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Writing Worksheets
Empower your students to become confident writers with worksheets that explore various writing styles, from narratives to persuasive essays. These resources offer structured guidance and prompts that stimulate thought and organization. Incorporate them to support skill development and encourage effective communication.
Word Puzzles Crossword Wordsearch Anagram PROFESSIONS
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Not Grade Specific, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Word Games with Puzzles | Crossword Wordsearch Anagram | PROFESSIONS . Designed for usage across multiple grade levels, this teaching resource known as 'Word Games with Puzzles' seamlessly integrates essential vocabulary study with an engaging PROFESSIONS theme . This resource is incredibly versatile and adaptable to fit a variety of learning environments . It invites educators in public schools, or even those that teach in a homeschooling setting, to invigorate their Language Arts curriculum while catering to educational trends including Special Education Needs ( SEN ), Speech Therapy, ESL instruction, and Life Skills lessons . The primary contents of the package comprise : two matching activities ( words to pictures & vice versa ) . a word search board with real photos or illustrations on top of the page . two quiz versions . anagrams worksheet ( with photos or color illustration images ) . a wheel of images to spin, cut and paste or laminate as flash cards . a wheel of words to spin, cut and paste or laminate as flash cards . two writing boards (blank and lined) . The word search board challenges pupils further by letting them identify key keywords hidden amongst many irrelevant ones - offering both challenge and fun . Supplemental Materials include : Real photos along with whimsical illustrations serve dual purposes; they function not only as flashcards but also allow teachers to create visual folders thus adding versatility and creativity into everyday teaching circumstances . All elements included in this resource can double down both as part of your center's resources library or can be handed out on individual bases hence serving multiple needs, from group- works to homework assignments . This brings you the valued flexibility everyone appreciates when it comes down classroom management - making this product extremely well- rounded . 12 page pdf .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Vocabulary Study, Handwriting Practice, Word Search, Visual Aids, Word Wall, Crossword, Independent Work, Centers, Occupations, Words Aside
Learn The Aphabet With Zoggy (4-7 years)
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Product: Learn The Alphabet With Zoggy (4-7 years) Fueling the curiosity of young minds is all about introducing knowledge in engaging and enjoyable ways. The "Learn The Alphabet With Zoggy" teaching resource caters to children aged between 4 to 7 years old , making the process of grasping alphabets enjoyable and meaningful. Comprising a total of 27 pages , this teaching resource primarily focuses on the English language arts while being an instrumental asset in improving handwriting skills. These worksheets revolve around a delightful character named Zoggy who guides learners through their essential first steps in reading, writing, and spelling. Each page visually explores each letter of the alphabet uniquely where every phrase highlights a word with a significant sound. And what's more? Every poignant sound accompanied by bright and appealing images that catch the child's attention immediately. Example: For instance, if we take 'Zoggy is an alien', here 'a' is introduced as a new alphabet to be learned – simple yet effective cues like these make learning fun for youngsters while forming crucial connections about letters and words in their minds. Tachers can use this learning aid during regular classroom sessions or small group activities – sparking curiosity among peers as they discover new letters together with Zoggy. Homeschoolers too will discover this resource to be especially handy allowing flexibility as it can even serve effectively for individual self-paced learning or as homework assignments. The instructions are straightforward making it super easy for children to understand what's expected out of them without added support from adults at all times—making them slightly independent which could enhance their confidence simultaneously. Effective Learning With Zoggy Whether you're teaching early learners within public schooling environments or steering your little ones during homeschooling experiences - trust "Learning Alphabet With Zog$y" not just teach but also entertain - holding young learners' interest intact ticklishly throughout! Offered in an accessible PDF format catering convenience makes it low on preparation time for educators while offering high learning value consistently. Remember, with Zoggy by your side, alphabet learning is no more a mundane activity but a journey full of interesting stops!
