7th Grade Other (ELA) Activities

Fact/Opinion Color Sheet: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 2

By Colleen Burdette

Determine between fact and opinion:

Being able to determine between fact and opinion is an important skill especially when it comes to researching a topic. Students will practice this skill and color an image based on which statements are facts and which are opinions.

This activity can be used for individual students, partners, groups, or as centers. The digital version is easy to assign and self checking.

Rigor is added through the follow up questions. These help students reflect on the importance of recognizing if statements are facts or opinions. These can be assigned to early finishers, as a written assignment, or used as class discussion starters.

Answer Keys are provided.

Aligns with 5th Studies Weekly Week 2.


What's included:

  • Teacher instructions.
  • Student instructions.
  • Statement worksheet.
  • Color sheet.
  • Follow up question sheet.
  • Digital product link.
  • Answer Keys.

How is this product helpful:

  • Low prep for teachers.
  • Easy correction (digital version is self-checking).
  • Engaging activity.
  • Can be used in groups or centers.
  • Follow up questions add rigor.
$2.00

50 Morning Check-In Slides: Engage, Reflect, and Build Community Year-Round

By TooBookedUp

Looking for a versatile and engaging resource to kickstart your classroom each day? This comprehensive set of 50 check-in slides is perfect for any subject area, advisory periods, or as conversation starters, bell ringers, or SEL activities. These slides are designed to foster reflection, build community, and create meaningful conversations in your classroom, all while being easy to use and adaptable to your needs.

Product Features:

  • 50 Unique Check-In Slides: With a wide variety of themes including emojis, weather, animals, colors, songs, and more, these slides ensure that your students start the day reflecting on their emotions, sharing their thoughts, and connecting with their peers.
  • Flexible Use: Whether you're teaching math, language arts, science, or social studies, these slides can be seamlessly integrated into any lesson. They are also perfect for advisory periods, morning meetings, or as part of your SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum.
  • Year-Round Utility: With 50 unique slides, this resource can be used for 10 weeks straight without repeats, making it a staple in your daily routine. Whether you need a quick bell ringer, a conversation starter, or a community-building activity, this resource has you covered.
  • Build Community: Encourage students to share and listen to each other's responses, fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment. These activities help students develop self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills.
  • Engage All Learners: The diverse range of check-ins ensures that there’s something for every student, whether they relate more to visuals, emotions, or metaphors. This inclusivity helps every student feel seen and heard.

Ideas to Use:

  • Morning Routines: Start each day with a quick and easy check-in to gauge your students' mood and mindset.
  • SEL Activities: Incorporate these slides into your social-emotional learning curriculum to help students develop key emotional intelligence skills.
  • Bell Ringers: Use these slides as an engaging way to transition into your daily lessons, helping students shift their focus and prepare mentally.
  • Advisory Periods: Foster deeper connections and discussions during advisory time with thought-provoking questions and activities.
  • Conversation Starters: Encourage students to share and discuss their thoughts, building communication skills and classroom community.

Why This Resource?

Creating a classroom environment where students feel connected, understood, and engaged is key to successful learning. These check-in slides are designed to help you achieve that goal effortlessly. By incorporating these daily check-ins into your routine, you’re not just starting the day on the right foot—you’re building a classroom culture where every student feels valued.

Get ready to make mornings the best part of the day with these engaging, reflective, and fun check-in slides. Perfect for year-round use and suitable for students of all ages!

$5.00

Chapter Skit Assignment and Slide Presentation for Any Novel

By Nemos Nook

This is always a favorite activity in my classroom and allows students to show off their performance skills as well as critically think about events in the novel. Along with preparing a skit, students will also need to prepare a slide show demonstrating their understanding of events in the chapter based on certain criteria. Rubric included.

This resource is for personal use in one classroom only. Please do not distribute

to others or post publically online (within your Google Classroom, etc. is

permitted). If a friend or colleague would enjoy this resource, you may

purchase additional licenses at a discounted price. The information ,activities

and images included are copyrighted. You may not reuse or sell any part of

this resource as your own. 

