4th Grade English Language Arts Handouts

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Word Scramble Puzzles | Butterflies

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

No Prep! Do you need engaging word decoding activities? Students unscramble fifteen Butterfly-themed words in this spelling/vocabulary activity! There is a Word Scramble sheet with the word bank included and one without for different challenge levels.

Great for brain breaks, early finishers, and sub plans! Answer keys are included for both versions.

Includes Four Pages:

  • Word Scramble Sheet + answer key
  • Word Scramble Sheet with Word Bank + answer key

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English Language Arts
Spelling
Back to School
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ALBERTA GRADE 2-Science and Language Arts-Designing Instructions!!

By La Llama Bilingüe

Are you a teacher looking for a comprehensive resource to teach your students about instruction design? This digital product is specifically tailored to meet the needs of elementary classrooms.

This engaging and interactive resource contains 65 pages of valuable content, including:

  • a workbook for students,
  • assessment
  • teacher's notes,
  • cut-outs and,
  • answer keys for all documents.

With this comprehensive booklet, you'll have everything you need to effectively teach the topic of instruction designing in an engaging and informative way.

The "Designing Instructions" booklet covers various topics, ensuring that your students develop a thorough understanding of the main components of instruction design.

Through carefully crafted exercises, students will explore creativity and collaboration in the context of designing instructions. They will learn about the language that must be used in instructions and how it impacts the clarity and effectiveness of communication.

One of the highlights of this resource is the scaffolded worksheets provided for a group project. These worksheets guide students through the process of designing instructions step by step, ensuring that they develop a strong foundation in this essential skill. A Google Slides template is included, allowing students to showcase their projects digitally and further enhance their learning experience.

With this product, you'll be equipping your students with valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom. They will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills while engaging in hands-on activities that foster creativity and collaboration.

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Science
Computer Science - Technology
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Pangram Activity Sheets, Handwriting Penmanship Practice, keyboard typing list

By Tomorrowcomes

This resource is designed to help improve penmanship through the use of pangrams. A pangram is a sentence that uses all 26 letters of the alphabet. This tool includes:

- 15 different pangrams for students to practice writing. Each one is unique and will challenge students to form every letter of the alphabet.

- A list of all 15 pangrams. This can be used as a reference or as a typing exercise to improve keyboarding skills.

- A pangram definition sheet. This sheet explains what a pangram is and challenges students to create their own. This can spark creativity and further practice in writing and letter formation.

This resource is versatile and can be tailored to the needs of individual students. It can be used in the classroom or at home for additional writing practice. The use of pangrams adds an element of fun to the often tedious task of penmanship practice, keeping students engaged and motivated.

Looking for more pangram tools check out these!

3 page pangram penmanship

15 pangram flashcards

English Language Arts
Computer Science - Technology
Handwriting
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Christmas writing template | Letter to Santa Template

By Patricia

Engage Your Students with Our Christmas Writing Template | Letter to Santa Template!

Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with this Letter to Santa Template resource, designed to make letter-writing fun, educational, and memorable for elementary students! This resource combines creativity with structured learning, helping your students develop writing skills while thoughtfully expressing their holiday wishes and ideas.

What’s Included in Our Christmas Writing Template Resource:

  • 12 Letter to Santa design Templates: Multiple designs to cater to different student levels and preferences, making the activity engaging for all.
  • Letter Planning Template: A structured tool to guide students in brainstorming and organizing their thoughts before drafting their letters.
  • 3 Envelope Templates: Includes templates for creating foldable, personalized envelopes to add an extra layer of excitement to the activity.
  • Bulletin Board Idea: A creative suggestion to set up a "Letters to Santa" bulletin board where envelopes can be opened to reveal students' heartfelt letters, creating a visually stunning and interactive display.

If you like this resource, be sure to check out our other activities!

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This Letter to Santa Template resource is perfect for classrooms, homeschool environments, and even holiday-themed events. Inspire your students to write, create, and share their holiday spirit in a meaningful way. Make this holiday season unforgettable with this engaging and fun activity!

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Writing
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Graphic Organizer | Describe Your Favorite Room

By Nardine Mettry

Step into the world of words and imagine a picture of your student's favorite room! This activity provides 2 engaging graphic organizers to describe their room through descriptive details.

