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8th grade english language arts interactive notebooks for Easel
Poetry Analysis Unit: Analyzing Poetry for Grades 4-8
I was in desperate need of some great poetry to live up to the CCSS and that was how Poetry Analysis was born. My students needed rigorous texts that showed them how to critically think about poetry more than the surface level rhyming funny poems we had been studying. I found some AWESOME poetry and ways to incorporate this into your middle grades classrooms! The poems are great for a "close read" style or as homework, as a class, or even as a center! The pack includes: 6 - 1/2 sheet poems (
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4th - 8th
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources with interactive notebook includedAnalyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!This series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover pageAnalyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for studentsWhat is a d
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources BUNDLE
Parts of Speech Doodle Notes
Are your students struggling with Parts of Speech, or are brand new to the concept? This Parts of Speech graphic organizer allows students to compile their knowledge and understanding of the Parts of Speech (nouns, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, verbs, interjections, adverbs and adjectives) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning the theory behind parts of speech and then gift them with time to doodle
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5th - 12th
Picture Writing Prompts | 300+ Daily Quick Writes Inferring & Describing Photos
This YEAR-LONG collection of WRITING PROMPTS WITH PICTURES inspires daily creativity! These DAILY QUICK WRITES build writing skills through DESCRIBING and INFERRING 327 Vivid and Engaging Photos. Encourage descriptive storytelling, expanded vocabulary, and critical thinking as students interpret and craft quick narratives from diverse images. Elevate writing proficiency daily and transform your writing sessions into exciting journeys of exploration and expression!Make daily Quick Write session
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3rd - 9th
Any Book & Movie Comparison Reader's Notebook Activities CCSS RL.7
Movie and Book Comparison Activities with Interactive Reader's Notebook Foldables - Use with ANY Novel or Story
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for grades 7-12, Reading Literature RL.7 and Writing Standards W.4, W.7, W.9, W.10
Contains 37 printable pages with numerous prompts, evaluations, and comparison charts. Students will analyze the movie's scenes, direction, cinematography, acting, props, dialogue, and setting, comparing each to the novel. Differentiated for multiple levels.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Jen W.
The Odyssey Unit Activities - Character Analysis - Epic Hero Odysseus
The Odyssey by Homer - Qualities of an Epic Hero ! These Odyssey activities are an engaging way for students to look closely at key characters from Homer's Odyssey. A must for your Odyssey unit, this activity asks students to review the qualities of the epic hero, and use those qualities to closely examine the character of Odysseus. This is a great activity to increase comprehension and understanding.✅To complete this assignment, students first review the qualities of an epic hero. Students illu
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4th - 8th
Short Story Units - Short Stories with Comprehension Questions Activities
Short Story Units - Interactive Reading Notebooks - Literary Element Analysis Activities! This 180 page Short Story Interactive Notebook for Reading helps teach Common Core aligned literary elements. These interactive reading foldable activities become an "anchor" for standards taught, and students make a great reference for students to refer back to throughout the year. These activities for teaching literature include creative and Common Core aligned foldables, notes, and Interactive Noteboo
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5th - 9th
Allusion Figurative Language Interactive / Guided Notes and Writing Activity
Allusion Figurative Language Guided Notes and Student Activity SetA great set to guide students to discover:Allusion Meaning, Examples, Purpose, and Using Allusion in WritingHelp students understand allusion and how to use it to improve their writing with this great set. This set includes activities for individual, whole class, and cooperative practice. See the complete allusion product preview!*****************************************************************************More Great Resources Fro
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Figurative Language Guided Interactive Notes and Student Activities Bundle
Gravity - Fun Science Summer - Word Search, Coloring Sheets, Comics & Activities
This summer, level up your gravity unit with more than a simple science word search. Grab their attention and get them excited about reading with this print-and-go, comic-style gravity lesson and activities! Exploring gravitational force has never been this fun and educational! Crafted to align with NGSS standards, this jam-packed teaching resource boasts an editable slideshow, a low-prep gravity experiment, differentiated projects, Doodle Notes, and more!Watch your students light up as they eng
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5th - 8th
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MS-PS2-4
, 5-PS2-1
Law of Conservation of Energy: Transformations Worksheets - Matter & Energy Unit
This is more than your standard Law of Conservation of Energy worksheet! This print-and-go resource presents physical science curriculum in a comic format. Learners will instantly engage in reading about energy transformations because the illustrations will ignite curiosity and rope them into reading science. Even your most reluctant readers will be excited to read this content in comic form. Observe what happens when a bowling ball is suspended from a rope and released like a pendulum. Will it
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4th - 8th
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MS-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-2
Industrialization Worksheets
Industrialization Worksheets!-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFAre you teaching about the dramatic rise of business and industry in America? This 18-page Industrialization Worksheet packet (including teacher’s key) provides your students with an extensive examination of this important period of history. This packet is perfect for use as introductory material, unit review, or for enrichment. The visually appealing materials are intended to support an
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Industrialization Bundle
Newton's Laws of Motion Worksheet, Content, & Guided Notes for Newton's 3rd Law
Engage your learners in reading about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion with these EASY-TO-USE, comic-style worksheets and content. With this captivating visual learning tool, students will never forget Isaac Newton's Laws of Motion! Ordinary worksheets and reading passages can be mundane. Try these print-and-go comics and watch them get excited about reading science!Get more with the Newton's 3rd Law Lesson Plan! Get everything in this product AND an animated Google slideshow, more supplementals, TWO
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5th - 8th
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MS-PS2-1
Literary Elements Analysis Interactive Notebook Flipbook for Any Novel
My literary elements analysis interactive notebook flipbook for ANY novel or story practices so many essential skills in an easy-to-assemble handy flipbook (no cutting or pasting!). I also included traditional handouts for teachers who do not use interactive notebooks.This story elements literary analysis flipbook includes six sections to use with any book or story:1. Character Development: Students must analyze how the setting, events, and other characters have influenced each one.2. Setting: S
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
Solar Eclipse 2017 Activities and Viewer
August 21, 2017 will be the first Total Solar Eclipse visible in all of North America since 1918! Called the Great American Eclipse, Solar Eclipse 2017 will be an event to remember. Use this packet of Eclipse activities and viewer construction in ANY SUBJECT. It can be done on the day of the eclipse or before hand. Easy to follow, no prep (just have your kids save cereal boxes), observe and make memories.
