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8th grade english language arts activities for Easel Assessments
4 Types of Sentences Grammar Worksheets and Easel Activity
Types of Sentences Practice Worksheets. 3 worksheets on the four types of sentences - Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative and Exclamatory. Two worksheets to identify the type of sentence and one for application. Students convert one sentence type to another by rewriting and learn some fun facts about South America as well. Includes a reference handout for student notebooks. Good for test prep, substitute, homework, homeschool, and independent study. Print and Digital Resource: Includes an Eas
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6th - 8th
Poetry Test Easel Activity and Assessment Digital and Printable
Test on Poetry Terms, Poetic Devices, Figurative Language and Form. 30-question test on Poetry assesses students on their understanding of poetry terms, their ability to identify different types of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, alliteration, and personification. Also, students must read several poems and identify their form, such as free verse, haiku, narrative, concrete, or limerick. Part I: matching poetry terms to definitions, Part 2: identifying sim
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Adverb Antics: The Active Adverb Activity that beats worksheets! (adverb game)
**MY BEST SELLER** Over 1,000 teachers have purchased Adverb Antics!Liven up your next adverb lesson with this active activity! Give your students a high-interest grammar activity that will drive home the 'adverb' concept ... and it's much more fun (for them and you) than a worksheet!*** MONEY BACK GUARANTEE*** : TeachersPayTeachers doesn't offer refunds, but I do! If you're not happy with this resource, I will make the changes you request, or refund your money personally through PayPal. You ca
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4th - 12th
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Inside Out and Back Again Novel Activities, Tests
This teaching unit is designed to accompany Thanhha Lai's novel Inside Out & Back Again. This powerful novel is divided into four parts. This teaching unit includes a vocabulary list for each of the four parts, an activity for each part, and a test for each part. Post reading activities are also included! With this packet, no prep is needed! All of the work is planned out for you! Use these activities and tests to teach the novel as a whole-class read, for homework, for group work in l
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 8th Grade ELA Mega Bundle ~ Everything Needed to Teach 8th Grade ELA
Daily Grammar Practice #1 Bell Ringers for Middle School | PDF
Help your students succeed on standardized tests! With daily practice in grammar, usage, and mechanics, your students' skills will improve in just a few minutes a day! Includes nine weeks of grammar and writing bell-ringer exercises! No prep and low maintenance! Review a lot of grammar skills in a short amount of time! This is how it works:✅ Each week, students analyze a quote from a famous person applying the Five Levels of Grammar.Monday: Correct Capitalization and PunctuationTuesday: Identify
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Daily Grammar Practice Bell Ringers for Middle School Bundle!| PDF
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
Adjective Clauses and Adverb Clauses Test - Easel Activity and Assessment
Adjective and Adverb Clauses Worksheets and Test. Three practice worksheets on adjective clauses and a grammar test with 20 questions on identifying adverb and adjective clauses in sentences, which is key to understanding sentence structure. (I am in the process of adding the adverb clauses worksheets, which are to be added soon.) There are four parts to each question on the test: underline the clause, identify it as adjective or adverb, identify the relative pronoun or subordinating conjunction
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentence Structure BUNDLE
100 Essential Questions - Language Arts TEST Final Exam - Print or Easel Digital
One Hundred Essential Questions for Language Arts TEST. Back to school...It can be used at the beginning of the year as a pre-test for Language Arts knowledge. This comprehensive 100 question multiple choice test can also be used at the end of the year as a final exam. My students knew those essential questions were really "essential." Digital and Printable Resource: 11 printable pages, plus 10 Easel Activity pages. Key included. Also includes self-grading 100-question Easel Assessment. Makes a
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6th - 9th
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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Anticipation Guide - Pre-Reading Discussion & Theme Essay
Are students rolling their eyes when you give out copies of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? They may not care about Victorian literature, but students will get excited when you talk about leading a double life and the questionable dishonesty of keeping secrets. Ten opinion statements make text-to-self connections with the novel for students before, during, and after reading.Grab this guide, print, and go! No paper? No problem! Assign in Google Forms and have results tallied instantl
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Jekyll and Hyde - Bookend Bundle - Anticipation Guide & Visual Project
Self-Grading Poetry and Drama Task Cards (Practice & Guided Tutorials)
(Digital and Printable Versions) A digital, self-grading version has also been included. Some of the digital cards contain guided tutorials to help students understand elements of drama and poetry. The remaining cards provide practice and score student progress. Just click to assign the digital cards. The digital version works through Easel at no additional cost to you. It grades student work and shows student progress. Plus a printable version has been included. These task cards teach and r
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3rd - 8th
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Literary Terms TEST - Story Elements of Fiction Easel Activity and Assessment
Literary Terms for Fiction TEST. Elements of Literature multiple choice test on 40 critical literature terms or story elements of literature that are important to student understanding of fiction texts, such as plot, theme, conflict, setting, etc. It is based on my literary terms for fiction handout which is also available to use as a study guide. Digital and Print: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools. Assign it for students to complete on the TPT platform in Google
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Direct & Indirect Characterization Guided Notes, Task Cards, Test
Introduce, teach, & assess direct & indirect characterization with these standards-aligned activities. Start with guided-notes to introduce the topic. Then assess students with 10 short passages for students to determine the correct type of characterization. This resource comes in printable & digital format. Zero Prep unless you use printable version. In this case, all you need to do is print and go!What Students Will Learn:Using the STEAL acronym, students will be able to identify t
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5th - 8th
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Test Easel Activity and Assessment Print and Digital
