$10 - $20 8th Grade Vocabulary Resources (by date, oldest first)

A comprehensive bundle of resources designed specifically for Spanish-speaking students learning English! Whether your students are newcomers beginning their English language journey or intermediate/advanced learners looking to extend their knowledge, this has you covered with three essential workbooks packed with engaging activities and expertly crafted content.

Book 1: "Beginning English Workbook for Newly Immigrated Spanish-Speaking Students" Perfect for students who are just starting their English learning journey, this workbook provides essential support with:

• Spanish translations for seamless understanding
• Colorful visuals to aid comprehension
• Essential vocabulary and phrases for daily communication
• Versatile formats in both Word and PDF for easy access
• Interactive activities including writing exercises, matching games, and stimulating word searches
• Detailed teacher reviews to facilitate effective instruction
• 28 Pages (including answer key)

Book 2: "Newcomer English Workbook for Spanish-Speaking Students" Ideal for newcomers seeking to build a strong foundation in English, this workbook offers:

• Vibrant visuals and engaging activities to make learning enjoyable and effective
• Expertly crafted translations to ease the transition from Spanish to English
• Must-know vocabulary and phrases crucial for daily communication
• Interactive activities such as writing exercises and entertaining word searches
• Detailed teacher reviews and guidance to support effective instruction
• 36 Pages (including answer key)

Book 3: "Intermediate and Advanced English Workbook for Spanish-Speaking Students" Tailored for intermediate and advanced learners seeking to enhance their English proficiency, this workbook features:

• Hundreds of the most common words in English integrated throughout the exercises
• Practice pages covering a range of language concepts
• Reading passages for comprehension practice with integrated reading and writing activities
• Spanish to English instructions for clear guidance
• 95 Pages (including answer key)

With a total of 159 pages across the bundle, students can utilize these resources for in-class practice, homework assignments, or independent study. Start your students' English learning adventure today with this comprehensive bundle designed to accelerate proficiency and foster confidence in communication!

Word Meaning with Nonsense Words

Why teach word meaning through nonsense words (context clues only)?

• Students must use critical thinking to solve
• Students must read the whole passage for context clues
• Students must problem solve to find the best word that makes the most sense.
• They can't find the answer except through problem solving.

All of these are things we want every student to do! This is something that is already adapted for high and low learners.

Starting with three nonsense words gets students going so they can work in groups or independently to decode the meaning of 7 REAL words (selected from the SAT vocabulary list).

This is a perfect activity for group problem solving and critical thinking!

Finding the meaning of words: in context, with a definition and from the Latin or Greek base. Four teaching pages are included for self-guided learning along with 7 student pages for practice with various shortened reading passages.

INCLUDED:

• 3 Self-grading Google Forms
• Editable Word Doc
• PDF
• Reading Passage
• Teaching pages
• Answer Key

BUNDLE & SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle

Word Meaning with Greek & Latin

✔️Need to teach Greek & Latin along with Context Clues?

✔️Looking for way to get your students thinking critically & making connections?

✔️Need to integrate vocabulary in a meaningful way?

This activity includes worksheets, task cards and Google Quizzes for vocab practice

Students will use key words from the definitions in the first activity to determine the meaning of the Greek or Latin prefix. By recognizing the prefixes in words they recognize (and some they won't) students will begin making connections to other words they hear and read. This is a natural way to build in vocabulary to daily instruction that includes context clues and the Greek and Latin.

Included:

• Greek & Latin Roots Exploration: Dive into 45 carefully selected words, each featuring 9 impactful prefixes from the rich realms of Latin and Greek languages.
• Word Definitions: Equip your students with a solid understanding of each word, laying the foundation for deeper language comprehension.
• Fill in the Blank Sentences: Immerse your class in the learning process with cloze sentences that challenge them to apply their newfound knowledge in context.
• Task Cards: Make learning interactive and enjoyable with task cards that encourage independent exploration and reinforce language skills.
• Google Quizzes: Easily accessible quizzes that provide instant feedback, saving you valuable time and promoting a tech-savvy learning environment.

Vocabulary Starter

NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.

So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.

I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.

Is this book for me?

• You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
• You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
• You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
• You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
• You’re not sure where to start

Then this book is for you!

Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.

WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?

Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.

This is a bundle that includes activities to go alongside reading "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". This is sure help keep your students engaged as your class reads this novel and discovers the answer to life, the universe, and everything!

Teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a bundle for the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We got you covered!

Covering the The Skin I'm In? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of The Skin I'm In !

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

⭐The Skin I'm In - Introduction Power Point

⭐The Skin I'm In Flip book Study Guide

⭐The Skin I'm In - Characterization Flip book

⭐The Skin I'm In - Vocabulary lists, crossword puzzles, and quizzes

⭐The Skin I'm In - Graphic Organizers

Reading The Red Badge of Courage? Looking for resources that pertain to the novel? This bundle is for you. It includes Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes, a flip book study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and an introduction power point to help your students stay engaged from beginning to the end of the novel. Each of these products are available individually, but you save time and money by buying them as a bundle.

