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Free 8th grade english language arts research
Reading Level Conversion Chart (Lexile, AR, Fountas & Pinnell, IRLA)
This chart provides conversions for student reading levels amongst various reading programs. This chart includes:Grade Levels (K-12)IRLA Levels (K-12)AR Levels (K-12)Lexile Levels (K-12)Fountas & Pinnell Levels (K-12)
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K - 12th
Greek Mythology Research Assignment
In this research assignment students research different gods, goddesses, creatures and humans from Greek Mythology. I had my students work individually at home and I had them pick names from a hat. You can have them work in groups and do it in class using laptops if you wish. Some of my students prepared PowerPoint presentations, some made posters and others just made a speech.
I started teaching the epic poem The Odyssey to my high school students and I found out that most of them had very lit
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6th - 12th
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African American Civil Rights Movement Research Paper with All Steps
This product provides all steps needed for students to write a research paper on a person who impacted the African American Civil Rights Movement. I've included a research guide, planning guide for a rough draft, peer editing sheet, and rubric for grading. Research Guide for writing Civil Rights Movement Paper.Planning Guide for Rough Draft Peer editing sheet (with 3 editors)Rubric for grading (with 10 categories).Everything corresponds, so students should be able to write paper with ease and
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5th - 8th
MLA Paper Formatting – FREE Handout to Model M.L.A. Front Page Submission Format
Help students understand the proper way to format the first page of their essays according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) 9th Edition guidelines with this attractive reference sheet/handout that includes a detailed model and helpful tips.Want more materials to help your students become skilled writers?Click here for materials to teach in-text citations and works cited page formatting for the MLA 9th Edition Handbook.Click here for essay rubrics and student feedback sheets for four mode
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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FREEBIE Biography Research Project Template Google Slides for Any Person
This 8 page FREEBIE: biography research project template is in Google Slides and is great for any person students are researching. Great for student collaboration (partners) and perfect for Speaking and Listening Activities. This is also included in my Women in History Month Close Reading Passages Writing Biographies 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's what teachers are saying:"I used these templates to start our novel unit on Ready Player One. My kids liked the ease of use. The questions were simple to und
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2nd - 8th
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Brainstorming Web
This brainstorming web can be used for any grade! It allows for students to collect their thoughts and organize it for creative and opinion writing, research-based essays, and even book study's!
This is a PDF that includes:
✔ A blank brainstorming web template
✔ An explanation on how to fill out the brainstorming web and multiple ways of using it.
✔ 3 examples of using a brainstorming web (informational text, key point with examples, and organizing a story).
This PDF can be projected on a SMA
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1st - 12th, Higher Education
Speech & Language Therapy Screener K-8
This is a useful tool for speech-language pathologists who are screening children ages 5 to 13 years old in order to determine whether further evaluation is needed. This screener covers areas of expressive/receptive language, articulation, pragmatics, fluency, and taking data from a language sample.
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K - 8th
Debate Rubric
This editable rubric can be used for scoring individual students or groups during a classroom debate! It assesses teamwork, use of facts and text evidence, organization, respect for the other team, presentation style, and understanding of the debate topic.
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2nd - 12th
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Research Project - Source Templates
When students are doing a research paper, staying organized is key. These templates give students a place to write down the important information about their source, and then the information they found in that source. This will help them then be able to organize their thoughts into their outline and paper, and ultimately into their resources/ bibliography.When students are doing a research project, letting them choose sources is key. Having these available for kids to fill out about their so
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3rd - 12th
"The Outsiders" Pre-Reading Online Scavenger Hunt
Using a computer or other technology, students will research S.E. Hinton and the 1960's time period in order to prepare to read "The Outsiders." Two pages of questions that guide students through internet research.
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6th - 12th
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Citing Sources in MLA Format - Print & Digital
Before beginning your middle school research project, it's essential to teach citing sources - especially websites! Many middle schoolers have never done a full-blown research project before, so they can be totally lost when it comes to citing sources correctly. This worksheet is a neat little one-period classwork activity that gives them a foundation for giving credit and citing web sources.(If you teach research in middle school, don't miss the rest of my Research Skills Project Bundle!)This r
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Research Project & Skills Bundle - PDF & Digital
Research Paper Student Notes Template
I created this for my 9th grade students who were struggling with taking notes for a research project.
