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Free 8th grade english language arts resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Essay Writing: Free Comprehensive Essay Checklist
This one-page essay writing checklist will help your students write better essays today! This checklist is broken down by paragraph and includes essential elements for writing stronger essays.This checklist is a preview of my comprehensive writing series:Essay Writing Unit: Teach Your Students to Master the EssayLooking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishHelpful Tools and Resources for Secondary En
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6th - 12th
Multiple Choice Spelling Tests | Adapted Spelling Test Template
These Multiple Choice Spelling Tests are an updated version of my previous freebies! This all in one download comes with 5 words, 10 words, 15 words, 20 words, and 25 words - multiple choice spelling tests. I've also included an optional bonus word for all!Each test was created in mind of those special education students who need an adapted spelling test. However, this test can be used for any student who struggles when it comes to taking a spelling test. Also, it can be used as a pre-test, lea
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K - 8th
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How to write a Friendly Letter and address an Envelope Worksheet and Powerpoint
Use this FREE teacher-friendly and student-tested, no-prep resource as a quick and easy introduction to the parts of a friendly letter, or as a review activity. It is suitable for grades 3 and up. This download includes a powerpoint show in pdf form and a 1-page worksheet of guided notes to go along with the slides. Students will fill in (i.e. name) the parts of a friendly letter and address an envelope. The powerpoint also includes an introduction, quiz, and an answer key.
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3rd - 8th
FREE! Word Shark - Prefix/Suffix Game
This interactive PowerPoint game can be used during individual, small group or classroom group activities. Word Shark is a vocabulary game that addresses word roots and prefixes/suffixes. This game is set up similar to BOGGLE, but the game board has root words and prefixes/suffixes rather than letters. The goal is to find REAL words by combing a root word with a prefix and/or suffix. The timer begins automatically when you click to reveal the game board. After a minute, the shark will appear,
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3rd - 12th
This or That Game Ice Breaker Activity
Whether you need an Ice Breaker for the beginning of the year, an introduction into persuasive writing, or just a no contact digital option ice breaker this is perfect for you and can easily be used and adapted for multiple grade levels.Includes: •Instructions with implementation ideas to meet your needs•3 This or That Powerpoint Slides •This of That Student EditionIf you are looking for something more extensive check out the Full Product here. which includes:•38 “This or That” Slides •1 Editabl
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4th - 8th
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Google Slide Presentation Rubric
-Includes both Powerpoint Presentation and PDF Version
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6th - 12th
Exit Ticket EDITABLE TEMPLATE
Create your own exit ticket for ANY subject using this template! Add in your learning objective, question(s), and you're good to go! Have students check in with their level of understanding by circling one of the thumbs. I used this at the end of my math block and it really helped me to figure out if they got the concept or not, and to see their perspective on their own learning. Enjoy! Make sure to give feedback :)
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K - 12th
Retro Rainbow Daily and Weekly Agenda Slides Templates FREEBIE
These daily and weekly agenda PowerPoint and Google slides are included in my bigger product Retro Rainbow Daily & Weekly Agenda Slide Templates, which have even more fun designs! These slides are perfect for back-to-school and providing students with information about your day! Perfect for distance learning, Promethean boards, and SMART boards. You can include reminders for due dates, quote of the day, or any other information you might need to share! Adding these 90s rainbow vibes is a p
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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FREE CONVO BINGO : A Socratic Seminar Bingo game with accountable talk prompts
Students love games. !The CONVO BINGO strategy provides accountable talk, choice, and accountability all in one easy-to-play game. This Socratic Seminar Bingo board is editable to fit your classroom discussion needs. Use it to gamify your next classroom discussion and help keep track of participants!YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:❤️ Socratic Seminar Talking Toolkit for ANY text : Socratic Seminar worksheets❤️ Accountable Talk Stems, Posters, Task Cards, and Games : Emotion Theme✌ If you and your students enj
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6th - 12th
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Figurative Language Review PowerPoint (Free Sample -Poetry Elements)
This slideshow is an update of the Poetry Elements Review PowerPoint that was previously available. Hyperbole, idiom, and anthropomorphism have been added to the exercise.I hope that you enjoy this free sample. Thank you for your interest. As always, your feedback and Pinterest pins are appreciated.Figurative Language Products:1.) Figurative Language Bundle: 2 PPTs and 9 PDF Worksheets ($3.50/$6 Value)2.) Figurative Language Review: 4 PDF Worksheets ($1.50)3.) Figurative Language Check: 5 PDF W
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3rd - 10th
Law & Order: Sentence Structure Unit - Fun Test-Prep Review Game
A fun way to get students to practice and develop their knowledge of sentence structure, sentence types, and common sentence errors. It's a great activity for test prep and review, holidays, the last day or week of school, or other filler days.
I usually hate "test prep." But let's be honest: we all want to review a bit before sending our students into spring state tests to make sure they can do their best. "Law & Order: SSU" is a fun, interactive way for students to review what they know a
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6th - 12th
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Daily Themed Morning Meeting Digital Whiteboard PowerPoint (1 WEEK FREE)
Start your day in a consistently positive and engaging way with these daily themed morning meeting whiteboard 5 minute prompts!There is a theme for each day of the week: • "Motivational Mondays" to start the week with a positive quote / thought / discussion. This quote is the same as the ones in the Afternoon Meeting set for continuity and deeper impact, but the prompts are different to allow for reflection on their day.• "True or False Tuesdays" to start the day with a bit of fun and engaging t
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3rd - 9th
Also included in: Daily Morning Meeting PowerPoint + Journal BUNDLE [1 YEAR]
Must Do/May Do Slide Template - Customizable!