The Red Badge of Courage Introduction Power Point which introduces your students to concepts and themes present within the text.

The Red Badge of Courage Flipbook Study Guide ensure your students are keeping track with key ideas and details of the text.

The Red Badge of Courage Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand characterization and character development.

The Red Badge of Courage Graphic Organizers Ensure your students are keeping track of the Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

The Red Badge of Courage Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.

Teaching Restart? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a bundle for the novel Restart by Gordon Korman, We got you covered!

Includes:

Restart Introduction Power Point introduces your students to concepts and

themes present within the text.

Restart Flipbook Study Guide. ensures your students are keeping track

with key ideas and details of the text

Restart Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand

characterization and character development.

Restart Graphic Organizers. ensures your students are keeping track of the Plot,

Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

Restart Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new

vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.

It's never too late for a fresh start and to restart your life!

Teaching The Book Thief? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a complete unit for the The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.

Includes

• Study Guide
• Characterization Flip book
• Graphic Organizers
• Holocaust Webquest
• Introduction Power Point
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Answer Keys

Covering the The Hate U Give? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students!

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of The Hate U Give!

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

⭐The Hate U Give Introduction Power Point

⭐The Hate U Give Study Guide

⭐The Hate U Give Characterization

⭐The Hate U Give Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles

⭐The Hate U Give Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

⭐Graphic Organizers - Any Novel

A GREAT VALUE!

Covering the Ender's Game? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of Ender's Game !

Great for differentiation.

Includes

⭐Ender's Game Introduction Power point

⭐Ender's Game: Flipbook Study Guide

⭐Ender's Game Characterization Flip book

⭐Ender's Game Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

⭐Ender's Game Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles

⭐Ender's Game Graphic Organizers

A Wrinkle in Time Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers seeking to bring this classic tale by Madeleine L'Engle to life for their students. This comprehensive package contains everything needed to teach the novel in a meaningful and engaging way.

The unit begins with an Introduction Power Point that sets the stage for the novel and provides important background information. This presentation is a valuable tool for engaging students and generating interest in the story.

The Study Guide is a comprehensive resource that includes about the author, a character map. and questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. With this guide, teachers can easily guide their students through the plot and ensure a deep understanding of the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.

The Characterization Flipbook is a fun and interactive way for students to explore the characters in the novel. With this flipbook, students can create character sketches and analyze the motivations and actions of each character.

Graphic Organizers are also included, providing students with a visual way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These organizers are designed to help students explore key themes and concepts in the novel, making it easier for them to make connections and analyze the text.

The Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes are essential tools for building students' vocabulary and understanding of the language used in the novel. These lists and quizzes are comprehensive and designed to challenge students at all levels.

The Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles provide an entertaining way for students to review and reinforce their understanding of the novel's vocabulary.

Ultimately, A Wrinkle In Time : Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With its comprehensive materials and engaging activities, this unit is sure to capture the attention of students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.

The Giver Complete Teacher's Unit is the ultimate resource for English teachers seeking to bring this classic tale by Lois Lowry to life for their students. This comprehensive package contains everything needed to teach the novel in a meaningful and engaging way.

The unit begins with an Introduction Power Point that sets the stage for the novel and provides important background information. This presentation is a valuable tool for engaging students and generating interest in the story.

The Study Guide is a comprehensive resource that includes about the author, a character map. and questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis. With this guide, teachers can easily guide their students through the plot and ensure a deep understanding of the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.

The Characterization Flipbook is a fun and interactive way for students to explore the characters in the novel. With this flipbook, students can create character sketches and analyze the motivations and actions of each character.

Graphic Organizers are also included, providing students with a visual way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These organizers are designed to help students explore key themes and concepts in the novel, making it easier for them to make connections and analyze the text.

The Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes are essential tools for building students' vocabulary and understanding of the language used in the novel. These lists and quizzes are comprehensive and designed to challenge students at all levels.

The Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles provide an entertaining way for students to review and reinforce their understanding of the novel's vocabulary.

Ultimately, The Giver : Complete Teacher's Unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With its comprehensive materials and engaging activities, this unit is sure to capture the attention of students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.

Teaching Esperanza Rising? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a complete unit for the classic novel Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

Esperanza Rising Introduction Power Point which introduces your students to concepts and themes present within the text.

Esperanza Rising Flipbook Study Guide ensures your students are keeping track

with key ideas and details of the text.

Esperanza Rising Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand

characterization and character development.

Esperanza Rising Graphic Organizers ensures your students are keeping track of the

Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.

Teaching Dragonwings? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a bundle for the novel Dragonwings by Lawrence Yep. Don't be afraid to take flight with this bundle.

Covering the Hatchet? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of Hatchet !

Great for differentiation.

Includes

⭐Hatchet Introduction Power Point

**⭐Hatchet Flipbook Study Guide

⭐Hatchet Characterization Flipbook

⭐Hatchet Graphic Organizers

⭐Hatchet Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

⭐Hatchet Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles

This back to school bundle will help you start the new school year with ease! This bundles includes presentations, printable resources, and posters.