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Alphabet Learning, Early Literacy, Handwriting Skills, Engaging Worksheets, Interactive Teaching Resource
Write The Biography Of A Friend Or Relative (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Discover An Educational Resource: Write The Biography Of A Friend Or Relative This is an engaging resource tailored for students in grade 4 to grade 6 , ideal for enhancing creative writing skills in children aged 9-13. Perfectly suitable for language arts studies, focusing on the sub subject of writing. How Does it Work? The learners are encouraged to interview someone they know well and come up with thought-provoking questions that help gather meaningful insights about their chosen individual. After recording the interview, students then compile their findings into a complete biography. More Than Enhancing Writing Skills Fosters critical thinking by determining suitable questions. Encourages empathetic listening while recording interviews. Cultivates interpersonal skill development through conducting an interview process. Pack Details The Write The Biography pack comes as a seven-page PDF loaded with compelling content for eager learners. Here's what sets this package apart: A series of themed prompts to make practice enjoyable. Outlines that guide children when planning their story, article, letter or play script. Presents examples built with challenging vocabulary aimed at engaging more able pupils and fostering a positive learning mindset. Versatility and Usability This activity can be implemented within whole group instruction or small groups discussions including peer interviews. It also works well when assigned as individual work or homework assignment where parents can join in the interviewing process too! Inspire your students with valuable life skills while enhancing academic progression using the Write The Biography Of A Friend Or Relative educational material today!
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Writing Skills, Interview, Biography, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking
Write A Persuasive Holiday Brochure (7-11 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write A Persuasive Holiday Brochure Ask the child to read the travel information from The Rushford Gazette's special holiday feature. They will learn about using good adjectives, verbs, adverbs and rhetorical and other persuasive devices. The child is then asked to write their own travel information on the Norfolk Broads. After this, they are asked to make a holiday brochure for a holiday in Europe. Lots of prompts are given to choose from, as well as lists of suitable words and phrases to use. Write About Your Dream Holiday Destination George and Christabelle of Guinea Pig Radio ask their listeners what they would do if they could take off and go anywhere in the world. In this pack, the child is asked to write about their dream holiday destination. Then, they are asked to read the listeners texts and emails and to imagine these dreams came true and to write the listeners stories. Lastly, the child is asked to use the question prompts to write about a holiday that they have enjoyed. This series provides prompts to encourage children, of 7-11 years, to write. It provides starting points, to encourage even the most reluctant writers. In fact, the writer regularly dips into these packs for her own tutorial classes. With their lively 'magazine style' format, they are an ideal study aid to consolidate work on planning and writing stories and non fiction articles, expanding vocabulary and include many examples of children's work. As well as this, the packs contain some very useful tips on writing techniques (as in writing simple, compound and complex sentences). The work in these packs will inspire children, who are practicing for exams, to write, and provide starting points for even the most reluctant writer, including those children with special educational needs and where English is a second language. The work packs are ideal for home study and will reinforce the work done in school. They may be purchased in any order. There are a number of titles to choose from. By working through the packs, the student will grow in confidence and will learn to enjoy writing. The packs are also a useful resource for teachers and save hours of time when preparing lessons or homework tasks.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Persuasive Writing, English Writing , Brochure, Speech, Persuasive Techniques, Persuasive Brochure Examples
Write An Article For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource concentrates on one aspect of writing at GCSE (14-16 years). The student should work their way through all the work packs at their own speed. There are 12 in this series. Take the advice on board and we guarantee that students will gain a grade C or above in their GCSE English Language exam. The examples contained within each resource will give the student ideas to build on and provide practice to develop their writing skills. The examples will show the student the standard of work they need to reach to do well in their exam. They will learn how to tackle a question to get those higher marks. GCSE English Writing work packs include: Practice in writing for different purposes and to reach different audiences Practice in writing from different points of view, including articles, blogs, brochures and leaflets Practice in different ways to set out an argument (PEE or PEA). They will also examine language techniques. This series provides a clear, concise revision guide to boost grade, written by a teacher and tutor who is familiar with the requirements of the new GCSE examination. It is so simple that the student can use it for last minute revision. The skills and requirements for the GCSE English language exam