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Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL
Engage your new students from day one with these 11 back-to-school activities that are ideal for the first day and first week of school! This Back-to-School Activities Packet is ideal for middle and high school students, and it is filled with beginning-of-the-year ice breakers and activities you and your students will love!You and your students will get to know each other and start the school year on the right foot with these beginning-of-the-year activities. These 11 first-week-of-school activi
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6th - 9th
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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions + RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets
These 10 high-interest passages are paired with reading comprehension questions and short response questions for students to practice multiple comprehension skills AND writing with the RACE writing strategy. This resource is perfect for test-prep, special education and progress monitoring, differentiating, and scaffolding for struggling readers. Passages range between reading levels of 6-8th grade, making them perfect for groups of students with a wide range of reading levels. Comprehension ski
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6th - 8th
RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence
This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a
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6th - 8th
End of the Year Activities Kindergarten Worksheets Summer Review Packet Math
This end of the year activities and kindergarten summer review packet of activities is perfect for summer or end of the year worksheets! It reviews kindergarten math and kindergarten literacy skills with a fun summer theme. Perfect worksheets and activities for the end of the year activities to review kindergarten skills in the classroom or to make a take home summer pack.Included in this kindergarten end of the year activities review:Over 150 pages of print and go kindergarten review pages!-
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PreK - 8th
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Embedding Quotations in Writing - Teaching How to Embed Quotes - PRINT & DIGITAL
Teach your students how to properly embed, cite, and explain quotes in their writing with this comprehensive teaching lesson! Students will learn four different ways to embed quotes in their writing. This lesson includes ample activities for practice, and students can apply the skill all year long. Includes digital resources!From an extensive editable PowerPoint to multiple worksheets to help students practice the skill to invaluable student references, this embedding quotes teaching resource ha
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Ultimate Writing Bundle - Secondary ELA Writing
First Chapter Friday Graphic Organizers - Active Listening Sheets Print/Digital
Promote active listening and help students focus during your First Chapter Friday read alouds with this pack of engaging graphic organizers available in print AND digital versions.I designed these worksheets to be "low-maintenance," so that students can ENJOY listening to First Chapter Fridays without doing work that feels like a chore. That's why all of these worksheets include graphics for students to color as they listen. You can pass out a different organizer each week, or print off multiple
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Wrinkle in Time Novel Study { Print & Digital }
This is a novel study for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Includes printable and digital versions. 48 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides A Wrinkle in Time into six sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. Includes the following:• A Wrinkle in Time novel study title page for students• Dictionary Look-up sheets (6 total)• Vocabulary Study sheets (6 total)• Understanding the Story comprehension workshe
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Novel Study Bundle - Print AND Digital
Context Clue Chart with Worksheets and Passages for Vocabulary Activities
Use this context clue chart to build vocabulary, and practice skills with these 26 context clues worksheets. These vocabulary activities will help your students understand and use context clues to define unknown vocabulary words. Practice over 145 Tier 2 vocabulary words!This Download Contains: PRINTstudent anchor chart with examples6 intro practice worksheets10 passages with multiple choice questions7 passages with fill in the blank questions3 passages with matching questionsAnswer Key DIGITALR
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6th - 8th
Personal Information Practice Forms for Special Education
PDF Autofill your student's personal info! They can trace their info and have it faded as well as they continue to practice their personal information. These forms offer a realistic way to practice the most essential personal information, such as name, address, birthday, age, and others. To use: Choose one form for each student and make multiple copies (or laminate) and keep in their binder for morning work and if they have downtime. Once they master the information in a certain form, you can sw
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: All About Me · Digital and Print · BUNDLE for Special Ed
Article of the Week prompts for the entire school year in Secondary ELA
Make article of the week meaningful and relevant to your students with this print and go activity for secondary ELA. Here's how it works: use the provided lesson and article to teach students about building schemas for reading. Students learn that they can build schemas, or files, in their brain by reading as well and as much as they can. Next, begin reading articles and completing the activities on the provided worksheets. After reading, students reflect on their learning in their personal Buil
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6th - 12th
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Main Idea and Supporting Details. Inferences. Reading Comprehension Strategies
This Middle School bundle has reading comprehension passages and questions that are designed to help your students improve their reading strategies / skills. This bundle focuses on the following reading strategies: (1). Main Idea (2). Supporting Details (3). Making Inferences.Students will have the opportunity to practice these important reading skills from an interesting selection of informational texts (nonfiction) and few fiction texts in the form of short paragraphs. Answer Keys are inclu
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5th - 8th
Christmas Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Narrative Holiday Writing Activity
Christmas Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Narrative Holiday Writing Activity: This fun collaborative Christmas writing activity is sure to get even your most reluctant writers putting pencil to paper. The snowball writing method is a fun and interactive way to teach your students how to write collaboratively, and the Christmas theme makes it the perfect lesson for the week before the holidays. I can guarantee this will be a lesson your students will not forget!This is included in our discoun
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5th - 10th
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MURDER MYSTERY BUNDLE - 10 MURDER MYSTERIES TO SOLVE
This is a bundle of my two products. It contains ten murder mysteries for the students to solve. Students need to solve the mysteries by analyzing clues and testimonies. Fun activities that the whole class can enjoy when learning about detective stories or at any time during the school year. Solution and the instruction to each case included.
