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6th grade english language arts handouts for Microsoft Word
Understanding Rhyme Scheme and Stanzas in Poetry
This item contains activities about understanding rhyme scheme and stanzas in poetry. It includes:
*Directions
*Rhyme Scheme Definition
*Rhyme Scheme Worksheet
*Rhyme Scheme Worksheet Answer Key
*Identifying Rhyme Scheme Worksheet
*Identifying Rhyme Scheme Worksheet Answer Key
*Stanza, Stanza Break, and Refrain Definition
*Stanza Worksheet
*Stanza Worksheet Answer Key
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3rd - 9th
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High School ESL Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Skills
50 pages of various levels of ESL practice including beginner, intermediate, advanced and low-literacy/SIFE. Grammar practice includes present tense, mixed tense, conjunctions, apostrophe use and passive voice among others. Readings and vocabulary expansion exercises include a woman's story of growing up from ugly duckling to TV star and a mother dog who adopts kittens. Low-literacy focus on letter sound combination distinction exercises (e.g. SH vs. CH sound). General ESL alphabet/number/co
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6th - 12th
Law of Conservation of Mass Reading Passage and Question Set
This product features a reading passage about the law of conservation of mass. Along with the passage there is a question set, question set with two sets on one page (to save on copying), and an answer key. The question set is both fill in the blank and open ended. My students always benefit from this activity!
The Outsiders, SE HINTON: Pre-Reading, Character Handout
Before starting the novel, THE OUTSIDERS by SE HINTON, pass out this wildly popular handout. Read the different "friend requests" out loud and have students determine whether they would FRIEND or DENY the requests, base on the words written. Each request represents one of the Greasers. Students will love reading Chapter One and finding out which character they FRIENDED and which they DENIED. This is a simple activity that instantly connects students to the Greasers!
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6th - 12th
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The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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Reading Comprehension Strategies: Definitions & Activities
A guide to introduce READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES to your students. Designed to help identify things they should be doing as ACTIVE READERS!The importance of being able to read isn’t something that can be overstated; Reading strategies are a gateway for any and all students to truly understand and engage with a text. By integrating reading strategies into their lessons, teachers can help students develop the understanding and critical thinking skills they need.THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:- A Read
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World
A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit
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3rd - 9th
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Greek Myths: Medusa, Perseus, Athena, Theseus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read and complete work dealing with three Greek Myths, including Athena's punishment to a vain Medusa; Medusa's demise at the hands of Perseus; Theseus and the Minotaur. After reading each myth, students will complete work, including identifying and character traits, for each of the ancient stories.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of Les
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6th - 12th
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ELA SENTENCE STRUCTURE Simple, Complex, & Compound Sentences WORKSHEET #1 w/ Ans
This product includes a 20-question practice activity for identifying and differentiating between simple, complex, and compound sentences, and it includes an answer key. I am in the process of uploading new practice activities, so there will be a total of 3 worksheets and one assessment for this same concept.
Other purchase options:
1) I have a PowerPoint for introducing this concept in my listings ($3.00).
2) If you like this practice activity, you can purchase additional practice activiti
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3rd - 9th
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Editable Argumentative Essay Outline
This is a great outline to guide students through the argumentative writing process.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Greek Myths: Pandora's Box & Prometheus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson, students will be able to determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Student will two this through two Greek myths - Pandora's Box and Prometheus. After identifying the theme and the details that support it, students will compare and contrast the two central characters and express this through a Venn diagram and a complete paragraph.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundl
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6th - 10th
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Narrative Persuasive & Expository Essay Outlines
Narrative, Persuasive (Argument), and Expository (Explanatory/Informative) essay outline templates for students offered in editable Microsoft Word .doc so it can be modified to fit your needs.
This IS included in my Essay Writing Resource Bundle: Common Core Aligned.
Created by Tracee Orman
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Packet of Memoir Texts
Packet of 12 Memoir texts
*mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir
*short texts for enjoyment
*great to use with ELA test prep
~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~
Texts included:
Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant)
Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little)
When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Laughter (Sandra Cisneros)
Home (Michael J. Rosen)
Hairs (Sandra Cisneros)
Alone (Jacqueline Woodson)
Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield)
Mattie's Ride (
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2nd - 12th
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Middle School Poetry Packet (Excellent for figurative language and poetry)
A Common Core aligned comprehensive poetry packet for middle school and low high school grades. Step by step instructions, examples, and workspace for 10 different types of poems (synonym, diamonte, cinquain, haiku, limerick, and more). This is everything your students need to create a perfect poetry portfolio. Just print and copy for your students and you'll be ready to go.
