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Explore a variety of ELA activities designed to enrich your students' learning experience. From reading comprehension exercises to creative writing prompts, these resources support the development of essential literacy skills. Engage your class with interactive lessons that foster a love for language and literature. These activities are suitable for various grade levels and can be seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, helping you create dynamic and effective English Language Arts lessons.
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Alaska State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
ELA, Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, History, History: USA, Geography, Research, Grade 2, 3, 4, Activities
Alaska State Flipbook (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal) Looking for an interactive and hands-on method to teach and review the state of Alaska and its symbols? Your search ends here with this captivating flipbook research project! Ideal for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource offers a low-preparation option that explores five prominent symbols of Alaska: its capital, bird, flower, flag, and animal. Through an interactive and cross-curricular activity , students will delve into the rich heritage of the state. The resource includes two printing options: one that involves cutting and one that doesn't. Additionally, it provides two design choices: one with pictures and one without. In total, you'll find four flipbooks, ensuring ample opportunities for exploration. This flipbook research project is a perfect addition to your Alaska-focused unit study or review, Northwest region exploration, or U.S. states curriculum. It seamlessly integrates into writing lessons or centers, as well as social studies or history classes. Moreover, it can be utilized purely for the enjoyment of learning! Empower your students to become experts in all things Alaska with this versatile resource. Whether you're introducing the state or assessing prior knowledge, this flipbook project caters to a variety of learning needs. Witness as your students immerse themselves in the wonders of Alaska, sharpen their research skills, and present their findings with enthusiasm. Unlock the mysteries of Alaska and its symbols through this captivating flipbook research project. It guarantees an engaging and educational journey, making learning a joyful experience for all. CROSS-CURRICULAR SUBJECTS COVERED: Art (drawing and coloring) English language arts Geography Grammar History Reading Research Science Social studies Spelling Writing Are you interested in helping your students become experts in other U.S. states? From Alabama to Wyoming, you can explore each state and its major symbols—its capital, bird, flower, flag, and animal—through cross-curricular activities. Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), research report pages (writing), interactive notebook and other activities (kinesthetic), and more. Click on the link to my profile to learn more about my 5-day units, including Alaska ! 37 PDF pages Instructions for 4 easy-to-assemble flipbooks 2 printing options (cutting and no cutting) 2 design options (pictures and without pictures) 7 topics (Alaska's state capital and other facts, state bird, state flower, state flag, state animal, state map, and KWL)
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Alaska, Juneau, Alaska State Bird, Alaska State Flower, Alaska State Flag, Alaska State Animal, Geography, Flipbook, Us States, United States
Defining Words Practice Questions - Vocabulary Grade 5-6 (Slides)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Grade 5, 6, 7, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Activities
Defining Words Grammar Practice MCQS ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to master the language arts skills that make communication effective and expressive. These lessons are designed to help students recognize, understand, and apply key grammar, vocabulary, and writing conventions in both their writing and speech. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, providing a structured blend of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. With engaging tasks and thought-provoking questions, students will explore sentence structure, word choice, punctuation, and grammar rules to strengthen their understanding of English language conventions. Accompanied by free supplementary materials covering all topics, this series ensures a well-rounded and enjoyable learning experience. Through practice and exploration, students will develop the skills needed to analyze language, construct clear sentences, and express themselves with confidence. Defining Words Overview: Matching Words to Definition Matching Definition to Words Accurately Defining Meanings More Defining Word Practice Slides Version This is the Slides editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 5/6 Links: Capitalization & Punctuation Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Prefixes & Suffixes Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Subject Verb Agreement Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Tenses Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill in the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Engaging warm-up activities that introduce students to key ELA concepts, such as quick capitalization corrections and punctuation challenges. Guided Practice: Structured teacher-led exercises that reinforce grammar and punctuation rules, helping students identify and apply them correctly in sentences. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities where students work together to edit sentences, correct capitalization, and improve punctuation through peer discussion and teamwork. Independent Worksheets: Carefully designed worksheets that provide focused practice, allowing students to apply learned concepts and refine their skills independently. Exit Tasks: Quick assessments at the end of each lesson, prompting students to reflect on what they’ve learned and apply their knowledge in writing and editing tasks. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 5, Grade 6, Vocabulary
Final Consonants T Ending Blends Boom Cards | SOR Aligned.
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
Looking to give your students targeted practice with those tricky final consonant T blends —like ct, ft, pt, and xt ? This Science of Reading-aligned Boom Deck is just what you need to build confidence and support phoneme-grapheme mapping in a fun, interactive way! This 25-card digital deck gives your learners hands-on spelling practice that sticks—with automatic audio, visuals, and drag-and-drop support that makes learning feel like play. What’s Included: ✔️ 25 interactive Boom Cards ✔️ Focus on final T blends : ct, ft, pt, xt ✔️ Picture clues to support meaning ✔️ Audio prompts that sound out the word automatically ✔️ Drag-and-drop spelling with immediate feedback ✔️ Clickable sound icons for students to hear the word again Students will see an image, hear the word sounded out, and drag the correct T blend to complete the spelling. The first card gives easy directions, and the final card wraps it up—perfect for independent work! Why Teachers Love It: Aligned with Science of Reading best practices Reinforces phonics, decoding, and spelling patterns Ideal for independent practice, centers, or intervention groups Works seamlessly with Boom Learning , Google Classroom, and Seesaw No prep needed —just assign and go! This deck is perfect for 1st and 2nd grade readers or any students needing extra support with final consonant blends. 📥 What You’ll Receive: A PDF with a direct link to the Boom Deck 25 interactive, self-checking cards with audio Step-by-step setup instructions Give your students the tools they need to master final consonant T blends—one interactive card at a time. You’ll love the simplicity. They’ll love the success.
