$5 - $10 Middle School English Language Arts Activities (by price, low to high)

Engaging activities for literature:

"A Christmas Carol" Vocabulary: Students will find the given words within the novel "A Christmas Carol" and record the sentence in which the word can be found. I had the students complete these sheets after reading the section of the book.

Creative activity: Students participate in an activity where they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.

Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.

As a culminating activity: Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activities before the holiday. They will practice comparing and contrasting in three different ways, including an exciting snowball fight.

What's included:

• Worksheets for each of the five staves of "A Christmas Carol".
• Teacher directions.
• Past, present, and yet to come templates.
• A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas worksheets for notes
• Topics include: character, setting, theme, conflict, language, plot, and resolution.
• Answer keys for the students.
• A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas cards for creating paper snowballs.

How is this bundle useful:

• Print and go worksheets are easy for teachers.
• Seasonal work which helps practice essential language skills.
• Answer key provided.
• Directions included.
• Students enjoy an indoor snowball fight.
• The nature of the activity causes random topics for discussion each round.
• Easy prep for teacher.
• Festive display for the holiday.
• Students use creativity to illustrate.
• Great writing practice.
• Page numbers guide students to finding the words within the text on vocabulary worksheets.

End the year strong with our fully-fledged, week-long ELA unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter," crafted for middle school teachers. This resource is an exceptional choice for end-of-year activities, substitute teacher plans, or as a focused mini-unit, suitable for grades 6-8 but easily adjustable for broader use.

What’s Included in This Comprehensive Unit:

• Text and Film Study: Access the PDF text and use our detailed guides to compare it with its film adaptation, enhancing comprehension with visual learning.
• Interactive Slides: Leverage beautifully designed PowerPoint slides that guide daily lessons and foster lively discussions.
• Socratic Seminar Tools: Utilize our structured Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides to cultivate critical thinking and eloquence in discourse.
• Diverse Writing Prompts: Challenge your students with tailored argumentative, informational, and correspondence essay questions that deepen their analytical skills and understanding of the text.
• Creative Choice Board Activities: Motivate and inspire with options for comic strips, alternate endings, literary brochures, and newspaper articles, catering to diverse learner interests and abilities.
• Venn Diagrams: Facilitate insightful comparisons between the text and film, aiding students in identifying key literary elements and thematic nuances.
• Curriculum Alignment: Ensure educational standards are met with activities designed to hone key literacy skills.

Perfect For:

• Dynamic Learning Environments: Whether it's wrapping up the school year with engaging content, needing robust plans for substitute teachers, or focusing on a thematic unit, this package delivers.
• Adaptability: With materials adjustable for different learning levels, you can tailor the experience to fit your classroom's specific needs.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From reading comprehension to creative expression and critical writing, every base is covered, making this a turnkey solution for busy teachers.

Educational Objectives:

• Foster an appreciation for literature through multidimensional study of a classic text.
• Develop critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills through structured activities and discussions.
• Encourage creativity and personal expression through diverse, engaging projects.

Elevate your teaching toolkit with this rich, engaging ELA unit that promises not just to meet educational standards but to exceed them, sparking students' creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for teachers looking to provide a comprehensive, engaging literary experience that students will remember.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

Delve into over 60 diverse themes, from emotions to furniture and musical instruments, offering a stimulating array of over 700 words to unravel. Whether you're a casual puzzler or a seasoned word aficionado, this 8.2x11 inches book promises hours of entertainment and mental exercise. Discover the satisfaction of unscrambling each word and reveal the answers conveniently located at the end. Embrace the joy of wordplay and embark on a delightful journey of linguistic exploration today!

