English Language Arts Printables

Simple activity book for children to fill out information all about themselves.

Why do you need this?

A teacher might need a very simple activity book for children to help them become familiar with basic personal information, such as their name, address, school, and teacher's name. This activity promotes literacy skills, reinforces memory of personal details, and encourages fine motor skills through writing and cutting and sticking pictures.

How and when might you use this?

Teachers might use a simple activity book like this at the beginning of the school year, especially with younger children or those who need extra practice with basic personal information. It can be done individually or in small groups, providing an opportunity for teachers to interact with students one-on-one and assess their understanding of personal details. The activity can also be integrated into literacy lessons, promoting handwriting skills and reinforcing memory of personal information.

What is included?

14 page booklet. Pages included are:

· Title page to draw a self-portrait

· Name writing practice

· My address

· My school

· My teacher

· My birthday

· Eye and hair color

· My family

· My favorite things

· My achievements

Enhance your classroom with the "Scripture Alphabet Word Wall: Christian Bible Learning and Classroom Decor." This educational resource combines Bible verses with alphabet learning, making it an ideal addition to any Christian classroom decor. Each letter features a scripture, reinforcing Christian values while aiding in literacy development. Perfect for creating a faith-centered learning environment, this Christian decor is essential for integrating biblical teachings into everyday learning.

Product Highlights:

• Educational and Spiritual Depth: Each alphabet letter is paired with an enriching Bible verse, offering a holistic educational experience that nurtures both the mind and the spirit.
• Exceptional Quality: Crafted with vibrant colors and elegant designs, our wall art captivates young minds, encouraging engagement and reflection on biblical teachings.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, children’s bedrooms, homeschool spaces, or church areas, this wall art serves as a constant source of wisdom and inspiration.
• Ready to Display: Our Scripture Alphabet Wall Art comes ready-to-hang, making it effortless to transform any space into a haven of learning and faith.
• Inclusive Educational Resource: Designed to appeal to various learning styles, this wall art makes Scripture accessible and engaging, fostering a love for God’s Word from a young age.

Enhance your teaching environment with this beautiful and meaningful addition that integrates faith and learning seamlessly.

Unleash the Giggles: Build a Funny Story!

Get ready for a laughter-filled adventure in creative writing! This printable resource is packed with 36 hilarious characters, 36 silly settings, and 36 funny events, empowering your students to craft their own rib-tickling tales. With endless combinations, the possibilities for funny stories are endless!

Key Features:

• 36 Funny Characters: From Officer Oops to Alien Who Speaks in Rhymes, choose characters that will have your students rolling on the floor laughing.
• 36 Silly Settings: Explore the Upside-Down House, the Giggle-Powered Classroom, or the Whispering books Library as the backdrop for your hilarious stories.
• 36 Side-Splitting Events: Encounter wacky inventions, silly misunderstandings, and hilarious accidents that will keep your readers entertained from start to finish.
• Flexible Writing Space & Creative Illustration Area: Bring your stories to life with words and pictures.
• Helpful Word Bank: Find inspiration and expand your vocabulary with a collection of funny words and phrases.

Benefits:

• No-Prep Convenience: Simply print and go – no additional materials needed.
• Encourages Creativity & Imagination: Empowers students to build their own unique stories.
• Develops Writing Skills: Promotes storytelling, organization, and vocabulary development.
• Perfect for Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for a range of ages and abilities.
• Ideal for Independent or Group Work: Can be used in various classroom settings.

Characters:

1. Officer Oops, the Clumsy Cop

2. Grandpa Grumbles the Forgetful

3. Muffin Mary the Messy Baker

4. The Girl Who Can't Stop Laughing

5. Prof. Poof the Exploding Scientist

6. Sir Clumsy the Knight

7. Alien Who Speaks in Rhymes

8. The Confused boy

9. Inspector Sniffles the Allergic Detective

10. The Forgetful Fertilizer Flinger

11. The Messy Masterpiece Maker

12. Waggles the Tail-Chasing Dog

13. The Needle phobic Nurse

14. The Cheese-Obsessed Rat

15. The Giggly Baby

16. Speedy Sam the Tripping postman

17. The Lost Driver

18. Miss Shush, the Whisper-Only Librarian

19. The Man with Mixed-Up Socks

20. Melody Maker Mike

21. The Dancing Sweeper

22. Whiskers the Napping Cat

23. Lady Laughs-a-Lot

24. The Witty Queen

25. The Quirky Labor

26. Ms. Smarty Pants

27. Puff the Hiccuping Dragon

28. High-Note Ms Honey

29. Question-Mark Quentin

30. Dr. Giggles the Ticklish Doctor

31. Brainy Bess

32. Coach Whistle-Mouth

33. Ding-Dong Dan

34. The Gentle Giant with Stinky Feet

35. Grandma Gabby the talkative

36. King Klutz, the Crown-Dropper

Settings:

