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8th grade english language arts scaffolded notes for Easel
MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
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7th - 11th
Emancipation Proclamation Activity | Printable & Digital | Civil War Worksheets
Everything you need to teach Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is included in this comprehensive Civil War lesson. Tier-three vocabulary support, guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity will ensure student understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 print
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6th - 9th
Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
TYPES OF SENTENCES: Mini-Lesson, Review, Activities, Assessments - Digital
I've discovered that even in Middle School, I need to review the four types of sentences with my students so they will punctuate their own sentences correctly. In an effort to engage Middle Schoolers in an otherwise mundane lesson, I created a lesson using high-interest topics – “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer, pizza, and Justin Bieber! We flew through the lesson and my students’ writing improved as they were suddenly using exclamation points and question marks appropriately in their writing!Optim
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6th - 8th
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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
Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet
Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really helps to see student examples of thesis statements first. Three questions are easier, with typical three reason thesis statements at the end of the paragraph. Three questions are a bit trickier because the reasons are in separate sentences from the actual
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Middle School Poetry Introduction Lesson | PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This introduction to poetry lesson goes over all the vocabulary your students need to know in order to discuss and analyze poetry. It includes a 41 slide PowerPoint Presentation with guided notes and teacher answer key. I created this Poetry Presentation because it is exactly what I want to use in my classroom as a Middle School ELA teacher to begin my Poetry Unit!The poetry terms the presentation introduces:ProseElements of Poetry: Lines, Stanzas, Rhyme, Meter, Rhythm, Tone, MoodForms of Poetry
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Activities| HUGE GROWING BUNDLE
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Narrative Writing | Graphic Organizer
Ready-made narrative writing scaffold! Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph narrative piece. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 16 PDF planning pages in total, plus 16 editable slides to add your own specific prompts!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sent
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
I Am Not a Number | No-Prep Illustrated Book Study | Middle School Reading
Over 55 pages of Common Core aligned resources specifically tailored to the text. This complete unit connects to 23 different standards, models comprehension skills for independent reading, and encourages readers to move beyond basic comprehension.SUMMARY"We don't use names here. All students are known by numbers."Authors Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, along with illustrator Gillian Newland chronicle one girl's experience in a residential Indian school. Irene, from the Nipissing First Nation,
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6th - 8th
5 Types of Essay Hook | Multi-Level Instruction | Opening Paragraphs
This differentiated pack of materials demonstrates five types of essay hook, provides four practice tasks with three levels of instruction, and four pages of exit ticket slips.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.The examples and activities use the topics of video games, school exams, space tourism, boxing, chess and pets - easy for students to engage with!You might also like...PRINTABLE Character Autopsy Worksheets and BookmarksPeer Assessment Carousel | Essays and Exten
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8th - 11th
The Dinner Party - Plot Diagram Worksheet
A comprehensive plot diagram of the story aboveIncludes a blank printable copy for students as an activity worksheetIncludes external and internal conflicts and themeIncludes suggested answerGood as a study guide and summary of storyPerfect for revision of story
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7th - 9th
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Conjunctive Adverbs Worksheet
On this two-sided worksheet, students will practice using conjunctive adverbs to write more sophisticated sentences. The worksheet builds in complexity as students complete the following tasks:
- Complete the sentence by adding your own independent clause after the conjunctive adverb.
- Using the word bank, choose the appropriate conjunctive adverb for each blank based on the context of the connected clauses.