Here are some benefits of engaging in word scramble activities:

1. Mental Stimulation: Word scrambles provide a mental workout, helping to keep the brain sharp and active.
2. Vocabulary Expansion: By encountering a variety of words in different contexts, word scrambles can introduce new vocabulary and reinforce existing knowledge.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Figuring out the correct arrangement of letters challenges your problem-solving abilities and encourages creative thinking.
4. Improves Concentration: Focusing on unscrambling words requires concentration and attention to detail, which can enhance overall concentration skills.
5. Enhances Memory: Engaging with words in a scrambled format can improve memory retention as you try to remember and rearrange the letters to form meaningful words.
6. Relaxation and Stress Relief: Solving word scrambles can be a relaxing activity, offering a break from daily stressors while still providing mental stimulation.
7. Language Skills Development: Word scrambles can improve spelling, grammar, and language comprehension skills, making them beneficial for language learners and enthusiasts.
8. Entertainment and Enjoyment: Word scrambles offer a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, whether alone or with friends and family.
9. Self-Esteem Boost: Successfully unscrambling words and completing puzzles can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem.
10. Accessible Anywhere: Word scramble activities can be enjoyed almost anywhere, making them a convenient option for on-the-go entertainment or relaxation.

This is a great way to get your students excited about studying a historical or current figure. Students use research and inference skills to create a resume for a historical or current figure. The example given is Mao Zedong's Resume'. Students will create an objective as to what job the character is applying. The character's education, work experience, etc. will be included. This will enhance the student's comprehension of who the character is and/or was.

This lesson comes complete with a resume layout pdf form for a simple printout as a guide sheet as well as a fillable PDF that can be given to students to fill in at a computer. for easy modifications. a resume' activity sheet, example resume, and grading rubric.

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Teaching a play by William Shakespeare? Want to provide students with a fascinating overview of the author's life, the construction of the Globe Theater, the language of early-modern English, the rhythm of iambic pentameter, and more? This 50-page EDITABLE resource has EVERYTHING you could possibly want to introduce ANY play by William Shakespeare....

This comprehensive bundle includes a Biography of the Bard, an account of the construction of the Globe Theater, handouts and exercises to help students understand Shakespeare's language, a Shakespearean insult generator, worksheets and quizzes introducing students to iambic pentameter, and more.

Here's what you'll find inside this 50-page resource bundle:

• William Shakespeare Biography: This 4-page biography of William Shakespeare explains the conditions of his early life and schooling in Stratford-upon-Avon, how he became involved in the London theater scene, the impact which the death of his son Hamnet had upon his writing career, his gradual transition from comedies to tragedies, and more. Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (5 pages)

• The Globe Theater: A 2-page handout on what inspired Shakespeare's acting company to build the Globe Theater. A dispute with the landlord of their old theater motivated Shakespeare's company to meet with lanterns in the middle of the night, disassemble their old playhouse, and transport the timber across the Thames River to the plot of land where they would build the Globe. How did the construction of the Globe infuse new life into Shakespeare's company? How would Shakespeare make reference to the Globe in plays written after its construction in 1599? Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (4 pages)

• Shakespeare's Language: A 3-page handout on the crucial topic of Shakespeare's language. Literary scholars have pointed out that "the life of Shakespeare's plays is in the language." What's so special about Shakespeare's language? Did he really invent 1,700 new words? What kinds of words did he invent, and how do they contribute to the meaning of his plays? Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (5 pages)

• Renaissance Glossary: This 2-page glossary features 50 words that appear frequently within Shakespeare's plays but are no longer used in modern-day speech: adieu, beseech, ere, fain, naught, prithee, troth, wot, etc. Familiarizing students with this words will make their reading experience much smoother! This glossary includes a definition for each word as well as an example of how it's used in Shakespeare's plays. (2 pages)

• Translation Practice: This 2-page worksheet features 20 brief quotations from a diverse range of Shakespeare's plays. Challenge students to translate each quotation into modern English. This exercise gives students a change to demonstrate their understanding of the words in the Renaissance Glossary. Includes answer key. (4 pages)

• Decode the Idiom: This 1-page worksheet features 12 quotations that feature idioms which Shakespeare invented: wear my heart on my sleeve, all that glitters is not gold, I have a charmed life, as good luck would have it, and more. Challenge students to identify the idiom by filling in the word missing from the quotation. Then have students explain the meaning of the idiom. Includes answer key. (2 pages)

