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First Day of School Investigate the Teacher Activity - Engaging - Print/Digital
Engage your students with this unique first day of school activity where students "investigate" the teacher and make inferences based on what they observe in the classroom. This kinesthetic activity is the perfect way to mix things up on Day 1 and set the tone for an engaging, student-centered year. If you want your students to get MOVING around the room, COLLABORATE with their peers, engage in INQUIRY-BASED learning, and practice INFERENCING + CRITICAL THINKING skills, then the "Investigate the
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4th - 12th
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Interactive Game Boards | Boost Engagement With Any Lesson
Boost engagement and excitement with these interactive game boards using sticky notes. These game boards can be used with any subject or lesson. They are perfect for review or test prep. Students can work as teams, partners, or as a whole class. Use your already printed worksheet or workbook and add these game boards to excite and motivate your students! This is the perfect way to spice up a review lesson or use for test prep. ***PowerPoint and PDF versions included. *These game boards were desi
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Interactive Game Bundle | Student Engagement
Journal Writing Prompts Bell Ringers for a Full Year Editable Distance Learning
*EDITABLE* A Year of Journal Prompts Bell Ringers or Exit Slips Bundle includes: Over 400 writing prompts aligned with the ELA Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, language, and history strands. The prompts are provided in Powerpoint and in Microsoft Word, so they are completely editable and perfect for distance learning! NOTE: If you are looking for a version of the prompts already formatted in Google Drive, they are here: JOURNAL PROMPTS in GOOGLE SLIDESThis IS i
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
English Bell Ringers - Grammar, Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Videos - Vol 3
English Bell Ringers - Grammar, Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Videos - Vol 3: Have your students in their seats as soon as the bell rings by beginning each of your middle or high school English classes with these engaging daily bell ringer routines! This comprehensive full-year resource includes everything you need to start each class with an engaging bell ringer activity. With tasks related to figurative language, word choice, vocabulary, grammar and video journals, you'll have what you need
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE
This Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE includes over 150 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about Greek Mythology or to prepare them to read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. First, introduce your students to Greek Mythology with the 2 Introductory PowerPoints. While following along, students will complete the Guided Student Note Pages and Graphic Organizers. The PowerPoints cover The Creation of the World & the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus.Have students continue to
Grades:
5th - 8th
Argumentative Writing - A Complete Argument Essay Writing Unit - PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your students master the art of argumentative writing with this argument writing teaching unit! I created this argumentative essay writing teaching unit with secondary ELA students in mind, and it includes step-by-step and engaging writing instructional materials. This argument essay writing unit includes everything you need for a complete argumentative writing instructional unit, including the print & digital materials. This essay writing instructional unit includes an editable instruc
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7th - 10th
Phonics Sound Mounds | Sound Mounds | Phonics Visuals | Phonics Instruction
Sound Mounds are finally here! Sound Mounds are a visual that go along with any phonics curriculum to help supplement the visual and auditory aspect of learning. Sound Mounds were designed to help students see where they see phonics phonics patterns in their writing. This resource is demonstrated in a variety of ways on my TikTok / Instagram pages (@theeppichclassroom).This Resource Includes:Large Sound Mound Cards (Best for Whole Group)Small Sound Mound Cards (Best for Small Group)Sound Mound P
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PreK - 8th
Also included in: Sound Mound Cards & Mapping Activity BUNDLE | Phonics Visual
Thesis Statement and Essay Introduction - Essay Writing Unit - PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your students master the art of writing an introductory paragraph and thesis statement with this print and digital essay writing unit focusing on the introduction. This lesson will help your students improve their essay writing skills and write a well-developed and complete thesis statement and introduction paragraph for their multi-paragraph essay.This essay writing teaching resource includes everything you need for instruction, including an editable presentation for direct instruction, pr
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6th - 10th
99 Riddles Brain Teasers Morning Meeting Bell Ringers set 1
Riddles Brain Teasers Bell Ringers / Lesson Starters / Morning MeetingAre you looking for some gripping ways to settle your students really quickly at the start of your online or face to face lesson?Here are 99 of the best riddles out there that you can use as bell ringers / lesson starter activities for teens!I have done all the hard work for you and gathered the best riddles into one neat PowerPoint that you can pull up whenever you need. These 99 riddles have passed my strict screening proces
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: 268 Riddles / Brain Teasers / Morning Meeting / Bell Ringers
Blackout Poetry Lesson and Creative Art Project — Includes Examples and Rubric
Teach your students all about Blackout Poetry with this fun lesson and activity!In this resource, you will receive:Teacher GuidePowerpoint lesson on Blackout Poetry with step by step directions for students to create their own blackout poems in a variety of ways10 Examples of blackout poems40 Pages of printable texts your students can use to make their own poetryEditable word document Rubric and Prompt for students
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debate - Slides, Organizers, Worksheets, Handout, & Topics for Classroom Debates
Debate - Slides, Organizers, Worksheets, Handout, & Topics for Classroom Debates: Elevate your classroom debates with this ready-to-use resource that has absolutely everything you need to set up and implement formal debates in your classroom. Debates are an excellent tool to enhance your students' research, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This resource provides a complete package, featuring slides, organizers, worksheets, handouts, and a selection of engaging debate topics. You will
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8th - 12th
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Academic Vocabulary Unit: Year-long vocab program with activities & quizzes
Revolutionize the way you engage your students with vocabulary with this year-long academic vocabulary program! If you find yourself dreading, or even avoiding, including vocabulary in your middle school ELA or high school English curriculum, this vocabulary unit is for you!This academic vocabulary unit is filled with engaging vocabulary activities, and it is designed to help prepare secondary ELA students to succeed in your English class. This Academic Vocabulary Program Includes:45 weeks of de
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7th - 10th
