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Vocabulary Common Core RI.8.5 resources
Inspirational Quotes ELA Bellringers - Print & Digital
Start each class on a positive note using an inspirational quote of the day and teach reading comprehension while you're at it! Your students will come alive as they discuss a thought-provoking ELA bellringer while using skill-based questions to practice vital reading skills like inference, context clues, figurative language, and more.In this Quote of the Day middle school bellringer resource, you'll get a full year of 180 inspirational quotes, perfect as daily warm-ups for your middle school En
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Bellringers ELA Bundle - Digital & Printable
ELA: Emergency Sub Plans - 8th Grade
Got Sub Plans? If you are looking for something to keep in your sub folder, or just something for one day, this is perfect. There is absolutely NO PREP! It covers reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and grammar skills. See how it works: Click Here.***********************************************************What's Included- Grammar Practice - Active vs. Passive Voice- Vocabulary Practice - 1 Word of the Day, 3 Different Activities- Reading Comprehension - 1 Original Informational Text with
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7th - 9th
Middle School Reading EOG Review Activities | State Testing ELA
State standardized testing review can be boring and painful for middle school students. Do you need activities to get your students engaged and excited? This Middle School EOG Vocabulary Review activity set includes 3 engaging games to help make review more meaningful and fun so that students will be successful on EOG tests!This resource includes:ELA Vocabulary Bingo (includes teacher directions, calling card chips and 10 different cards)ELA Task Card Scoot (includes teacher directions and calli
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5th - 8th
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Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos) Treasure Hunt: Question Trail Activity
Ignite student enthusiasm in this fun movement-based activity and rediscover the triumphant trio of rhetorical appeals — ethos, pathos, and logos! Transform a mundane review into an exhilarating adventure, infusing fun and engagement into the learning process. How it works: Picture your students filling out their answer sheets as they embark on a quest, deciphering 18 intriguing question cards scattered around the classroom. Each answer they uncover brings them one step closer to unraveling the
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7th - 10th
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THE HOBBIT MEGA BUNDLE: Intro, Close reading, Review, Test, Essays, Book writing
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
Connotative, Figurative, & Technical Meaning-Task Cards
This unit provides the definition of Figurative, Connotative, and Technical meaning as well as provides task cards for students to practice determining the figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of words and phrases. The students must analyze and critique word choices and how they impact meaning and tone in the sentence.
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6th - 8th
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6th/7th/8th ELA Word Wall English/Spanish - Reading & Writing Vocabulary Posters
Create an ELA Word Wall and teach ELA vocabulary terms with simple definitions, examples, and visuals. Hang this English or Spanish word wall in your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade classroom. You can present every ELA vocabulary term in the included PowerPoint slideshow. Print these reading and writing posters in two sizes and clip together to form English or Spanish vocabulary cards! Plus, save time with this resource! The small posters are printed in the center of the page to eliminate extra trimming.
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6th - 8th
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin - Novel Studies Reading Bundle
This bundle includes everything you need to get you started when teaching The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin. With over 130 pages of vocabulary and reading activities, the hard work is done for you when reading this classic novel with your class. This download includes close-reading worksheets for every chapter of the novel, as well as reading quizzes for every two chapters. Close-reading worksheets include questions regarding character analysis, figurative language, and close-ended questi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
Entire StudySync 8 ELA Unit 3: No Risk, No Reward Presentations
The unit includes detailed presentations for all aligned lessons (First Read, Close Read, Blasts, and Skills) for a majority of the texts in Unit 3 Grade 8 of the StudySync ELA curriculum. Warm ups, background information, vocabulary, writing (RACE format aligned), sentence stems, and social emotional brain breaks included. Pear Deck compatible.Presentations aligned with the following texts:A Night To RememberA Kenyan Teen’s Discovery: Let There Be Lights to Save LionsThe Day I Saved a LifeThe C
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8th
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from Follow The Rabbit-Proof Fence - PPT - myPerspectives - Grade 8
This is a ready-made PowerPoint animated lesson with answer key for from Follow The Rabbit-Proof Fence selection, unit 3, myPerspectives, grade 8. This lesson includes the following:- Pre-reading activities- Comprehension check- Closer LookCharacter Analysis (video)- Analyze the text- Concept Vocabulary and Word Study- Analyze craft and structureMood (video)- ConventionsAdjectives (video)Adverbs (video)In addition to:discussions and extra activities slidesslides that provide assistance and recom
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8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: What Matters | UNIT 3 | myPerspectives | PPT | Grade 8
ELA Academic Vocabulary BUNDLE | 6th, 7th, 8th | Informational | Test Prep
This no-prep bundle includes Google slides interactive lessons, for middle school students to practice standard-aligned academic vocabulary on RI (informational text) standards through critical thinking, academic conversation, and formative assessment. This resource is perfect for introducing a lesson, end of year test prep and review, station rotations, and small group instruction.⭐️ This resource includes academic vocabulary for all informational standards ⭐️Each resources within this bundle i
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6th - 8th
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in the Animal Farm Unit. Delve deeper into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these engaging lessons covering chapters 3 to 5. In Lesson 4, students will analyze persuasive arguments used by the pigs on the farm, honing their skills in argument analysis and persuasive techniques. Lesson 5 equips students with vocabulary strategies to tackle unfamiliar words in the text, enhancing comprehension. Finally, Lesson 6 explores the subtleties of tone and mood in litera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