are very specific: retrieving information from texts, inference, analysis of language, presentational techniques and comparing texts are some of the skills needed. For writing, students are required to engage the reader and produce a response, which relates to the purpose and audience. This book teaches students how to write using different purposes to inform, explain, argue, advise, describe, persuade, review and how to make the tone and register of their writing suitable for the audience. It emphasises the P.E.E or P.E.T.E.R technique, so students have a blue print (format) to work from; make POINT, give EVIDENCE, comment on TECHNIQUE, EFFECT and RESPONSE. This helps students to develop analytical skills for non-fiction tasks and responses in English literature papers. The students are also taught to use rhetorical techniques groups of three, speaking directly to the reader, rhetorical questions, inclusive pronouns as well as stylistic devices like similes, metaphors and high level vocabulary. The aim of this series is: To help every child gain a grade C in GCSE English. To outline the requirements of the present GCSE course and to teach students to structure and organise a piece of writing. To teach students to look for key words in a task and to plan a suitable response. To teach students to use linguistic and stylistic devices. To show them how to use rhetorical techniques. To teach P.E.E techniques and to teach the analytical skills required for English language and literature tasks. To teach good spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Gcse, Article, Write To Explain, Write To Argue, Write To Persuade
Write To Inform For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write to Inform for GCSE English Teaching Resource This 12-part resource series focuses on developing informative writing skills for GCSE English students ages 14-16. Created by an experienced English teacher, each work pack concentrates on a specific writing technique such as crafting arguments, using rhetorical devices, analyzing texts, and writing for different purposes and audiences. Through clear explanations, targeted practice, and strong example writings, students will gain the precise skills needed to earn top marks on the GCSE English exam. The resource incorporates proven methods like the PEE structure to build analytical abilities. With a simple yet effective approach, any student can use this self-paced resource alongside classroom learning to reinforce writing proficiency. Both students and teachers will appreciate how this series breaks down the components of excellent informative writing piece-by-piece.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Write To Inform, Gcse, English Language, Exam Success, Examples
How Do I Improve My Grades In GCSE English writing? PART 1 (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
A clear, concise revision guide to boost your grade, written by a tutor who is familiar with the requirements of the new GCSE examination. It is so simple you can use it for last minute revision. The skills and requirements for the GCSE English language exam are very specific: retrieving information from texts, inference, analysis of language, presentational techniques and comparing texts are some of the skills needed. For writing, students are required to engage the reader and produce a response, which relates to the purpose and audience. This book teaches students how to write using different purposes to inform, explain, argue, advise, describe, persuade, review and how to make the tone and register of their writing suitable for the audience. It emphasises the P.E.E or P.E.T.E.R technique, so students have a blue print (format) to work from; make POINT, give EVIDENCE, comment on TECHNIQUE, EFFECT and RESPONSE. This helps students to develop analytical skills for non-fiction tasks and responses in English literature papers. The students are also taught to use rhetorical techniques groups of three, speaking directly to the reader, rhetorical questions, inclusive pronouns as well as stylistic devices like similes, metaphors and high level vocabulary. The aim of this book is: To help every child gain a grade C in GCSE English. To outline the requirements of the present GCSE course and to teach students to structure and organise a piece of writing. To teach students to look for key words in a task and to plan a suitable response. To teach students to use linguistic and stylistic devices. To show them how to use rhetorical techniques. To teach P.E.E techniques and to teach the analytical skills required for English language and literature tasks. To teach good spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Gcse, English Writing, English Language, Exam Success, Improve Grades
Vocabulary with Flash Cards |Crossword Wordsearch Anagram LAND ANIMALS
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, ESL, Writing, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Spelling, Not Grade Specific, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Vocabulary with Flash Cards |Crossword Wordsearch Anagram LAND ANIMALS This 24-page PDF teaching resource helps students build vocabulary and language skills related to land animals. Educators can use the varied activities, including anagrams, crosswords, word searches, and more, to engage learners. The chosen vocabulary introduces useful land animal-related words and phrases. The games build understanding of language arts, science concepts, and community awareness while developing cognitive abilities. Use these versatile activities during morning work, at learning centers, as handouts, or even fun homework. Beyond the classroom, they can be adapted for therapy sessions targeting skills like vocabulary, language development, and conversation prompts. With images and ready-to-use pages suitable for various grade levels, this resource enriches teaching environments and promotes skill-building across domains—a key aspect of holistic education.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Flash Cards, Esl, Thematic Vocabulary, Word Wall, Independent Work, Centers, Writing Expository, Community, Words Aside, Animals