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Multiple Choice Test. Quick quiz or final assessment. Ten multiple choice questions on the short story to check comprehension, making inferences, and some story elements. Short and simple to grade. Includes constructed response (short answer or essay) questions if you wish to have your students write using evidence from the text to support their answer. Answer key included. Excellent story about going back to school in 7th grade. Print and Digital Resource: Includes an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
DNA Genes Chromosomes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about DNA explains:DNA acts as a code of instructions for our cells to followDNA molecules are made of nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) long chains of DNA and proteins called chromosomes are found in the nucleus of each sellDNA is responsible for making each human uniqueThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS3-1
Grammar and Usage Bell Ringers Sentence Editing Middle School ELA
Bell Ringers for middle school English Language Arts - Grammar and Usage in ELA. Standards Based. This digital resource helps students practice sentence editing skills for grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. Quick 5-7 minutes of sentence fix it practice helps students build writing skills using correct syntax. Introductory slides with information on what grammar and usage is and why it is important. Each bellringer practice slide has a "Do Now" type warmup activity with two sente
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Bell Ringers for Middle School ELA Bundle - Full Year of Daily Warm-Ups
Plato Explained: Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language for Students Middle & HS
If you want to teach philosophy to young people, use this lesson plan that introduces students to Plato's theory of reality. I was inspired to create this resource when I retold the story of Plato's allegory of the cave (from The Republic) in plain language. In this story, Plato imagines a world where one man wakes up and questions what is real and what is not real. Have your students read this story with you and use my handy dandy comprehension questions and discussion activities to lead your s
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6th - 10th
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All Summer in a Day Short Story Activities and Close Reading
Your students won't stop talking about the themes of this story! "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury addresses so many themes that resonate with kids! Your students will want to analyze characters, motive, plot, and the concept of living on another planet. This unsettling story is great for middle school and high school students -- sure to bring up great discussion on bullying, compassion for others, and accepting newcomers. Perfect to teach at the end of the year.This resource includes:p
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: End of the Year Activities Bundle Grade 6 7 8 Reading and Writing
MLA Format Practice: Works Cited Entries | MLA 9th Edition | PDF
Teaching MLA Format and Works Cited entries can be daunting for even the most dedicated teachers! These practice activities help students learn the elements of Works Cited entries before you embark on a research paper.Students will practice finding information on three types of sources:1. Website2. Online Encyclopedia (Britannica)3. Primary SourceConvenient reference tools save you time and help your students take ownership of their own writing:✅ Quick-Reference Guide to MLA Format and Formal Wr
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing a Research Paper | MLA Format| Paraphrasing Bundle | Printable
Figurative Language Bell Ringers Middle School ELA and Easel Assessment
Bell Ringers for middle school English Language Arts - Figurative Language. Thirty ways to practice idioms, similes, personification, hyperboles, and metaphors. Quick 5-7 minutes of practice that will help students build vocabulary and apply figurative language to their own writing. This digital resource has slides explaining the types of figurative language. Each bellringer practice slide has an activity and an answer slide so they can quickly check themselves. These can also be printed out on
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Bell Ringers for Middle School ELA Bundle - Full Year of Daily Warm-Ups
Independent Reading Activity: One-Pagers, Annotation Guides, + Bulletin Boards
Motivate your middle school students to read books for enjoyment with these flexible and easy to assess activities! Students practice identifying the literary elements and reading with a purpose! Students will identify themes and summarize the plot and conflict.Book Bistro is a research-based independent reading program that fosters a love of reading.It's essentially a high-interest, middle school book report that taps into the social nature of middle school students. The assignment puts the fun
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6th - 9th
Poetry Terms Test or Quiz Multiple Choice Assessment with Easel Assessment
Poetry Terms Test or Quiz with self-grading Easel Assessment. A short multiple choice formative assessment; a twenty-question multiple choice test on poetry concepts. Use as a formative assessment to quickly assess student knowledge of poetry terms. The questions test sound devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, and rhyme; structure such as meter, rhyme scheme, rhyme, and rhythm; figurative language such as simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification; and form such as limerick, haiku,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
ELA Standardized Test Prep Interactive PowerPoint with Easel Assessment 1
ELA TEST PREP Language Arts Standards Review Interactive PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Prepare middle grades students for state testing in Language Arts. Has questions on sentence structure, spelling, commas, figurative language and reading comprehension. Useful grammar and punctuation practice. Slides are set for students to answer the questions then check. Project on your whiteboard and let students answer on mini whiteboards or paper. Self-checking. Besides grammar, includes reading select
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
Vampires and Dracula Reading Comprehension Activity Pack for Middle and High
Learn all about the history and myth of Vampire and Dracula and the background behind Bram Stoker's novel based on Vlad the Impaler in Transylvania Romania. Perfect for middle or high school at Halloween or all year in English classes, history, or social studies. This product includes:-Introduction page-FREE product code for teachers to use from my store (a 5 dollar value)-Teacher instruction and lesson plan page-Teacher differentation instruction ideas-Student pre-reading prior knowledge activi
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6th - 12th
Argumentative Text Vocabulary PRINTABLE Worksheet Word Wall Practice Game
Set your middle school students up for success before you analyze and evaluate argumentative text by using this printable worksheet, word wall, and interactive dominoes game!What's included:✅ Vocabulary worksheet with 10 critical words: evaluate, argument, claim, assess, reasoning, valid, relevant, sufficient, position, support.✅ Matching word wall cards✅ Matching dominoes game to practice with the words✅ Digital Easel AssessmentPlease see the preview for a closer look! Your students will love
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6th - 8th
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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
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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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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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