• Blank Verse: A 2-page handout on the when and why Shakespeare employs blank verse (i.e. unrhymed iambic pentameter). This handout explains how blank verse emerged as a popular verse form as well as what distinguished Shakespeare's usage of blank verse. When and why do some of Shakespeare's characters break with the regular rhythms of blank verse? Why might some characters alternate between using verse and prose? (2 pages)

• Scansion Practice: Students learn to identify iambic pentameter by scanning 10 well-known quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer key. (4 pages)

• Quizzes on Meter (x2): The 2 quizzes on meter are designed to asses whether students are able to accurately scan Shakespearean lines. Each quiz features 10 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer keys. (8 pages)

• Shakespearean Insult Generator: Shakespeare's characters are exceptionally creative in their elaboration of insults. Indeed, some scholars have suggested that the insults in Shakespeare's plays amount to their own education in wit. If your students are sufficiently mature, you could use this exercise to invite them to generate their own original Shakespearean insults. (2 pages)

The resource will download as a Zip folder which contains the entire 50-page unit in two separate formats: Word Doc *and* PDF. Because the Word Doc is fully EDITABLE, you'll be able to customize it to match your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access a PDF version of the full unit — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

If you have questions about ANYTHING related to Shakespeare, please don't hesitate to get in touch! This unit was designed by a Ph.D. in English who has devoted over 20 years to studying Shakespeare — and who currently teaches a course called "Shakespeare's Masterpieces." I LOVE hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature. Wishing you an amazing experience with the Swan of Avon!

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

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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

A celebration of the life of Theodor Seuss Geisel in comic book format. Includes 31 pages of aligned writing and creative activities along with fill-in-the-blank comic book templates. Covers the life of Dr. Seuss from birth to death.

Activities and Overview Include:

Birth Year

Immediate Family Information

1900s Inventions

Elementary Years

Hobbies & Interests

Learning Then & Now Compare & Contrast Writing

Prediction for Future Education

Secondary School Years

Likes, Dislikes, Interesting Tidbits

Pseudonyms

College Years at Dartmouth & Oxford

Ted's 1927 Big Breaks

Build a Coat of Arms for Your School

1930s to 1970s Overview of Accolades, Achievements & Personal Information

My List of Dr. Seuss Books

1980s Awards

Thank You Letter from Dr. Seuss to Fans Writing

Death & Eulogy with Eulogy & Tombstone Writings

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden with Map

Create Your Own Dr. Seuss Memorial

Dr. Seuss Quotes & List Your Own Quotes Writing

Design Your Dr. Seuss Timeline

Write Your Own Dr. Seuss Comic Book with Fill-in-the-Blank Handouts

A fun, hands-on approach to learning about the life of Dr. Seuss! Can be used for background knowledge, assessment, writing, history, and more...

Looking for a spooktacular way to reinforce text structure while engaging your students this Halloween season? This Halloween Text Structure Interactive Game is the perfect resource for grades 3-5! With 62 fun and educational slides, your students will practice identifying text structure signal words (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description) while immersed in a festive Halloween theme.

This resource is versatile and can be used in whole group instruction, small group centers, or even as a fun, interactive game. Encourage collaboration, deepen comprehension, and strengthen writing skills with signal words, all while embracing the Halloween spirit!

Key Features:

• Engaging Halloween theme to capture students' attention
• Focus on all 5 text structures (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description)
• Reinforces and reviews text structure signal words
• Encourages class discussions with highlighted signal words in answer slides
• Perfect for 3rd-5th grade students
• Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats

What's Included:

• 1 Review Slide: Reinforces the importance of recognizing text structures.
• 30 Passage Slides: Each slide contains a short passage for students to determine the text structure.
• 30 Answer Key Slides: Includes highlighted signal words to promote discussion and support understanding.
• Halloween-themed printable signs (#1-4): Perfect for classroom games or station rotations!

Transform your text structure lessons with a fun and festive Halloween twist, and watch your students excel in identifying key signal words and structures!

Click here to grab the non-holiday version!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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Vocabulary building word study lessons for 7th and 8th grade. Students will consolidate previous knowledge of: Parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), synonyms, morphemes (prefixes and suffixes), syllables and heteronyms/homonyms. Everything you need to teach your students the vocabulary building language foundations for reading and writing in a middle school classroom.