The New Timetable: Lots Of Writing Tasks To Complete (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Teaching Resource Review: The New Timetable The New Timetable: Lots Of Writing Tasks To Complete (9-13 years) superbly combines education and creativity. This resource is ideal for 4th to 6th-grade students in various educational settings, including public schools and homeschools, aiming primarily at enriching language arts through an emphasis on writing skills improvement. 'The New Timetable' encourages creative thinking and enhances writing abilities via a myriad of innovative tasks centered on 'The New Timetable'. The initial student engagement includes creating a structured, humorous recount from the first-person perspective. Additional comprehension questions reinforce understanding while fostering critical thinking abilities. Beyond textual analysis, this product nurtures interpersonal skills by prompting students to interview their peers from 'class seven', thereby improving perspective-taking capabilities. In teaching persuasive techniques, the activities include replying in written form showcasing varying parental viewpoints. Creativity Aspects: The most notable feature involves designing 'The Virtual Headteacher Experience.' Herein children create their unique school environment plus timetable - an activity that encourages imagination while subtly developing leadership roles familiarity. Dynamic not static learning material: E This resource stands out as it fuses instructions with practical examples rather than serving as mere worksheets. Learners get theoretical awareness reinforced by practical applications – making it dynamic in nature as opposed to typical static study materials.If needed can Google for more info . User-friendly PDF Format: This learning tool is available in a hassle-free PDF format thus provident accessibility at any time or location preferred by educators; eliminating reliance on physical copies or special reader tools. Concluding Remarks: This resource, while best employed in a group setting, exhibits natural versatility as these tasks can be transferred to various settings, like small groups or even assigned as individual homework; thereby appealing to diverse learning needs and environments.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Teaching Resource, Writing Skills, Language Arts, Creativity, Instructional Material
Write About Thomas Edison's Life (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write About Thomas Edison's Life (9-13 years) An invaluable teaching resource specifically designed for teachers who value the importance of fostering curiosity and creative writing skills among their learners. This package caters to pupils aged between 9 and 12 years old, particularly those in grades 4 to 6. The Importance of Edison: As custodians of young minds, it is vital that we expose our learners to influential figures who can inspire them. Thomas Edison, one of history's foremost inventors, serves this purpose wonderfully. This vibrant resource not only encapsulates his life from childhood till death but also encourages students to think critically about fact and opinion. Writing Exercise: This exercise adopts a non-fictional blueprint that students can follow with ease; they are supported with an example text and more challenging vocabulary for advanced learners. Additionally: This package includes exercises pairing inventors with their inventions, promoting recognition other historical figures while encouraging collaborative learning during group activities. The engagingly structured lesson plan comes as an easy-to-print PDF that you can use directly during class or distribute as homework assignments. Prioritize your Teaching Aids A low-preparation tool with high results! Ideal for educators overseeing large public school classes or personal homeschooling lessons alike! A Versatile & Multi-functional Tool Planning a full-group session? Thinking about small focus groups? Innovatively teach biography writings while simultaneously honing your students' cognitive abilities using Write About Thomas Edison’s Life (9-13 years) - irrespective of your teaching setup!
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Thomas Edison, Inventor, Creative Writing, Biography, History
Write To Persuade: Let's Go Out For The Day (9-14 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write To Persuade: Let's Go Out For The Day teaches 9-14 year old students how to write persuasive text. This resource helps build literacy skills for excelling on English exams and assignments. Through model texts, planning sheets, and practice questions, students learn how to write convincing letters, brochures, newspaper articles, and more from different viewpoints. Key skills covered include using opinions and bias, figurative language, repetition, transitions, strong vocabulary, varying sentence types, and proper spelling/grammar. Writings inspire students' ideas while highlighting common mistakes. With diverse activities adaptable for whole-class, small groups, or independent practice, this packs helps students master persuasive writing fundamentals. The engaging content and teacher materials provide resources for lessons or homework. This is an ideal self-study guide focused on developing persuasive writing abilities.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Persuasive Writing, Presentation, Brochures, Persuasive Techniques, Emotive Language
Coronavirus Discursive Argument: Should Kids Be Concerned About A Pandemic?