- Rewrite each sentence and replace each comma and coordinating conjunction with a se
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7th - 12th
How To Analyze An Argument Foldable Style Notes for Middle School - Scaffolded
Make the difficult concept of analyzing and evaluating argumentative text easier for you and your Middle School students with these interactive guided notes! There are 4 versions with different levels of scaffolding but all with the same content so that all students can get what they need. Save tons of time with this easy-to-use, differentiated resource!Objective:Students will learn how to analyze an argument with this 3 step process that they can use with any argumentative text. This lesson
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6th - 8th
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Writing Frame | Scaffolded Descriptive Writing | Graphic Organizer
Ready-made descriptive writing scaffold! Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph descriptive piece. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 16 PDF planning pages in total, plus 16 editable slides to add your own specific prompts! This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE. Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, usefu
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Back to School Poetry Writing with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
Poetry Writing Activity for Back to School! Goes with A Remarkable Adventure by Jack Prelutsky. At the beginning of the year, read a poem about excuses for not doing homework! A fun back to school poem to read with your students. Fun to do the first week of school. Includes a poetry activity sheet (useful for the beginning of the year) which provides a scaffolded guide for them to analyze a poem, looking for rhyme, alliteration, figurative language, imagery, and more. Also includes student step
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Persuasive Writing | Graphic Organizer
Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph persuasive speech, article, or letter. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 17 pages in total, plus EASEL activities!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE. Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sentence starters, and space to plan or make notes for the written c
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Note-Taking & Analysis Worksheets for ANY Film — Secondary ELA — Film Study
Need an assignment for a film viewing activity? This engaging, no-prep worksheet can be used to analyze ANY movie with a narrative arc! Watch your students explore any movie through this resource's carefully scaffolded note-taking and analysis activities, which provide structured guidance for students as they progress through your next class movie day. Simply distribute these worksheets and witness your students film analysis abilities explode! Perfect for a sub plan!With a strong focus on culti
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7th - 12th
Harper Lee & Scottsboro Boys — ELA — Quizzes, Notes, Background Activities
This packet contains a Harper Lee background presentation (with a student note-taking worksheet and quiz) and video notes (and quiz) for the PBS documentary "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy" (film not included with purchase). These anticipatory activities will assure students are prepared to begin reading Harper Lee's classic coming-of-age novel about racial injustice.Sample Scottsboro Boys Quiz Question:What economic condition existed in Alabama during the time of the trial?A. Progress and pros
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8th - 11th
"The Most Dangerous Game" guided notes character theme analysis ACES writing
Engage Your Students with "The Most Dangerous Game" Slideshow and Writing Pack! Take your class on an unforgettable journey through Richard Connell's timeless masterpiece, "The Most Dangerous Game," using our comprehensive slideshow and writing pack! This resource is designed to facilitate a deep dive into character analysis and thematic exploration, followed by a structured ACES writing practice.✨ What's Included: Slideshow for In-Depth Analysis: Dive into character development and thematic el
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8th - 10th
McCarthyism and The Crucible: Compare and Contrast Chart
Teacher-prepared notes show students what is important and how ideas relate, and offer a model for how students should take notes themselves (Marzano et al., 2001). This chart gives students an overview of the differences and similarities between the McCarthyism and The Crucible. These notes come with a student fill-in-the-blank version. This is an excellent resource for the interactive notebook!Thumbnail and product clipart credit: by Illumismart
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7th - 10th
Research Report Source Sheet • Graphic Organizer for Tracking Sources
This graphic organizer serves as a companion for nonfiction research materials. Students can organize their information for future use in research writing and evidence-based claims.There is a space for title, author, news source, URL (if applicable), as well as summary and quote & connections.This is all based on students PROVING a particular point and creating evidence for support.Includes ready-made Easel activity!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
We Ate the Children Last - Yann Martel - 5 Day Lesson Plan
Students absolutely love the disturbing plot of Yann Martel's short dystopian story. Make the most of it with our comprehensive lesson plan.What's included:- Teaching guide- Pre-reading activities- Vocabulary activity- Post-reading (comprehension, close reading, and real-world connection) questions- Written response question with rubric- Text vs. movie comparison worksheet- Online jeopardy game- Creative activity with checklist- Planning document - Answer keys to all of the aboveThe story can be
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Dystopia Bundle - Create a Dystopia + 3 Short Story Lesson Plans
Plant and Animal Cells Reading Comprehension Passage Differentiated & Scaffolded
Are you tired of searching for science reading comprehension passages that are accessible to all your students? The Plant and Animal Cells Reading Comprehension Passage resource is a differentiated and scaffolded text designed with the needs of English Learners in mind.The Plant and Animal Cells Reading Comprehension Resource Includes:Differentiated & scaffolded text on plant and animal cell organellesText-dependent questionsCustomized graphic organizersAn answer keyA lesson plan (including
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6th - 8th
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Adverb Clauses Graphic Organizer Digital and Printable with Worksheet
Adverb Clauses Graphic Organizer. This four-quadrant graphic organizer helps explain adverb clauses so students will have a better understanding of how to identify them in a sentence and how to punctuate them as well. First page can be projected while students fill in the blanks on their copy. Advanced students can just fold a piece of paper into quadrants and take notes. Useful as a reference when students are working with adverb clauses. This can also be used as a handout. Includes a worksheet
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentence Structure BUNDLE
Periodic Table of Elements - Google Slides Deck - Guided Notes - Worksheets
Are you searching for an engaging and accessible lesson to teach students how to read the periodic table of elements? The Periodic Table of Elements - Slide Deck, Guided Notes, and Worksheets provides all students access to complex chemistry content.This resource eases students into understanding how to use The Periodic Table of Elements to determine the # of subatomic particles in the atoms of each element.The Periodic Table of Elements - Slide Deck, Guided Notes, and Worksheets includes:4-page
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Chemistry Bundle - Matter, Atoms and Elements, and The Periodic Table
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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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