I would love to hear how you used this resource in your classroom. Please leave your feedback for TeachShare credits towards your next purchase.

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$3.00

Holocaust Web Quest

By Educate and Create

Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing a worksheet. Afterwards students are asked to find basic knowledge about some of the victims of the Holocaust as they are taken to a website with victim profiles. Lastly students are asked to construct an Acrostic poem dedicated to one of the victims of the Holocaust. A great activity which places a human face on the Holocaust. Comes with an answer key and rubric.

$3.00

Music Wordle: 46 Music Based Wordles (with optional hints)

By MsNerdWood

Are you looking for something fun and different for your students? Maybe you need some extra activities for early finishers...well look no further!

Entertain your class while integrating music and language with Music Wordle! This resources includes 46 Music Wordles that you can assign to your students or play together as a class. You could even hold a competition to see who can solve each Worldle first! There is lots of flexibility on how you can use this resource. I created this in Google Sheets. Your Music Wordle Google Sheet will include links to each of the 46 Music Wordle Puzzles. I've included a solutions tab as well as a table that includes puzzle hints, if you choose to share with your students. Each hyperlink is set up for you to make a copy of the Music World Puzzle before you play.

$3.00

simile figurative language passages 5-7 grades

By Snap & Sprout printables.

Simile Passages with Comprehension and Rewrite Questions for Grades 5-7

Product Overview:
This product offers 20 engaging passages featuring similes and figurative language, Anchor Chart specifically designed for students in grades 5-7. Each passage includes three comprehension questions to deepen understanding and two rewrite prompts to encourage critical thinking and creative expression.

Benefits for Kids:

  1. Enhanced Comprehension Skills: These passages help students improve reading comprehension by exploring figurative language and encouraging them to interpret similes within various contexts.
  2. Increased Vocabulary and Creativity: Exposure to rich language and expressive comparisons expands students' vocabulary and enhances their descriptive language skills.
  3. Improved Analytical Thinking: Comprehension and rewrite questions guide students to think critically, encouraging them to rephrase ideas creatively and articulate their own interpretations.
  4. Engaging and Relatable Topics: Covering themes like home, friends, school, and science, these passages captivate students’ interests, making learning enjoyable and relevant.

Benefits for Teachers:

  1. Ready-to-Use Resource: This product saves time with pre-made passages and targeted questions, allowing teachers to focus on facilitating learning rather than creating materials from scratch.
  2. Flexible Application: Use these passages as part of daily reading exercises, group discussions, writing activities, or homework assignments.
  3. Aligned with Curriculum Standards: The activities support key curriculum objectives, such as reading comprehension, critical analysis, and figurative language, making them ideal for classroom use and standardized test prep.
  4. Adaptable for Different Learner Levels: Teachers can easily modify the comprehension questions or rewrite prompts for advanced or struggling readers, allowing for differentiated instruction.

How to Use This Product:

  1. As a Daily Warm-Up Activity: Start each day with one passage to stimulate students' analytical skills. This can also lead to discussions about the different ways language creates meaning.
  2. In Small Group or Pair Activities: Encourage students to work together to interpret and rewrite the passages, which promotes teamwork and deepens comprehension through peer discussion.
  3. For Homework Assignments: Assign a passage and its accompanying questions for homework to reinforce skills practiced in class.
  4. In Writing Practice: Use rewrite prompts to inspire students to craft their own descriptive sentences, allowing them to practice creating vivid imagery and explore figurative language creatively.

With this product, both teachers and students will find engaging, educational, and flexible resources to explore figurative language in meaningful ways.

If you enjoyed using this resource, please consider leaving a review! Your feedback not only helps us improve but also supports other teachers in finding valuable resources. We’d love to hear how these passages worked in your classroom! Thank you for being part of our community and for sharing your insights.