Have you discovered the power of Must Do/May Do in your classroom yet? This year I discovered just how powerful this strategy is in the classroom!It's simple. Give students a few "must do" tasks. These are non-negotiables. Then, give students a few (or a lot!) "may do" tasks! Be amazed as students who used to complain about work will get their work done so they can move onto their may dos. I use this after a mini lesson and during independent work time. You could use this while you pull small gr
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2nd - 12th
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Revealing Evidence Freebie - an ELA game for critical thinking
Revealing Evidence is a classroom game that incorporates critical thinking and riddlelike clues. Students are given seven clues about a mystery person, place, or thing. The clues, which appear automatically on a PowerPoint screen, get progressively easier. By the end, most of the students will experience the success of getting the correct answer, but the challenge is to see who can link the clues together the fastest. *SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES F
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Revealing Evidence Bundle - a game for critical thinking
FREE SEL Proofreading Passages to Correct Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar Errors
Engage your middle or high school students with this free proofreading activity – an excellent warm-up, bell-ringer, brain break, or exit ticket. Elevate your classroom experience by incorporating valuable SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) and wellbeing advice, all while refining essential skills in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. The answer key is included for added convenience.Key Features:Versatile Use: Perfect for warm-ups, bell-ringers, brain breaks, or exit tickets.SEL Integration: Seaml
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7th - 10th
Teaching Theme Differentiated Unit for Middle School - Main Idea
Use this complete and easy-to-use unit to teach your Middle School students to determine the theme in a text with ease! Everything you need to teach this concept as well as reteach or enrich it is included in this standards-based unit with BUILT-IN differentiation!What's included:TEACH:✅ A video to use an introduction to the unit ✅ EDITABLE lesson plans✅ Teacher script for each day✅ Vocabulary Worksheets for these words: inference, drawn, theme, central idea, cite, evidence, objective, summar
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Central Idea Main Idea Central Message Theme PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Writing CER Science Arguments with Claim Evidence Reasoning
Help your students write meaningful conclusions and strong scientific arguments CER. This interactive presentation and student notes will guide your students through the 3 parts of a scientific argument - Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning. Supports Common Core and Aligned with NGSS practices - constructing arguments and engaging in argument from evidence. What's included?- Presentation to introduce and define the 3 parts of a scientific argument- student practice using data about Earth's inter
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4th - 9th
Also included in: Science Practices Bundle for Middle School: Nature of Science
6 Editable Task Card Templates Snowflakes (Landscape) PowerPoint
Editable Task Card Templates - Snowflakes Christmas/Winter Set (Landscape)
Templates are ready for you to add a text box to begin creating your own task cards! These templates will save you time, while making it look like you spent hours creating them. If you prefer not to add text, then you can print the cards to use as a border or backdrop for your printed pages, note cards, thank you cards, Christmas messages or bulletin board letter backgrounds.
This product is an editable PowerPoint fi
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Middle School Guided Reading and Small Group Anecdotal Note Pages
This free resource included some of my best guided reading and small group anecdotal note catchers for focused small group, small group instruction, and individual reading conferences with your middle school ELA students. If you are looking for the full, editable version that can be found here: Guided Reading and Small Groups in Middle School Editable FormsCheck out my blog posts to see how I do guided reading in middle school and how I use these forms. Guided Reading and Small Groups in Middle
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4th - 8th
Exit Tickets - blank - EDITABLE
Exit tickets are great for assessing if students understood the lesson! Take 3-5 minutes at the end of every class and see whether you students got it. I usually use just 1-2 questions, projected on the smart board, and the students answer to their best ability.
Here is a page with 4 blank Exit Ticket forms. Edit in Powerpoint to make it your own!
Great for any grade level, any subject!
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PreK - 12th
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Trading Card Template - Person/Historical Figure
Give summaries and writing a different look by having students create trading cards! Students can insert pictures directly into the template and add "vital statistics" to the card. This template is designed to be used to describe a person or historical figure.
The template is created in PowerPoint which makes editing, moving components, and inserting images very easy.
Teachers: All text boxes are fully editable, so if you'd like to tweak any questions or prompts, please do!
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4th - 12th
Retro Themed Agenda Slides
Open up class with these trendy and fun agenda slides! These retro themed slides were can be used with any age group and any subject. Did I mention they were completely editable?! This resource includes :6 Retro Themed SlidesAll fonts and Clip art is available to edit. If you enjoy this FREE resource, please consider leaving a 5 star review :)
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: Retro Back to School Bundle (Edit-able)
"This or That" Ice Breaker
A simple PowerPoint of "Would you rather..." and "Which is better..." slides that will have your students up and out of their seats to break some ice! For each slide, students go to the side of the room that corresponds with their choice. Students can volunteer to share out why they prefer that option if you would like to get them talking. Images are included for each option so this is a great activity for English Learners!
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7th - 12th
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Syllabus Samples Middle School ELA | Class Expectations
Do you need a syllabus for your middle school class but aren't sure where to start? No worries! I am happy to share three different syllabi that I have used over the 28 years I have been teaching!They cover all the basics to help you get started with your own class!What's included:✅ Two Language Arts syllabi✅ One Learning Strategies Syllabus✅ Student Information Sheet Templates✅ All 3 Syllabi are in PowerPoint to make for easy editing! NOTE: The borders/frames are not editable due to intelle
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: New Teacher Starter Kit for Middle School
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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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