Author Teach2Tell
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Tags Final Consonants, Boom Cards, Phonics Activities, Ending Blends, Ending Blends Ct, Blends With T, T Consonant Blends, Words With Ending Blends, SOR Aligned, Phonics Practice
Addition Word List Posters (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, Addition and Subtraction, Math, Addition, Early Math, Numbers, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Posters, Classroom Decor
Word List Poster Series This word list poster series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each printable focuses on a clear, kid-friendly theme and features 8 target vocabulary words with short, student-friendly meanings or fun facts. The clean layout works as both an anchor chart and a write-in sheet, giving students a quick, visual reference they can revisit during centers and independent work. These posters are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for warmups, vocabulary walls, sub plans, or take-home reference. Display a single poster to support the day’s lesson, or group several to build a themed wall across your unit. Note: Each poster is a companion piece to its matching themed product in the series—pair it with the corresponding maze, wordsearch, or activity pack for a consistent set of 8 focus words. Addition Word List 1. Basic Addition Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Thirteen, Fourteen, Sixteen, Fifteen 2. Slightly Harder Addition Five, Eleven, Twelve, Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty-Two, Twenty-Five 3. Intermediate Addition Eighteen, Twenty-One, Twenty-Six, Twenty-Seven, Thirty, Thirty-Three, Thirty-Four, Thirty-Five 4. Larger Numbers Forty, Forty-Two, Forty-Five, Forty-Seven, Fifty, Fifty-Four, Fifty-Eight, Sixty 5. Up to Seventy-Five Sixty-Five, Sixty-Nine, Seventy, Seventy-Two, Seventy-Five, Seventy-Nine, Eighty, Eighty-Five 6. Up to One Hundred Eighty-Nine, Ninety, Ninety-Five, Ninety-Seven, Ninety-Nine, One Hundred, One Hundred Five, One Hundred Ten PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Word List Posters Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor walls Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home reference More Addition Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES MAZES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word List Posters Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word List Posters PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Word List Posters in Depth Structure Each poster is built around a focused sub-theme and presents 8 target words with short, student-friendly meanings or fun facts. The clean A4 portrait layout works as an anchor chart on your board or as a student reference at desks. These posters are designed as companion pieces to the matching themed products (mazes, wordsearches, activity packs), so the same vocabulary stays visible across your unit. Each poster set includes: A themed word list poster with 8 words + brief meanings/facts A clean, high-contrast layout for easy printing and display Space that can double as write-in/draw-to-show-meaning during centers Themes Included Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Math & Science Connections (e.g., Number Words, Simple Machines) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects real-life experiences and interests while strengthening vocabulary recognition and content understanding in a clear, visual way. Easy extensions (optional) Sketch it: students draw a quick icon for each word Sort it: group words by category (e.g., actions, objects) Star it: highlight “I already know” vs. “I’m learning” words Match it: point to examples in a reading, video, or picture set Say it: brief oral definition or example sentence during share-out Differentiation tips Pre-teach 2–3 anchor words; add the rest later in the week Offer picture cues or gestures for emerging readers/ELLs Let students choose 4 of 8 to focus on first, then build up Color-code by part of speech or concept family for quick scanning For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Math, Basic Addition, Slightly Harder Addition, Intermediate Addition, Addition Activities, Math Word Lists, Posters, Addition Word Lists
Are Song (Animated Music Video)
ELA, Reading, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Songs, Activities
The ARE Song is an animated music video that will help students quickly recognize the sight word ARE. By watching this fun video, students can build reading speed and fluency.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Have Fun Teaching
Pronouns Practice Questions - Grade 3-4 Grammar (Google Slides)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 3, 4, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Tests, Assessments, Presentations, Activities
Pronouns Grammar Practice MCQS ELA MCQS Overview: In this series of lessons, students will embark on an engaging journey to explore the grammar skills that make our language vibrant and expressive. These lessons are crafted to help students identify, comprehend, and effectively apply language arts skills in both writing and speech. Accompanied by free supplementary materials available for all topics, each lesson builds on the previous one, offering a balanced mix of direct instruction, interactive group activities, and independent practice. Through fun and creative tasks, students will learn to recognize grammar within sentences, understand their function, and use them to enrich their own writing and speech. Pronouns Overview: Includes: Subject Pronouns Possessive Pronouns Object Pronouns Reflexive Pronouns Slides Version This is the Slides editable and interactive version. There is a fillable answer sheet at the end. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 3/4 Links: Adjectives Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Adverbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Conjunctions Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Nouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Pronouns Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Verbs Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Sentence Structure Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Present Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Past Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Future Tense Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Context Clues Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Defining Words Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Fill the Blanks Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Homophones Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack Synonyms Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Free Supplementary Materials Pack ELA Review Questions Overview Questions have three answer choices. There are a handful of pictures on each test for aesthetic purposes, as well as a review sheet covering most of the topics covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic will include an introduction or example sheet to go through first with your students. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Fun, hands-on activities that get students thinking about adjectives right from the start. Guided Practice: Teacher-led exercises that reinforce the day’s lesson, ensuring students can confidently identify and use adjectives. Group and Partner Tasks: Collaborative activities that allow students to work together to solve problems, categorize adjectives, and create descriptive sentences. Independent Worksheets: Structured worksheets that provide individual practice and help solidify understanding of key concepts. Exit Tasks: Quick, reflective activities at the end of each lesson that assess understanding and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Grammar, Tests, Test Prep, Assessment, Grade 3, Grade 4