⭐️ These resources are aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum.⭐️

Bundle Includes:

Reading and Writing Workshop Bundle - 100 pages of lessons to help you successfully set up your reading and writing lesson blocks. PDF and Slidedeck files included.

Digital Media Literacy Lessons - 60 pages of lesson plans, worksheets, templates, rubrics, and printables that you need! 10 total lessons, plus summative task. PDF files.

Word Study for Middle School Students - Vocabulary Builder Lessons/Activities - 55 pages of vocabulary building lessons and activities. PDF and Powerpoint files included. The Word Study resource will continue to grow, as lessons are developed. There will be 5 units in total.

Click on each resource to learn more!

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Grade 7-10 Vocabulary Unit.

Designed to improve student vocabulary, reading, writing, and oral communication. This unit is scaffolded and includes lots of review to ensure student success. Teaching Duration is 2 + months. Includes teacher instructions.

Includes:

PowerPoint with 40 list words (word of the day) PowerPoint and Google Slides

Antonyms, synonyms, word prediction, sample sentences, connotation/denotation, part of speech and etymology. (word origin)

Word Wall

Student Notes (Google Slides and PDF)

Includes 4 pre quizzes and quizzes with teacher answer sheets PDF and Google Slides.

Unit Test and pre test with teacher answer sheets PDF and Google Slides

4 sets of crosswords with definitions matching and teacher answer sheets

4 spin and review centers with student work sheets

4 Quizlet Links and Final Review Blooket Link

This is a Zip File and includes, PDF's, Google Links, Microsoft PowerPoint and MS Word and links to Quizlets and Blooket Games.

Nutcracker Literature Bundle: ($18 value)

Combines The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study and the Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary Unit.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

Using the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The materials aim to enhance the readers understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: -In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is to have students encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide: 8 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle

· Brief Bundle Overview

· Full Bundle Lesson Plans (helps combine the two units into one)

Look to pair this Bundle with other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.

A novel study unit covering The House Without a Christmas Tree By Gail Rock.

Included in Unit:

Novel Study Materials:

· Suggested Lesson Plans

· Daily Discussion Questions (with answers)

· Goals and Instruction Pages for Parent/Teacher

· Setting Worksheet

· Character Worksheet

· Conflict Worksheet

· Theme Worksheet

· Plot

· 3 Quizzes (Used weekly)- With Answer Key

· 2 Final Unit Test Options (Multiple choice or short answer)-With Answer Key

Vocabulary Materials:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· 3 Sets of Vocabulary Words

· Master definitions

· Student Dictionary

· 3 Crosswords

· 1 Vocabulary in Context Worksheet

· All Vocabulary Word Search

· Final Vocabulary Test

· Answer Keys

Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when, where, and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

Christmas Tree Lot Project

Students will be asked to make a tree lot according to the student instruction page. Students will use special skills along with area and perimeter skills. A minor research component is included to research the types of trees to sell on their Christmas Tree Lot.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

· Christmas Tree Research Page

· Legends Page

· Elements and Pieces page

· 11x14 grid page

This resource features a bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for Veronica Roth's best-selling dystopian novel, Divergent. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!

Included in this Bundle:

⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword

This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! The PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopias are intrinsically motivating for students, this lesson is always a fun one and gets students excited about the upcoming unit on Divergent.

⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of Divergent. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on Divergent!

⭐ Tattoos of Divergent Character Symbolism Lesson Plan

This powerpoint explores the symbolism behind the character's tattoos. It is a fantastic opening mini-lesson to an activity in which students choose their own "symbolic" tattoos. My students LOVE this activity - just be prepared to share what symbolic tattoo you would get - they WILL ask!

⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment

This product contains an assignment for students to create their own acrostic poem for their favorite faction from Divergent. This is the perfect assignment to give after conducting a mock ceremony in your classroom.

⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment

This resource contains two separate assignments for creating a fear landscape so that you may differentiate among your figurative and literal thinkers. The first is more appropriate for students who can think symbolically (typically end of eighth grade and above) while the second is better suited for your literal thinkers (sixth-seventh grade). No matter which assignment you give, this is an engaging project that will urge students to consider their deepest fears and connect with Tris and her Dauntless friends in Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony

This product contains everything you need to conduct your very own true-to-the-book Choosing Ceremony for Divergent in your classroom! This is one of my favorite activities I do with my students all year as I truly get insight into who they are and what they believe. The Choosing Ceremony will be an emotional challenge for some but very well-worth it!

⭐ Divergent Worksheet Bundle

This product includes a crossword puzzle, faction knowledge worksheets, a Freytag's Pyramid worksheet for entire novel, character review worksheet, and full answer keys.

⭐ Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials

Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you. This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the novel.

⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction

This project instructs students to create their own faction. They must create everything from faction name, symbol, jobs, and manifesto to a propaganda poster, initiation process and more! This comprehensive project takes students about 1 week to complete. Because it is such an incredibly engaging activity, it truly runs itself and is the perfect way to conclude your study of Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Unit Test

This comprehensive test includes 46 well-written questions: character matching, plot-level multiple choice, faction knowledge chart, vocabulary, and short answer along with full answer key.

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