ELA Middle School Academic Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Bundle
My students hated vocabulary activities - until I started using vocab crosswords as an activity! This standards-based activity is perfect for lesson plan supplements, bell work, fast-finishers, test prep, and sub plans.This bundle contains over 120 terms on 15 different crosswords and their answer keys, including my free resource "ELA Academic Vocabulary Crossword." These puzzles were designed with Florida B.E.S.T. ELA benchmarks in mind, but also work with many Common Core State Standards. The
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6th - 8th
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September 11th Close Reading Activity — Informational Text 9/11
Included is President George W. Bush's Address to the Nation from September 11, 2001 and close reading questions that directly relate to the passage. Teachers can use this activity to commemorate the tragedy of September 11th as well as give their students practice with textual evidence and context clues. Students will need to ultimately determine author's purpose and explain their answer. You could also have students watch the video of Bush's speech after the reading to compare and contrast the
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7th - 11th
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6th, 7th, 8th Grade ELA Word Wall English/Spanish - Reading Vocabulary Posters
Create an ELA Word Wall and teach ELA vocabulary terms with simple definitions, examples, and visuals. Hang this English or Spanish word wall in your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade classroom. You can present every ELA vocabulary term in the included PowerPoint slideshow. Print these reading posters in two sizes and clip together to form English or Spanish vocabulary cards! Plus, save time with this resource! The small posters are printed in the center of the page to eliminate extra trimming.Check out th
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6th - 8th
Analogies PowerPoint
I designed this PowerPoint to help my 8th graders practice for their High School Placement Test (HSPT) but have found it extremely helpful with older ages as well. This PowerPoint invites students to define analogies, identify different types, dig deeper with a partner, and ultimately engage in independent practice. Included is an Answer Key that walks learners through the steps in solving each independent practice item.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: HSPT Prep Mega Bundle
Inspirational Quotes ELA Bellringers - Print & Digital
Teach reading comprehension with an inspirational quote of the day! A thought-provoking ELA bellringer is the perfect way to start your middle school class on a positive note while reinforcing vital reading skills like inference, context clues, figurative language, and more.These Quote of the Day middle school ELA bellringers are a FREE SAMPLE of 180 Inspirational Quote ELA Bellringers - check out the entire resource for daily reading comprehension all year long!This resource includes digital Go
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6th - 8th
Reading Comprehension Gr. 5-8 - Distance Learning
A child’s ability to read and comprehend the written word is his touchstone to success in school and in life. Designed to teach the reading skills that are basic to reading fluency, our resource emphasizes the primary building blocks of reading acquisition. About this Resource:Start off by identifying the main idea of a passage. Find out how details will point to the most important part of a story. Then, use graphic organizers to help identify context clues. Find out what questions to ask befor
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Language Arts Bundle Gr. 3-8
Knock Out Context Clues with Muhammad Ali: CCSS Aligned
This lesson is a great way to reinforce the strategies used when determining word meaning in context. It is appropriate for both upper middle and high school level students and is particularly interesting to most boys. The lesson provides students with an engaging article to practice their skills and provides teachers with ready explanations of the words and modeling of the skills. Students will broaden their referential knowledge, work collaboratively, critically read, determine context clues,
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7th - 12th
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RI.5 Standards-Based Vocabulary Interactive Lesson- Informational Text Structure
In this no-prep Google slide interactive lesson, middle school students will practice standard-aligned vocabulary on RI.5 (informational text structure) through critical thinking, academic conversation, and formative assessment. This resource is perfect for introducing a lesson, test review, station rotations, and small group instruction.This resource includes:Teacher instructions for use5 academic vocabulary terms aligned to RI.5 (editable definitions)A critical thinking drag and drop activity
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6th - 9th
Schooled: Prereading/Informational Texts/Vocabulary--CCSS Aligned
This 52-page teaching resource for teaching Gordon Korman’s popular middle school title has three components.
•PREREADING activities and ideas with two bulletin board suggestions
•FOUR INFORMATIONAL TEXTS with CCSS-aligned questions
Author Biography
The American Search for Utopia
The Hippies
Life on a 60s Rural Commune
•VOCABULARY with word lists, definitions, dictionary activities, usage worksheets, and a study of figurative language taken from the text.
Full ANSWER KEYS are included. Spe
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6th - 8th
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To Fly from Space Chronicles | PPT | myPerspectives | Grade 8
This is a ready-made PowerPoint animated lesson with answer key for To Fly from Space Chronicles selection, unit 5, myPerspectives, grade 8. This lesson includes the following:- Homepage- Pre-reading activities- While-reading activitiesWright brothers’ first flight (video)"When I Look Up" Neil deGrasse Tyson (Video) - Comprehension check- Close Read- Analyze the text- Analyze craft and structureAllusion (video)- Concept Vocabulary and Word Study- ConventionsCapitalization (video)
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8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Invention | UNIT 5 | myPerspectives | PPT | Grade 8
Veterans Day Literacy Unit for Upper Elementary & Middle School
Veterans Day Literacy UnitEngage your upper elementary and middle school students in a meaningful exploration of Veterans Day with this comprehensive literacy unit. This resource is designed to help your students develop a deep understanding of this important day while also enhancing their reading, comprehension, and language skills. The unit includes a KWL Chart, vocabulary activities, comprehension passages, synonym/antonym questions, figurative language passages, expanding sentence visuals, a
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4th - 8th
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