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8th grade english language arts assessments under $5
Figurative Language - Similes and Metaphors
This is an 18 question worksheet that focuses on similes and metaphors only. Students are required to identify each statement as either a simile or a metaphor. Then they must circle the two things that are being compared. This is a good way to check for understanding. ♦FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE BUNDLE NOW AVAILABLE♦Save 50% Figurative Language Bundle Save 50%♦Check out other FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE resources♦Figurative Language - Similes and their MeaningFigurative Language - Similes and MetaphorsFigurati
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2nd - 10th
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Fiction Reading Comprehension Practice Assessment STAAR Test Prep Paired Passage
Are you searching for an easy way to prep your students for their ELA end-of-year reading test? Look no further! This STAAR fiction reading comprehension Practice Test set has got you covered.✨Engaging Fiction & Paired Passages: This resource offers 6 fiction reading comprehension passages suitable for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, making it versatile for middle school. Use the worksheets for assessments or send them digitally for homework. ⭐ New Item Types: Our carefully crafted STAAR-L
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Countdown to Reading STAAR 10 Day Boot Camp Middle School ELA Test Prep
Figurative Language Worksheet Set of 12, Middle Grades for Common Core
Figurative Language Worksheet Set of 12, Middle Grades for Common Core
This Figurative Language is Reading Candy Worksheet Set includes 12 worksheets and answer keys ready for you to use in your classroom. Download the preview file for a free simile worksheet and answer key that you can use right away.
Here is what's included:
Similes: Analyze and Complete
Metaphors: Analyze and Explain
Similes & Metaphors: Sort and Convert (2 pages)
Hyperbole: Analyze and Complete
Idioms: Analyze and Writ
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4th - 9th
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Figurative Language Powerpoint and Guided Notes- Teach and Practice!
New-2019! This is a cute, fun, and engaging Figurative Language lesson for middle school and high school students. I cover Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Hyperbole, Idiom, Allusion, Alliteration and Onomatopoeia. There are so many ways to use this product, but here's what's included.58 Slide PPT Presentation (with Google Slide version)Visually pleasing slides with definitions and examples of each figure of speech42 practice slides to review and practice identifying figurative languageFigurat
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5th - 12th
Book Trailer Project - End of Year Movie Trailer Assignment for Any Novel Study
This book trailer project is a memorable and engaging project-based learning assessment! Included with this project outline are a book trailer rubric, movie trailer storyboard graphic organizer, student checklist, assignment instructions, student examples, and more. Included with this Book Trailer Project:✏️ Book Trailer Project Outline - Editable & Ready-to-Print✏️ Reflective Writing Assignment Prompt - Editable & Ready-to-Print✏️ Movie Trailer Task Checklist & Student Planner -
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6th - 12th
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STAAR NonFiction Paired Passages with Writing Prompts & Comprehension Questions
Are you searching for an easy way to prep your students for their ELA end-of-year reading test?Look no further! This non-fiction reading comprehension Practice Test set has got you covered.✨Engaging Non-Fiction & Paired Passages: This resource offers 6 non-fiction reading comprehension passages suitable for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, making it versatile for middle school. Use the worksheets for assessments or send them digitally for homework.⭐ New Item Types: Our carefully crafted sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Countdown to Reading STAAR 10 Day Boot Camp Middle School ELA Test Prep
Figurative Language Practice Worksheet
Figurative LanguageThis is a 21 question worksheet/quiz in which students must identify each statement as the following: similemetaphoridiomonomatopoeiapersonificationalliterationhyperboleExamples: Its raining cats and dogs. The rain kissed me on the cheek.♦FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE BUNDLE NOW AVAILABLE♦Save 50% Figurative Language Bundle Save 50% ♦Check out other FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE resources♦Figurative Language - Similes and their MeaningFigurative Language - Similes and MetaphorsFi
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2nd - 10th
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The OUTSIDERS Test - Whole Novel Test w/ Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL
OUTSIDERS TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version in Google Forms! Question stems include key words and phrases such as author’s tone, text evidence, point of view, author uses the literary device, quotation best reveals, character’s motivation, impacts the plot, demonstrates the meaning, etc.The test consists of 30 Multiple Choice questions and includes an Answer Key.T
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6th - 9th
