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Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Engaging ELA Resource for Grades 6-8
By TooBookedUp
Engage and Inspire Your Middle School ELA Students!
Dive into the festive season with our Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis resource, exclusively designed for grades 6-8 ELA classrooms. This unique, print-and-go package on TeachShare brings the vibrant world of hip hop into your classroom, featuring iconic tracks "Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow and "Christmas in Hollis" by Run DMC.
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Back to School: Word Scramble for 5th grade, 6th grade and Above
By Thachakorn Kokong
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:
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quizzes (Whole Novel)
By Educate and Create
This is a set of quizzes for the different chapters of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There are a total of 6 quizzes based on the chapters of the book the students have read. Each quiz has five multiple choice questions and the answer key is included. This makes an easy bell ringer or exit ticket when reading the novel.
Theodor Seuss Geisel or Dr. Seuss
By Beth Hammett
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...
Nutcracker Guided Descriptive Essay
By Meggen Loew
This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.
Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.
Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. Includes planning page, student requirement page, and nutcracker to color according to description.
Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with 3 body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.
What is Included: 15 Pages
· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers
· Younger Student Options Explanations
· Student Requirements Handout
· Rubric
· Planning Page
· Fill in the Blank Essay
· Fill in the Blank Planning Page
· Color and Decorate Nutcracker
· Younger Essay Requirements
· Younger Essay Rubric
· Younger Essay Planning Page
· Writing Page
Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TeachShare storefront.
Middle School Text Structure Print and Go! Powerpoint, handout, answer key
By TooBookedUp
Comprehensive Text Structure Resource for Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8)
Aligned with TEKS 5.10B, TEKS ELA 6.9b, ELA 7.9B, ELA 8.9B, and Common Core State Standards: Literacy.RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.6
Introducing a meticulously crafted resource designed to empower middle school ELA and intervention teachers. Dive into the world of text structures with this comprehensive package that seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practice.
Objective: Equip students with the skills to identify six distinct text structure types of informational text and discern the author's purpose.
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Formats Available: PDF and PowerPoint.
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Perfect for introducing text structures or as a refresher, this resource is structured into three distinct sections: We Do, Teams Do, and You Do. Designed to fit snugly into a 55-minute class period, it offers a balanced mix of guided instruction and independent practice.
Elevate your teaching game with this comprehensive resource. Ideal for middle school grades 5-8, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring that your students are on the right track.
The Skin I'm In - Vocabulary Lists,Quizzes, and Crossword Puzzles
By Educate and Create
Studying The Skin I'm In? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 2 vocabulary lists, 2 crossword puzzles, and 2 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.
Need more resources for The Skin I'm In ?
The Skin I'm In - Flip book Study Guide
The Skin I'm In - Characterization Flip book
The Skin I'm In - Introduction Power Point
3rd Grade Sight Word Sentences Booklet - 41 words
By Sign with me TOD
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As students are learning the 41 - 3rd grade sight words in this product, they will be provided with each word, an example of the word used in a sentence, and the opportunity to make up a sentence themselves using the word. I find that with my students who are Deaf/hard of hearing/ELL, when they make up sentences using each newly learned sight word, it helps them to remember how to spell the word, the meaning, and how it is used. My students love booklets of any kind that they can refer back to. Once they have come up with their sentences, they can include pictures that they print and cut out, draw pictures freehand, or find pictures in a magazine that they can add to each page of the 3rd grade sight word booklet that matches each sentence they come up with. This gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning about in the classroom with their own personal interests. This booklet is perfect for students that are on grade level as well as students who require instructional information to be adapted.
If you are interested in the product above, the sight word checklist may be of interest to you as well.
Pre-Primer – 4th Grade Sight Word List Checklist
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Pre-Primer-4th-Grade-Sight-Word-Checklist-8438220
This product includes checklists for the following sight words:
pre-primer sight words - 40 words
primer sight words - 52 words
1st grade sight words - 41 words
2nd grade sight words - 46 words
3rd grade sight words - 41 words
4th grade sight words - 260 words
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Word Study for Middle School Students - Vocabulary Builder Lessons
By Amanda G
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.
⭐️IMPORTANT!⭐️
The Powerpoint file is uneditable and you may need to click "READ ONLY" when opening the file. You will not be provided with a password to allow for editing of the resource.
Copyright © Mrs Gray's Place.
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Not for public display.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Bundle LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my Bundle LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month! With historical quotes and definitions, this is all you need to decorate for and honor Pride Month! You will also receive a handout of 18 terms associated with the LGBTQ+ community.
✔POSTERS with DEFINITIONS
Definitions include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, LGBTQIA+, pansexual, two-spirit (2S), cisgender, coming out, transitioning, non-binary, and gender identity.
✔POSTERS with QUOTES
These 12 unique quotes are perfect for celebrating LGBT+ History Month or Pride Month. Each 8.5 X 11 poster comes with one of three patterns. Use them to decorate your classroom, door, or bulletin board!
