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8th grade english language arts homeschool curricula for parents
Book Tasting: Introduce Your Students to New Books and Genres
Do you want to introduce your students to new genres or new choices of books? Hold a BOOK TASTING in your classroom! This event will get your students motivated and excited about reading! Hold this event 2-3 times a year in your classroom and/or make it an evening event for parents to "sample" new books with their children. Resource includes: book tasting menuplace matsreflection napkinsbookmarkspreviewing a book signgenre signs with definitionsgenre bookmarks with definitionsevent signs, table
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3rd - 8th
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Meet the Teacher Template Editable | Welcome to Our Class Back to School Letters
This editable meet the teacher template is a perfect way to provide your students and their families with some information about you and your classroom at the beginning of the school year. You can send it in the mail in the summer, email it home, provide a copy to each family at an open house, hand out to your students during the first week of school, or upload to google classroom. Click here to SAVE 30% by buying this as part of my Back to School Forms Bundle!What's Included:- Meet the Teacher
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School Forms Bundle | Print + Digital
ELA First Day BUNDLE: Everything for back to school: Syllabus + Stations + Fun
Have the best first day EVER in ELA with this bundle of first day stations, slides, and syllabus templates! Whether you like customizing in Canva, PPT, or Google Slides, these templates will make prepping for your first day total breeze. Not only will you be more efficient with your back to school prep, but you'll also set the tone for the rest of the year. Students will be impressed with your visual syllabus and engaged from day one!What you will get:⭐ A super fun, low pressure ice breaker idea
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7th - 12th
Functional Vocabulary File Folder Games for Special Education Matching Activity
These file folder games for special education and autism focus on color matching, picture matching, and word matching for a variety of functional vocabulary words. Activities include multiple options for easy differentiation: matching picture to picture (identical), picture to picture (non-identical) and picture to word, including both real-life photographs and illustrations. These are great for students working on matching and learning real-life functional vocabulary such as those in special e
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PreK - 12th
Back to School Night | Teacher Information Brochure| Meet the Teacher | EDITABLE
Make a great first impression at your Back to School Night with this Editable Teacher Information Brochure! This trifold brochure is the perfect way to communicate essential classroom information to parents and students, helping you start the school year smoothly and professionally.What's Included:Editable PowerPoint Template: Customize the text and layout to fit your classroom needs.Sections for Essential Information: Includes sections for your contact details, classroom rules, daily schedule,
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PreK - 12th, Staff
End of the Year Memory Book Flipbook for Middle School Distance Learning
Send your middle school students home for the summer with a lasting age-appropriate keepsake. UPDATED to include a digital version for distance learning!My "Middle School Memories" flipbook is easy to print and assemble and allows students to reflect on many facets of their school year, ranging from their daily school life, favorite things, best memories, class superlatives, and more. I include an instructional video link for assembling the flipbook.Bonus: each page offers students opportunities
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5th - 8th
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Inferences: Short Stories with Inferential Questions
Practice making inferences--drawing conclusions when given some, but not all, of the information, now in short story form! Stories are geared to upper elementary and middle school topics, such as running for student council president, getting left out of a party invitation, and working a summer job. The following pages include:-10 short stories with 5 inferential questions each-3 categories of inferences: predictions: making a reasonable guess of something that could happen next environ
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Inferences Bundle
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning | Novel Study, 5th-8th Grades
The perfect novel study for the book “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket”! Great for use in a literature circle or novel study group. Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension, vocabulary and extension activities. Complete answer key is included and can be printed for students with IEPs. About The BookThe Bad Beginning is an excellent book that can be used to hook students on reading. This is book one in a series of stories about the Baudela
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5th - 8th
Positive Postcards: 50 Positive Notes Home to Parents, Communication Log, Brag