1. The Upside-Down House

2. The Whispering books Library

3. The Giggle-Powered Classroom

4. The Squirrel Circus park

5. No Traffic lights road

6. The Mall with The Candy-Coated doors

7. No Chocolate Cafe

8. The Underwater Disco

9. The Bouncy Castle Kingdom

10. The Popcorn Palace cinema

11. The Tickle-Toe beach

12. The Vine-Swinging jungle

13. The Gnome-Infested Garden

14. The Giggling Ghost Mansion

15. The Silly Scarecrow village

16. The Alien Adoption Agency

17. The Luggage Losing Airport

18. The Lost in the Woods cabin

19. The Never-Ending train Express

20. The Giggling Gorilla zoo

21. The Dinosaur Disco museum

22. Camp Marshmallow Mayhem

23. The Wobbly Wall construction site

24. The Funny Clown Carnival

25. The Talking Vegetable Market

26. The Giggle Gas Hospital

27. Talking Portraits Art Gallery

28. Brain Freeze Ice cream Parlour

29. The Flying Animals Circus

30. Robot Waiters Restaurant

31. The Flying Paper Planes Office

32. Tire Swinging Gas Station

33. The Mad Scientist's Laboratory

34. The Ginger Bread Baker

35. The Treasure Island

36. The Chocolate Chip Cookie factory

Events:

1. Exploding Balloons Birthday

2. The Ant Attack Picnic Panic

3. The Wrong Turn Wilderness vacation

4. The Pillow Fight sleepover

5. The Lost Map Treasure Hunt

6. The "We Forgot the Tickets!" Trip

7. The Backstage Banana Peel Blunder

8. The Puddle Jumping Parade

9. The Tripping Over Your Own Feet Fiasco

10. The Cheering-So-Loud-You-Lose-Your-Voice Contest

11. The Turkey-Tumbling Thanksgiving

12. The Tickle Monster Chase

13. The "Who Turned Off the Lights mystery?

14. The Sibling Squabble

15. The "Did You Feel That?" earthquake

16. The "Missing Homework Heist"

17. The Disappearing Dessert Dilemma

18. The "Warning from Your Future Self"

19. The "Everything's Spinning!" Dizzying tornado

20. The "Confetti Explosion!" Celebration

21. The "We Did It!" Cheer-athon

22. The "Oops, We Went Back to the Dinosaur Era!"

23. The "Ghost Story Gigglefest"

24. The "Lost Sock Mystery Solved!"

25. The "My Pet Goldfish Disappeared!" Dilemma

26 The "Lost in the Mall" Mission

27. The "Video Game Glitch"

28. The "Baking Blunder"

29. The "Food Fight Frenzy"

30. The "Wrong Classroom" Whoopsie

31. The "Spell Gone Wrong"

32. The Secret Basement

33. The "Shadow Puppet Show Spectacular"

34. The "Surprise Encounter with a Squirrel"

35. The "Homework-Doing Robot"

36. The "Matching Outfits" Mishap

Ignite your students' storytelling potential today with this fantastic resource!

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This adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Craft provides a meaningful activity for students to express gratitude and reflect on what they appreciate. This engaging Thanksgiving activity allows students to sincerely thank the important people in their lives. Simply make copies of the pages and have students cut and assemble the craft. They can write their expressions of gratitude on the turkey’s feathers, dedicating messages to their school, family, and friends. There’s also an extra feather where students can thank someone or something of their choice.

This resource not only serves as a wonderful classroom decoration but also delights families who enjoy reading their children's heartfelt messages. Enhance your Thanksgiving celebrations with this creative craft activity that fosters a sense of appreciation and connection among students.

This resource includes:

• Turkey: Thank You to My Friends
• Turkey: Thank You to My School
• Turkey: Thank You to My Family
• Turkey: Thank You to ________
• Turkey Feathers With Writing Line
• Turkey Feathers Without Writing Line

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

PowerPoint Editable Templates!

These easy-to-use editable templates are a great addition to your classroom resources.