$7.00
$3.90

Once Upon a Crime - ELA Debate Argument Unit

By Blooming Through High School

  • My students had so much fun doing this, they didn't want it to end! Four Disney villains are being brought to court with charges and your students will either prosecute or defend them in "court":

  • Ursula - The Little Mermaid: Fraud & Exploitation

  • Scar - The Lion King: Manslaughter & Environmental Crimes

  • Gaston - Beauty & The Beast: Attempted Murder & Inciting a Riot

  • Lady Tremaine - Cinderella: Emotional Abuse/Neglect & Exploitation

Assign your students to be prosecutors and defenders with their own custom files. Each team has their own responsibilities and will need to craft their argument well to win the judge & jury.

-Reinforce learning of claim, support, point of view and more!

- Students need to support their claims with facts from the movie. Perfect for an argumentative unit!

*Lesson has been adapted with extensive sentence stems and examples. Teacher made examples are also included. This is a scaled activity that all students can do without too much teacher intervention.

Check out these other resources!

  • ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
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  • Revising & Editing Workbook
  • Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
  • Bell Ringers for the Semester
  • Everything Writing
$9.00

Plagiarism Quiz

By Beth Hammett

Ten individual and group interactive quizzes and scenarios for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students on plagiarism. Includes: Defining, working with, and understanding plagiarism Youtube presentation link Short answer traditional quiz Student Images with questions & short answers in speech bubbles Guilty of Plagiarism: You be the Judge Plagiarism Court: Defender; Prosecutor with Jury Guilty/Not Guilty Plagiarism Scenarios Age differentiated images and activities Great for introduction to plagiarism or as assessment tools.

$2.25

Printable Katherine Johnson Reading Comprehension Women's History Month

By The Students Palace

Celebrate Women's History Month with our Reading Comprehension Passage on Katherine Johnson, the brilliant mathematician who played a pivotal role in NASA's early space missions.

This engaging passage details Johnson's life and accomplishments, including her groundbreaking work on the calculations for the first human spaceflight, and her efforts to help diversify NASA's workforce.

With comprehension questions and answers provided, this resource is perfect for educators looking to teach their students about the incredible contributions of women in STEM fields.

Feel free to let us know how we're doing in the Ratings & Comments section.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 5 Pages

  • ( PDF + PNG + PPTX )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

Keywords : Women's History Month, coloring sheets, printable, notable women, inspirational quotes, March, April, educational, creativity, celebration, historical figures, fun, family, friends, appreciation, contributions, society.

NOTE

  • This is a digital item.

  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

$1.50

AVID Peer Feedback and Essay Revision - Writing Practice in Small Groups

By KJ Inspired Resources

These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

  • Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
  • Pre decide small revision groups.
  • Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

  • Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:
  1. Distribute
  2. Explain
  3. Read
  4. Read again
  5. Share
  6. Receive
  7. Clarify
  8. Repeat

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources. We also have several great AVID bundle options available down below!

AVID Mega Growing Bundle

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*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

$2.00

Valentine's Day: The RED Game(Activity)

By Gail Hennessey

Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have RED in it or are the color Red? This worksheet would be a positive addition for Valentine's Day or for a Friday.

This activity is also included in my Valentine Webquest/Extension activities. I thought some teachers might not want the web quest so I am selling the activity as a stand alone, too.

Check out these other COLOR GAMES:

1. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have PURPLE in it or are the color PURPLE? THERE are 17 statements in the complete PURPLE Game Activity. You can do this activity in one class, over a couple of days if being used as a end of the period activity or over a couple of days, if you wish to do the extension activities: Purple Game

2. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have BLUE in it or are the color BLUE? THERE are 21 statements in the complete BLUE Game Activity. Great for a Friday activity or before a vacation or when you have some time at the end of the period for kids to group together and test their cognitive skills on all things BLUE! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/BLUE-Game-Test-your-knowledge-about-all-things-Blue-1672664

3. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have YELLOW in it or are the color YELLOW? Fun Friday or before a holiday worksheet activity.