Option 1: Fill-the-House (Ideal for visual learners and those who like a structured approach)
This graphic organizer provides a house outline with designated sections for your favorite room. Here's what your students will explore within each section:

  • The Room: Write the name of their favorite room (e.g., bedroom, playroom, etc.).
  • Sight: Describe what they see. Specific details like furniture, decorations, or the view outside the window.
  • Smell: What unique scents fill the air in this room? Is it the fresh smell of linens, the sweet aroma of books, or a hint of their favorite snacks?
  • Feeling: How does this room make them feel? Cozy, calm, energetic, or creative?

Option 2: Cutting, Folding & Designing (Ideal for kinesthetic learners and those who enjoy a hands-on approach)

  • Cut and Fold: Cut out and fold along the lines.
  • Design Time: Decorate the outside of their folded room to represent its visual elements (furniture, decorations, etc.)
  • Sensory Exploration: On the inside flaps of the room, write down details related to their senses:
    • Sight: Describe what they see inside the room.
    • Smell: What scents are present in this space?
    • Feeling: How does being in this room make them feel?

⭐More Writing Attempts:⭐

Journey to the Center of the Earth | Narrative/Descriptive

Trapped in a Snow Globe | Narrative

⭐Student Rubric⭐

Burger Sandwich | Writing Rubric


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Writing
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Editable Bright Nameplates | Cursive | Multiplication | Place Value | Decor

By Kristen Teaches Fourth

Are you in need of cute and functional nameplates/nametags for your students? Look no further! This resource is perfect for you! These nametags measure approximately 4.27 inches high and 10.91 inches width wise (numbers will vary based on how you cut them out). These are a bit bigger so they won't fit in the holders from target but they are easy to laminate. Once you edit - print on your preferred paper (cardstock is my preference - I like Astrobrights), laminate and cut! Easy to cute - just cut across in the middle!

Students will be able to use these right away to help with their multiplication facts, place value and gives them an idea of what the cursive letters look like! I am using them in my fourth grade class and the students are already raving about how helpful they are - no more straining to see the posters!

I attach mine with velcro so that students can easily take them with them if they work in a different area of the room.

You will need a font KA Jackfruit for it to look just like mine. I included the link to purchase the font in the file. Zip files open to an editable powerpoint!

Review are appreciated and helpful for me! Please reach out with any questions or concerns!

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Back to School
Math
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Opinion Paragraph Writing Worksheets & Self-Guided Prompts | 30 Printable Topics

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

We all have opinions - but it isn’t always easy to say why we have a specific opinion. Challenge your students to state their opinion in a clear sentence, then write sentences that support their opinion. Each topic also prompts students to think of an opinion outside of their own and compare. This no-prep resource has writing prompts every step of the way to help your students write with critical thinking skills. Students can write their opinion paragraphs independently, or together as a class. 

NOTE: Please download the preview to see the list of the 30 topics included in this package.

This resource includes:

   ✏ 30 opinion topics (each topic has two pages)

   ✏ Self-guiding worksheets

   ✏ Writing prompts to help your students write independently

   ✏ Lots of writing space

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute.

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Writing
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Daily Reading Log Chart

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Need a great, easy-to-use reading log? This was successfully used for many years when we had a time slot cut out for a 30-minute reading time each day. Students earn points towards rewards such as homework passes, computer time, or have your students earn point each six weeks or quarter for a special movie day event.

English Language Arts
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Reading Strategies
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1984 Teacher's Unit

By Educate and Create

Looking for an engaging way to cover the novel 1984? Look no further! This is a GROWING bundle for the classic novel 1984. Great activities to go alongside the novel and incorporate differentiation in your classroom to meet the needs of multiple learners. Includes an intorduction powerpoint, a characterization flipbook, a study guide, graphic organizers, and a film adaptation worksheet. All of which can be used in TeachShare Digital Activities for distance learning!