SOLAR ECLIPSE ACTIVITIES & VIEWER
* Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions
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6th - 12th
Science Fiction Writing Guide! Interactive Notebook, Step-by-Step Directions
NO-PREP! Science fiction writing guide for students. Students love reading science fiction, but with this interactive notebook, they will be able to see how easily it is to write a science fiction story of their own. Every step necessary to compose a brilliant science fiction novel is included with this resource. From choosing their non-human characters to their alternative settings or even deciding what time travel journey they will take, student will be love every minute of putting their sci
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Genre Units Bundled, Projects for Every Reading Genre
Physical Science Curriculum - Force & Motion Vocabulary & One Pager Templates
Level up your physical science curriculum with this eye-catching, one-pager comic! Your students will love reading about balanced and unbalanced forces and exploring force and motion vocabulary in this one-page, print-and-go comic format! Complete with science doodle notes and the create-a-comic project, your students will LOVE this unique style of learning about force and motion! Readers will be able to define force and learn about the types of forces. This comic also guides students through co
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4th - 8th
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MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Pronouns and Antecedents- Teach, Review, and Practice
Pronouns and antecedents made easy for 6th graders!
Aligned to 6th grade CCSS, these activities will help your students understand the different types of pronouns and identify their antecedents.
Included is a completed and blank pronoun chart (which you use is up to you!), as well as a practice worksheet with answer key.
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Theme Project: What is Your Theme Song?
Tangerine Literature Guide
Some
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6th - 8th
Figurative Language Flipbook Foldable & Pre- Assessment - PDF & Digital
Figurative language notes can be interactive and fun! This figurative language foldable flipbook makes vocabulary memorable as it introduces (or reviews) six important figurative language terms - simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, idiom, and symbol. It's a perfect addition to a figurative language, writing, or poetry interactive notebook.(Don't miss the rest of my bestselling Figurative Language Activities Bundle!)Page 1 is a pre-assessment on which students are asked to match example
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Figurative Language Practice Bundle for Middle School - Print & Digital
Parts of Speech Bookmarks and Posters - Spanish & English
These bookmarks and posters come in Spanish and in English!Bookmarks and posters come in all color combinations and in black & white so that you can accommodate your school/district color coding requirement. Or, do your own! You choose!Bookmarks: -Use during shared reading/whole group instruction *grammar/language lesson *identifying parts of speech in the reading text-Use during your guided reading time/small group instruction-Students use independently or in partners *your students can eas
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K - 12th
Earth Science Curriculum Mass Extinction Comic & Doodle Notes (History of Earth)
Try a different approach! Examine the history of Earth and its mass extinctions with science comics. Grab the attention of even your most reluctant readers and take advantage of graphic novel trends. Teach science with comics!There have been five mass extinctions on this planet. Each one has its own story and its own results. This comic defines and illustrates these extinctions and explains how the most recent mass extinction (The K-T Extinction) allowed mammals to evolve. Touch on the current e
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
Also included in:Â Earth Science Curriculum - Extended School Year / Summer School Work Packet
Frayer Model Vocabulary Organizer Printable and Digital Activity
This freebie includes 10 Frayer model vocabulary organizers. Each organizer includes space for a definition, facts/characteristics, examples, and non-examples. A blank space in the middle allows you to customize the terms studied to your unit or content area. I print 6 per page (2x3), double-sided for a quick reference sheet. You may wish to print full-page and staple together as a unit vocabulary journal, or develop a creative way to use the organizers in collaborative groups or interactive not
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4th - 12th
Greenhouse Gases Article and Response
Greenhouse gases act as a protective blanket to our planet. Read about the functions, types, scientists concerns, and potential solutions to the rising levels of greenhouse gases. Easy to follow, no prep, an obvious choice for environmental science classes, Earth Day, sub-plans, or supplemental science enrichment.GREENHOUSE GASES ARTICLE & RESPONSE* Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions* Doodle Notes* Vocabulary* Answer Keys IncludedGreat for an interactive science notebook! Best
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8th - 10th
Also included in:Â GIANT BIOLOGY BUNDLE
Much Ado About Nothing Interactive Flipbook
This flip book goes through all 5 Acts of William Shakespeare's play. It also include a character map and background information to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the Act or after the play is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.*Update* Available under TpT Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning. *Teachi
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Much Ado About Nothing Bundle: Complete Teacher Unit
Literary Devices- Doodle Notes & Interactive Notebook
These doodle notes and interactive notebook pages are designed to introduce students to 10 different literary devices. These are perfect for students just learning about different techniques, as well as those who just need a refresher! Make sure to check out the preview to see a closer look of everything that is included!This pack focuses on the following literary devices:alliteration, dialogue, diction, foreshadow, hyperbole, imagery, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, point of view, and
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Literary Devices Bundle Distance Learning
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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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