away to Toronto, Ontar
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient China Lapbook / Interactive Notebook - EBOOK
What was life like in Ancient China? How was it different from our own lives? What did they wear? What did they eat? What were some famous Chinese inventions? Find the answers as you follow the included complete Study Guide and create a 3-folder lapbook. All information, instructions, and templates are included. Designed for 3rd – 6th grade, but easily adapted for upper or lower grade levels.
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Chinese New Year Interacitve BUNDLE
8th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR
Looking for everything you need to teach 8th Grade ELA for the ENTIRE YEAR all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 1,099 pages and slides in total includes: 352 pages of Daily Lesson Plans for the FULL YEAR (42 weeks) in Hook/Teach/Model/Practice/Apply format with Prior Knowledge Connections, Differentiation by Style and Level, Clear Objectives, highlighted Blooms verbs, Engaging Bell-Ringers, Relevant and World-Connected Journal Writes, Explicit Directions for Activities, Work
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6th - 9th
Fall Reading Bundle (Elementary/ Middle)
Enjoy our selections for a Themed Bundle with a Bonus File that includes: Book Summaries, Book Marks and worksheets!
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4th - 8th
Veterans Day icebreaker game BUNDLE main ideas activity independent work middle
Veterans Day independent work BUNDLE, Veterans Day activities game BUNDLE icebreaker game, worksheet activities. Have a fun time with this Activity Pack for Classroom speech activity for icebreaker games. This game is great for all ages 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th grade, Kid Education, early finishers, homeschool, Nursery school, Primary school, Junior high school, high school, and Middle school. It includes Printables Logic Puzzles for Kids, Mazes, word searches, Would you rather, Me
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4th - 12th
Creatures of the African Savannah Interactive Lapbook
The African savannah is abundant with herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. In this product, you will learn about giraffes, zebras, lions, vultures, scarab beetles, and more! Get ready for an adventure as you create this 2-folder Lapbook. All instructions and templates are included. A complete Study Guide is also included. Designed for K-8th Grade. This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for
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K - 8th
Summer Reading Bundle - (Elementary/ Middle)
Enjoy our Summer Selections and this bundle includes a bonus file with: Reading Logs, Book Summaries and Book Marks!
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4th - 8th
American Civil War Lapbook / Interactive Notebook
The American Civil War or the War Between the States, fought from 1861 to 1865 had its origins in the issue of slavery. The North and South fought bitterly over the extension of slavery into newly added western territories. Learn all about this time in history as you create a 4-folder lapbook. COMPLETE study Guide included! No additional resources needed. Designed for 3rd - 6th grade, but could easily be adapted for older students as well.
Be sure to check out our other Biography and Invento
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Wars Around the World Lapbook (Interactive Notebook) BUNDLE - EBOOK
Spring Reading Bundle (Elementary/Middle)
Enjoy a bundle of Spring Classics with our studies and new bonus materials for the whole bundle including:* Book Summaries*Reading Logs *Book Marks
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4th - 8th
Back To School Unit - ELA Paired Reading Activities, Writing Prompts
Do you want to be the best teacher? Picture this: A dynamic blend of back to school reading material and writing prompts that will have your students hooked from the very first word. This back to school unit isn't just about reading and writing—it's about creating connections that resonate. Get ready to guide your students through a journey they can easily relate to, igniting their curiosity and sparking those "a-ha" moments.If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you wa
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6th - 8th
How to Write a Book Report: Graphic Organizers for Fiction Book Reports
**This is the chapter slice "Graphic Organizers for Fiction Book Reports" from the full lesson plan "How to Write a Book Report"** About the FULL RESOURCE:Do your students groan in despair when book reports are assigned? Our workbook provides opportunities for students to use graphic organizers during the prewriting process and offers clear and concise instruction in the drafting and revision phases. The learning objectives contained are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and provide instruction in the c
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5th - 8th
Asian Canadian Heritage in French - Canadians Pennant Banner Project
These research pennant banners are a fantastic way to engage your kiddos during Asian American & pacific Islanders Heritage Month. You can use these notable Asian Canadians research pennant banners as an independent research project or during a whole-class lesson. This resource includes research flags for 10 influential Asian CanadianThere are 3 different research pennant banner options to choose from:With an image & space for informationWithout an image & space for informationWithou
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1st - 6th
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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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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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