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8th grade english language arts homeschool curriculum pdfs
Inferences: Short Stories with Inferential Questions
Practice making inferences--drawing conclusions when given some, but not all, of the information, now in short story form! Stories are geared to upper elementary and middle school topics, such as running for student council president, getting left out of a party invitation, and working a summer job. The following pages include:-10 short stories with 5 inferential questions each-3 categories of inferences: predictions: making a reasonable guess of something that could happen next environ
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Inferences Bundle
Shirley Jackson "The Lottery" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (tradition)* theme (persecution)* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions and vocabul
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7th - 10th
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning | Novel Study, 5th-8th Grades
The perfect novel study for the book “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket”! Great for use in a literature circle or novel study group. Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension, vocabulary and extension activities. Complete answer key is included and can be printed for students with IEPs. About The BookThe Bad Beginning is an excellent book that can be used to hook students on reading. This is book one in a series of stories about the Baudela
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5th - 8th
Short Text for Teaching Text Structure {Vol.2}: Informational Text about Color
Are you looking to expand your collection of short informational text perfect for {fun & interesting} close reading? Text that you and your students can read and reread in one session? If so, then I think you will love this second volume of articles in a new Hello Literacy Informational Text series I'm creating called Hello 411. I wrote and designed these informational text articles for my students because I was looking for text that was short, interesting, looked like a real magazine artic
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K - 8th
Life Skills Comprehension Worksheets | Special Education
This engaging, print and go, 130 page set of differentiated Life Skills Comprehension Worksheets includes worksheets for important life skills topics for students with special needs or Autism. Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the FULL Life Skills Curriculum Bundle (includes 9 Life Skills Resources)WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?- Kitchen- Bedroom- Bathroom- Dining Room- Laundry Room* All topics are related to the Life Skills Bundles & Word Wall in my store.WHAT IS INCL
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Life Skills Bundle | Special Education
Interactive Calendar Books for Autism
I have created interactive Calendar Books. These books can be used on a daily basis. I have used mine this year, and have found that participation has gone up 100%. Students are responsible for following along and completing each page. There are six pages:Yesterday wasToday isTomorrow isThe month isThe date isThe weather isThe season isPrint each page on cardstock and laminate. Assemble the pages using binder rings.Please cut out the Calendar Book Pieces, laminate, and attatch to the book w
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Short Text for Teaching Text Structure {Vol.3}: American Revolution
Are you looking to expand your collection of short informational text perfect for {fun & interesting} close reading? Text that you and your students can read and reread in one session? If so, then I think you will love this third volume of articles in a new Hello Literacy Informational Text series I'm creating called Hello 411.
I wrote and designed these informational text articles for my students because I was looking for text that was short, interesting, looked like a real magazine arti
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3rd - 9th
Literary Analysis Essay Unit: High School Response to Literature (2023 Update)
Newly updated, this Literary Analysis Complete Unit provides EVERYTHING you need to successfully teach students the art of responding to literature via the Literary Analysis Essay. Starting at the very beginning, you'll find lessons explaining what Literary Analysis means, ready-to-use writing prompts, graphic organizers, literary analysis templates, thesis statement lessons & practice activities, mentor introduction, body, & conclusion paragraphs, common mistakes and how to avoid them,
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special Education
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special EducationOver 350 pages of leveled nonfiction animal passages and symbol supported leveled comprehension worksheets!WHAT'S INCLUDED?+ 25 animals are included+ 3 levels of passages+ 3 levels of comprehension sheetsWHAT DO THE LEVELS LOOK LIKE?Level 1: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 2: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 3: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceANIMALS INCL
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Animal Facts Leveled Comprehension Bundle (Comprehension for Special Ed)
A List of Adjectives
This is a 2 page list to help students find and use a variety of adjectives. There are some of each of the different kinds of adjectives and they are in alphabetical order.