This unit is aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum.

This unit includes a Powerpoint presentation (uneditable), a PDF version and student printables formatted for letter size paper.

Lessons are intended to take between 5-15 minutes to complete, plus student work time.

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Introducing our newest non-fiction informational text reading passage "Thanksgiving Traditions in the United States" designed specifically for learners in autism and MD classrooms this November in grades 5-8! This inclusive reading comprehension activity is thoughtfully created to cater to the unique needs of special education students.

• The text is supported with symbolated visuals to provide extra support and enhance understanding.
• Your students will have the opportunity to practice their comprehension skills through 8 WH- questions that align with the text.
• Each WH- question comes with 3 visual answer choices, ensuring that learners have a variety of options to choose from.
• This resource is an ideal tool for engaging learners in nonfiction texts, promoting reading comprehension, and facilitating small group language arts instruction. Visual supports are seamlessly embedded throughout to enhance learning.
• Special education teachers will find this resource to be an essential addition to their teaching toolkit. It is designed to support the unique needs of students in autism and MD classrooms, ensuring a meaningful and effective learning experience.
• The activity can be laminated for extended use, allowing students to write directly on it with a dry erase marker. Alternatively, answer choices can be cut out to support learners with fine motor skill limitations.

Make learning fun and accessible with "Thanksgiving Traditions in the United States". It's the perfect language arts tool to help your special education students develop essential reading and comprehension skills while engaging with a topic that's relevant and meaningful. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for your classroom!

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The Thanksgiving Recipe Remix is a creative and engaging classroom activity that brings Thanksgiving-themed fun into a standards-aligned lesson.

Students get to craft their own unique twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes by combining traditional recipes with unexpected "twist" ingredients. Then, they’ll plan and present a persuasive commercial to “sell” their dish to the class.

This project is perfect for winding down before Thanksgiving break while keeping students’ reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills sharp. With recipe cards, twist ingredient cards, detailed worksheets for different grade levels, and a commercial planning sheet, this ready-to-go activity saves teachers planning time and provides students with an experience that blends creativity with academic rigor.

Bring some festive fun to your classroom—your students will love it!

You will love this NO-PREP, all-inclusive Author's Purpose resource that goes beyond the basics of "Author's Purpose PIE" and explores how authors make intentional, stylistic choices as writers. Help your students grow as analytical readers with this engaging resource!

What's Included:

• Engaging Mini-Lesson:
  -Powerpoint & Google Slide Deck options
• Student-Friendly Notes:
  -Printable note pages to accompany notes
  -Cloze notes & blank, Cornell-style notes pages included
• Rigorous Practice:
  -Reading comprehension passage with two versions included:
  -->Multiple choice questions, **INCLUDING 2 short answer questions
  **-->Task Card Options for group practice (multiple choice only)

This resource is perfect for differentiating instruction and meeting the needs of all learners. Save time and focus on building strong literary analysis skills with this ready-to-use unit.

Aligned with 8th-grade TEKS and CCSS!

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These Bell Ringers featuring 100 positive quotes and journal questions provide a great way to begin your lesson while giving you the time to manage other tasks. Journal Questions are a fantastic way for your students to applaud themselves on wins, think about their favorite memories, or work on goals in their lives.

100 Days of Bell Ringers – Engaging, Low-Effort Starters for Every Classroom!

Start your class with ease and efficiency using these 100 Bell Ringers. Here's why you'll love this resource:

• Easy Classroom Routine: Simply display the quote, read it aloud, and transition to the question page. Students can respond by writing or drawing in their notebooks.
• Time-Saving: This activity is perfect for the first few minutes of class, allowing you to take attendance, distribute materials, and address last-minute questions without interruption.
• Flexible Use: Use all 100 Bell Ringers consecutively or spread them out throughout the year—either way, they help create a consistent, engaging start to each day.
• Promotes Reflection & Creativity: The questions encourage students to think critically and express their thoughts in writing or drawing, fostering a calm, focused atmosphere from the get-go.
• Versatile for Any Grade: While best suited for 3rd grade and up, these Bell Ringers can be adapted for younger students with simple vocabulary explanations.