✔HANDOUT OF TERMS
This handout includes age-appropriate definitions to help your students better understand this community. Examples of some of the words included are cisgender, pansexual, questioning, ally, and non-binary.
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The Boy is Mine Tracing an argument with PowerPoint & Graphic Organizer
By TooBookedUp
Dive into the world of argumentative writing with a fresh, culturally relevant approach! This comprehensive resource uses the popular song "The Boy is Mine" by Brandy and Monica to introduce middle school students to the key elements of a strong argument.
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Usage Scenario: Perfect for middle school ELA teachers and interventionists, this resource is both engaging and educational. Start with a Do Now activity, delve into vocabulary, and introduce students to the iconic artists. After watching the music video, students will actively engage with the lyrics, tracing the arguments of each singer. By the end of the lesson, students will form and share their opinions on which singer presented the strongest argument. The PowerPoint also includes additional discourse questions for extended engagement.
Highlights!
Elevate your teaching game with this innovative resource. Ideal for middle school grades, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring your students are on the right track while having fun!
Progressive Era Unit - Five Primary Source Worksheets * U.S. History
By Christa Nonnemaker
Unlock the door to immersive historical exploration with this primary source curriculum resource, designed to captivate and inspire your students!
This collection of Primary Source Worksheets features passages written by Theodore Roosevelt, Carrie Chapman Catt, Gifford Pinchot, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Robert M. La Follette. Students will learn about the quintessential issues facing society during the Progressive Era such as wealth inequity and national governmental reform, suffrage, conservation, racial equality and state governmental reform. Analytical Questions follow the passage which direct students toward clear understanding of the passage.
Each passage is enhanced with Meanings and Definitions in order to facilitate and improve understanding. A Differentiated Learning Option is also available for students.
Each passage also includes Background Information and the Answer Keys. This is excellent practice in Analyzing Primary Sources and in identifying author perspective.
Significant savings if you buy this resource rather than individual resources!
Here are some links below for other resources relating to the Progressive Era:
* Progressive Era Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women's Suffrage Gallery Walk, 1900-1920
Vocabulary Builder Fill in the Blanks worksheets Level 3
By Peter D
Note to Teachers
This set of worksheets consists of 111 pages of Fill in the Blanks exercises. Each page has at least ten words or phrases for students to fill in the blanks in the given sentences.
Learning new vocabulary is an important part of language development. Instead of simply memorizing vocabulary lists, it is beneficial to learn new vocabulary words in some kind of meaningful context.
Fill in the Blanks exercises are effective at helping students develop their language skills in numerous ways. Each vocabulary word must be placed in the blank based on meaning of the sentence. This task challenges students to first understand the meaning of the sentence and then select the appropriate word. It is an effective task for developing cognitive skills as well as general language skills.
The vocabulary words in these exercise pages were selected from various stories that we have studied. These words are found quite commonly in written texts so it is useful for students to acquire these vocabulary words.
If students are unfamiliar with some of these words, then students are encouraged to use a dictionary or work together in small groups.
I have found that students enjoy these types of activities and that students can develop various useful skills related to language development.
Levels: There are four sets of vocabulary builder worksheets divided into four levels. The approximate range of grades for each level is listed below.
Vocabulary Worksheets:
Vocabulary Builder Level 1: Grades 1-4
Vocabulary Builder Level 2: Grades 3-6
Vocabulary Builder Level 3: Grades 5-8
Vocabulary Builder Level 4: Grades 7-10 (under construction)
Vocabulary for Literature (Elementary School)
BUNDLE! Great Debaters movie Graphic Organizer, Speed Dating Discussion, poetry
By The Red-Haired Reader
This bundle includes three resources that go along with the movie The Great Debaters. You will receive a graphic organizer that requires students to track the adversities faced by the debate team during and/or after viewing, a poetry analysis tool for "I, Too", which Denzel Washington as Professor Tolson recites during the movie (one of my favorite parts!), as well as a fun, interactive speed dating discussion activity for after viewing. Please check out each product individually using the links below. I show this movie before reading Mildred Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry since the settings are so similar, but you could use it in your own classroom in a variety of different ways! Let me know if you have any questions!
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WRITING BUNDLE! Road to My Story!
By La Llama Bilingüe
Writing a story can be so overwhelming! I have come with this writing pack that is intended to help your students organize their ideas before writing their first draft. This step-by-step activity groups every aspect of story writing such as: genre, setting, characters, details, etc. It also helps the students with their descriptive writing by asking them targeted questions. This is an excellent tool for beginner writers, struggling writers, or English Language learners.
Use the "Writing Buddy" resource as a complement resource to help your students become more independent when writing a short story.
You can use these resources for several days, giving students a chance to think through while writing their first draft.