ELA, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Product Name: Coronavirus Discursive Argument: Should Kids Be Concerned About A Pandemic? This teaching resource is designed to enhance critical thinking skills among students aged 9 to 16, particularly in language arts instruction with an emphasis on improving writing abilities. Main Topic: Coronavirus or Covid-19 Pandemic The resource stimulates discussion on two key aspects - The role played by newspapers and news channels in shaping narratives about coronavirus spread Should we actively try controlling virus spread or let it follow its natural trajectory About the Resource: The easy-to-navigate content is delivered across 18 pages featuring guiding outlines for writing discursive essays. These included plans help shape balanced arguments without bias, promoting students’ individual thought processes while developing their essay-writing aptitude. Fringe Benefits: Nurtures cognitive growth by connecting classroom learning with real-world events Provides factual viewpoint amidst emotional turbulence caused due to global health crises like Covid-19 empowering students' perspectives Might assist young ones grappling fear associated with pandemics like Covid-19 Versatility of the Resource: Featuring enough flexibility, Coronavirus Discursive Argument proves effective under various classroom scenarios including: Broad-based group discussions sparking off communal collaboration and understanding, In-depth brainstorming in small groups fostering peer collaborations, Possibility of utilizing as homework assignments gearing towards individual reflection and subsequent essay submission reinforcing assessment initiatives. Verdict: Your search for an engaging and relevant language arts instruction tool ends here. Bringing current affairs into the lesson plan, triggering introspection, and bolstering essential writing skills in a compact package equips you with an all-in-one resource addressing your teaching needs.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Pandemic Awareness, Critical Thinking, Writing Skills, News Media Influence, Discursive Argument
Practise Writing An Informal Diary On Your Pet (9-14 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Practise Writing an Informal Diary on Your Pet This resource teaches students ages 9-14 how to write an informal diary from the perspective of their pet. Students will learn how to write in an engaging, conversational tone while conveying factual information about their pet's daily activities. The resource covers core writing skills like organizing ideas into structured diary entries, writing in complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation, and using vivid sensory details. Whether working independently or collaboratively, students can unleash their creativity to pretend they are their pet. The open-ended nature of this diary writing exercise makes it easily adaptable for whole class, small group, or individual assignments. This versatile resource builds foundational writing abilities that students will apply to many genres.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Informal Writing, Diary, Non Fiction Writing, Write To Inform, Writing Prompts
Write A Story Called 'My Trip To The Frozen North' (7-11 years)
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write A Story Called 'My Trip To The Frozen North' (7-11 years) This is an inspiring teaching resource designed to spark the creative imagination of children between the ages of 7 to 11. It presents a series of prompts that inspire learners to plan and write a detailed imaginative story about an expedition to the frozen north. Resource Features: Developing when, where, what, who and how elements for stories. Raising suspense levels through suitable action development. Including attention-grabbing openings in stories Able children are encouraged —additionally—to pen down meaningful morals at the end—an essential writing skill. This guide proves beneficial not only for mainstream students but also for those with "special educational needs" , or learners in ESL environments. Possible Implementations: A standalone project over several days An Integrated part within
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Inspiring Imagination, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Expedition, Vocabulary
Desert Animals Adaptations Worksheets and Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Grade 3, 4, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Are your 3rd or 4th graders learning about the desert habitat? Are you looking for a way to enhance the curriculum with fun and engaging activities? If so, look no further. You have found a product that will help your learners focus on the desert habitat, all while practicing their science, reading, writing , and critical thinking skills. Everything you need is included in the pages of this product. Most of the worksheets are print and go . All activities can be used in either a small or large group setting, or on an individual basis. A set of PowerPoint slides is included for you to display as learners delve into the world of desert animals and their unique adaptations. As learners work their way through this product, they will practice reading, reading comprehension, comparative writing, opinion writing, descriptive writing, vocabulary, dictionary skills , and much more. Most pages are available in color and black & white. PLEASE NOTE: color and b&w versions are IDENTICAL. Answer keys are provided for some worksheets. Others are not provided because your learners’ answers will vary. When you purchase this product, you will receive: WORKSHEETS: WORKSHEET 1: learners will cut out 5 animals and glue them next to their appropriate habitat. WORKSHEET 2: learners will fill-in the sections of a K-W-L chart. WORKSHEET 3: learners will draw lines matching