Bonus: I’m planning to release more Bell Ringers in the future—let me know if you'd like to see additional themes!

Are you looking for an engaging, no-prep resource to teach plot structure to your 4th-6th graders? Look no further! This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to introduce and reinforce plot elements, making it perfect for busy teachers who want to provide high-quality instruction without the hassle of extensive preparation.

What’s Included:

• 60-Minute Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step guide that includes a mini-lesson, note-taking activities, and practice exercises to help students understand plot structure using the classic story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
• Engaging Story Video: A captivating video of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" to visually and audibly engage students, enhancing comprehension and retention.
• Teacher Exemplar: A sample filled-out plot diagram to demonstrate expectations and guide your instruction effectively.
• Canva Slides: Professionally designed, customizable slides that enhance the visual learning experience and can be tailored to fit your teaching style.
• Versatile Graphic Organizer: A reusable plot diagram graphic organizer that can be applied to any story throughout the year, supporting continuous learning and application of plot structure concepts.

Key Features:

• No Preparation Needed: Everything is ready to use right out of the box, saving you valuable time and effort in lesson planning.

• Interactive and Engaging: Incorporates multimedia elements like videos and Canva slides to cater to diverse learning styles and keep students actively involved.

• Reusable and Flexible: The graphic organizer is adaptable for various stories, making it a valuable tool for year-long curriculum integration.

• Aligned with Standards:

• Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

• Grade 4: RL.4.3 – Describe characters, settings, and major events.

• Grade 5: RL.5.5 – Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story.

• Grade 6: RL.6.5 – Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

• Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• Grade 4: 4.10(A) – Analyze how the plot of a story is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.

• Grade 5: 5.10(A) – Analyze how the plot is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.

• Grade 6: 6.10(A) – Analyze how the plot is organized into a beginning, middle, and end, including events that build toward a resolution.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Streamlined Teaching: Everything you need in one package, from lesson plans to visual aids, ensuring a smooth and efficient teaching experience.
• Enhanced Student Learning: Helps students visually and conceptually grasp plot structures, fostering deeper literary understanding and analytical skills.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning activities, making it adaptable to various classroom settings.
• Year-Long Utility: The graphic organizer’s adaptability means it remains a useful tool for any narrative text throughout the school year, supporting continuous reinforcement of plot structure concepts.

Perfect For:

• ELA Teachers: Looking to build a solid foundation in narrative structure and enhance students' literary analysis skills.
• Elementary to Middle School Classrooms: Specifically designed for Grades 4-6, but adaptable for other grade levels as needed.
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Resources: Ideal for those who want to incorporate multimedia and interactive elements into their lessons to boost student engagement.

Transform Your ELA Lessons Today!

Equip your classroom with this all-in-one Plot Structure Lesson Plan and watch your students develop a strong understanding of storytelling elements. Perfect for introducing plot structure, supporting ongoing literary analysis, and making learning fun and interactive.

53 slides of Holiday/Christmas themed cartoon pages for student authors to write and color then bind in book format. Includes: comic-like frames with black & white images directions speech/thought bubbles introduction sheet 4 Title pages animals boys elves girls gifts nativity scenes (can be removed from packet) Santa sleighs snowflakes winter homes scenes wreaths 4 "The End" pages optional lesson plan ideas peer workshopping component instructions for binding Project is excellent for increasing inferencing skills, practicing peer workshopping, using writing concepts and working on process factual/fictional statements.

✯ School - 30 ESL - ELL speaking and writing prompt question cards ✯

Want your students to use their school vocabulary in meaningful discussions and writing assignments? This low prep activity is a fun way to encourage your students to speak more to each other about school. This resource is suitable for any curriculum in which English is the language spoken, and will work best for students in 6th to 12th grade or adult education. Just print and cut out as many sets of cards as you'll need. For a no prep whole class activity, use the PDF included which makes projecting the cards really easy.

You can use these cards after learning specific vocabulary for school or as a fun interactive activity on a day when you want to just focus on speaking and reviewing vocabulary in a different way.