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Socratic Seminar for ANY Text - Literary Analysis Classroom Discussion Activity
Facilitating a Socratic Seminar in the classroom is a great way to discuss, review, and analyze literature. This Socratic Seminar resource is a great resource for teachers who are looking to assess a student’s understanding of literary analysis. This literature-based Socratic Seminar activity includes everything you need to facilitate a successful Socratic Seminar about any literary text in your classroom, including premade Socratic Seminar questions that work with any piece of fiction. I love
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8th - 11th
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Author's Purpose & Point of View RI.8.6 | Instagram Influencers Article #8-10
Nonfiction Article of the Week Club, Article #8-10: The Rise of the Instagram InfluencerTeach reading informational text standard RI.8.6, Analyze Author's Purpose and Point of View, Including Conflicting Viewpoints, with this high-interest article on the rise of Instagram Influencers. Students will also complete activities for text evidence, integrating information, literal comprehension, and take a comprehensive assessment.This is the tenth in a set of 25 informational text articles + activity
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Ultimate Article of the Week Bundle Grades 4-8
A Long Walk to Water Chapter Quizzes-EDITABLE
These A Long Walk to Water quizzes are the perfect way to do a reading check or test comprehension skills with your students. Each quiz comes with two versions: multiple choice and open-ended. This makes differentiation quick and easy! I have also included an EDITABLE version PPT so you can change or add items as needed. For the editable version, you will need the fonts KG Always a Good Time and KG All of Me.What's Included:Two versions of the following quizzesChapters 1-3Chapters 4-6Chapters
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: A Long Walk to Water Bundle- Quizzes and Graphic Organizers
Poetry One Pager Assignment
Use this poetry one pager assignment to help your students show their understanding and analysis of any poem you are reading in a fun and meaningful way. One pagers allow students to show their creativity by displaying specific elements of a poem visually on one single sheet of paper. Included in this poetry one pager assignment:An instruction sheet that explains what a poetry one-pager is and outlines what they need to include on their paper.A variety of templates that students can use for thei
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6th - 9th
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End of Year ELA Project Choice Board Final Fun Research Project
Spark enthusiasm with this "student choice" end-of-year ELA project! Middle school students will go absolutely nuts for these fun topics that will have them diving into research, citing evidence, making compelling claims, and confidently presenting their findings—all while having a blast!This project is designed to integrate multiple standards, making it an great choice for an engaging and comprehensive end-of-year activity."The FIVE Slide Final"!What's included in this resource: ✅ Three project
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5th - 8th
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Grammar Diagnostic Test (#1 of 2): Epic Pre/Post Assessment for Teens
Need a grammar diagnostic test that will give you a clear picture of what students know? Use this assessment as a pre (and/or post) test to get a benchmark and track growth!This test is TEACHER-friendly because it is easy to grade, fully editable, and assesses all of the grammar topics specified in the CCSS for grades 7-12 (and some of 6th)! The question types are a combination of matching, labeling examples and terms, and identifying errors in sentences. STUDENTS will benefit from the self-asse
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Grammar Lesson Bundle: FULL YEAR of Editable Lessons for Secondary ELA
Sticky Notes Post It Grading Rubric Editable Template for Class Work Assignments
Introducing the "Sticky Note Grading Rubric for Class Work" – the ultimate time-saving resource designed exclusively for busy teachers like you! Say goodbye to the hassle of creating grading rubrics from scratch and embrace the simplicity and efficiency of this easy-to-use digital product. As a dedicated teacher, you understand the importance of providing valuable feedback to your students. However, crafting detailed rubrics for every class assignment can be a tedious ask that eats up your preci
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6th - 9th
Poetry Analysis Using Song Lyrics Project - Teaching Poetry with Music
Engage students in poetry analysis using song lyrics with this ready-to-use final poetry project. Students will choose a song and analyze the lyrics for content, theme, and literary devices following the detailed project instructions. With music as the topic, you know your students will be instantly engaged, and this project outlines everything they need to know to get started. This is included in the following discounted bundles: >>> Poetry Resource Bundle>>> Musical Poetry R
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7th - 10th
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Inference Activities - Making Inferences in Text Messages Reading Assignments