Guided Reading Lesson Plan & Activities for Grade 2
Reading, ELA, Grade 2, Activities, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Second Grade Reading Second graders keep enhancing their literacy abilities as they acquire more intricate vocabulary and engage with lengthier, more challenging texts across various genres, such as fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Learners enhance their reading comprehension abilities while discussing their readings and cultivate more sophisticated concepts related to those subjects. As in prior years, second graders consistently engage in reading as they utilize texts for other subjects during the day. To develop reading abilities, a second grader: Reads more intricate words, like two-syllable terms. Recognizes words that have common prefixes and suffixes, such as: pre-, re-, un-, -able, -ad, and -er. Reads grade-level, irregularly spelled words (ask your child's teacher for an exact list of these words). Peruses a range of writings encompassing fiction, nonfiction, fables, and poetry. This ebooks features a guided reading lesson plan and activities, designed especially for Grade 2, that can last up to 40 minutes.
Author Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Tags Guided, Reading, Grade 2, Language, Lesson, Plan, Activities
Fall Reading Comprehension Comprehension Passage and Questions
Reading, ELA, Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Elementary, Read Alouds, Activities
Autumn, also known as fall, is the season between summer and winter, typically occurring from September to December in the Northern Hemisphere. It is marked by cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the changing color of leaves as they transition from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. Autumn is also associated with harvest time and the preparation for winter. Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Autumn Season? This reading passage is a great resource for celebrating the Fall Season in schools while practicing reading skills. This educational resource features simple, kid-friendly pages designed to make learning both enjoyable and interactive. Great for homeschooling, classroom education, or extra practice. Number of pages: 8 pages (4 BW + 4 COLOR) Format PDF file size: 8.5*11 Inches If you and your students or your children enjoy using this educational and engaging resource. please rate it and follow my store to be the first to know about my new teaching resources and freebies. Enjoy!
Author Wonderland School
Tags Fall Main Idea, Autumn Main Idea, Fall Reading Activities, Autumn Reading Activities, 2nd Grade Fall, October Read Aloud Comprehension & Activities, Rooted In Reading 2nd Grade Fall, Fall Activities ELA, October Reading Comprehension Checks Passages And Questions, Fall Coloring Pages
Grandparents Day Step-by-Step Narrative Writing Guide!
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects
The Grandparents Day Step-by-Step Narrative Writing Guide is a marvelous teaching resource that cultivates an engaging and productive writing habitat for students. This innovative guide incites learners to honor their grandparents by scripting their personal narratives rooted in either real or imagined family experiences. It's perfect for grade 6 to grade 12 students looking forward to enriching their language arts and creative writing skills. This distinctive narrative guide has a unique structure, designed to be student-driven rather than instructor-led. Its method starts by stirring the imagination of students to boot up their narrative journey naturally. Thus, learners commence with making some interesting light-hearted decisions about significant parts of their story before grabbing a pen or typing on the keyboard. Prompting educators would be amazed at how swiftly pupils can deliver narratives about grandparents using this instructive guide in place. The provision of crystal clear instructions compounded with practical examples and insights allows learners to effectively outline details like characteristics of characters employing multi-choice options. Learners can build up the plot leveraging brief response crafting mechanisms along with participating in map-drawing tasks—a peculiar yet extremely efficient technique of visualizing stories. Inclusion of comparison scenarios gives due importance to research—students are challenged with exploring what life was like when grandparents were young. Once story drafting initiates guided by an intensive overview given earlier—the result pledges sheer excellence! A rigorous peer-editing activity also fosters critical thinking amongst peers during this project’s whole execution process. Assessment measures are a pivotal part of learning that has been considered while formulating this product—A Common Core-tied rubric simplifies grading facilitating both student self- assessment and teacher evaluation—an affirmative stride towards enhancing future compositions! No need for worries if colour printers are inaccessible; all four strong lesson pages also are available in grayscale! Furthermore, this resource not only serves as fast-forward substitute plans, but it can also shape up to the base of week-long writing assignments. Final Thoughts: Utilizing robust tools like character multiple-choice options, plot mechanisms using short responses and a map-drawing adventure along with significant peer reviews is an unbeatable formula for an exhilarating, instructional and practical learning composition session. The Grandparents Day Step-by-Step Narrative Writing Guide is truly a priceless asset for educators striving to magnify imaginative skills amongst students while preserving precious memories between generations.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Grandparents, Narrative Writing, Creative Writing, Family Stories, Character Development
Gliders Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Technology, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Physics, History, Social Studies, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This gliders reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question and additional facts. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Gliders Genre: Nonfiction (informational text) Subject: Science (flight/engineering) Primary Topic: How gliders fly using lift and launch methods Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Q What This Lesson Teaches Best Explains what makes a glider different from a small airplane (no motor; quiet flight; “trade height for distance”). Describes how gliders get into the sky (help at the start, including being towed; later mentions aerotows and winches). Teaches how moving air helps a glider climb—especially rising warm air (“thermals”) and wind pushed upward at a ridge or hill. Shows how design features support gliding (long, narrow wings; smooth body; low drag to lose little energy). Connects gliders to early flight experiments through Otto Lilienthal’s repeated testing and “fly hill.” Learning Goals Students will describe how a glider is similar to and different from a small airplane. Students will explain how a glider usually starts flying using details from the text. Students will identify two kinds of lift described in the passage and tell how each helps a glider climb. Students will explain why long, narrow wings and low drag help a glider glide efficiently. Students will describe how gliders and launch methods changed over time, using examples from the text. Students will explain how spoilers or airbrakes help with landing safely. Key Vocabulary From the Text cockpit — where the pilot sits and reads instruments. thermals — rising columns of warm air. drag — air resistance that slows motion. aerotows — launches where an airplane tows the glider. spoilers — panels that help a glider slow down and descend. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Physics, History