These are also available on GOOGLE SLIDES

Connect the Dot to Dot ALPHABET LETTER "O" Set Coloring Pages! Practice counting to 100 with connect the dots alphabet coloring pages. This set has 19 different dot to dot pages with numbers ranging from 14 to 85, and all images are "O" words. This is part of the ALPHABET DOT TO DOTS BUNDLE, get it here. There are 3 versions of each page, b&w with a word, b&w without word, and framed in color. Color pages are perfect for using in dry erase sleeves or laminating for counting practice to be used over and over again!

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The "I Like Myself" activity pages are designed to accompany the heartwarming book by Karen Beaumont. These activities are an excellent resource for promoting positivity, self-confidence, and kindness in your classroom, making them the perfect back-to-school initiative.

The worksheets engage students in a variety of ways such as:

1. Self-Reflection Worksheet: This activity prompts students to consider their positive attributes, instilling a positive sense of self-worth.

2. Drawing Worksheets: These engage and encourage students to visually engage with the themes of the book, stimulating creativity and personal connection to the material.

3. Story Elements Worksheet: This activity helps students explore the various elements of the story, fostering critical thinking skills.

4. Writing Prompt Page: With three different options, including one where students get to consider someone they know in a positive light, this encourages students to improve their writing skills while nurturing empathy and respect.

5. True/False Book Quiz: A fun, engaging way to cement comprehension of the book while simulating test-taking conditions.

These activities help create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. They promote individual growth while encouraging inclusivity and mutual respect. With these tools, your students will develop a robust sense of self-esteem, which is vital for academic success and personal well-being.

Also includes a hair and color chart poster.

Check out other children story worksheets:

We are the Gardeners

The Boy Who Changed the World

Little Blue Truck

These fun literacy activities will enhance your "teddy bear" picnic or teddy bear themed unit.

Activities include: ❤Printable repetitive book, "The Day the Teddy Bears Came to School" ❤Follow-up activity to the book: "What do you think the teddy bears would do if they came to school?" ❤Teddy bear alphabet cards (Capital letters A-Z) ❤Printable poem: "5 Little Bears" ❤Printable flannel board pieces for the poem ❤Teddy bear color word cards for pocket chart or word wall ❤Printable teddy bear color activity (children color the bears to match the color words) ❤"My Teddy Bear" descriptive recording sheet

Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet, specially crafted for young learners! This unique worksheet offers engaging activities where children can trace and write sentences using 135 different verbs. Perfect for enhancing writing skills, each page combines learning with fun, making it an ideal tool for both home and classroom use. Watch as your child learns to write confidently while expanding their vocabulary with our interactive 135 Verb Sentence Writing Worksheet!"

What's included:

1. 134 pages of sentence writing worksheet. (refer to thumbnail for full verb list)

TeachShare-H6 135 verb sentence Writing Worksheet

Fun, engaging book activity:

This project is a fun way to keep students engaged in reading leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. You can establish this activity by reading the book "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. This helps students understand the concept of Balloons at a parade.

Teachers can determine whether students will decorate an actual balloon or just designing a balloon. Instructions are included for both activities.

A question booklet containing questions about character and setting is provided. Students will make real world connections between their character and themselves. There are three versions of this booklet each with its own type of handwriting lines.

Students will love showing off their creation in a class parade!

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Supply list.
• Links to supply inspiration.
• Two versions of the student directions.
• Balloon design template.
• Tags for display.
• Character and Setting Question Booklet (3 handwriting line versions)

How is this product useful:

• Engaging activity before a holiday.
• Students will use their creativity.
• Links to make getting supplies easier.
• Questions help students make real world connections.

Have your students practice writing Haikus about some of their favorite jobs. They can choose a job or pick from a list of jobs. They then get to brainstorm and create their own Haikus about the job. A fun way to incorporate poetry and Haikus.

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Kick off the new school year with our Editable School Bus Name Tags! These vibrant and customizable name tags are perfect for adding a fun School Bus theme to your classroom.

Available in black & white, gray , yellow, red, dark blue, orange, sky blue ... , they come in four versatile sizes: 1 per page, 2 per page, 6 per page, and 12 per page.

Ideal for desks, lockers, bulletin boards, and more, these name tags will help keep your classroom organized and engaging.