All cards are visually stimulating and feature a circle to punch out in the upper left corner so that you can print, laminate, cut out, punch holes and hook the cards together with a ring. Using these cards this way makes it easy to pull them out year after year to use as NO PREP speaking activities. A pdf with only one card per page is included for easy projection when you don't want to print.

Included:

30 color speaking prompt cards

30 black and white speaking prompt cards

9 ways to use these cards

Easy to project file for whole class activity

Scoot activity instructions

Scoot student recording sheet

This resource is included in my ESL - ELL speaking, listening, writing activities and games - Growing bundle.

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In this product, students will learn the sign and English vocabulary word for the 44 different contractions presented.

This product can be used with students who are learning English and/or sign language. It can serve as an in class practice, review, or quiz.

In the first section of the product, students will learn the English word, the sign of each contraction, and the contraction is used in a sentence. Students will be able to write the name of each contraction in their native language. A picture is also included to represent each contraction and support each given sentence.

In the second section of the product, there is a dictionary provided that includes the English word, the sign, and a picture showing each contraction.

In the third section of the product, students can review what they learned based on the sign, sentence, and picture that are included for each contraction provided. Students will then be required to write the vocabulary word in English. At the end of this section, students will have the opportunity to choose 11 contractions and make up a sentence using each one. Students will then have the opportunity to answer short comprehension questions about each contraction. Students will then have the opportunity to write the two words that make up each contraction given and fill in the 15 blanks using a key with each missing contraction.

In the fourth section of the product, students can review what they learned based on the sign and picture that are included for each word provided. Students will then be required to make up a sentence using each contraction presented in English. Students will then write the contraction for the given words and will write the two words that make up each given contraction. Students will then use the given contractions to fill in the blanks to complete each given sentence.

In the fifth section of the product, students can review what they learned based on the signs and pictures that are included for each word provided. Students will then be required to make up a sentence using the contractions presented in their native language.

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Get ready to transform your classroom into a "Spook-tacular" learning zone with our Halloween Ghost Bulletin Board Kit! This versatile resource is not just a festive decoration—it's a powerful tool for engaging students in creative writing and figurative language practice. Perfect for grades 3-6, this kit offers a seamless blend of education and Halloween fun.

What's Inside:

• Interactive Bulletin Board: Showcase your students' work with a vibrant, ghost-shaped and spooky season-themed display that captures the spirit of Halloween and brings your classroom to life. The lift-the-flap design adds a fun 3D effect, making it even more exciting for students as they eagerly discover what’s hidden underneath.

• Engaging Writing Activities: Inspire your students to craft their own spooky stories while sharpening their figurative language skills. These activities are designed to ignite creativity and make writing fun.

  • Layered Ghost writing paper is included as 2 page option, 1 page option, labeled figure of speech option, or blank options allowing for free write.

• Ghost-Shaped Figurative Language Task Cards: Whether used for centers, group work, or independent practice, these ghost-shaped, spooky season-themed task cards provide a hands-on way for students to master similes, metaphors, alliteration, and more—all while staying on theme with Halloween. Ghost themed recording sheet and answer key included. Task cards include: Alliteration, Hyperbole, Idiom, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Personification, and Simile.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Creative and Interactive: Elevate your classroom decor while also providing a meaningful, educational experience.
• Lift-the-Flap Fun: The 3D effect of the flaps engages students, adding a layer of curiosity and excitement as they discover what’s underneath.
• Flexible Implementation: Use the writing activities and task cards in literacy centers, as homework, or for fast finisher activities.
• Student Engagement: With a mix of creativity and skill practice, this resource keeps students motivated and learning, even as the Halloween excitement builds.

How to Use:

1. Set Up the Display: Start by arranging the bulletin board with the ghost-shaped cutouts and display student work. Don’t forget to include the lift-the-flap elements for that extra touch of fun!
2. Incorporate Writing Activities: Integrate the writing prompts into your literacy lessons, allowing students to explore figurative language in a spooky context.
3. Practice with Task Cards: Use the ghost-shaped task cards for independent work, group activities, or even as a fun Halloween-themed review session. Print, Cut, Stack, and Staple to create lift the flap ghost task cards.