Back to School Bundle Getting to Know You Brainstorming Activities, Line Up Game
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking to build classroom community? Do you want to learn about your students? Do you struggle to get them to talk and interact with each other? Then download this no prep Back to School Bundle Getting to Know You Brainstorming Activities, Line Up Game! These games and activities can also be played throughout the year!
Line-Up!
With this resource, students will be given instructions on how to make a line in a variety of fun ways. They must use teamwork, talk with each other, sometimes communicate without talking, and rearrange themselves according to the prompt. Perfect for back to school, brain breaks, or just for fun!
Examples:
Line Up....
Getting to Know You Brainstorming Activity
With this engaging no-prep activity, students brainstorm responses for each letter of the alphabet. Questions include sharing about themselves, their likes and dislikes, what they enjoy about school, and things they want to accomplish in their life (aka, a bucket list).
Brainstorming Activity - What do you want to learn, do, and experience this year?
In this no-prep activity, students brainstorm things they want to learn, do or experience this school year for each letter of the alphabet. They can plan, brainstorm, practice future tense, and think ahead about all the fun things to come this school year. Working in small groups or individually, students will surely enjoy this simple activity.
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BUNDLE Similes, Idioms, Oxymoron & Other Figurative Language Editable Lists
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make reviewing figurative language a breeze? Are you struggling to find examples for your students? To you want to engage and motivate your students? Then download this BUNDLE Similes, Idioms, Oxymoron & Other Figurative Language Editable Lists! Use this as a handout or for your own worksheets!
Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, this resource includes editable lists of similes, metaphors, idioms, oxymorons, onomatopoeia, alliteration, consonance, and assonance.
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Digital Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Practice - ALL ABOUT ANIMALS - Gorillas
Grammar:
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BUNDLE Grammar Games! Parts of Speech Scategories 2 KaBOOM Irregular Verbs
KaBOOM Grammar Games - Irregular Plural Nouns by A World to Explore Store
KaBOOM! Virtual GRAMMAR Game #1 - Irregular Past Tense Verbs
KaBOOM! Virtual GRAMMAR Game #2 - Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Rock, Paper, Scissors - Grammar Games! Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Rock, Paper, Scissors Grammar Games Irregular Plural Nouns
FUN:
Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!
Truth or Dare 2nd Edition
BUNDLE Truth or Dare Versions 1 & 2
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Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)
Happiness Quiz & Reflection Questions (Great for SEL, Self-Esteem, Well-Being!)
50 FlipGrid Discussion Questions Posting Tips & Rubric
30 Digital Borders/Frames on Lined Paper for Writing Prompts
Commas: No Prep Test Prep - Grammar/Revising & Editing for English/ELA
By Blooming Through High School
I spent two weeks teaching my students revising skills explicitly before it hit me... all the answer choices had SOMETHING to do with knowing how to use a comma!
It's an area where students feel the least confident and it can be fixed. Before your students go into a test or a state exam, make sure they know how to use a comma.
INCLUDED: 13 self-grading Google Form Quizzes, Word Doc, PDF!
BUNDLE and SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle
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4th Grade Sight Word Sentences Booklet - 260 Words
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
As students are learning the ULTIMATE 260 - 4th grade sight words in this product, they will be provided with each word, an example of the word used in a sentence, and the opportunity to make up a sentence themselves using the word. I find that with my students who are Deaf/hard of hearing/ELL, when they make up sentences using each newly learned sight word, it helps them to remember how to spell the word, the meaning, and how it is used. My students love booklets of any kind that they can refer back to. Once they have come up with their sentences, they can include pictures that they print and cut out, draw pictures freehand, or find pictures in a magazine that they can add to each page of the 4th grade sight word booklet that matches each sentence they come up with. This gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning about in the classroom with their own personal interests. This booklet is rather lengthy, so instead of printing it out, you can display it for the entire class to see as well. This booklet is perfect for students that are on grade level as well as students who require instructional information to be adapted.
If you are interested in the product above, the sight word checklist may be of interest to you as well.
Pre-Primer – 4th Grade Sight Word List Checklist
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Pre-Primer-4th-Grade-Sight-Word-Checklist-8438220
This product includes checklists for the following sight words:
pre-primer sight words - 40 words
primer sight words - 52 words
1st grade sight words - 41 words
2nd grade sight words - 46 words
3rd grade sight words - 41 words
4th grade sight words - 260 words
**If you download this product and like it, please leave me a positive review! :)
SECONDARY ENGLISH READER RESPONSE QUESTIONS [MINI-PACK]
By Richard B Williams
Have students breakdown and analyze reading passages through the use of this document. 100 READER RESPONSE QUESTIONS, Black & White versions, HANDOUTS, WORKSHEETS, 2-A-DAYS TASK CARDS, PowerPoint and Word versions, and TEACHER TIPS are all here! After reading any passage, simply apply any of these 100 assignment/discussion starters and watch your students' comprehension and discussions deepen and grow.
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Rhetorical Devices Manual [RDM]
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