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ELA Games for Middle School Language Arts Review

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Art Therapy Activities for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Many of our students struggle with stress, anxiety, and depression, but most will never seek counseling from a licensed therapist. As teachers, we MUST give our students the opportunity to connect with their emotions and practice mindfulness in our

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3

$7.50

$6.75

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Fun Essay Writing Activities for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

If your students think essays are boring, they need to think again. These engaging activities and catchy posters capture students' interest and help them improve their essay writing -- all while having fun.What's included?✔️ A fun essay-hooks game

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.2b...

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Figurative Language in Christmas Movies Game

By UPBEAT ELA

This fun and festive game helps students review figurative language in a way that they will love and remember! During this game, students must match ten classic Christmas-movie quotes to the type of figurative language they exemplify. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.00

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Author's Tone Bundle for Middle School | Passages Worksheets Games

By UPBEAT ELA

These engaging (and sometimes silly) activities will help your students understand the meaning of author's tone and how to find the tone in the literature they read.True nonfiction analysis begins when students are able to analyze an author's

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6

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$19.97

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Chevron Gradebook Template Editable

By UPBEAT ELA

This fun chevron gradebook design is perfect for data entry by hand or by computer, as it comes in a fully edit-ready document and has been created in 8 1/2" X 11" format for quality printing. (Please note that this template has space for 20

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$1.50

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Character Archetype Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

The word archetype can sound overwhelming or stuffy to students, but the concept certainly doesn't have to be! These activities will have students laughing AND learning in no time.In the Literary Character Archetype Game, students receive cards with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.8.9

$13.00

$11.70

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Supporting Claims with Evidence | Lesson | Examples | Activity

By UPBEAT ELA

Convincing our students to support their claims with evidence can feel like losing battle sometimes. Often our students come to us with a very vague understanding of what support really means. They need concrete examples and plenty of practice in

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1b, W.7.1b, W.8.1b

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Logical Fallacies Game for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Don't let your students be fooled by faulty logic! Help them learn to identify and avoid common logical fallacies with this fun and engaging game.In this game, students draw game cards with logical fallacies, definitions, and examples. The first

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (13.34 MB)

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Narrative Conclusion Posters for Writing with Closure

By UPBEAT ELA

Students love writing narratives more than almost any other genre, but often they have difficulty knowing how to finish what they've started. These bright, attractive posters show eight different types of narrative conclusions for students to try

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.6.3e, W.7.3e, W.8.3e

$3.75

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Paraphrasing Posters for Avoiding Plagiarism

By UPBEAT ELA

The majority of my students don't want to plagiarize; they just don't know what it means to paraphrase! They need simple, clear steps to follow, and they need frequent reminders. These eye-catching posters can set them up for paraphrasing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Posters

CCSS:

W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8

$3.25

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Fun ELA Christmas Activities for Middle School

By UPBEAT ELA

As Christmas approaches, our students' minds are already on winter break. This can make it tricky for us to teach the content we need to cover! Thankfully, these holiday ELA activities fill students' need for Christmas fun and your need to teach

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Games

$21.00

$16.80

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First Day of School ELA Activities for Middle School - Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

The first day of school can be intimidating, but over the last few years, it has actually become my favorite day of the school year! Make the first days of school count with fun games and activities that will help you bond with your students and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$7.75

$6.20

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Middle School Argumentative Essay with Rubric and Sample | Pizza Writing Prompt

By UPBEAT ELA

This argumentative essay will grab your middle school students' attention as they write about one of their favorite foods: pizza.A Slice of Controversy:It's lunchtime at school and you're faced with a dilemma: should you choose the slice of pizza,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

$5.75

Digital Download PDF (18.88 MB)

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Monthly Book Challenge Bundle for Middle and High School Independent Reading

By UPBEAT ELA

Are you looking for a way to inspire your students to read a greater variety of books? These fun, monthly book challenges encourage students to read books outside of their comfort zones! Each month features four categories for students to explore.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

$15.50

$12.40

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Fun End of the Year ELA Activities for Middle School | Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

The end of the school year can be a distracting time for students in middle school, but that doesn't mean learning has to end! These fun activities blend end-of-the-year fun with ELA concept review. Check out the preview for details!Follow my store

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

$11.45

$9.16

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Claims and Evidence Activity for Middle School Research Writing

By UPBEAT ELA

This fun and engaging activity will help your students learn how to support their claims with relevant evidence.Have you ever read a student research paper that's full of facts and evidence but . . . none of the facts really help the kid's case?

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.86 MB)

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Writing Argumentative Essays in Middle School with Graphic Organizers

By UPBEAT ELA

If your middle school students think they hate writing argumentative essays, they need to think again.These fun and silly writing prompts will spark their desire for debate and get them writing in no time!This bundle includes 4 silly argument

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1e, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.6.2f, W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.7.1e, W.7.2b...

$23.00

$18.40

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Sentence Diagramming Bundle

By UPBEAT ELA

We know that diagramming sentences gives students a valuable foundation for writing, but preparing diagramming review can become time-consuming and tedious. Give yourself a break with these pre-prepared diagramming worksheets, and bring some extra

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

$8.00

$6.40

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Essay Writing for Middle School | Full Year

By UPBEAT ELA

Writing middle school essays has never been so much fun.These fun, mysterious, and engaging writing prompts will spark debate and intrigue in your classroom.This bundle includes 13 guided essays for your students to write, one step at a time.True

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Rubrics

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1e, W.6.2b, W.6.2c, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

$75.19

$59.98

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Fake News Game for Middle School ELA

By UPBEAT ELA

Students are bombarded with information every day, but many do not know how to sift through these messages to find true, evidence-based information that they can trust. This matching game gives students the opportunity to review the following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RI.7.8, RI.8.8, RI.9-10.8

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.91 MB)

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I have taught Reading, Language Arts, Composition, American Literature, British Literature, Public Speaking, Journalism, and Greek & Latin Etymology to over 800 students in grades 7-12.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love bringing learning to life with games, projects, and out-of-the-box essay prompts!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I feel honored to have helped over 90,000 fellow teachers bring life and laughter to their classrooms over the past 10 years.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with teaching certification for grades 7-12.

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I am a teacher, an author, a wife, and a mother by both birth and adoption. My family lives on a tiny Florida hobby farm with two dogs, six cats, two sheep, four ducks, a handful of hens and roosters, and one miniature zebu.