Inference Activities - Making Inferences in Text Messages Reading Assignments is a creative bundle of activities designed to help your students improve their inferential thinking. Students will read six text message conversations that require students to use their inference skills to understand. Students will examine details from the text messages to make inferences about the speakers, their traits, their relationship to each other, their location, and what they are discussing! Prompting questio
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6th - 8th
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Editable Rubric Templates Google Docs Blank, Grading & Student Self Assessment
Easily create a custom rubric with editable templates. This Google Docs file includes 6 templates with 2 and 3 point systems to easily score writing, projects, and other alternative assessments. Great for helping students understand how their performance directly impacts their grade!You receive:Link to make a copy to your Google DriveSix blank rubric templatesRubrics include:Choice of 2 or 3 point grading scaleChoice of 5, 6, or 7 requirementsTwo point scale includes:Does not meet expectations,
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K - 12th, Higher Education
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Book Talks - Independent Reading Response Speech Assignment for Any Novel
Book Talks - Independent Reading Response Speech Assignment for Any Novel: Elevate independent reading in your classroom with this comprehensive resource designed to introduce and facilitate book talks. Book talks offer students an opportunity to showcase their reading experiences and persuade peers to explore new novels. This all-inclusive resource features a detailed presentation to guide students through the concept of book talks, along with planning sheets, checklists, and a rubric to stream
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7th - 12th
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REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Chapter Quizzes - Print & DIGITAL
REFUGEE (Alan Gratz) Chapter Quizzes Print and DIGITAL offer 18 quizzes intended for reading checks if students read the chapters independently. Also the quizzes can check if students are paying attention while listening to the audio version. Each quiz features five multiple choice questions. You’ll have one quiz for every 3-chapter segment (Josef, Isabel, Mahmoud) over the entire novel. Save yourself the time--these quizzes are ready to go!ANSWER KEYS included. Digital version created in Googl
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5th - 8th
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STAAR RLA Extended & Short Constructed Response ECR & SCR Rubrics
Texas has created new rubrics to grade the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) and Short Constructed Response (SCR) on the RLA STTAR in grades 3-8! This product makes grading easier on YOU, and it allows students to self-reflect in a way they can understand. In the classroom, this product can be used in a variety of ways. The student-friendly language and emojis give kids a better understanding of the demands of an extended constructed response. Students can self-reflect on their own composition
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3rd - 8th
GRAMMAR ASSESSMENT: 15 Ready-To-Use Worksheets {VOL. I}
Middle/High School students are expected to know their grammar… and yet they often don’t!
These 15 complete grammar worksheets are a great way to assess the grammatical abilities of your students. They are helpful to revise grammatical principles, as a springboard into teaching grammatical concepts, to help determine what students do or don’t know, and they are ready to print and use immediately!
These worksheets assess understanding of:
* Parts of speech
* Subjects and predicates
* Active
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6th - 9th
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Kid-Friendly Rubrics for Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening {WIDA informed}
Assessing the language growth of ELLs throughout the year is key to ensuring they are making progress toward language proficiency. This download contains four rubrics written in kid-friendly language and are informed by the WIDA performance definitions and can-do descriptors. These rubrics will help make assessing and tracking the language growth of your ELLs easy. Even better, the rubrics are in kid-friendly language to help students better understand the criteria for each level of proficiency
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1st - 12th, Staff
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iReady Lessons Passed Tracker and Classroom Visual
Celebrating success is essential in all classrooms! This document is intended to track i-Ready, math and/or reading, lesson success! One size doesn’t fit all! This resource now includes individual trackers for data folders , “mini” displays perfect for your classroom data wall or bulletin boards! Option of the hundreds chart without the 100 % stars AND options which require less ink! This resource is large with the intentions of offering all the options I could think of for you to find one that
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K - 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
What types of English language arts lessons are available on TPT?
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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