sentences about desert vocabulary to their correct definitions. WORKSHEET 4: learners will use a dictionary to locate the guide words for desert vocabulary words and write either a synonym or antonym for each vocabulary word. WORKSHEET 5: learners will use the check-off list to draw a picture of a desert habitat, making sure to include items on the list. WORKSHEET 6: learners will read sentences about specific desert animal adaptations and label each adaptation as either physical, behavioral , or life cycle . WORKSHEETS 7-9: learners will write either 1, 2, or 3 adaptations for the given desert animals. WORKSHEETS 10-12: learners will write either 1, 2, or 3 adaptations for the given desert animals and non-desert animals. WORKSHEET 13: learners will choose 1 desert animal and 1 non-desert animal and write a brief paragraph about each animal’s adaptations. WORKSHEETS 14-21: learners will label 2-3 adaptations on a desert animal and briefly explain each adaptation. WORKSHEET 22: leaners will complete an organizer by listing 3 reasons they think a particular desert animal is the “coolest creature.” WORKSHEETS 23-24: learners will use their reasons from worksheet 22 to write an opinion piece about their favorite desert animal. WORKSHEET 25: learners will complete a wordsearch with various desert terms. WORKSHEET 26: learners will create their own wordsearch using various desert terms. WORKSHEET 27: learners will complete a crossword puzzle using clues about various desert animals. INFORMATIONAL HANDOUTS: HANDOUT 1 : Information describing the definition of a habitat. HANDOUT 2 : 4 vocabulary words and definitions that learners will come across in their reading. HANDOUT 3 : 4 vocabulary words and definitions that learners will come across in their reading. HANDOUT 4 : Information about the desert habitat including: landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, and where deserts are found on Earth. HANDOUT 5: Information describing the definition of an adaptation, along with the three types of adaptations (physical, behavioral, life cycle). HANDOUT 6: Information about 4 desert animals and their adaptations (camel, scorpion, coyote, and Kangaroo rat). HANDOUT 7: Information about 4 desert animals and their adaptations (armadillo, Big Horn sheep, roadrunner, rattlesnake). HANDOUT 8: Information about 4 non-desert animals and their adaptations (toucan, polar bear, porcupine). TASK CARDS: 20 task cards (color version and b&w version) with questions about desert animal adaptations. Questions were created directly from informational handouts included in the product. Cards are fashioned in the following format: 5 cards: fill-in the blank 5 cards: multiple choice 5 cards: write the answer 5 cards: true or false An answer recording page is included. In order to reduce ink and/or number of copies, two answer recording sheets are included on one page. Color and black & white version are available. CARD GAME: 3 versions of a learning game focusing on desert animals and their adaptations. 1 set of desert animal cards (color and black & white). 1 set of cards with desert animal adaptations listed (B&W only). 1 set of clue cards with desert animal adaptations listed (B&W only). POWERPOINT: 25 full-color slides matching information provided in the informational handouts.
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Adaptations, Worksheets, Task Cards, Learning Games, PowerPoint, Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Desert, Animals, Coyote Desert Adaptations, Armadillo Adaptations In The Desert, Desert Animals And Their Adaptations, Animals In The Desert And Their Adaptations
Sample Personal Essay w/ Analysis Activities – High School ELA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This no-prep short personal essay with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day sub plan or as an introduction to a larger unit on writing college application essays or creative non-fiction. Richard Post’s “The Mile" will appropriately introduce the elements of personal essay and non-fiction writing to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills. Planning a week-long unit around this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the story and analysis questions to your students and let them read the story and answer the questions (or read the story aloud and answer the questions as a discussion - your choice!). Once you feel your students are ready for their understanding of the story to be assessed, hand out the literary analysis essay assignment. The essay's prompt is based upon response questions and the worksheet also includes literary analysis writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric for straightforward grading. Your download includes the following: - The short personal essay "The Mile," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art) - 9 accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in personal narratives - A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions - A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' thematic understanding of "The Mile" and the work might be viewed by a college admissions officer (40 points - tied to 4 Common Core Standards) SYNOPSIS OF 'THE MILE': Inspired by Roger Bannister, the author Richard Post starts his junior-year track and field season by setting a personal goal to run a sub five-minute mile. As he strives to become a better athlete, teammate, and competitor, Richard learns the true purpose of goal settings and hard work. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe ), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. 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 activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (2). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 10 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags College Essay, Reflection Essay, College Apps, Literary Analysis, Personal Essay