Bring a touch of Halloween magic to your classroom with this all-in-one bulletin board kit that’s sure to be a hit with your students while reinforcing essential language arts skills!

Interested in other Figurative Language Resources? Check out these posters!

Intereseted in other Fall Bulletin Boards? Check out this one!

Interested in other Fall Writing Activities? Check out these writing prompt slides!

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From Figurative Language to textual analysis, this 4-set, 224-item TASK CARDS resource allows students to break apart Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear . This resource has black/white and colored versions; numbered and unnumbered versions. Students get to delve deeply into the literature. Their readings will come to life and their comprehension will soar. These 56-question items will make your English Language Arts class the place to be!

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*These TASK CARDS are great for differentiation, absent student assignment, bell ringer, or class enders* [See Suggested Uses]

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Introducing our newest fictional reading passage "Tommy's Thanksgiving Adventure" designed specifically for learners in autism and MD classrooms this November! This inclusive reading comprehension activity is thoughtfully created to cater to the unique needs of special education students.

• The text is supported with symbolated visuals to provide extra support and enhance understanding.
• Your students will have the opportunity to practice their comprehension skills through 10 WH- questions that align with the text.
• Each WH- question comes with 3 visual answer choices, ensuring that learners have a variety of options to choose from.
• This resource is an ideal tool for engaging young learners in fiction texts, promoting reading comprehension, and facilitating small group language arts instruction. Visual supports are seamlessly embedded throughout to enhance learning.
• Special education teachers will find this resource to be an essential addition to their teaching toolkit. It is designed to support the unique needs of students in autism and MD classrooms, ensuring a meaningful and effective learning experience.
• The activity can be laminated for extended use, allowing students to write directly on it with a dry erase marker. Alternatively, answer choices can be cut out to support learners with fine motor skill limitations.

Make learning fun and accessible with "Tommy's Thanksgiving Adventure". It's the perfect language arts tool to help your special education students develop essential reading and comprehension skills while engaging with a topic that's relevant and meaningful. Don't miss out on this valuable resource for your classroom!

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Elevate your middle school students' narrative writing skills with this winter-themed essay planning guide. This resource features 10 captivating, holiday-themed photos, ranging from a snowman on the beach to a gingerbread family on the run, Krampus enjoying hot chocolate, and a pirate ship bathed in green holiday lights. These images are perfect for sparking creativity and guiding students through the narrative writing process.

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance the ability to plan and draft a narrative story that is both engaging and imaginative.
• Encourage creativity while ensuring narratives encompass all essential elements of a structured narrative text.

What's Inside:

• 10 double sided planning guides, one for each photo!
• Detailed graphic organizers to assist students in exploring the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution.
• A Google Slides presentation featuring each high-interest photo for classroom projection, facilitating the introduction of each new writing prompt.

How to Use:

• Day 1: Display the photo prompt using the slides and encourage students to brainstorm ideas with the graphic organizer.
• Day 2: Start drafting the narrative, drawing inspiration from the vivid image.
• Day 3: Continue the narrative, adding details and developing the storyline.
• Day 4: Conduct peer reviews or teacher feedback sessions, followed by revisions and editing.
• Day 5: Publish the final narrative piece, celebrating the students' creative achievements.

Standards Alignment:

• Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3 through W.8.3, ensuring the resource meets educational standards for narrative writing.

Formats Available:

• A ready-to-use PDF for printouts and a Google Slides version for seamless classroom integration.

Usage Scenario:

• Ideal for middle school teachers to use as a standalone writing unit, an extension activity, or as a part of a choice board for students.

Highlights:

• Engaging and diverse photo prompts: Each image is carefully chosen to resonate with middle school students, featuring themes like winter holidays, mythical creatures, adventure, and family.
• Classroom-ready: The Google Slides format allows for easy introduction of each writing prompt, while print-ready PDFs ensure quick and effortless preparation.

Transform your classroom's narrative writing approach with this captivating, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' imaginations soar with each unique and inspiring photo prompt!