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/YELLOW-Game-Test-your-Knowledge-about-All-things-Yellow-1672524

4. Need a fun activity where kids have to find answers that have the word GREEN in it or are the color GREEN? Great for St. Patrick's Day or for a Friday. THIS IS INCLUDED IN MY IRELAND RESOURCE but you can purchase this separately if you prefer only this activity. GREEN Game

5. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have to do with things ORANGE? THERE are 24 statements in the complete ORANGE Game Activity.****

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-ORANGE-GAME-Test-Your-Knowledge-on-all-things-ORANGE-2016543

Perhaps, you may wish to click FOLLOW me(by my photograph).

Gail

Gail's Website for Teachers/Kids

$2.00

Author's Purpose Dice Roll Writing Activity and Rubric

By Ms. J's ELA

With this activity, students will use a die to determine the format, topic, and purpose to use in their writing assignment. Students should have a solid understanding of what it means for an author to persuade, inform, or entertain before diving in to this activity. A rubric is included. This is meant to be a fun, amusing exercise for students learning about author's purpose. Both the instructions and the rubric come in color and b/w.

Check out my free Ethos, Logos, Pathos Dice Roll Writing Activity, and my Character Reading Response Dice Roll Writing Activity as well!

$1.50

AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet | Freebie Activities

By Teach Savvy Store

This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

Find this in...

✨AVID Bundle

✨Costa Bundle

✨Early Finisher Packets

What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

  • Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

  • Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

  • Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

  • Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
  • No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

  • Early finishers
  • Enrichment activities
  • Critical thinking lessons
  • Independent or small group work
  • Sub plans
Free

Solving Multisyllabic Words - Spring and Summer Words - Google Slides and PDF

By HuddleTeach

Add some seasonal fun to word-solving with these spring and summer words! If you have used the Just Words set, here's a way to extend the work!

This seasonal set is perfect for students to practice applying their syllable and decoding skills from March through August. They include familiar and unfamiliar words, so students are not just working from memory. This also provides opportunities for vocabulary practice.

The PDF includes 300 words ready to be printed, laminated, and cut apart:

Spring Words

  • 60 2-syllable words
  • 40 3-syllable words
  • 30 4-syllable words
  • 5 5-syllable words

Summer Words

  • 90 2-syllable words
  • 50 3-syllable words
  • 20 4-syllable words
  • 5 5-syllable words

Or access them on Google Slides or Canva slides! The links are included with a word guide that helps validate syllable splits and therefore, pronunciation!

And 22 ideas for using the words, including

  • sorting by number of syllables,
  • sorting by affixes,
  • sorting by types of syllables in the words,
  • grouping words by common themes (such as all the words that are types of flowers)
  • dictionary races,
  • vocabulary activities,
  • to read before taking turns in a game,
  • and so many more!

The uses are endless!

$7.00

Prefix Puzzles Set 1 | Morphology Activity, Centers, Practice | Vocabulary

By Aimee in Elementary

Enhance your students' vocabulary with morphology and unlock the power of words with these engaging Prefix Puzzles! Designed to make learning prefixes enjoyable and effective, this prefix activity is perfect for students mastering the art of morphology.

What's Included:

  • 16 low level prefix puzzles
  • Recording sheet
  • Frayer Model graphic organizer

Uses:

  • Cut puzzle apart and use for centers, small groups, or morning work
  • Leave puzzle together and add to morphology wall display

Prefixes included in this product:

un-, in-, ex-, con-, sub-, dis-, mid-, mis-, per-, trans-, inter-, non-, re-, pre-, pro-, de-

$2.00

Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson

By Meggen Loew

Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson

$4.00

The BFG Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

By Abigail J McClellan

This two page resource is a must for a pre-reading assignment for the book The BFG by Roald Dahl. It includes six statements where students need to decide if they strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, and strongly disagree. They then have to give their reasoning. These six pre-reading reflection questions get students' brains activated and thinking about various themes, lessons, and ideas they will come across in the novel. It is great to see what students are thinking on these big topics before they begin the novel!! Not only is it fun and engaging for your students, the responses students give are also very interesting to read as a teacher!

** Research has shown that deeper comprehension takes place when students are engaged in activities that bridge prior knowledge with what they are about to learn. This product will help students connect the novel to their already existing knowledge in order to make the new reading more stimulating and engaging.