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Back to School Activities Worksheets All About Me Writing Prompts NO PREP

By April S Bash

**Back to School Activity Packet Unit
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This 38-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

38 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. All About Me

3. School Worries Be Gone

4. Word Search page (20 words)

5. Word Scramble page (10 words)

6. Spelling Words : 10 school words plus 1 Bonus, on lined paper

7. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

8. Step By Step—Getting Ready for School : First, Next, Then, Last

9. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

10. Design & Detail illustrating page : Design your own classroom. Describe what you have included, and why.

11. Opinion Journal : Did you like your first day of school? Explain why/why not, and how you would change it.

12. Cause & Effect : Can you find some cause/effect from your day at school?

13. ABC Order : 20 school words

14. * * * ABC Order Answer Sheet

15. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

16. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

17. Math : 12 simple addition problems

18. * * * Math : answer sheet

19. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

20. * * * Math : answer sheet

21. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Writing Prompt : with crayon box shaped lined paper_…School Memory_

24. Writing Prompt with book-shaped paper: Summer Break

25. Writing Prompt: What I Want My Teacher to Know / What I Want to Know About My Teacher

26. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: School Vs. Home

27. Acrostic Poem : SCHOOL

28. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

29. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

30. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

31. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

32. My Self Portrait

33. Seek, Find & Color : 20 school objects to locate and color by instruction

34. My Favorite Things : 8 “favorites” to label and color

35. Label a Classroom : 7 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

36. Label a Student : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

37. Label That Photo : Label 15 classroom photos with cut & paste words, from the book

38. Classroom Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like


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English Language Arts
Back to School
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All ELA Bundle, Reading Comprehension Lessons an Activities, Reading Strategy

By Queen's Educational Resources

English Language Arts | All ELA Bundle | Reading Comprehension Lessons and Activities | Reading Strategies

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"The Napping House" Literacy Integration Lesson Plan

By Lara Hocheiser

Move and breathe through a childhood classic. The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood has been a favorite story in my classes for years, and with a librarian’s suggestion, I brought it to life through yoga for the first time in 2012. Now accompanied by our beautiful illustrations, we can use this yoga sequence to promote a lifelong love of learning, reading, and healthy habits.

Each of the characters in the story is paired with a yoga pose, and each page adds another character in order. As the sequence builds, the poses come together in a beautiful flow. Do the poses as you read, or read and then do the poses—whatever feels the best to you.

This lesson plan is a perfect resource for teachers, parents or clinicians who want bring the story to life with movement. We’ve included a story script and a list of poses so children can learn the yoga sequence.

The Napping House Literacy Integration is a 14-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.
This download contains the following:

  • The Napping House Lesson Plan designed for kids ages 4-10

  • List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story

  • Story script to read along with The Napping House

  • Guided relaxation, meditation script, crafts, and group activities

  • The Napping House yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses

With love from my heart and my team to you!
Lara

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English/Arabic Growing Vocabulary Flashcards Bundle

By Zaazoua Mostapha

Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these bilingual English and Arabic vocabulary sight word labels!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. Each card features the word in English and Arabic. To help aid meaning, I've included High-quality pictures and illustrations.

These picture and word vocabulary flashcards are perfect for any student new to English or Arabic language learning!

You'll Get:

  • Classroom objects English and Arabic Sight Words

  • Body Parts English to Arabic ESL Vocabulary Flashcards

  • Jobs & Occupation English and Arabic Sight Words

  • Animal's Names English and Arabic Sight Words

  • Numbers 0 to 100 in English and Arabic Labels Version 1

  • Numbers 0 to 100 in English and Arabic Labels Version 2

  • Math Symbols English/Arabic Flash Cards

  • Sports in English/Arabic Flash Cards

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Pirate Lovers? Fun Kid Craft Activity Resource Packet, Lots of Templates!

By Creative Discoveries Online Academy Printables

Make Pirate crafting/activities fun with this engaging, hands-on pirate resource packet! This includes 8 low-prep pirate activities perfect for exploring pirates and being creative. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to discover the world of pirates by exploring, coloring, cutting, gluing, I spying, and decorating. Students will love exploring pirates together by using their critical & problem solving skills through these fun activities, and won't even realize how much they're learning! Use it after you talk about pirate facts,sing a fun pirate song, act out a pirate play, or read a story about pirates. Pull out gems, sequins, paint, coloring utensils... and the list goes on. Be as creative as possible.

Here's what you'll get:

  • Build a pirate
  • Word search with a bird find and Tic Tac Toe
  • Pirate color by number
  • Make a pirate hat headband
  • Pirate coloring page
  • Pirate finger puppets
  • I Spy pirate objects
  • Pirate bookmarks

Your students will love these pirate activities using a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be engaged and exploring.