Rather than using index cards, which are easily lost, this template can be photocopied and hole-punched to be placed into a binder, or stuck in a folder, for easy access. The top of each box has room for the student to list the title, author(s), and where they found the source so they can easily find it again when its time to make their reference page. You can easily add more information if
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8th - 12th
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Genius Hour Interactive Notebook
This interactive notebook is to help get you and your students started with Genius Hour in your classroom. There is a suggested teacher roll-out guide with activities and links to videos to go along with the student notebook pages. In the notebook, students can: - develop their passions - decide their driving questions - brainstorm their products - record their research - reflect on their learning**********************************************************************What TEACHERS are saying abo
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2nd - 12th
Informational Biography Graphic Organizer
-Are your students completing a historical person research report or an informational paper on a specific person? Have them complete their research on this easy to use graphic organizer!-As students research using electronic resources, an encyclopedia, or library books, they can record their information here
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3rd - 8th
FREEBIE Top Tips for Note-taking
This printable is a "Beginner's Guide" to note-taking. It introduces how to take meaningful notes, paraphrase, and cite sources with a focus on note-taking from written materials and Web sites. A definition and examples of plagiarism are included as well. This resource works well for mini-lessons on research and to complement to research projects.
See this resource in action in the America: Culture Connections Group Newspaper.
Your questions are welcome, and your feedback is appreciated!
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4th - 8th
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Finding Credible Sources PowerPoint
This 12-page presentation takes students through the process of finding credible sources starting from the definition and ending with a practice activity. Last slide includes a graphic to help students ask questions about sources as they research.
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6th - 12th
Country Research Project Rubric and Packet
This is an original rubric and research packet to photocopy and give to students when doing a country research project. I created it for my middle school world geography class but it can be used by any social studies teacher or English teacher who wants students to complete a thorough research project.
The research packet includes a rubric with fill-in-the-blank due dates for each section. There is space for notes and citations of each general category (history, economics, culture, physical ge
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6th - 12th
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
This page works as a prewriting organizer for argumentative or opinion writing in upper elementary through high school writing classes. Students will plan their writing using this document by stating their topic or guiding question, giving an opinion, supporting the opinion or argument with relevant facts and details, and finally wrapping it all up with a concluding statement.
This is ideal for all students, but may be especially appealing to students with special needs who prefer the structur
Career Exploration One Pager
Do you want your students to research careers in a creative way? Try this Career Exploration One Pager! It allows students to research a career of interest without it being a daunting assignment. Students research and record information and add it to their one pager. They can be assessed quickly and there are lots of opportunities to meet several standards.- You could add a mini lesson on MLA format.- You could have your students present their one pagers in front of the class.-You could use this
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5th - 10th
Research Source Sheet
For years I watched students struggle with the concept of research. There was a disconnect between what I expected and what they wanted. I expected them to conduct research with their paper in mind, building their citations as they go. They want to get the project done quickly and easily. This resource meets both expectations!This freebie asks students to build their source's citation on the front page, helping them record important information in the proper order. The backside asks them to summ
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6th - 12th
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3 Tiers of Words: Understanding Vocabulary Instruction in the Common Core
The Common Core places a great emphasis on Tier 2 and Tier 3 words. I have created this visual representation of the three tiers of vocabulary instruction referred to in the Common Core, referenced in Appendix A for ELA, and based on the research of McKeown & Beck.
Also check out My Vocabulary Growth Graph if you're interested in turning the word learning ownership over to your students in a Data Notebook graphing format.
Thank you!
Jen Jones
www.helloliteracy.blogspot.com
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K - 12th
Google Slides Historical Figure Facebook Profile Template
Use this Google Slides template to help students gain a better understanding of a historical figure and to enhance their research skills! Students can fill out biographical information by clicking on the text. They can also add photos and post up to four status updates with dates.
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6th - 12th
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Lewis and Clark FREEBIE! Agamographs and Stationery—Ready-to-go Templates
✊Lewis and Clark ROCK!!!✊ Literally. Students will be rocking back-and-forth to watch the magical transformation of the agamographs of Lewis and Clark.An agamograph is a piece of art that transforms as the viewer walks past it. Students will use the ready-to-go, color-by-number templates to create an agamograph of the explorers Lewis and Clark and then use the stationery to write about the men’s adventures. Great bulletin board display! Watch the smiles of passersby brighten as they check out th
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea BIOGRAPHY BUNDLE - 9 Projects - 30% OFF
Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
I love William Shakespeare. I love the language, the time-period he lived in, and the timeless themes that his plays have. I tend to teach a lot of Shakespeare. I like to do the Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt in my school’s library but you can do it in the computer lab as well. It’s just a basic series of questions about Shakespeare and his time-period. I like to have my students go to the library because it gives them a chance to move around. Doing a scavenger hunt like this is also more fun than j
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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.
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