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8th grade english language arts independent work packets under $5
Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel
Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. Five challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy, too! In the first puzzle, cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. In the next puzzle, follow directions to travel the world to catch a thief. In the third puzzle, rearrange letters to
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6th - 8th
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Rebus Puzzles 1 Brain Teasers Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Rebus Puzzles are a fun critical thinking activity. Students have to problem solve to figure out the word puzzles. Great logical reasoning puzzles to do with partners or use as a warm-up or bell ringer. Print or use the Easel Activity online. Works well for gifted and talented students who enjoy challenges, but these work with other student populations as well. Includes five 2-page worksheets with 20 puzzles each, so you get 100 brain teasers in total! Also includes a blank page for students to
Grades:
5th - 8th
Halloween Grammar Worksheets, NO PREP, Middle and High School
These five Halloween grammar worksheets designed for high school students aren’t your typical Halloween grammar exercises! These are truly NO PREP, print and go, age-appropriate exercises to challenge and review your teens' grammar skills during October. Student Experience: These grammar activities for Halloween reflect a seasonally-inspired thematic concept of the page that coincides with key, standards-based grammar skills. For example, students will be asked to combine and create compound
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Grammar Worksheets Holiday and Seasonal BUNDLE
Ugly Christmas Sweater Reading and ELA Activities | Middle School Christmas ELA
This holiday project and activity set with keep upper elementary and middle school students on task during this busy time of year! Students will read about the history of the ugly Christmas sweater, practice grammar and ELA skills centered around this theme and even design their own sweater as a finale to a FULL WEEK of activities!This resource includes the following:⭐ The History of the Ugly Christmas Sweater informational text passage⭐ Nonfiction comprehension questions⭐ Vocabulary matching ac
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Christmas ELA and Reading Activities for Middle School | Holiday ELA
Mother to Son Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis - Printable & Digital
Make metaphors come alive with these "Mother to Son" poem activities! This poetry analysis resource includes a graphic organizer to walk students through the rich figurative language in Hughes' highly relatable poem and help them analyze extended metaphor, character, and theme. It also includes a one-page biography of Langston Hughes and comprehension questions about the poem, the informational text, and connections between the poem and the poet's life.(If you teach poetry in middle school, don'
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
5th & 6th Grade Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. Set 3/3
* This resource has (3) no-prep Nonfiction reading comprehension passages for 5th & 6th graders (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 42 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through lessons related to ART, SPORTS, and MUSIC. *** CLICK here for a FILLABLE Google Document Version of this set **** These lessons are:1. Unsolved Art Heist2. Baseball Caps3. Bach's Coffee Cantata*** Check the PREVIEW for a sample of the les
Grades:
5th - 8th
Figurative Language Worksheets and Google Slides - Simile, Idiom, Allusion, etc.
Figurative language independent practice worksheets print and digital resources. This packet of worksheets contains extensive guided practice on figurative language. Alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, metonymy, onomatopoeia, proverb, personification, proverb, pun, and simile are covered. Use them for classwork, homework, bonus work, and substitute plans. Printable and Google Slides versions are included.FROM MEMORY TO MASTERYBloom's taxonomy verbs are applied throughout. Student
Grades:
6th - 9th
Kobe Bryant Dear Basketball Poem — Analysis & Paired Text Michael Jordan Letter
Students LOVE reading and analyzing Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" Poem. In this activity, they will complete a Poem Analysis & Compare/Contrast Paired Text Activity. The paired text students will look at is Michael Jordan's 2003 Retirement Letter, also titled "Dear Basketball."In 2015, Bryant announced his retirement through “Player’s Tribune” in a poem titled “Dear Basketball.” In the poem, Bryant shares his love for the sport with the world. Bryant later earned an Academy Award for Best
Grades:
6th - 10th
Context Clues Worksheets for Middle School High School Printable and Digital
Using context clues, Students learn new words with these digital or print worksheets. Practice context clues to increase vocabulary! Several different context clues activities for students to do fir a great review or quick substitute work. Students define context clues, determine meanings of words in context, and write sentences using context clues. Answer key included. Has context clues text signals reference sheets and reading passages with context clues are engaging worksheets for test prep.
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7th - 10th
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Set 2/3) 5th-6th Grade
* This resource has (3) no-prep Nonfiction reading comprehension passages for 5th & 6th graders (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 42 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through lessons related to HISTORY, SPORTS, and ART. *** CLICK here for a FILLABLE Google Document Version of this set *** These lessons are:1. Van Gogh's Starry Paintings2. Cricket, or Baseball?3. Sugar Production*** Check the PREVIEW for a samp
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reading activity: SUPER BOWL in 2024, Chiefs WIN, Taylor Swift celebrates!