*Excellent for use in your poetry or figurative language unit (packet features work with and examples of personificatio
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6th - 10th
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Middle Ages and Medieval Times - castles, knights, The Plague
This unit is all about the Middle Ages and medieval times! There are 10 mini-units: Feudalism, Everyday Life, Occupations, Armor/Weapons/Heraldry, Becoming a Knight, Feasts and Tournaments, Castles, Castles Under Attack, Religion, and The Black Death. Each unit includes a page of informational text with a review sheet, a vocabulary sheet, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. In addition, there is a Venn diagram, math word problems, coat of arms shields to decorate, creative writing sheets,
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4th - 7th
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The Odyssey Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds Worksheets for Entire Book
I created these worksheets for Gareth Hinds's graphic novel version of The Odyssey. Please do not purchase this if you are teaching from a different version.
I divided the graphic novel into eleven roughly equal reading sections and created a worksheet (and answer key) for each. I procured the graphic novels for a class with many students that struggle with reading, so these worksheets may not be appropriate for a higher-level class. Refer to the preview for an idea of my work.
If you're inter
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Grades:
6th - 9th
ELA VERBS Helping, Linking, & Action WORKSHEET #1 w/ Answers
This product includes a 20-question practice activity for identifying and differentiating between action, linking, and helping verbs, and it includes an answer key.
I am in the process of creating practice activities and assessments to accompany all of my PowerPoints, so check back often.
Other purchase options:
1) I have a PowerPoint for introducing this concept in my listings ($3.00).
2) If you like this practice activity, you can purchase additional practice activities AND a formative ass
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3rd - 7th
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Flowers for Algernon questions for discussion or comprehension checks
Eight pages of questions based on the short story, "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes are broken down by progress reports and can be used as class discussion-starters or printed out as reading checks.
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6th - 10th
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Realistic Fiction Writing Unit
This realistic fiction writing unit includes the following lessons:
1) Making a writing goal and generating ideas for a realistic fiction story
2) Generating Ideas: Imagining Stories from Ordinary Moments
3) Selecting a seed idea/story idea
4) Developing believable characters
5) Giving Characters Struggles and Motivations
6) Planning your story: Story Mountains, Story Booklets, and Timelines
7) Show, Don't Tell
8) Grammar: Punctuating Dialogue
9) Feeling and Drafting the Heart of your Story
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4th - 8th
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Elements of Drama Notes | Interactive Notebook | ELAR | Editable
Great for introducing a unit on drama. This note sheet provides students with some of the major elements that students will encounter in drama texts. Students can fill in this note sheet and then glue it into their reading notebook. Perfect for standardized test prep, such as the STAAR.This document is completely editable to meet the needs of your students.This product is a Word Document, but also includes a link to a Google Doc.Check out my other reading-related activities!Vocabulary Menu⭐️Plea
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Valentines day letter - note home - party - Letter home - editable
Here is an editable Valentines day party note to send home! In order to get all the goodies you need for party day!
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PreK - 6th
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Tone and Mood Worksheet
This handout explains what tone and mood are and provides guided steps to help students identify tone and mood with sample text excerpts. There are a bank of words to help students describe the tone and the mood of each text excerpt. This is a common core lesson that has students justify the tone and mood by citing which words and phrases from the text help to justify the tone and mood.
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6th - 10th
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Identifying Theme in Fictional Texts - ELA Test Prep Skills, Reading Passages
Students will be learning how to identify the theme of a passage. They will be shown different ways in which theme is shown in a passage and will analyze those lessons. The teacher will model this strategy using a few very short stories, and the students will apply this strategy individually on two longer fictional texts.Check out all my other ELA products below!Identifying Theme in Fictional Texts - ELA Test Prep Skills, Reading PassagesHow to Write a Conclusion - ELA SkillsSetting & How It
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5th - 8th
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Tone and Mood: Warm-Up
** This product has been expanded on 12/21/2017!!!
Use this ready-to-copy warm-up to activate your students' brains as you teach them all about tone and mood. Contains four (instead of the original two) scenarios with accompanying questions and pictures. Answers are on the second page (originally, they were not provided). This is a great way to help students really understand the difference between tone and mood. These can be tricky concepts!
The original version of this document is inclu
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6th - 12th
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