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4th - 8th
EDITABLE Guess Who? Custom Template Insert Cards • Montessori cards • Party Game
♥ EDITABLE Guess Who inserts cards. ♥ Experience a fun, easy, and fast way to educate by playing with your toddlers, children, or students! Create a unique gift for any special occasion! ♥You can see a demonstration video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJJfJYXolw4This is a digital download and no physical items will be sent to you. The background is not included.Colors may vary slightly due to viewing different monitors.♥ WHAT IS THE GUESS WHO GAME?Guess Who is a board game involving two people.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Science Comprehension | 3 Levels | Special Education
Looking for simple to use and engaging science comprehension for your self-contained classroom? This 160 page download includes 6 Units of leveled Science comprehension for students with special needs or Autism in the Special Education setting. No prep needed just print and go!Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the Best- Selling Simple Science Curriculum Bundle For each topic you will get: - 3 Leveled passages- 3 leveled comprehension sheets for EACH passage For each p
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PreK - 12th
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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7th - 11th
Compare and Contrast | nonfiction text | Animal Facts bundle | for small groups
I have included 10 different compare and contrast animal units in this bundled pack. In each unit you will find:**animal facts narrative**cut and paste **highlight **Venn Diagram **compare/contrast sentences to sort on your Venn diagram **compare and contrast writing frame**two different assessments**digital versions**answer keys! You could have the students cut out the sentences for each article and place them on the Venn Diagram in small groups or centers with Velcro or magnets. ***BONUS***
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1st - 8th
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The Bronze Bow - (Lesson Plan)
The Bronze Bow is a complete 83 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze activities, creative writing assignments, character studies, parts of speech,
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5th - 8th
Treasure Island * (Lesson Plan)
OVER 200 COPIES SOLD.A complete Novel Study for the book ‘Treasure Island’ written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Novel Study is compiled by Joel Reed and Nat Reed, and contains a total of 64 pages of content. Each of our novel studies are presented chapter-by-chapter and include many of the following activities: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); as well as many challenging Activities. The novel study includes everything needed
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5th - 8th
End of Year Mad Libs Writing Activity
Everyone loves Mad Libs! As the end of the school year approaches, check out this fun, Mad Libs to get your students working with nouns, verbs, adjectives and more. This fun activity is also great to print out and use if you're creating a summer learning pack for your students. Keep them engaged in writing activities over the summer!
Check out my other Mad Libs products:
Lifetime Growing BUNDLE Mad LibsMad Libs Back to SchoolMad Libs End of YearSummer Fun Mad LibsMad Libs Father's DayMorning Me
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1st - 8th
Virtual Field trip to Broadway For Chorus Band Art
Take an Updated Virtual Field Trip for chorus, art, band, English or more! Enjoy a broadway show, learn about the history of Broadway, see what goes on behind the scenes at Broadway, learns the terms of Broadway and more in this exciting Virtual Field Trip adventure! Over 10 learning locations along with 10+ student learning activities to guide exploration and learning as they explore New York City's Famous Broadway! Perfect for in class or distance learning! Learning activities and tasks for e
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3rd - 12th
Superhero Close Reading & Writing Theme Unit {Bundle}
Unleash your student's close reading powers with this superhero themed bundle. Inside you will find SIX passages for close reading, homework, assessments, and guided reading instruction. I have designed this unit to meet common core complexity ranges for grades 2-5.
It can also be used to encourage close reading and citing textual evidence in secondary grades.
Each passage has 5 activities (1 Graphic Organizers, 3 pages w/ dependent questions, snd an extended writing response).
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2nd - 8th
All About Saints Activity Packet (with an emphasis on All Saints' Day)
This packet contains 21 pages of printables and worksheets all themed around saints and All Saints' Day. This is perfect for celebrating All Saints' Day on November 1st or for learning about saints throughout the year.
Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase two copies in order to be able to use it in a whole school, parish, or religious education setting. You can do this by either purchasing two copies or b
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1st - 8th
Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer, Summary Planner, Interactive Notebook Foldable
Help students guide their thinking when it comes to plot with this easy to use resource. Includes: an interactive notebook foldable to start students off with the terminology and examples of each feature in a plot diagrama graphic organizer to complete after reading a story (sample one is filled out to help the teacher model for the students)a summary planner with checklist to help students develop a thorough summary of a book that includes all the necessary details. THIS RESOURCE IS PART OF A B
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4th - 8th
Communication Folder for Autism/Special needs
My Communication Folder for students with limited verbal skills.A selection of visuals for Speech Therapy, Special Education and Autism to support communication in the classroom and at home.The communication boards Included:-6 Communication Boards titledI want to play with I feelI need in lessonsI want to eatWhat activity I want to doPersonal needsPlus:-120 Picture symbolsThe Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2011 by DynaVox Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permissio
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PreK - 8th
Grammar Worksheets and Tests | Simple Steps to Sentence Sense | Middle School
Does grammar make your students anxious? This best-selling middle school grammar workbook can help. Simple Steps to Sentence Sense is an easy way to teach grammar and usage to Middle School Students. This eBook is a complete course in grammar and usage. Thousands of students and their teachers use this grammar workbook. They say: "It works! It's fun!" Note: This is the print edition. Teachers will make copies of the pages and distribute them to their students. This is not the Google Drive Editio
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
Persuasive Essay Opinion Writing Unit Graphic Organizer Prompts Rubric & Thesis
Thesis statement centered persuasive / opinion essay writing workshopThis digital, Google Slides workshop guides students through every paragraph and element of argument writing and allows for independent, self-paced practice. NO PREP! Perfect for DIFFERENTIATION, SELF-PACING, AND COLLABORATION! Argumentative Essay Writing Complete PAPERLESS WORKSHOP *Works With ANY ESSAY PROMPT* *Teacher Plans Included*GOOGLE SLIDES: Interactive Tutorials for Each Element: HookBackground informationCounter
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6th - 9th
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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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