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Middle school other (ELA) resources for Google Apps
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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Personal Narrative Writing Unit | Print & Digital | Google Slides
This resource on Personal Narratives was designed to teach students about this particular genre, and to walk them through the process of writing their first personal narrative. Digital pages are available for the student pages only. These can be used with Google Slides.This unit is broken down into 16 lessons and should be used over the course of 3 to 4 weeks:Lesson 1: What is a Personal Narrative?Lesson 2: Personal Narrative TopicsLesson 3: Small MomentsLesson 4: Brainstorm & OrganizeLe
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Writing Unit Bundle | Informative Narrative Opinion | Print & Digital
Figurative Language Activities | Worksheets | Print & Digital
This Figurative Language Toolkit includes different tools and activities to use to supplement your unit on Figurative Language. Both Printable and Digital formats are included for in-person or distance learning. Figurative Language PostersThese posters are great for displaying on a bulletin board for students to reference. These bright, eye-catching posters include definitions and examples for each type of figurative language. You can also share digital versions of these posters.Student Note Pag
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3rd - 6th
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Dictionary Skills Worksheets No Prep Print or Digital Google Slides and Easel
Here are 20 no-prep dictionary skills worksheets (or Google Slides) to help your students learn how to use the reference tool effectively. Some of them focus on specific skills and can stand alone, while others require the use of a dictionary.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:20 WorksheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintMany Different WorksheetsGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resource is part o
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Editable Student Data Folder or Binder - Digital Student Data Tracking Sheets
This Student Data Folder allows students to track their growth in all subject areas as well as set goals and reflect on their work. In this Student Data Binder resource, you will find data sheets for the students to track and reflect on their learning. When students are involved in the data tracking process, their learning becomes much more meaningful to them.Prep is quick and easy... print blank data pages at the beginning of the year and place in binder or folder. Your students will be trackin
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K - 6th
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Public Speaking Bundle: ALL My Speech Lessons! {Full Semester, with Google Docs}
NOW WITH GOOGLE DOCS: Take the fear and intimidation out of public speaking with a FULL SEMESTER bundle of classroom-tested speech activities that will safely get students out of their chairs (and their comfort zones!) Download this bundle of speaking resources to build up student confidence with projects that don’t “feel” like work. Great for any general ELA teacher assessing CCSS Speaking & Learning (and also Speech class teachers specifically), these tools build foundations, track progres
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7th - 12th
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Figure It Out Vol. 1 Digital Game | Morning Meeting Brain Break
This Figure It Out digital game resource contains 60 different scrambled photos where students need to figure out what is in the picture. If the guesses stop or they are stumped, show the next photo and have students revise their guesses. This game is great to play during morning meeting, to use for a quick brain break, or even for a fun Friday afternoon. Students use their inferring skills to help figure out what's in the photo.[This resource is also included in the Figure It Out Game Growing
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1st - 6th
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Public Speaking Activity: "15 Minutes of Fame" Real World Speeches (with Google)
I'm going to go out on a limb with a big statement: this project was the most fun my class had all year. (This isn't always true with public speaking!)Almost everyone has to give a speech in his or her lifetime. In this fun project, students prepare and present SHORT mini-speeches from real-world scenarios, based on the “15 Minutes of Fame” that students will hear about or personally experience in life. How it Works:• First, students are introduced to the project and randomly draw one of 40 scen
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6th - 9th
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End of the Year Digital Escape Room
This End of the Year Digital Escape Room allows students to work independently or with their peers to solve 10 summer-themed challenges. Students must solve the required challenges to "escape" the school basement storage room they accidentally got locked in. Participants will use their reading and listening comprehension skills and any general knowledge about summer to solve each escape room challenge.This is a perfect activity to help build community and engage students in social-emotional lear
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: End of the Year Mega Bundle For Middle School
Analogies, 250 Analogy Questions, Build Vocabulary & Logic, PDF & Google Drive
Analogies are now specifically included in middle school Common Core State Standards and these fun little puzzlers are a great tool to help students at all levels build vocabulary and logic skills.This introductory lecture is paired with 10 follow-up assignments that can serve as in-class work (solo or group), homework, substitute teacher materials, or game materials. Each assignment sheet can also be sliced up into five separate mini-assignments, allowing for short bell-ringer work sessions or
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8th - 11th
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Poetry Unit | Elements of Poetry | Poetry Analysis | Poetry Bulletin Board
This POETRY UNIT is an inclusive teaching tool that contains everything you need to TEACH poetry throughout the year. This resource includes anchor charts, student booklets, and practice pages to teach poetry elements, types of poems, how to analyze poetry, and analyzing poetry through lyrics.SEE PREVIEW AND EACH INDIVIDUAL PREVIEW!POETRY SLAMNOW AVAILABLE IN POWERPOINT AND GOOGLE What is included?★ Poetry Elements- definitions and examples★ Types of Poems- definitions, how-to, and examples★
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3rd - 6th
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Intro to Public Speaking Mini-Unit: Learning from Experts & Videos (with Google)
Instead of lecturing about public speaking fundamentals, let students hear it from neutral experts and become persuaded about the topic’s importance! These videos are a great way to kick off a speech unit OR just prep students for a specific speaking assignment. • Play the videos in class or assign them as homework (especially if you want to try to flip the classroom). There are 1-2 pages of guided notes per video. • The guided notes lessons are CCSS-aligned (see below), have “I can” statements
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Nonfiction Lessons & Projects Bundle for Secondary ELA
The Bucket List: “Short Research Project” with Real-World Goal-Setting