Help build relationships and open communication by sending a positive note home to parents!One of the BEST classroom routines I ever started was getting in the habit of sending a positive note home every Friday. I appreciate how it trained me to notice more student positivity, and I loved how it helped me end the week on a feel good note.If you would like to start this wholesome routine yourself, this resource has everything you need!You'll get:⭐50 positive note ideas that you can hand write or
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7th - 12th
Short Text for Teaching Text Structure {Vol.2}: Informational Text about Color
Are you looking to expand your collection of short informational text perfect for {fun & interesting} close reading? Text that you and your students can read and reread in one session? If so, then I think you will love this second volume of articles in a new Hello Literacy Informational Text series I'm creating called Hello 411. I wrote and designed these informational text articles for my students because I was looking for text that was short, interesting, looked like a real magazine artic
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K - 8th
Editable State Testing Parent Letter Secret Mission to Motivate Students
Encourage your students during your state's standardized tests with the help of their family, friends, and neighbors! Prior to standardized tests, send this letter home with students in a sealed envelope addressed to their parents or caregivers. It asks the parents and caregivers to write a letter or note of encouragement to their child, place the letters in a envelope, and send back to school to the teacher. On test day, the teacher will place the envelopes on the students' desk to open on t
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3rd - 12th
Life Skills Comprehension Worksheets | Special Education
This engaging, print and go, 130 page set of differentiated Life Skills Comprehension Worksheets includes worksheets for important life skills topics for students with special needs or Autism. Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the FULL Life Skills Curriculum Bundle (includes 9 Life Skills Resources)WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?- Kitchen- Bedroom- Bathroom- Dining Room- Laundry Room* All topics are related to the Life Skills Bundles & Word Wall in my store.WHAT IS INCL
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Life Skills Bundle | Special Education
Interactive Calendar Books for Autism
I have created interactive Calendar Books. These books can be used on a daily basis. I have used mine this year, and have found that participation has gone up 100%. Students are responsible for following along and completing each page. There are six pages:Yesterday wasToday isTomorrow isThe month isThe date isThe weather isThe season isPrint each page on cardstock and laminate. Assemble the pages using binder rings.Please cut out the Calendar Book Pieces, laminate, and attatch to the book w
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Short Text for Teaching Text Structure {Vol.3}: American Revolution
Are you looking to expand your collection of short informational text perfect for {fun & interesting} close reading? Text that you and your students can read and reread in one session? If so, then I think you will love this third volume of articles in a new Hello Literacy Informational Text series I'm creating called Hello 411.
I wrote and designed these informational text articles for my students because I was looking for text that was short, interesting, looked like a real magazine arti
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3rd - 9th
Life Skills Curriculum Bundle for Special Ed: Print + Digital (14 RESOURCES)
Life Skills Curriculum for Special Ed: Print + Digital Bundle Includes 14 resources: 9 printable + 5 digital Great for distance learning and hybrid caseloads -- this life skills bundle includes 2 sets of year long life skills centers, over 30 adapted books, 20 file folders, a word wall, and more! Digital resources include digital adapted books (as interactive PDFs) and digital file folders on Google Slides™.Teach essential life skills to your students in the classroom or remotely!INCLUDES 14 RES
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PreK - 12th
ELA FULL YEAR READING & WRITING CURRICULUM W MAP LESSON PLANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Your ENTIRE ELA year is completely planned, prepped, sequenced, CCSS aligned, and ready to go! This curriculum is uniquely focused around the 4 major writing requirements with correlated reading materials: Argumentative | Informational | Literary Analysis / Narrative | Research. Each unit comprises a combination of high-interest digital and printable resources to maximize engagement and reduce repetition. NO PREP! NO PLANNING! 30% OFF!❤️ FREE! DOWNLOAD THE SCOPE/SEQUENCE, MAPS, AND LESSON PLAN
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6th - 8th
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Literary Analysis Essay Unit: High School Response to Literature (2023 Update)
Newly updated, this Literary Analysis Complete Unit provides EVERYTHING you need to successfully teach students the art of responding to literature via the Literary Analysis Essay. Starting at the very beginning, you'll find lessons explaining what Literary Analysis means, ready-to-use writing prompts, graphic organizers, literary analysis templates, thesis statement lessons & practice activities, mentor introduction, body, & conclusion paragraphs, common mistakes and how to avoid them,