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Sentence Combining Bell-Ringers: Writing Exercises for the Entire Year
Get a full year's worth of engaging Sentence Combining Bell Ringers that will help students become stronger writers! These ready-to-use sentence-combining activities include 40 different sentence-combining writing prompts. Daily sentence combining and writing practice helps your students actively work on becoming stronger writers every single class period. Students will love how engaging these bell ringers are, and they will have fun sharing all of the different ways the sentences can be combine
Grades:
7th - 10th
Explanatory and Informational Writing Unit for Secondary ELA
Engage your students in an informational and expository essay unit that will help them learn how to write academically! This explanatory, expository, and informational writing unit includes everything you need to teach informational and explanatory writing to your middle and high school students. Plus, all of the digital and print materials are included!There is an editable PowerPoint presentation and supplementary teaching materials that contain assignments, activities, and an essay. This writi
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6th - 9th
Short Story Unit - Intro to Literature for ANY Fiction - PRINT & DIGITAL
Teach your students all about short stories and literary elements with a short story unit that works with any piece of fiction. This short story teaching lesson introduces students to short stories, fiction, and literary devices. It includes everything you need to teach your middle and high school students about short stories, and you can use these organizers over and over again. This short story unit includes both the print and digital files! Teaching short stories is a breeze with this unit. B
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Narrative Writing and Short Story Unit Bundle
Back to School Escape Room - Fun Back to School Activities for any subject area
Are you ready for a back to school activities your students won’t forget? This editable back to school escape room works for any subject area and is a great activity for the beginning of the year. Students strengthen their growth mindset as they overcome challenges as a team. Included back to school activities: ✅ Beginning of the year icebreakers✅ Supply scavenger hunt✅ Syllabus close reading quiz✅ Growth Mindset Cryptoquotes (or “fill in the blanks”)✅ Optional growth mindset writing activityWha
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7th - 10th
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200 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grades 7/8)
Be prepared to teach your Grade 7/8 Language class with a year's worth of bell work writing prompts for Google Slides™! This resource is perfect for a soft start to the Language block and for creating a daily routine for your students to follow.This resource includes 200 writing prompts themed for each day of the week to spark student interest and promote engagement. The writing prompts also contain three sub-questions for those students who find it difficult to brainstorm ideas. With prompts an
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7th - 8th
Also included in: Grade 7 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
English Bell Ringers - Figurative Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Videos - Vol 2
English Bell Ringers - Figurative Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Videos - Vol 2: Have your students in their seats as soon as the bell rings by beginning each of your middle or high school English classes with these engaging daily bell ringer routines! This comprehensive full-year resource includes everything you need to start each class with an engaging bell ringer activity. With tasks related to figurative language, high-interest discussion prompts, vocabulary, grammar and video journals, you'
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Teaching Ethos, Pathos, Logos with Commercials | Rhetorical Device Activity
Teaching ethos, pathos, and logos is paramount for older students. They should understand these famous persuasive techniques to better their speeches and papers. When teaching rhetorical analysis, you will also cover ethos, pathos, and logos.This bundle demonstrates examples of ethos, pathos, and logos with commercials and asks students to analyze how these incorporations persuade audiences. As a culminating activity, students will sort topics into their best label: ethos, pathos, or logos.Inclu
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8th - 12th
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The Landlady by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities
The Landlady by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Roald Dahl's captivating short story, The Landlady, using this comprehensive resource. This short story resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, vocabulary exercises, character analysis activities, a headline article writing assignment, and even a link to watch a film version of the story! The spooky nature of this short story makes this an excellent story
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8th - 11th
Zendoodle Hand Self Portraits Art Lesson Middle School Art Lesson
DescriptionStudents discover who they are through art in this hand-self portrait lesson! Get to know your students as they write about their beliefs and who they are as a person. Students will use the creative process to design and apply elements using repetition and variety in their handprint piece. Students create their own self-portrait using their handprint, Zentangle designs, and a narrative describing who they are. The art lesson centers around creating a piece of artwork based on a core
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5th - 12th
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Sentence Structure Teaching Bundle
Introduce sentence structure to your students with this sentence structure teaching bundle. This bundle includes a PDF file with student materials, a mini flip book, and an editable PowerPoint presentation. This resource includes:- a 42 slide, editable, animated, color-coded PowerPoint- a 42 page, secured PDF file with worksheets, tests, and more- a mini flip book with six tabs: terms, simple, compound, complex, compound-complex, and a practice page.- a diagnostic pre test- multiple worksheets-
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7th - 10th
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments: Introduce students to the highly engaging short story, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, with these ready-to-use resources. Designed to engage students with its eerie atmosphere and unexpected twists, this package provides all the tools necessary to delve deep into the story's themes and characters. Inside, you'll find resources to assess student comprehension, including reading comprehension questions and a
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8th - 10th
Writing Spotlight Mini-Unit - Mastering Quote Analysis
Empower your middle school and high school ELA students to elevate their essay writing skills with this Writing Spotlight Mini-Unit. Designed to target the art of writing about quotes, this resource equips students with the tools and knowledge they need to craft insightful and engaging commentary. Say goodbye to repetitive phrases like "This quote shows..." and "This shows..."—this unit is here to transform your students into more confident writers.What's Inside:Editable PowerPoint Presentation:
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7th - 11th
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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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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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