Verbs Practice Questions - Grades 1-2 Grammar (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Centers, Activities
Verbs Grammar Practice MCQS: 6 lessons, 90 MCQS, 27 pages ELA MCQs Overview: This grammar resource gives students plenty of focused practice with two essential writing skills: capitalisation and punctuation. Across 10 lessons and 150 multiple-choice questions, students work through clear, manageable practice that helps them spot mistakes, improve accuracy, and build real confidence over time. The lessons are designed to feel structured without becoming dry or repetitive. Each one builds naturally on the previous lesson, giving students the chance to review, strengthen, and apply what they have learned. With a mix of direct teaching, group work, and independent practice, the resource works well for whole-class lessons, revision, homework, or extra support. Verbs Overview: Includes: Identifying Verbs Intro to Verb Tenses Past Tense Irregulars Additional Practice PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE ELA Review Questions Overview Each review test includes three answer choices for every question. The format is clear and easy for students to follow. A small number of pictures are included on each test to make the pages feel more welcoming and less plain. A review sheet is also included to help students go back over many of the main skills covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic includes an introduction or example sheet to use before students begin. This gives students a clear starting point. It also helps refresh key ideas before they move into the practice. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys are included for easy checking. Sample responses are also provided where needed. This helps save time and makes the resource easier to use, even on busy days. In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Simple hands-on activities to help students start thinking about the topic. Guided Practice: Teacher-led work that helps students build understanding before working alone. Group and Partner Tasks: Activities that encourage discussion, shared ideas, and teamwork. Independent Worksheets: Extra practice pages for students to complete by themselves. Exit Tasks: Short end-of-lesson activities to check understanding and review learning. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Elementary, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Grammar, Ela, Language Arts, Verbs
Balloons Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Pre-Reading, Strategies, Science, Physics, Common Core, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes
This balloons reading comprehension contains the following: Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. COMPANION VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE (EMBEDDED AFTER PREVIEW PICTURES IN PRODUCT DESCRIPTION) Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers. If there are five to ten minutes left at the end of the lesson, the student can choose one of three activities, each one requiring a different skill. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions and three written response questions have sample answers. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE Cored Ed Encyclopedia Overview The Cored Ed Encyclopedia is a weekly series of lessons that you can pick up and use right away. These short readings fit into whatever time you have available. Each one includes a warm-up, a reading, and a set of questions, but it’s flexible — you can do just the reading, the full lesson, or skip the writing section if you need to. Each lesson focuses on a single topic so students don’t get lost. The writing is clear but never childish, making it perfect for grades two through five. Topics range from animals and science to history, inventions, and everyday things. No matter the level of the student, everyone should take away at least one new idea or fact from each lesson. The materials are easy to print, easy to explain, and require no setup. They work well for whole-class teaching, partner work, or independent study.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Cored Encyclopedia, Facts, Reading, Balloons, Physics, Science
Term 2 Critical Thinking: Morning Work Warm-Ups: 60 More Days!
Social Studies, Resources for Teachers, Math, ELA, Science, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Word Problems, Activities
Do you need some new activities for your middle school homeroom class with 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grade students? Do you want a consistent routine to start your day on a good note of learning and fun? I have the full-term morning work powerpoint presentation just for you! THIS IS THE TERM 2 SLIDESHOW This presentation is a helpful tool to use as your morning routine with any middle school students! Students can use a special notebook for this task or they could use whiteboards, or whatever routine is best for your group. This editable powerpoint presentation has activities for each weekday with enough slides for one whole term (60 days of school). The slides are completely editable, so you can use them as a template and make more for future semesters. You can also ask students (especially early finishers) to help make extra slides. What are the Daily Categories? Math Monday: Mondays are for math! Students can review tons of intermediate math skills with fun word problems and puzzles that cover topics like ratios, money, area, and more! Trivia Tuesday; Tuesdays are for Trivia! Students will be asked questions about science, social studies, financial literacy and more! These will be great discussion starters too! Would You Rather Wednesday: This is a great way to practice speaking and listening skills. Students will be given two options and have to share their choice and their reasons and justifications. Thesaurus Thursday: Thursdays are for expanding vocabulary as students think of synonyms for boring words. Focus Friday: Fridays are for puzzles as students solve brain teasers and logic puzzles! Grades to Use With: These morning work slides are designed for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. What's Included: An editable PowerPoint with 63 slides Title Page 12 Math Monday 12 Trivia Tuesday 12 Would You Rather Wednesday 12 Thesaurus Thursday 12 Focus Friday 2 Page Answer Key If you want another term (60 days) of this routine, check it out here!