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences - Editable Google Slides
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences - Editable Google Slides & PowerPoint!Parent-teacher conferences are already stressful enough, let alone holding them over Zoom and trying to organize student data virtually! (Ah!) I hope this template helps facilitate successful meetings with all of your parents/guardians and will be something you can use year after year! These slides are also great for student-led conferences - let your students reflect on how the past quarter went! Have them create their
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K - 8th
Weekly and Daily Agenda Slides for Google Classroom
Are you looking for an easy way to organize your daily and weekly agenda for your students? These digital daily agenda Teacher Resource Template slides are so simple to use and can be posted on Google Classroom or presented on PowerPoint. The colors are great for any classroom and work well with lots of grade levels. ➨Includes:1. 3 Weekly Option Layouts (Week at a Glance)2. 3 Weekly Blanks3. 5 Daily Slides (Monday-Friday)4. 3 Daily Slide blanks to fill in as you wish5. Use Remotely or in Person6
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Daily and Weekly Agendas Bundle Google Slides All Year and All Holidays
Teaching Cursive - Dotted Letters Tracing Font - Handwriting
This letter tracing font is for teachers & learners of any skill level looking to create their own custom cursive handwriting practice sheets to capture the attention of their students and keep them engaged.By including your child’s name, they are more likely to be engaged in learning how to write, read and recognize cursive letters. This will quickly spark an interest in writing by allowing your little students to see their own name (or things they are interested in) on the page.Even if you
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2nd - 8th
Language Arts Curriculum Bundle for Special Ed (7 Simple ELA Resources)
ELA Special Education Workbooks Bundle for English Language Arts The Simple ELA Special Education Curriculum is designed to directly teach basic ELA skills to students with special needs. All included materials can be used to help students practice and generalize important baseline topics! This resource teaches nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, synonyms, and antonyms.Includes over 250 worksheets!Use this resource as individual worksheets or laminate and use as workbook binders with dry era
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PreK - 12th
Summer Packet: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
8 Differentiated Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Coloring Pages for SUMMER! Use one a week to keep kids reading and making art all summer. GREAT for summer school, parents, and any school that goes late into the summer. This set of nonfiction reading comprehension passages with coordinating coloring pages is a collection of summer-related topics and images to keep children reading and making art all summer! Each passage targets a critical reading comprehension skill. There are 3 reading levels
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3rd - 8th
Grammar Worksheets Holiday and Seasonal BUNDLE
Seasonal grammar worksheets for middle and high school? Yes, please!! In this bundle of no prep, holiday grammar worksheets, you are getting eight packs of worksheets -- with five worksheets per pack for a total 40 worksheets with beautiful clip art to add layers and interest to the pages to grab your teens’ attention. Plus, for those fast finishers, there’s plenty for them to color and style. Related extension activities are provided on several of the sheets, and the grammar notes/rules are i
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8th - 11th
EDITABLE Parent-Teacher Conference Forms and Sign-in Sheets (English & Spanish)
Last update was on October 6, 2022*NOW HAS EDITABLE SCHEDULE FORMS!*Perfect for parent conference days/nights and open house! Please read the description for the resource before purchasing. This resource includes TWO files:File #1:Parent conference schedule (with pre-filled times in 15 minute increments) *editable version*Parent conference schedule (with blank time slots) *editable version*File #2:Parent conference request note (English & Spanish)Parent conference reminder note to send home
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
Discover printable and digital English language arts resources
On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
Frequently asked questions about teaching English language arts
What types of English language arts lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of English language arts resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular ELA lessons include reading, writing, phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and creative writing.
How do I find English language arts lessons on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing English language arts lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ELA resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of ELA lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my English language arts lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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