Write To Describe For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Write To Describe For GCSE English This 12-part writing resource helps students aged 14-16 develop key descriptive writing skills for success on the GCSE English exam. With practice paragraphs and essays, advice, and annotated examples, it builds students’ abilities to write engaging, detailed descriptions suited to audience and purpose. Students learn descriptive writing techniques like using precise sensory details, strong verbs and adjectives, imagery, and figurative language. The resource covers how to structure descriptive writing using the PEE format to analyze examples and properly incorporate TECHNIQUE, EFFECT and RESPONSE. With repeated practice, students gain confidence writing descriptions for tasks on both English Language and Literature GCSE papers. This teacher-created series aims to equip every student with concrete skills to reach the C grade benchmark or higher.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Write To Describe, Gcse, English Language, Descriptive Writing, Exam Success
Wordsearch Worksheets Vocabulary Definitions
Special Resources, ELA, Language Development, ESL, Reading, Writing, Not Grade Specific, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
The educational purpose of this Wordsearch activity material is to define terms and noun concepts related to themed category vocabulary . With the use of real- world situations, these worksheets are intended to assist pupils in increasing their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills . Clear definitions for common category words are included, and it can also serve as a discussion starter to promote critical thinking and analysis, deepen language understanding, and enhance communication skills . It is perfect for use in mainstream language arts and ESL instruction, SPED , and learning difficulties intervention sessions . Can be an excellent aid in Speech and Language Therapy sessions as well . The 24 category themes are : 1 . AIR ANIMALS . 2 . AIRPORT . 3 . BAKERY . 4 . BANK . 5 . BODY PARTS . 6 . BUILDINGS . 7 . CAMPING . 8 . CLEANING . 9 . CLOTHES . 10 . COFFEE SHOP . 11 . COMPUTER . 12 . CRAFTS / AIRCRAFTS . 13 . DENTIST . 14 . DEVICES . 15 . DOCTORS . 16 . ELECTRICAL . 17 . FEELINGS / EMOTIONS . 18 . FURNITURE . 19 . GARDEN / YARD . 20 . GYM . 21 . HOSPITAL . 22 . HYGIENE . 23 . KITCHEN ITEMS . 24 . LAND ANIMALS . Conclusion : Enrich your teaching environment with this multi- faceted tool that aims not just at direct instruction but skill- building across various domains – a crucial aspect towards accomplishing holistic education ! Included : 4 8 page P D F with Wordsearch worksheets with answer keys . Find more interesting and relevant resources on vocabulary here : Vocabulary with Flash Cards | Crossword Wordsearch Anagram Puzzles | Crossword Wordsearch Anagram Reading Writing Games | Word Definitions Spanish Vocabulary Flash Crossword Wordsearch Anagram
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Esl, Sped, Speech Therapy, Match Up, Definitions, Category Vocabulary, Writing Expository, Reading Comprehension, Semantics, Crosswords
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Oscar Wilde
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Oscar Wilde was perhaps the funniest and most inventive writer of the late Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned writer of "The Importance of Being Earnest" and A Picture of Dorian Grey 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 Oscar Wilde 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: An Oscar Wilde 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) An Oscar Wilde 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 Oscar Wilde 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
Fall Handwriting Tracing and Copy Work
Holiday & Seasonal, ELA, Seasons, Fall, Writing, Handwriting, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Practice manuscript handwriting by tracing or copying with these fall facts handwriting copy work worksheets. Students will have a blast tracing the fun fall facts as well as coloring the related picture at the top of each sentence page. There are sentences and passages included about fall themes such has the changing color of leaves, apples, and acorns. Each worksheet is represented in two different formats to accommodate students on different levels. Types of Pages: Each sentence includes one page for students to trace each sentence. Each sentence and paragraph page includes a worksheet for students to copy the sentence or passage on the lines. The paragraph includes worksheets with primary lines and standard lines. There are sheets to accommodate alternate spellings. How to Use: These worksheets are created so students can trace or copy the fall themed sentences or paragraphs. After tracing or copying the fall fact, the student can then color the picture at the top of the page. When to Use: Writing Center - These worksheets make a great addition to any writing center. Students can choose the sentence they wish to trace or copy and then color the included picture. Morning Work - These tracing and copying worksheets make great morning work for students to complete as their classmates arrive to class. Small Group Activity - The teacher may pull aside a small group of students who need extra practice with handwriting and have them complete these pages. Sub Plans - These worksheets make excellent sub plans as it is an easy activity to set up and because of their easy to follow instructions. These fall copywork pages are a no prep option for teachers to give to students to complete. The worksheets just need to be printed out and handed to students. They teacher may decide to create a copy work book out of these pages for students.