Author Grace Under Pressure
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Tags Critical Thinking, Morning Work, Warm-ups, Vocabulary, Math, Homeroom, Classroom Routine, Middle School, Middle School Homeroom, Homeroom Activities
Digraph Play Dough Mats
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Activities
Making learning playful is key to engaging young students in literacy skills. These Digraph Play Dough Mats provide a fun, multisensory way to practice identifying and forming tricky digraphs. This set includes 6 printable play dough mats focused on the digraphs sh, ch, th, wh, qu and ph. Each mat displays the digraph prominently alongside words and pictures containing the sound. Below is a dotted outline of the digraph for kids to trace over with play dough, building letter formation skills. Pressing the dough into the mats to shape the letters provides tactile, kinesthetic learning. Students connect the printed digraphs to their own formed letters, reinforcing symbol recognition and phonics skills. The engaging play dough material gets kids excited about learning! Teachers can use the mats in small groups or literacy centers . As students roll, pinch and flatten play dough they will gain strength needed for fine motor tasks like writing. The multisensory experience cements digraph recognition, sound association and letter formation. With their hands-on, play-based format, these Digraph Play Dough Mats make building phonics skills enjoyable. Early literacy teachers will love having this creative resource in their toolbox! Although I have suggested play dough for these mats they would also work with other sensory materials as well or simply with whiteboard pens. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Fine Motor, Phonics, Sounds, Digraphs, Play Dough, Language Arts, Early Reading, Pre Reading
Super Storms | Reading Activity Packet
ELA, Reading, Grade 2, Activities
This resource is a Super Storms Reading Activity Packet. It is a week's worth of work for reading class. It can be used with any non-fiction wintertime storm books. Included: - Sentence writing daily - Monday: Syllables & proper nouns - Tuesday: Syllables - Wednesday: Vowel sounds - Thursday: Parts of speech - Friday: Prefixes and suffixes There is a blank writing template with primary lines for students to write!
Author Second Grade Smartypants
Tags Storms, Writing Sentences, Syllables, Proper Nouns, Reading Activity Packet
UK/Aus Spelling Sentence Structure Practice Year 2-3 Grammar (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Grammar, Common Core, Resources for Teachers, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Centers, Activities
THIS IS THE UK/AUS ENGLISH SPELLING VERSION. CHECK THE CATALOG FOR THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN ENGLISH VERSION. Sentence Structure Grammar Practice MCQS: 10 lessons, 150 MCQS, 43 pages ELA MCQs Overview: This grammar resource gives students plenty of focused practice with two essential writing skills: capitalisation and punctuation. Across 10 lessons and 150 multiple-choice questions, students work through clear, manageable practice that helps them spot mistakes, improve accuracy, and build real confidence over time. The lessons are designed to feel structured without becoming dry or repetitive. Each one builds naturally on the previous lesson, giving students the chance to review, strengthen, and apply what they have learned. With a mix of direct teaching, group work, and independent practice, the resource works well for whole-class lessons, revision, homework, or extra support. This UK/Aus English version is especially useful for schools, teachers, and families working with British-based spelling and language conventions. It is a helpful option for classrooms using UK curriculum expectations, international programmes influenced by British English, or any setting where learners need to practise the correct capitalisation and punctuation forms for that version of English. Sentence Structure Overview: Includes: Complete Sentences Sentence Fragments Subject of a Sentence Types of Sentence End Punctuation PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD, check the links below for more details. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE ELA Review Questions Overview Each review test includes three answer choices for every question. The format is clear and easy for students to follow. A small number of pictures are included on each test to make the pages feel more welcoming and less plain. A review sheet is also included to help students go back over many of the main skills covered in the product. Introduction or Example Sheet Each topic includes an introduction or example sheet to use before students begin. This gives students a clear starting point. It also helps refresh key ideas before they move into the practice. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys are included for easy checking. Sample responses are also provided where needed. This helps save time and makes the resource easier to use, even on busy days. In the Supplementary Pack Interactive Ice Breakers: Simple hands-on activities to help students start thinking about the topic. Guided Practice: Teacher-led work that helps students build understanding before working alone. Group and Partner Tasks: Activities that encourage discussion, shared ideas, and teamwork. Independent Worksheets: Extra practice pages for students to complete by themselves. Exit Tasks: Short end-of-lesson activities to check understanding and review learning. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Elementary, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Sentence Structure, Grammar, Grammar Worksheets
Droughts Reading Comprehension Passage - Cored Ed Encyclopedia
ELA, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Technology, Social Studies, History, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Lesson Plans