★ This product is great for Distance Learning. Simply assign the Google Slides to students on Google Classroom or your classroom digital platform. It can be accessed at school or home and requires no prep at all!

★ Feel free to use either the paper OR digital version - BOTH are included with your purchase!

E-Learning / Home Learning / Remote Learning / Distance Learning / COVID-19 / Coronavirus / Paperless

Check out my other 'Pre-Reading Reflections' for novel studies below!

The One and Only Ivan Pre-Reading Reflection

Charlotte's Web Pre-Reading Reflections

Because of Winn Dixie Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

James and the Giant Peach Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Wonder Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stellaluna Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Sarah, Plain and Tall Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Freckle Juice Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

Stone Fox Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

My Father's Dragon Pre-Reading Reflection Questions

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$1.50

Outsiders Projects and Activities

By Jennifer Allain

This unit will guide students through reading and analyzing "The Outsiders." Students will explore themes of class conflict, friendship, and identity while developing their comprehension and critical thinking skills. The unit will include formative assessments, discussions, and creative assignments.

  • Pre Reading Activity
  • Compare and Contrast (characters & self)
  • Character Map
  • Anatomy of a Greaser/Soc
  • Choice Boards x2
  • Jigsaw
  • Stations
  • Journal/Writing Prompts
  • Slides Project
  • Debate
  • Essay Revision
$6.00

Reading Log for Accountability: Mix and Match Pages for Print or Digital Use

By Amanda Robinson

This mix-and-match reading log is designed to empower students to become mindful and engaged readers. It offers a variety of engaging components that can be used as stand-alone pages or combined in a mix and match fashion to create personalized reading journals.

Google Drive Folder includes a PDF and a digital Google Slides version.

Here's what you get in:

  • "Books to Read" List: Spark excitement with a dedicated space for students to track books they're eager to dive into.

  • "Book Hall of Fame": Celebrate literary discoveries with a page to record and cherish favorite books.

  • "Favorite Authors": Encourage a love for specific authors by providing a space for students to keep a log of their favorite authors.

  • "Reading Reflections": Deepen comprehension with a dedicated space for students to rate and review each book they finish.

  • "Recommendations": Foster a sense of community by allowing students to share their thoughts and recommend books to peers. These can be kept private or can be shared with the class to grow a class of readers!

  • Reading Trackers: Choose between two engaging options:

  • Monthly Tracking Sheets: Students color in pictures of books as they complete them, creating a visual record of their reading journey.

  • Grid-Style Tracker: This flexible tracker allows for color-coding genres and marking each finished book, offering a long-term overview of reading progress.

Benefits:

  • Supports mindful reading: Encourages students to reflect on their reading experiences and develop a deeper appreciation for literature.
  • Promotes accountability: Helps students stay on track with their personal reading goals.
  • Print or Digital format: Adaptable to individual preferences and classroom needs.
  • Interactive and engaging: Makes reading a fun and rewarding experience for students.

This reading log is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to cultivate a lifelong love of reading in young minds!

$3.25

ESL ELL Newcomer Fall Listening and Speaking Activities NO PREP!

By Curly Girl ELD Shop

Need a Newcomer resource that gets your students speaking and listening??

This ESL ELD resource has everything you need to get your Newcomers Listening and Speaking! Your students will be supported and engage as they use this ESL resource to analyze short Ted ED videos and discuss academically with their peers.

This resource includes:

  1. 3 different listening activities (links included) with speaking prompts and sentence starters

  2. 3 Speaking Warm Ups/Task Cards with Visuals

  3. Visuals and vocabulary supports

  4. Engaging cultural themes

  5. High level questions that facilitate critical thinking skills

This product is perfect for whole group, small groups, or is something you can leave with a substitute when you're in a pinch!

*****This product is best paired with my Newcomer Fall Vocabulary Posters and Newcomer Fall Writing Activities for Entering and Emerging Levels

Need more Newcomer resources? Try my Newcomer Personal Narrative Resource!

$3.99