These activities use materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes 8 printable templates to create everything.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

You may also like…

→ Build A Bat Craft Resource Template

→ Unicorn Craft Activity Resource Packet

→Under The Sea Preschool/Kindergarten Resource Packet Practice

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Editable End of the Year Letter to Students From Teacher Last Day Week Of School

By You Are Special

Editable End-of-Year Letter to Students from Teacher Last Day Week Of School Activity Make the last day of school memorable by giving your students a personalized letter. This heartfelt message can be easily edited to fit your style and needs!

Want a sweet and sincere way to say goodbye to your students at the end of the year? This letter is just what you need! You can edit the main text to make it your own.


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  • 4 Letters
  • 9 Colorful Designs Backgrounds
  • PDF File
  • Editable PowerPoint File

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CKLA Unit 1 Resources - 4th Grade | ELA | Science of Reading

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

CKLA follows the Science of Reading. Many schools are moving to the Science of Reading and adopting curricula like CKLA however not purchasing printable resources. I have found myself in the same spot. As I work through this curriculum I am making resources to help other teachers navigate CKLA and what they need in their classrooms to be successful. Make sure to follow me to get notified when I add additional units.

What's included: 82 posters and handouts needed in Unit 1 in color and black and white versions. Notes on how to use each resource on the margin of each slide.

  • Primary focus for each lesson
  • What makes a good paragraph
  • Example paragraph activity
  • What is a personal narrative
  • Showing vs. telling
  • Writing strategies
  • Character traits
  • Cause and effect
  • Using your 5 senses
  • Sample food topics
  • Dialogue examples
  • 5 simple rules for writing dialogue
  • How to describe food in writing
  • Transition words
  • Memory topics
  • A good paragraph rules
  • Emotions vs. physical feelings
  • "The Diagnosis"
  • First-hand vs. Second-hand
  • Supporting claims
  • Types of details
  • Similes and metaphors
  • Accordion details
  • Color and black and white versions
  • PDF and PPTX files. The PowerPoint has notes in the margin of how I use each resource.

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RACE - All Things English Addendum

By Blooming Through High School

An easy to read format to get your students writing!

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Word Puzzles

By Beth Hammett

Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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Looking to the Past: Verb Tense Activity - Instagram Themed

By A Teachers Sidekick

These are fake Instagram posts that have pictures of activities. One post shows the activity happening in the present and the other post shows the activity either finished or happening in the past. The teacher will need to cut out the Instagram posts and the text boxes. Then the students will need to place the descriptions (inside the text boxes) with the correct Instagram post. The majority of the practice with this activity is focused on past tense, but there is also present and future tense.

**An extension for the activity is to have the students underline and identify the verb that shows the tense of the sentence.**

This can be used for multiple grade levels and would be a great support activity for upper elementary and middle school students who need practice with verb tenses (especially past tense).

I hope you enjoy it. Please rate and review.

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Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story - Realistic Fiction 5-8

By Mark Holmes

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Set during the Kashmir conflict, "Iqbal and Yasmin: A Story of Childhood in Kashmir" tells the poignant story of two siblings experiencing the harrowing realities of war. Iqbal, an eight-year-old boy, and his sister Yasmin face the loss of innocence as their village is engulfed by violence with Indian and Pakistani forces in constant contention. Yasmin suffers a traumatic assault by a soldier, while Iqbal strives to restore normalcy by organizing cricket games. Their childhood is a stark contrast of fear and a courageous attempt to find joy and unity in a time of despair.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

Learning Objectives

Understanding Conflict: The book provides a lens to view the Kashmir conflict and its effects on the local population.

Effects of War on Children: It emphasizes the profound impact of conflict on the mental and physical well-being of young people.

Resilience and Hope: Iqbal's actions illustrate the capacity for resilience and the pursuit of communal healing even in the darkest times.

Cultural Insight: Readers learn about Kashmir's rich culture and the severe challenges its people face.

Human Rights: The story is a gateway to discussions about protecting civilians and upholding human rights during conflict.

Peacebuilding: It encourages the exploration of non-violent methods for conflict resolution and peacebuilding within communities.

English Language Arts
Short Stories
Social Studies - History
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