What's Included :

• PAGE : 36 PAGES
• FILES : PPTX + PDF + PNG
• SIZE : 8.5'' x 11''

Product Description: Self Portrait Template | Monthly Name Writing Practice

Engage your students in a creative and reflective activity with this Self Portrait Template paired with Monthly Name Writing Practice! This versatile resource is designed to promote artistic expression, develop writing skills, and encourage self-awareness in students, making it an ideal addition to your classroom routine.

Why Teachers Love It:
This Self Portrait Template | Monthly Name Writing Practice resource is perfect for building routines that encourage personal growth and skill development. Students love drawing their portraits and seeing how their handwriting evolves over time, while teachers appreciate the insight into their students' interests and progress.

How to Use:

1. Introduce the activity at the beginning of each month.
2. Encourage students to reflect on their interests, draw their self-portraits, and practice writing their names.
3. Compile the completed worksheets into a portfolio to showcase growth at the end of the school year.
4. Use the worksheets as bulletin board displays or for parent-teacher conferences to highlight student development.

What’s Included:

• 12 monthly self portraits ( 2 options)
• 1 yearly book cover
• 1 flexible-use self-portrait worksheet
• 2 All About Me worksheet options

Whether you’re teaching pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or early elementary grades, this Self Portrait Template | Monthly Name Writing Practice is a must-have resource for fostering creativity, self-discovery, and skill-building in your students.

Make fall vocabulary memorable with Fall Themed Word Walls! These versatile word wall options enrich seasonal learning and build vocabulary skills.

Contents:
This Fall Themed Word Walls set offers three unique ways to display and teach fall vocabulary:

• Word Wall Strips – Individual strips for each word, perfect for use on a wall, whiteboard, or student desks.
• Poster Format – A visually engaging poster featuring all 15 fall words and images, ideal for classrooms or student notebooks.
• Definition Cards – Cards with definitions of each fall-themed object to help students understand and remember new vocabulary.

How the Product is Used:
Teachers can mix and match the word wall formats based on classroom needs. The strips are ideal for easy reference, the poster provides a central fall-themed word display, and the definition cards reinforce comprehension. Simply print, cut, and display to add seasonal vocabulary to your classroom decor and learning materials.

Why You’ll Love This Product:
The Fall Themed Word Walls set gives you multiple tools to support vocabulary learning while adding seasonal charm to your classroom. Students will enjoy seeing familiar fall images and learning to connect them with the right words and definitions. This resource is perfect for building word recognition, seasonal vocabulary, and language comprehension for young learners.

Features:

• Three display options for flexible classroom use: strips, poster, and definition cards.
• 15 fall-themed vocabulary words, each with a clear, student-friendly definition.
• Perfect for a seasonal word wall, vocabulary station, or even notebook inserts.
• 8.5x11 size for easy printing, in both color and black and white.

How This Product Can Be Used in the Classroom or Other Educational Settings:

1. Seasonal word wall display: Create an autumn-themed word wall students can refer to throughout the season.
2. Vocabulary games: Use the definition cards for matching games or memory exercises to reinforce new words.
3. Literacy centers: Add the word strips or cards to your vocabulary or writing center for engaging activities.
4. Writing prompts: Inspire fall-themed stories or sentences using the word wall words as a prompt.
5. Interactive notebooks: The poster or strips are perfect for students’ notebooks, providing a seasonal vocabulary list for writing activities.

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Add some end of year summer fun to your class with this set of Summer Bingo Game with Riddles and Calling Cards. It’s perfect for kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades.

This set is packed with several images related to summer and it includes;

• 30 Bingo Boards
• 24 Riddle Cards with answers and 24 Riddle Cards without answers
• 24 Calling Cards

This activity can be utilized for whole-class learning or small-groups for end of school year last week or day of school activities.

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Falling into Writing: A Fall-Themed Writing Experience!

Overview: Engage your kindergarten students in a fun and creative writing activity this fall! This versatile writing set includes three different levels, allowing every student to participate at their own comfort level.

Activity Details:

Level 1: Trace and Color

• Sentence: "The leaves are falling."
• Description: Students can trace the provided sentence, focusing on letter formation.
• Art: Color a vibrant fall scene featuring falling leaves.

Level 2: Fill in the Blanks

• Sentence: "I see ____ leaves."
• Description: Students will fill in the blank with their own word (e.g., "red," "yellow").
• Art: Use crayons or markers to color the leaves in their chosen colors.

Level 3: Create Your Own Sentence

• Sentence Starter: "In fall, I like to ____."
• Description: Students write their own complete sentence about their favorite fall activity.
• Art: Instead of coloring, students can use their fine motor skills to create a collage with torn tissue paper for a unique autumn artwork.