This droughts reading comprehension with lesson plan includes: Visualization (on the front cover) Start your lesson by taking a minute to think and share something about the topic. Read the script aloud (slowly), perhaps prepare some music or sound effects. Student close their eyes and let their imaginations wander. Students open their eyes, read the question aloud and give them a few minutes to complete. Ask a few students to share or keep answers until the end to compare with what they learn in the passage. Quick pause—thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here. Pre-Reading Trivia Students will write down one thing they already know about the subject and then read five more facts and discuss. These facts are fun, and the students will enjoy learning about the subject before reading more. Give 1 minute for students to write what they already know (no pressure—best guess is fine). Read the five facts together. After each fact, do ask a student for their opinion, was it surprising? Set a purpose by asking students to highlight/underline one fact they want to learn more about during the reading. Reading Passage The text is a high-interest reading passage with set paragraphs, roughly three to four paragraphs long. It contains a variety of themes about the topic, anywhere from history to technology. The passage is between 250 and 350 words in length. First, ask students to look at the headings and see what they’ll learn about today. What do they know about the topic/heading? First read options: Teacher read-aloud (best for support). Partner reading (paragraph by paragraph). While reading, students underline important details, and vocabulary words they think may come up in the questions section. Mixed Questions The first question page contains four multiple-choice questions, each with a choice of four answers, and three written response questions that require a sentence or two from the student. Students complete the mcqs first independently, then review quickly as a class. For the 3 written responses, try to get students giving the answer with some form of evidence: “I think ___ because the text says ___.” If students get stuck, send them back to check the passage. Vocabulary Questions Practice seven key words from the text in this section across two activities. First section is scrambled words where students will unscramble three words given a clue for each. The second section is a word to meaning matching activity. Before starting, have some students read out words they underlined in the passage. Ask students to say the word and read aloud the sentence(s) around each word. Ask students to do scrambled words and the matching exercise in pairs then go through answers as a class. For the scrambled spelling task, get four pairs to come up to the board and write the words for extra practice with the other student reading out the clue. For the matching task, prompt students to give full sentences: “I matched ___ with ___ because ___.” Creative Writing In this question, the student will be required to write a five to eight sentence paragraph on a question related to the topic. Before starting, ask students write down 3 key ideas they are going to include in their piece. Ask students for ideas to share around the class to help those struggling. Pro writing expectations: 5–8 sentences At least 2 facts or details from the passage At least 2 vocabulary words from the previous page Students read their paragraphs while classmates listen for facts and vocabulary words. Extension Activities This page is optional for fast finishers or to take home. There are several activities, each one requiring a different skill. Do some, do none, do all, completely optional - but you will feel reassured knowing every possibility is planned for. Includes summary writting question and additional facts. Answer Key There are answers for the multiple-choice questions, written response questions have sample answers, vocabulary answers and if there is a summary question then a sample summary will be provided as well. Lesson Plan Included Customized lesson plan for this lesson is included. Lesson Snapshot Title: Droughts Genre: Nonfiction (informational text with headings) Subject: Earth Science / Life Science / Reading (Informational Text) Primary Topic: What drought is, types, effects, and tracking Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): Q What This Lesson Teaches Best Defines drought as a stretch of time when a region is drier than normal and can last from days to years. Explains types of drought (meteorological vs. hydrological) and describes what changes in streams, reservoirs, and groundwater. Uses concrete signs/evidence of drought (no puddles, dull grass, cracked ground, animals traveling farther, rivers showing more rocks). Connects history to learning: the Dust Bowl in the 1930s and how it led to soil-saving methods and drought indices. Introduces modern monitoring and responses (rain gauges, river sensors, satellites; fixing leaks, reusing water, collecting rain). Learning Goals Students will define drought using the book’s description and time frames. Students will identify signs of drought described in the passage (e.g., puddles, grass, cracked ground, rivers). Students will explain the difference between meteorological drought and hydrological drought using text evidence. Students will describe what happened during the Dust Bowl and why it mattered for tracking dryness. Students will describe ways droughts are monitored today and one way communities can respond. Key Vocabulary From the Text meteorological — related to weather and rainfall or snow. hydrological — related to water in rivers, reservoirs, and underground. groundwater — water stored under the ground. indices — numbers used to compare and track dryness. evapotranspiration — water moving from land and plants into air. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS AND ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX HERE
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Lesson Plans, Ela Lesson Plans, Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Geography, Earth Science
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Winston Churchill
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: British, History: World, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few prime ministers in British history were more influential than Winston Churchill. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life and times of the English leader who led the allies through World War II with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Winston Churchill fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Winston Churchill essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Winston Churchill biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Winston Churchill notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Imagine You Are An Old Toy And Write Your Story (7-11 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