Bucket Lists don’t have to be morbid; they can inspire us, give us hope, and force us to change or try new things. Setting goals is a valuable skill made even more priceless when we learn HOW to achieve them!Hook students into doing research in disguise, hiding the work within a topic that they actually care about! In this project, students first make their own bucket lists and are then instructed to go RESEARCH how to actually accomplish at least ONE of those list items in a step-by-step manner
Argumentative Text - Reading Analysis & Writing - Digital + Print
Need a facelift for your argumentative text curriculum? This resource includes multiple activities (printable through PowerPoint and digital version in Google Slides) for analyzing and writing argumentative text! It will have your students thinking critically about valid claims, intended audiences, credible sources, supporting evidence, and opposing claims. Most of the activities are available to print or assign digitally via Google Slides.⭐PERFECT FOR LEARNING IN A DIGITAL CLASSROOM!⭐Included
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4th - 6th
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Word of the Day Middle School Vocabulary Digital for Google Slides and Print
Word of the Day for Middle School Digital and PrintI don't know about you, but I always find it challenging to ensure that all of my students are exposed to rich vocabulary words on a daily basis. Since my school does not have a separate vocabulary program, I made it my goal to expose my students to at least ONE new word a day. You can print these posters and display them in your classroom or cast your screen! If you are using this resource remotely, you can discuss each word in your Google Meet
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5th - 8th
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Remembrance Day Unit
Are you a Canadian middle school teacher looking to foster a profound connection to Remembrance Day in your students? This comprehensive Remembrance Day Unit is designed just for you. Over the course of two engaging weeks, use these 10 engaging and detailed lessons, with multimedia elements, to help your students explore and grasp the core concepts behind this occasion.Lesson OverviewWhat is Remembrance Day?Music Lyric AnalysisPoem & Song Comparison and AnalysisVideo Analysis How Does the Po
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Full Year Middle School English Language Arts Lesson Bundle 1
Fake News Unit - Media Literacy Analysis Unit
This Fake News Unit contains 10 high-interest lessons about media literacy, fake news and digital citizenship to help 21st-century students learn to think critically about the information they consume from print and digital media sources. This is highly relevant to today’s learners as it contains lessons on social media content and algorithms as well as artificial intelligence and deep fakes. Teachers will use these fake news scaffolded lessons starting with an interactive QR code vocabulary sca
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Full Year Middle School English Language Arts Lesson Bundle 1
Vocabulary Notes Pages and Graphic Organizers
You need students to organize their vocabulary notes in a way that helps them LEARN their words and retain their meanings...but how? Try these vocabulary notes graphic organizers! They are the ultimate tool for efficiency and flexibility when it comes to vocabulary notetaking for students.RESOURCE CONTENTS:Inside this resource, you'll find SIX different notes and organizer templates. Each template is available both in print and digital (Google Slides™ format).4 square: I created this template w
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7th - 10th
Figure It Out Digital Game | What Doesn't Belong | Whole Class Brain Break
This Figure It Out - Volume 4 - What Doesn't Belong resource contains 60 different slides that each have four images on them. Students need to figure out which images does NOT belong with the rest. But the catch is, there is more than one right answer! Students are encouraged to think outside of the box and support their reasoning. These make great ELA warm-ups or do now activities. They are also great for practicing speaking and listening skills, SEL, and character education. When student
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2nd - 8th
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Idioms Worksheets Activities, Task Cards, and Anchor: Figurative Language Review
Idioms Activities: Task Cards, Anchor Charts, and Worksheets:There are few things more fun to teach than figures of speech! These idioms anchor charts, task cards, and activities don't feel like work because they are hilarious, engaging, and exciting. You will find everything you need to provide a fun opportunity for students to learn about idioms.NOTE: You will find the digital link and instructions on the final 7 pages of the product file.These idioms worksheets, task cards, and activities pr
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3rd - 6th
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Edgar Allan Poe A&E Biography, Easy Video Lesson or Sub Plan, PDF & Google Drive
Help students understand the tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe with this print-and-teach video lesson featuring a question set designed to work with A&E Biography’s “The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe,” a free high-quality 43-minute episode available on the A&E Biography YouTube channel and a third-party website. (Video links included.)The video covers the major events of Edgar Allan Poe’s tragic life and includes small slices of his famous works, including “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee.”This 5-
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Media Literacy Unit - Analyzing Public Service Announcements and Commercials
Use this Media Literacy Unit to empower your middle school students! Are you looking to equip your students with essential media literacy skills in an engaging and dynamic way? This Media Literacy Unit is designed specifically for middle school students, offering a comprehensive 10-lesson program that will deepen their understanding of media and critical thinking.By utilizing this Media Literacy Unit, you'll be equipping your students with essential skills that are not only relevant to their aca
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Full Year Middle School English Language Arts Lesson Bundle 1
Short & Extended Constructed Response Practice RACE Writing Strategy w Passages
ELA TEST PREP: Constructed Short Answer or Extended Response Workshop w. passages & prompts on Google Slides. ECR SCR This No Prep resource will help your students write great responses! It is packed with step-by-step guidance for every element, no-fail templates, concise mini-lessons, multi-step writing prompts, and sample responses for students to analyze. CCSS ALIGNED TEACHING/SLIDES (mini-lessons) FOR:Understanding common writing prompt termsUnderstanding state test promptsAll elements o
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6th - 9th
Debate Unit: 2+ Weeks of Speaking, Nonfiction, & Writing for ELA (with Google!)
Do you want to assess speaking skills in a low-stress manner? Need to assess argumentative writing without another essay? This debate unit is a “no stage fright” method to build student confidence, stretch critical and logical thinking skills, and engage students in spirited, friendly competition that is authentic to real world situations.This unit scaffolds students through the basics of...• defining debate,• reading and evaluating the strength of sample arguments,• drafting an opening stateme
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7th - 10th
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