Materials Included:

• Traceable sentence worksheets for each level
• Blank writing pages for original sentences
• Fall-themed coloring sheets
• Instructions for tissue paper art technique

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance fine motor skills through tracing and art
• Encourage creativity and personal expression
• Develop early writing skills through sentence construction

Perfect for:

• Individual practice
• Small group activities
• Fall-themed classroom centers

Adaptive Books with a back to school theme cover fun topics such as going back to school, what do you do in school and jobs we do at school. I have also included cards & editable name tags to use for job assignments. These books require some prep work; however, once made, you can use them year after year!  

Book 1: Back to school

Students will listen to a short story going back to school & what we can expect during the school day. Expected behaviors are also introduced such as stay with the class, walk in the hallway & follow my teacher directions. This story is colorful.  

Book 2: What do you do at school?

Students will listen to a story talking about different areas at school & expected behaviors. Areas include: hallway, arrival, art, classroom, PE, cafeteria & recess.

Book 3: Jobs in my classroom

This book identifies 8 jobs to be completed in the classroom. These jobs include:

• tech support - taking care of computers by plugging in
• botanist - watering class plants
• paper passer - helping teacher pass out and collect papers
• chairs - putting chairs up at end of day / returning to specific areas
• sweeper - sweeping the floor
• pencil sharpener - sharpening dull pencils / throwing out short or broken ones
• cleaner - wiping down tables & door handles
• messenger - taking notes to other teachers or office

*book 3 also comes with cards you can post to your bulletin board. These cards contain short descriptions as well. Assign jobs to students by attaching editable student names to each task.

Do you love adaptive books & want a lot of options for your students? Then, check out my growing bundle: Growing Bundle! Adaptive / Interactive Books for Special Education.

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❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about teepee dwellings and how they were used in Native American culture, while making beautiful 3D writing craft projects! (3 crafts included)

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of tipis and how they were used in Native American tribes.

✏️3 teepee crafts included! Use the templates as a stencil to create your craft on colored paper, or decorate directly on craft worksheets!

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized tepee art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their teepee, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (61 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Teepee information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (29 pages)

☑ Craft directions (4 pages)

☑ Craft templates (3 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (6 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Teepees" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Pictographs" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Teepee Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (65 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (61 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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Help learners identify objects that can sink or float with this easy-to-use worksheet. This worksheet reinforces what they have learned and is perfect for classwork or homework.

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• Identify objects that can sink and float
• Answer key
• 2 pages

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Challenge your students with a deep exploration of figurative language with this complete, standards-aligned lesson plan centered on Langston Hughes’ classic poems Dreams and Harlem. Perfect for grades 6-8, this 60-minute lesson introduces and reinforces figurative language skills with a variety of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, from identification to detailed analysis. Through engaging activities, guided notes, fill-in-the-blank practice, and insightful discussions, students will strengthen their understanding of metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, repetition, and more!

What's Included:

• Do Now Prompt: Connect students personally to the theme of dreams and aspirations.
• Guided Notes & Slides: Fill-in-the-blank notes and a comprehensive slide deck introduce and review key figurative language concepts.
• Figurative Language Practice Handout: Allows students to identify and categorize figurative language independently or in pairs.
• Detailed Analysis of Dreams and Harlem: Thought-provoking questions and guided analysis help students apply figurative language skills in context, from interpreting similes and metaphors to discussing theme.
• Reflection and Discussion: Encourages students to connect poetic themes to real life and deepen their understanding of how figurative language enhances literature.

Why Teachers Love It: This resource provides a complete and flexible plan that fits seamlessly into any poetry or figurative language unit, with resources to support all stages of learning—from foundational identification to advanced interpretation. It’s ideal for introducing figurative language or deepening students’ analysis skills, making it a versatile addition to any ELA classroom.

Key Features:

• Differentiated Levels of Analysis: Activities move from DOK Level 1 (identifying figurative language) to DOK Levels 3-4 (interpreting meaning and thematic connections).
• Engagement-Boosting Content: Uses two of Hughes’ most powerful poems to explore big ideas about dreams, aspirations, and consequences, making learning relevant and impactful.
• Aligned with Language Standards: Perfect for reinforcing figurative language standards through high-interest texts.

Boost your students' confidence with figurative language and inspire thoughtful conversations with this enriching lesson plan! Download today to elevate your poetry and figurative language instruction with this ready-to-use, engaging resource!