Author The Connett Connection
Tags Manuscript Handwriting, Handwriting Practice, Fall Handwriting, Autumn Handwriting, Copy Work, Fall Copy Work, Autumn Copy Work, Tracing Sentences, Copying Sentences
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.K. Rowling
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the creator of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, 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 Rowling 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 J.K. Rowling 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 J.K. Rowling 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 J.K. Rowling 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, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Welcome To Your New Home: Write A Letter (9-13 years)
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Welcome To Your New Home: Write A Letter (9-13 years) This is a thoughtfully structured teaching resource aimed at enhancing the creative writing skills among kids aged 9-13 years. It seeks to make the task of letter writing more engaging and less intimidating for children, especially those transitioning from elementary school to secondary education. The product, spanning eight pages, focuses on making learners understand the structure of a letter while instilling in them a sense of geographical awareness and community involvement. The prompt revolves around writing a warm welcoming letter to new neighbors and giving advice to a cousin about their impending transition into 'big school'. The exercise includes: An introduction about oneself, Information about one's school environment, and Data on the local area. This helps organize thoughts clearly before penning down. The approach focuses on real-life context scenarios like moving into new homes or transitioning schools, fostering empathy alongside honing crucial language art skills. Incorporated within are plentiful challenging vocabularies that push learners out of their comfort zones and aid their development as comprehensive writers. Thus, this resource can serve as an excellent tool for individuals or group instruction focusing on improving writing skills. Convenience & Flexibility: Easily downloadable as a PDF file, it provides flexible access across various digital platforms thus supporting offsite instruction too! Additionally, it could be printed out for traditional classroom settings or handed out as homework assignments allowing students ample time to think creatively at their own pace. Specially designed with Grades 4 - Grade 6 in mind by experienced educators with curriculum standards in focus, this tool is a perfect choice among Language Arts teachers who emphasize sharpening Writing competencies in students through practical exercises rather than theory overload. Conclusion: Last but not least, its theme-based prompts ensure a gradual & substantial enhancement of creative writing skills among young learners, fostering a jovial & stress-free atmosphere and thus promoting a happy learning environment!
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Letter Writing, Creative Writing, Community Involvement, Transition, Vocabulary Development
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Maya Angelou
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Maya Angelou is one of the most significant American writers and Civil Rights activists of the twentieth-century. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 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 Maya Angelou 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 Maya Angelou 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 Maya Angelou 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 Maya Angelou 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, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
Manuscript Letters & Numerals
ELA, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Manuscript Letters & Numerals: A Teaching Resource Manuscript Letters & Numerals aims at giving an improved understanding and skill in the formation of letters and numerals to young learners. Catering to Kindergarten to Grade 3, this resource focuses mainly on Language Arts, specifically writing. The enclosed PDF file contains 30 student pages. The content is organized in such a way that it follows a stroke-by-stroke approach for forming each letter (uppercase and lowercase) as well as the ten digits. Ease of Navigation: Pages can be cut in half allowing introduction of either uppercase or lowercase letters separately. Logical Organization: Letter pages are organized alphabetically followed by digit sheets. But you can introduce them out of sequence if required. Suitable for Self-Direction & Group Writing Sessions This intuitive structure allows students to use it independently but also suits group writing sessions. Each page has two portions – a dedicated portion for uppercase letters and a second portion fulfills the need for practice with lowercase equivalents. Multifunctionality: Learning Aid: Can be used during first lessons on alphabets and numerals, Review Tool: Can also serve as a reviewing tool for past lessons. In conclusion, Manuscript Letters & Numerals due to its simplicity coupled with effective design quickly becomes indispensable not only in making lesson planning easier but also ensuring young children aged Kindergarten through Grade 3 enjoy learning language arts particularly writing.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Manuscript Writing, Letters, Numerals, Tracing, Manuscript Tracing