Imagine You Are An Old Toy And Write Your Story: A Creative Writing Resource This unique resource sparks creativity in students from Grades 3 to 6, expanding their writing skills and kindling their imagination. It's perfect for educators looking for a fresh approach to teaching Creative Writing and broader Language Arts content. Your Story: An Old Toy Rediscovered Imagine you're an old, forgotten toy stashed away in a loft – this is the basis of your student’s story. Using sentence prompts and an existing storyline, they transform themselves into that abandoned toy. They then retell the tale through their own words; detailing the rediscovery process and subsequent adventures. In Their Shoes: The Elders' Worldview The exercise doesn't stop at toys - what about experiencing life as someone elderly in a rapidly changing world? Students construct narratives around these evocative ideas guided by structured prompts and story plans. Helpful tips ensure good language use including sentence variation for lively storytelling. Multifunctional Design: This workbook uses accessible magazine-style design elements fitting various ability levels. Beyond Fiction: Students can also practice non-fiction tasks such as diary entries, reportage, and persuasive leaflet creation. Voice of Inspiration: A unique blend of instruction with imagination makes this resource more than just another workbook . Whether used part-by-part over sequential classes or as group work during conferences, it's versatile enough to find its place within any lesson plan structure. It reduces preparation time burden on teachers strained by overflowing school schedules or homeschooling parents aiming to supplement English learning outside regular schooling system.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Creative Writing, Imagination, Storytelling, Old Toys, Language Arts
McFarland, USA (2015) : Complete Movie Guide
P.E. & Health, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities
Mcfarland, USA" is a sports drama movie directed by Niki Caro and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie was released in 2015 and is based on a true story. The movie follows the story of a high school coach, Jim White, played by Kevin Costner, who moves to the small town of McFarland, California with his family. In McFarland, Coach White starts coaching the school's cross-country team, which is made up of a group of Latino students from low-income families. Despite initial challenges, Coach White is able to build a strong bond with the students and trains them to become a successful cross-country team. The movie portrays the challenges and obstacles the team faces, both on and off the track, and how they overcome them through their determination and hard work. This 24-question movie guide will help your students stay focused and it will help your students get the most out of this powerfully inspiring movie. This product includes a character chart as well as a critical thinking question for discussion. Ready to print and ready to use! No prep needed! Keep your students focused during this amazingly inspiration film! This movie is available on iTunes and Amazon. Follow me on Twitter: @PulgarinWill
Author EduPal Learning
Tags Video Guide, Physical Education , Movie Guide, Health, Full Movie Mcfarland Usa, Fall Movie Guide 2015, Mcfarland Usa Spanish Full Movie, Mcfarland Usa Movie Questions, Mcfarland Full Movie, Mcfarland Usa Clip, Mcfarland Usa Full Movie, Usa Mcfarland Full Movie
Poetry Activities for Theme (w/ Emily Dickinson & 'One Dignity...')
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
This comprehensive poetry analysis resource delves into the intricate literary concept of theme development through Emily Dickinson's powerful poem, "One Dignity Delays for All." Guided annotation, literary analysis (via short answer and essay assignments), and a creative poem-writing activity are employed to provide a versatile and engaging exploration of theme in literature. Effortlessly adaptable, this resource can be utilized as bell ringers, short writing assignments, or sub plans by breaking it down into individual components. Alternatively, educators can seamlessly combine all three included activities to create a scaffolded poetry lesson spanning 1-2 weeks, delving into the captivating use of theme in literature. Teaching this resource is simple! Start by presenting and discussing the poem with the poem analysis activity , which makes an excellent bell ringer. Then, give students time to complete the guided annotation activity and answer the analysis question that accompany the lesson (answer key included!). Next, students have the opportunity to write their own poem using the poetic concept analyzed earlier. Finally, you can assess students understanding of the poem and its poetic concepts with a literary analysis essay. That essay assignment comes with a prompt, writing tips, peer review, and Common Core-aligned rubric! Your TeachSimple download includes: A POEM ANALYSIS ACTIVITY : Give students the opportunity to read Emily Dickinson's "One Dignity Delays for All” (text included) and analyze the poem via an annotation activity and accompanying analysis questions (answer key included). Ideal for a bell ringer! A CREATIVE WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Provide students the opportunity to further develop their understanding of theme with a creative poem writing assignment (tied to one Common Core Writing Standard). Ideal for sub plans! A LITERARY ANALYSIS ESSAY: This essay assignment builds on students' understanding of theme and Emily Dickinson's "One Dignity Delays for All.” The assignment handout includes essay guidelines, analysis prompt, literary analysis writing tips, and a peer review checklist. The included rubric is tied to 4 Common Core ELA Standards and includes a link to an editable rubric that allows for grading customization and seamless integration into Google Classroom and many other Learning Management Systems (LMS's) Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9 through 12. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2) and Writing (2 and 4). This resource is provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files and PowerPoint Show files. This resource contains 5 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Literary Analysis, Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry
Word of the Day Bell Ringers w/ Fiction Narrative Assignment
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities
Assist your middle and high school students' vocabulary acquisition with this resource that requires students to learn and apply 35 unique and complex words (taken from past SAT Writing & Language tests) through bell ringer activities and a summative realistic fiction writing assignment. Teaching this resource is simple! Start it by presenting a new word at the start of each class period with the included slideshow while students use note-paper or the accompanying Google Form to digitally submit their own sentence using the day's word. When you have exhausted the 35 words, hand out the Science Fiction writing assignment, which includes planning and drafting activities, a peer edit, and Common Core rubric! Designed to open a class period in the amount of time it might take to record attendance, your purchase includes: A 35-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes for each word: the part of speech, definition, example sentence, language of origin, and prompt for students to record their own sentence in their digital “word journal” A link to a copy of a Google Slide Word Journal