This reading comprehension activity is aimed at 8-13 year-olds, and focuses on the Super Bowl in February 2024. This was the 58th Super Bowl, and was contested by the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. It was the Chiefs who came out as victors, cheered on by Taylor Swift! Your students can find this information in the text, and learn much more besides about this wonderful sporting event.They will develop reading comprehension skills through a range of retrieval and inference questio
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4th - 8th
Persuasive Essay Writing Graphic Organizer + Sample Essay Argumentative Writing
Persuasive essay graphic organizers are a great way to help scaffold the argumentative or persuasive essay. Graphic organizers with writing checklists help students organize a five paragraph essay, with reminders to introduce a thesis statement, provide facts and examples, and introduce a counterclaim. Also included is a sample argumentative essay for students to analyze, with a reflection sheet to go with it. Finally, a peer editing response sheet and rubric are included. De-mystify the argumen
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5th - 8th
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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Grades:
6th - 8th
Thanksgiving Grammar Worksheets, NO PREP, Middle and High School
These five Thanksgiving grammar worksheets designed for high school students aren’t your typical Thanksgiving grammar exercises! These are truly NO PREP, print and go, age-appropriate exercises to challenge and review your teens' grammar skills during November.Student Experience: These grammar activities for Thanksgiving reflect a seasonally-inspired thematic concept of the page that coincides with key, standards-based grammar skills. For example, students will be asked to cook up the perfect di
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Grammar Worksheets Holiday and Seasonal BUNDLE
Design a Video Game- Creative & Persuasive Writing Activity- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Embark on an engaging journey where creativity and persuasive writing seamlessly intertwine! Inspired by your students' unwavering passion for video games, this resource presents a unique opportunity for them to delve into the academic exploration of this beloved medium. Within this resource, students assume the role of visionary game designers as they craft their very own video game, accompanied by a meticulously hand-drawn mock-up that breathes life into their imaginative creation. With carefu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Creative Writing Bundle- 5th, 6th, 7th Grade
Figurative Language Quiz : Print and Self-Grading Google Form
Use this figurative language quiz for a quick check of your students. They will read and identify examples of metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, idiom, and onomatopoeia. Located on Google forms, this product is 100% digital and self-grading! A printable PDF is also included in your purchase.This Download Contains:Self-grading Google forms version of quizPrintable PDF version of fill-in-the-blank quizAnswer KeyYou Might Also Like:Differentiated ELA Activities: Color by NumberText Struc
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4th - 8th
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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. 5th & 6th Grade Social Studies.
* This resource has (3) no-prep SOCIAL STUDIES reading comprehension passages for 5th & 6th graders (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 42 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through lessons related to Social Studies. *** CLICK here for a FILLABLE Google Drive Version of this set **** These lessons are:1. Language Evolution2. Franklin's Virtues of Life3. Criminal Profiling*** Check the PREVIEW for a sample of the
Grades:
5th - 8th
5th-6th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. Science - Set 5/5
* This resource has (3) FILLABLE science reading comprehension passages for 5th & 6th graders (9 worksheets in total, spread throughout 42 pages with full answer keys). The passages will stimulate your students’ interests and pique their curiosity through science-related lessons. These lessons are COMPLETELY FILLABLE and VERY SUITABLE FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM. *** Click here for a cost-effective (PDF) Version of this set **** The lessons are:1. The Dark Chamber2. Contact Lenses3. Bioluminescence
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Passages (FILLABLE Bundle) 5th - 6th Grade
Personal Narrative Essay- Emphasis on the Writing Process- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Ignite your students' writing abilities with this personal narrative writing resource, thoughtfully aligned with educational standards to foster growth and proficiency in writing.With the convenience of a printable student workbook, this resource provides a guide that empowers each student on their journey towards crafting a compelling personal narrative essay. Within the workbook, students will navigate through a series of carefully designed activities and exercises, allowing them to develop es
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Personal Narrative Writing Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
ESL Newcomer Basics Packet for Spanish Speaking ELLs
Newcomer Basics for Spanish Speaking ELL / ESL students - A Support Packet to Build Vocabulary and Conversational SkillsNot sure where to start with your Spanish speaking newcomers? Provide your Spanish speaking ELLs instant support with this vocabulary and conversation packet for complete beginners. Covers common greetings, introductions, basic questions and answers, saying who you live with, and school-based vocabulary and interactions. Includes clear examples for reference and self-study as w
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: ESL Basic Newcomer Essentials for Spanish Speaking ELLs - BUNDLE
Nonfiction Text Features Worksheets - Printable & Digital
Looking for an easy, no-prep way to review or assess nonfiction text features? These text features worksheets and reading passages make it easy to teach identifying text features and analyzing their purpose. Three interesting nonfiction passages about mountains, pyramids, and the Great Wall of China will hold students' attention as they review the purpose of each text feature.(Don't miss the rest of my bestselling Middle School Reading Bundle!)This resource includes the following digital version
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Reading Comprehension Bundle - PDF & Digital
ESL Newcomers | ESL Activities Grammar Verb To Be
These ESL grammar activities give your beginner level English Language Learners or Newcomer ELLs multiple opportunities to learn and retain the English Verb To Be in conjunction with contractions. Students use the study guides with picture support as they work through the material. Couple this with my other ESL Grammar Units and your students will have a solid foundation in the fundamental grammar elements of English.As an ESL teacher of older students (MS & HS), I was disappointed with m
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Comprehensions for Star Wars Day, "May the 4th be with you"
These Star Wars-themed guided reading activities, aimed at children aged 8-13 years old, tests children’s retrieval, word meaning, summary and deduction skills. There are two activities - one focused on the Star Wars films across the years and the second focused on the most recent installment in 2019 - The Rise of Skywalker.Questions and answers are provided, with an indication of how many marks are on offer at the end of each question. This is particularly helpful for children preparing for rea
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Christmas Grammar Worksheets, NO PREP, Middle and High School
These five Christmas grammar worksheets designed for high school students aren’t your typical Christmas grammar exercises! These are truly NO PREP, print and go, age-appropriate exercises to challenge and review your teens' grammar skills during December.Student Experience: These grammar activities for Santa reflect a seasonally-inspired thematic concept of the page that coincides with key, standards-based grammar skills. For example, students will repair broken sentences (fragments and run-ons)
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Grammar Worksheets Holiday and Seasonal BUNDLE
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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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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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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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