Two products can be purchased separately:
MURDER MYSTERY I.
MURDER MYSTERY II.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers various topics about ancient Greece (outlined below). Each passage has comprehension questions. I've included a color and black and white version of each, as well a key. The individual listings have more information and previews. These are great for centers, homework, fast finishers, substitutes, etc. They are print and go, so they do not take much prep at all. Includes articles on the following topics: AthensCity-StatesGeographyTimelineMino
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5th - 8th
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The Most Dangerous Game Activities - Short Story Unit - Questions - Map Project
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: Short Story Units with Questions, Vocabulary, and Short Story Annotations! This 90 page short story with comprehension questions resource contains everything you need to teach “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Perfect for your short story unit or The Most Dangerous Game unit, this short story package contains detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, character analysis, creative writing activities, pr
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7th - 10th
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Snapchat™ Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions
In this Snapchat Reading Comprehension Passage, your students will look at the pros and cons of the app, work on reading comprehension questions, and participate in argument writing. This product includes both a higher and lower-level article for differentiation purposes. Included with the article are reading comprehension questions for both levels, as well argument writing extension activities and worksheets.Snapchat™ is a popular app among teenagers, and my middle school students choose this a
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Argument Writing Bundle
Student Data Tracker Binder - Goal Setting, Data Tracking Sheets, & Reflections
This student data binder is the PERFECT goal setting, data tracking, and reflections tool for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students in any content area. There are over 80 pages of PRINT and DIGITAL materials that you can use to create an effective student portfolio that best suits your students' needs.One thing that sets this student data tracker and goal setting folder apart from others is the infusion of Growth Mindset strategies and tools. The Growth Mindset introduction l
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5th - 12th
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Essay Writing - Guided and Structured Essay Outline - PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your students improve their writing today with this guided essay outline that comes as a PDF print and Google Docs™ teaching resource. This essay graphic organizer includes built-in differentiation, scaffolding, and instruction to help younger writers, struggling writers, and proficient writers improve their writing skills by planning organized, detailed essay outlines.Teaching students how to outline their essays has never been easier with these guided essay outline organizers. Students wi
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6th - 10th
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Writing Activity - Snowball Writing Collaborative Narrative Classroom Activity
Narrative Snowball Writing: This fun collaborate writing activity is sure to get even your most reluctant writers putting pencil to paper. The snowball writing method is a fun and interactive way to teach your students how to write collaboratively. I can guarantee this will be a lesson your students will not forget! This is included in our best-selling bundles:>>> Narrative Writing Resource Bundle>>> Snowball Writing BundleHOW IT WORKS:1. Each student gets one of the 30 pre-
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6th - 10th
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PICTURE Comprehension Worksheets | Special Education
Best selling symbol supported picture comprehension for non-readers and beginning readers. This packet includes 25 short, simple passages followed by comprehension questions. Answers can be circled or daubed with Bingo daubers for non-writers! Symbol supported for non-readers and early/ beginning readers. This comprehension pack is perfect for early childhood or special education self-contained classrooms. Concepts are simple, large print, and include picture cues! Perfect for students with Aut
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Comprehension Worksheets Bundle | Special Education
Past Tense Verbs Postcards Regular and Irregular Activity Print + Google Slides™
Try something new and interesting to target past tense verbs in speech therapy! Writing postcards (with REAL photos) from U.S. landmarks and tourist attractions is an educational and engaging activity for older language students. The postcards can be printed as worksheets or used digitally using the Google Slides™ version.This resource contains 20 realistic postcards to help your students use past tense verbs... functionally! Each postcard has a letter about the destination with 8-10 fill-in-the
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4th - 12th
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New Year's Resolution Activities and Writing with Growth Mindset + Sticky Notes
Kickstart the new year in your classroom with engaging growth mindset activities using sticky notes. These activities prompt students to reflect on their experiences in 2023 and set meaningful goals for 2024. The activities in this growth mindset New Year resource provide an excellent way to help students kick off the new school year with a positive mindset after the winter break!This Growth Mindset New Year's Activity set for 2024 includes:A Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset Student HandoutNew Y
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ultimate Growth Mindset Bundle for Secondary
Figurative Language Unit: 6 Figures of Speech Worksheets, Lessons, Activities
Studying figurative language makes students better readers and writers! In this unit students will define, interpret, write, read, and analyze six types of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and hyperbole.Each lesson includes guided instruction, independent writing practice, independent reading practice (with two reading passages for each lesson), and a super fun and engaging figurative language activity. Speaking of engaging activities, in thi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: October Unit Plans Bundle - 4 ELA Units to Teach All October Long!
Thesis Statement Tutorial: Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Steps DIGITAL INCLUDED
Thesis Statement Tutorial Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Easy StepsThis thesis statement tutorial will help your students master the persuasive essay thesis is a matter of minutes. Within the product you will find a student graphic organizer as well as a detailed example for students to use as a reference piece. Although this product is simple, it will help your students master the content very quickly. NOTE: As of July 10, 2020, there is a DIGITAL version of this resource included in the file
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5th - 12th
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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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