that can be shared with students, allowing them to record the word of the day and their unique sentence in a secure place while also generating a repository of answers to make assessment a breeze! An alternative, printable World Journal document with directions, weekly word entries, and "completion" rubric A realistic fiction narrative essay summative assessment that asks students to incorporate their learned vocabulary words into an original piece of writing. The narrative assignment handout includes writing tips, peer edit checklist, and ELA Common Core aligned rubric (CCRA.W.3, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L2, CCRA.L.4) SAT WORDS IN BOOK 4: veneer, extol, skirmish, marshal, irreproachable, edifice, archetype, clemency, peccadillo, patronize, laceration, ogle, prescient, absolution, jingoism, zenith, befuddle, egalitarianism, nebulous, brawny, tractable, unctuous, gratis, mundane, quaff, nomadic, placate, incipient, uproarious, credible, negate, serendipity, utopian, palisade Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standard for Language (1, 2, and 4) and Writing (3). This resource is provided in a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDFs, Google Form, and PowerPoint Show files. This resource contains: 5 pages; 36 slides; 1 Google Form.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Bell Ringer, Vocabulary, SAT, Rubric, Creative Writing
Black History Month Juneteenth Biography Reading Graphic Organizer 4-5
Common Core, ELA, Social Studies, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Biographies, Grade 4, 5, 6, Activities, Crafts, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
Introduce learners to the amazing lives of Black History Month and Juneteenth pioneers and personalities through this Black History Month | Juneteenth Pioneers Study Pack. Meticulously made for Graders 4, 5, 6, EFL/ESL students and homeschoolers, this jam-packed resource set includes: 2 SETS of 12 Pioneer Biographies Reading Comprehension (COLORED AND BLACK&WHITE SETS) Featuring: 1. Langston Hughes 2. Thurgood Marshall 3. Sojourner Truth 4. Martin Luther King Jr. 5. Sarah E. Goode 6. Wilma Rudolph 7. Billie Holiday 8. Bessie Coleman 9. George W. Carver 10. Phyllis Wheatley 11. Booker T. Washington 12. Ruby Bridges Foldable Biography Graphic Organizers for each pioneers Pioneers Cryptogram Quotes The biography reading comprehension set presents our special pioneers’ story that the students can explore and study. Through the reading texts, they can then complete the foldable graphic organizers that are perfect assessment project and even a perfect showpiece for open house programs! Finally, the cryptogram quote exercises are fun, yet purposeful, activities that the students can do as part of their reading exercise and a perfect addition to morning works. This Black History Month / Juneteenth Study Pack is perfect for ELA, social studies, reading comprehension, and reading project– a valuable resource in your teacher toolbox!
Author It's Teacher L
Tags Black History Month, Juneteenth, Black History Month Biographies, Reading Comprehension, Graphic Organizers, Biography Graphic Organizers, Cryptograms
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 6 - Family (Google Slides)
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Spelling, Common Core, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Children’s Literature, Literature, Writing, Grade 2, 3, Teacher Tools, Presentations, Assessments, Tests, Quizzes and Tests, Activities
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 6 Overview Fascinating reading comprehension passages, each with an array of activities included. Stories are written for the modern classroom and topics are designed to promote enthusiasm from each student. Each lesson contains a mixed questions section to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. For a more detailed overview, check the section under the links at the bottom of this description. Passages Include 1.Molly's Home Carnival: It looks like Molly will miss the carnival. Until... 2.Big Bro's Big Idea: Noah's big brother does his best to cheer him up. 3.Denny's Car Wash: Denny wants a new game, but does he get the money for it? 4.Tessa's Grandma: Emma misses her grandma, but Tessa has a great idea. 5.Tom's Canadian Mom: The most important person from Canada is...Tom's mom! 6.Big Brother Woes: Big Brother gets to do whatever he wants. It's just not fair! 7.Tell Us a Story, Grandpa: Grandpa's tales are true family treasures. 8.My Weekend: Read about the author's fun weekend in this interesting story. 9.All in the Picture: Learn how the author has changed in the last 22 years. 10.California 'Coaster: Find out how this author spends his summer vacation. Additional File: Big Bro's Big Idea: Cork Boat Instructions Google Slides Version This is the Google Slides editable and fillable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Grade 2/3 Links Fiction Set 1 - Nature Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 2 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 3 - Food Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 4 - School Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 5 - Friends Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 6 - Family Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Fiction Set 7 - Sports Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 1 - Technology Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 2 - Nutrition Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Nonfiction Set 3 - Animals Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Guided Reading Materials Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 2-3 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. These passages are perfect for the modern classroom. Whereas textbooks can become outdated in no time, any changes to technology or the world will result in updates to this product. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of fivecomprehension, vocabulary and math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Three of the questions will be MCQs and two will require a written response of some kind. Full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 2-3 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. As it can become quite mundane doing the same activities over and over, each lesson in a set will contain a different spelling and vocab activity . Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. As with the spelling/vocab section, writing prompts will vary. This includes research pieces, reading responses, poetry and creative writing prompts. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. Additional File One lesson will have an additional file. This is something fun to extend the lesson with. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages