Less than $5 8th Grade English Language Arts Activities

The Winter Solstice in Egypt was a celebration of the sun god Amun-Ra. This holiday season, introduce your students to how the solstice was present at the Temple of Karnak. This ready to print and teach activity set includes:

• A lesson plan
• A two page introduction to the Winter Solstice in Karnak
• Five reflection questions
• Three different word search puzzles
• Answer keys for word searches
• Three different crossword puzzles
• Answer keys for crosswords

This winter, engage your students with a fun activity that is also educational! This resource can be used in both the secondary social studies classroom and in language arts!

This activity set is great for:

• Winter Holiday work
• Learning about ancient civilizations
• Extension activities
• Centers
• Substitute work
• and more!

Introduce plays from William Shakespeare by studying the great adaptions from Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb with their Tales From Shakespeare. These are engaging worksheets geared to having your students interact more with the story line and vocabulary used in each play

Tales From Shakespeare are great adaptions of William Shakespeare's play that allow student to be introduced to the story line in a way they can understand while not being too simplistic. Worksheets, crossword, word search, chapter notes are bundled together based on the story. Answer sheets are provided where necessary.

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Including: The Tempest

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Is your classroom ready to dive into the dark, twisted futures of dystopian worlds? This Elements of Dystopia lesson plan is a totalitarian teaching tool that will captivate your middle school students while helping them identify and analyze key features of dystopian literature. Whether you're introducing this thought-provoking genre for the first time or reviewing it as part of a unit, this resource is your survival guide to dystopian education!

This Lesson is “Utopia” for Teachers Because:

✔️ Perfect for the fall and Halloween season, bringing an eerie edge to your ELA or humanities class.
✔️ Multi-media magic with guided notes, engaging discussions, a dystopian movie trailer (The Hunger Games), and short story (Examination Day) activities.
✔️ Makes teaching complex concepts like government control, surveillance, and rebellion easy to understand!

What’s Inside:

• Detailed lesson slides on the key elements of dystopia: Government Control, Surveillance, Lack of Individual Freedom, Dehumanization, Resistance/Rebellion, and Environmental Disaster/Scarcity.
• Fill-in-the-blank guided notes to engage students as they explore dystopian features in both The Hunger Games trailer and the short story Examination Day.
• Practice activities to identify dystopian themes in multimedia (film and literature).
• Creative writing and analysis opportunities to deepen understanding of the genre.

Use This Resource To:

• Introduce or review dystopian literature with your students.
• Engage learners with multi-modal content (video, text, and discussion).
• Teach during the spooky fall season for maximum engagement with dystopian fears.
• Reinforce essential reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as students analyze dystopian societies.

What You’ll Love:

• The guided practice with The Hunger Games trailer hooks students right from the start!
• Independent analysis of Examination Day lets students practice identifying dystopian elements on their own.
• Eerie, thematic puns and a structured approach make this lesson perfect for dystopian fans and curious minds alike.

Take your students to a world where nothing is as it seems—except the high-quality teaching materials you can rely on. This resource is your key to unlocking the chilling, totalitarian thrill of dystopian literature in your classroom!

Wanted! Book Villains! Turn your students into character analysis detectives with this engaging and creative activity! By creating wanted posters for their favorite book villains, students will dive deep into character traits, motivations, and physical descriptions.

What's Included:

• Wanted Poster Template: A customizable template to guide students in creating their posters.
• Wanted Poster Example: A visual model for inspiration and structure.
• Villain List: A helpful resource for students who need a starting point or alternative characters.

This resource encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of characters.

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Looking for a fun and functional way to keep students motivated to read? These Reading Log Bookmarks are just what you need! Designed for upper elementary through high school, these printable bookmark templates double as a creative reading challenge tool, helping students track their reading progress in a visually appealing and convenient format.

Bookmarks include space for:

• Tracking book titles
• Recording start and finish dates

These printable bookmarks are ideal for classrooms, libraries, or homeschool settings. Students can use them as part of a reading challenge or simply to stay organized with their independent reading.

What's Included:

• 6 engaging printable bookmark templates
• Black-and-white designs for easy printing and optional student coloring
• Suitable for grades 4–12

Why You'll Love This Resource:

• Easy to print and use—no prep required!
• Encourages accountability and goal-setting in students' reading habits
• Versatile for individual use or as part of a class-wide reading challenge

Whether you're a teacher, librarian, or parent, these Reading Log Bookmarks will inspire students to stay on top of their reading and make progress toward their goals.

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Powerpoint presentation which covers the elements of satire. Great as a review or before reading a satire in class.

Not grade specific/Excellent for ALL grades!

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Graphic Organizer will help students think and write about how peer pressure plays an important role in the lives or characters. The graphic organizer can be used for any book (and is not book specific). They will identify and analyze how one negative influence of peer pressure led the character to detrimental consequences and how one positive influence of peer pressure proved to be an asset in the character’s life.

Great scaffolding tool to help students gather and organize information.

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Jobs and Professions Word Search Puzzles and Matching Game Worksheets + Solution

This 2-in-1 puzzle will keep your students/kids hunting for a long time. With 54 vocabulary words to look for and match with pictures, this would be the perfect fun way to learn vocabulary related to jobs and professions while playing. You can also send your students home with it for extra credit. The words are hidden in all directions (except backward) and there are many overlaps, making this definitely a challenging worksheet.

One version has 29 words: accountant, architect, artist, butcher, carpenter, cleaner, dentist, detective, doctor, electrician, engineer, farmer, firefighter, hairdresser, lawyer, lifeguard, mechanic, nurse, pharmacist, photographer, pilot, plumber, police, programmer, receptionist, scientist, teacher, veterinarian, writer.

The other version has 25 words: singer, baker, driver, astronaut, chef, builder, model, postman, dancer, vendor, politician, guide, bellboy, miner, cashier, Judge, musician, baker, painter, reporter, blacksmith, waiter, businessman, porter, magician.

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Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.

What’s Included:

• A clear and concise explanation of the origin and significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe culture
• Examples of traditional medicines and their spiritual uses
• Guided reflection questions that promote critical thinking and personal connections
• A design component where students sketch and plan their own symbolic medicine bag
• Culturally appropriate prompts emphasizing respect and understanding
• Embedded video links for supplemental learning

Learning Goals:

• Build cultural awareness and sensitivity around Indigenous practices
• Foster self-reflection and identity-building
• Integrate literacy skills through reading comprehension, written responses, and personal expression
• Support Truth and Reconciliation education in a meaningful and respectful way

Ideal for:

• Grade 7–10 English, Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, or Character Education
• Teachers seeking a culturally responsive resource that honours Indigenous voices
• Classrooms working toward meeting FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) curriculum expectations or Calls to Action

This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.

Explore Connections Between Literature and History with this Animal Farm Character Analysis!

Dive deep into George Orwell's classic novella, Animal Farm, and its allegorical ties to the Russian Revolution. This engaging activity allows students to analyze characters, uncover historical parallels, and enhance their understanding of both literature and world history.

What’s Included:

• Character Analysis Chart: Detailed prompts for students to connect Animal Farm characters with key figures from the Russian Revolution.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to encourage critical thinking about the themes and messages of the story.
• Comparison Framework: Helps students draw parallels between Orwell's allegory and historical events.
• Answer Key: A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate discussion and evaluation.

Key Features:

• Cross-Curricular Learning: Integrates English literature and World History for a holistic educational experience.
• Student-Friendly Design: Clear instructions and engaging questions keep students focused and involved.
• Critical Thinking Focus: Encourages analysis, synthesis, and connections between historical context and literary themes.
• Time-Saving Resource: Ready-to-print or digitally assign activity designed to fit seamlessly into your lesson plans.

Perfect For:

• Literature Classes: Enhance discussions of Animal Farm and its deeper meanings.
• World History Lessons: Use as a supplement to your unit on the Russian Revolution.
• Thematic Units: Explore propaganda, power dynamics, and societal change in history and fiction.

Uncover the allegory of Animal Farm with this thought-provoking character analysis activity. A must-have resource for teaching literature, history, and critical thinking in your classroom!

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Have fun exploring your house or community with these 3 Halloween Scavenger Hunts for all different ages. You even get a set of colorful Halloween gift tags to use at your party.

Here is what is included:

1. Scavenger hunt with pictures to find and cross off or dab

2. Scavenger hunt with reading clues to pick out of a hat and go find

3. Scavenger hunt in list format that should be found and crossed off

This could be used for little ones all the way up to adults.

Just print your templates, grab a pencil, crayon, marker or dabber and you are set to go to have some easy, but challenging, creative Halloween action! You can print this in black and white or in color.

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Unlock the door to immersive historical exploration with this primary source curriculum resource, designed to captivate and inspire your students!

This Primary Source Worksheet features a passage written by Robert M. La Follette in La Follette's Autobiography: A Personal Narrative of Political Experiences. The passage describes La Follette's early fight with the state legislature of Wisconsin when he served as governor. Students will be enlightened from learning about this quintessential Progressive Era political conflict. Three Questions follow the passage which direct students toward clear understanding of the passage.

On the second page, the passage is enhanced with Meanings and Definitions in order to facilitate and improve understanding. A Differentiated Learning Option is also available for students.

The third page includes Background Information and the Answer Key. This is excellent practice in Analyzing Primary Sources and in identifying author perspective.

Here are some links below for other resources relating to the Progressive Era:
* In Their Own Words: Carrie Chapman Catt
* Progressive Era Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women's Suffrage Gallery Walk, 1900-1920

Do you like World War II historical fiction? Hearts of War is about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle Unlimited and I appreciate any reviews. Young Adult/Adult/Interracial Romance. Thank you! - Christa Nonnemaker (B.A./M.A, History)

Looking for a Christmas-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about Christmas traditions around the world.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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Looking for a figurative language activity for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This resource invites students to identify various types of figurative language found in Romeo and Juliet. The resource features a glossary with definitions of 7 types of figurative language as well as examples of how they're used in passages from the play. The resource also includes a three-page quiz in which students have to identify the type of figurative language used in each of 40 quotations from Romeo and Juliet. For teachers, the resource features an answer key that will enable you to grade students' quizzes quickly and efficiently.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 7-page resource:

• Glossary of Figurative Language: The glossary features definitions for the 7 types of figurative language which appear most prominently in Romeo and Juliet: metaphor, simile, paradox, oxymoron, personification, apostrophe, and hyperbole. The glossary also includes examples of how Shakespeare uses each type of figurative language in passages from early scenes in the Romeo and Juliet. So you'll be able to review the types of figurative language with students before they've finished the play — and before they take the quiz. (1 page)
• Quiz on Figurative Language: The quiz challenges students to identify 7 types of figurative language — metaphor, simile, paradox, oxymoron, personification, apostrophe, and hyperbole — used across 40 quotations from Romeo and Juliet. (3 pages)
• Answer Key: The answer key provides the correct answer for each question on the quiz. Having an answer key will enable teachers to grade and return the quiz with speed and efficiency. (3 pages)

This entire resource will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions — which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching Romeo and Juliet. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.

What's Included:

• 27 slide lesson that covers the features of texts
• (2) Student Practice Activities with short informational texts attached to graphs for student practice during and after the lesson.
• Instructions for an engaging student project writing their own informational texts and making a chart to support their writing.
• Examples galore to help students understand graphic features of text, and how to complete the independent project.

All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.

Sample Questions from Student Practice:

• What purpose does the graph serve to support the ideas presented in the text?
• What does the included graph help the reader understand about renewable energy?
• How might the time young people spend online relate to their mental health? Use the data in the charts or text evidence to support your answer.
• Choose one of the graphs for this question: how does the inclusion of this graph help to strengthen the author’s claim? Include the claim, graph title and text evidence in your response.

Unleash Your Inner Word Wizard with Word Boggle: Boost Vocabulary & Brainpower (It's Fun Too!)

Supercharge your brain with Word Boggle, the addictive word game that challenges you to find hidden treasures – words! Unearth a captivating world of vocabulary building and sharpen your cognitive skills, all while having a blast.

Here's how Word Boggle benefits students:

• Vocabulary Powerhouse: Discover new words and their meanings as you hunt through the letter grid.
• Brain Boot Camp: Sharpen your cognitive skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning to maximize your score.
• Spelling Champ: Hone your spelling skills by forming words correctly. Identify common letter combinations and put them to the test.
• Learning that Sticks: The engaging gameplay helps memorize new words and their usage in a fun and interactive way.
• Perfect for Everyone: Whether you're a solo player seeking a brain break or want to challenge friends in a thrilling word-hunting showdown, Word Boggle caters to all.

Ready to unleash your inner word wizard? Grab your friends, family, or fly solo and embark on a captivating word-hunting adventure with Word Boggle. It's the perfect educational activity that's disguised as tons of fun!

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Journal writing prompts that reflect winter activities(no religious holidays/symbols). 24 Great story starters for journal writes, essay writings, or on-demand practices. Wonderful, engaging visuals with easy-to-understand sentences.

This Enneagram Test Resource is for middle and high school students to learn about their personality type and results. It includes an introduction, test instructions, reflection worksheets, type analysis pages, personal growth plans, and activities for understanding relationships.

Teachers can use it anytime during the school year for personality studies or social-emotional learning.

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Discover the history and significance of Veterans Day in this printable reading comprehension passage. Explore how this special day honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, learn about its origins, and understand the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The passage is accompanied by comprehension questions to test your understanding of this important observance.

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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