8th Grade English Language Arts Activities

Ancient Holidays for Secondary: Winter Solstice Activity BUNDLE!

By The Magical Avocado

This winter, share with your students the science and history of the Winter Solstice! This READY TO PRINT AND USE activity bundle is holiday inclusive as the Winter Solstice is an astrological phenomena that impacts everyone on earth!

This bundle includes the best seller Roman Saturnalia activity set along with the WInter Solstice at Egypt Karnak, and the newly released creative assignment of Create Your Own Ancient Winter Solstice.

Perfect for the holidays in the classroom and at home!!

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Match Maker ELA Review Game Activity Print or Digital Resource Gr 6-8

By TooBookedUp

Shake up your classroom by playing this fun ELA matchmaker review game! As the testing season approaches, this comprehensive 81-page PDF resource offers a perfect blend of fun and education, ensuring a thorough review of essential literary concepts.

Our resource is thoughtfully crafted to cover five crucial categories: Synonyms, Antonyms, Figurative Language, Literary Elements, and Affixes & Roots. Each category is rich with 30 pairs, enabling full class participation and ensuring that every student is actively engaged in the learning process.

Our 'ELA Review Extravaganza' is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your classroom needs. Here are two effective ways to use this resource:

Option 1: Print and Cut

Prepare the Activity:

  • Print out the pages of the resource
  • Carefully cut out each pair from the categories

Distribute the Pieces:
Hand out one piece of the puzzle to each student.

  • Activity Instructions for Students:
    Each student should first define or describe their term or concept.
  • Then, allow students to get up and mingle in the classroom, searching for the student who holds the matching pair to their piece.

Finding Matches:

  • As students find their pairs, they can sit together and discuss why they are a match, reinforcing their understanding of the concept.

Class Discussion:

  • After everyone has found their pairs, have a class discussion or sharing session about the matches.

Option 2: Assign & Go (Digital Version)

Assign the Activity:

  • Assign the digital version of the resource to students through your preferred educational platform.

Independent or Pair Work:

  • Students can work through the slides independently or with a partner. They will find the best match for each term or concept from the word bank provided in the slides.

Interactive Learning:

  • The digital format allows for interactive learning, as students can easily navigate through the slides and select their answers.

Review and Feedback:

  • After completion, you can review their answers and provide feedback, or students can share their answers with the class.

Embrace the Versatility

  • Print & Digital Formats: Choose the print version for a hands-on classroom experience or the digital version for a seamless, tech-integrated lesson. The digital version is perfect for 1:1 device classrooms and offers an easy-to-assign-and-go option for busy teachers.
  • Interactive Learning: Students can enjoy the interactive elements in the digital version or the physical engagement of the print version.
  • Ideal for Centers & Independent Work: Set up as learning stations in your classroom or assign digitally for individual completion - adaptable to various teaching strategies.
  • Hassle-Free Preparation: With the digital version, say goodbye to cutting and prepping. It's all ready to use at the click of a button!

Perfect Tool for Diverse Educational Needs

  • Comprehensive Test Review: An engaging way to review and reinforce ELA concepts before exams.
  • Builds Core Skills: Enhances vocabulary and understanding of literary terms in an interactive manner.
  • Encourages Critical Thinking: Students analyze, match, and connect concepts, fostering deeper comprehension.
  • Flexible and Convenient: Whether in a traditional classroom setting or a remote learning environment, this resource fits seamlessly into your lesson plan.

Transform your ELA review sessions into an 'Extravaganza' of learning and excitement. With our 'ELA Review Extravaganza,' education is not just about memorizing; it's about engaging, interacting, and understanding. Download now for an enriching educational experience that your students will love!

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Shakespearean Insults | Introduction to Shakespeare Activities and Game Bundle

By Jennifer Arnold

Let's face it, Shakespeare can be a bit ...boring.

But not with this Shakespearean Insults activity pack and game bundle!

Get your students laughing while they learn Shakespeare vocabulary and interact with Shakespeare's plays in a whole new way.

Perfect for students in grades 6-12!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

  • It Makes Learning Fun: Forget dry lectures! This Shakespearean insult bundle is full of games like the hilarious insult generator, creative activities, and more to keep students engaged and excited about learning.
  • Less Intimidation: Shakespeare can be intimidating, but these activities make it approachable and fun. Students will be surprised at how much they enjoy exploring the Bard's language.
  • Saves Your Sanity (and Time): No more spending hours planning lessons. This pack comes with 69 pages of ready-to-use activities. Plus, laminate the game cards and you're set for years to come – talk about a time-saver!
  • Keeps Everyone Engaged: Got visual learners, auditory learners, kinesthetic learners? This pack has something for everyone! With Shakespeare quizzes and games, art projects, and more, every student will find a way to connect with Shakespeare’s plays.
  • Builds a Powerful Vocabulary: The Shakespeare insult generator and comprehensive glossaries make learning new words a blast.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Shakespearean Insult verbal duel dramatic play game.

Roast (Insult) building game

Matching Quiz

Shakespeare trivia

3 Glossaries

What would Shakespeare Say activity

Music activity

Art activity- create a comic

Battle of wits game- verbal smackdown

Synopsis and insults from 12 plays: King Lear

Romeo and Juliet

The Taming of the Shrew

Hamlet

Macbeth

The Taming of the Shrew

Midsummer Nights Dream

Julius Caesar

The Tempest

Othello

Merchant of Venice

Twelfth Night

Much Ado About Nothing

This pack is a game-changer for anyone who wants to make Shakespeare come alive in their classroom.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

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Back to School: Word Scramble for 5th grade, 6th grade and Above

By Thachakorn Kokong

Delve into over 60 diverse themes, from emotions to furniture and musical instruments, offering a stimulating array of over 700 words to unravel. Whether you're a casual puzzler or a seasoned word aficionado, this 8.2x11 inches book promises hours of entertainment and mental exercise. Discover the satisfaction of unscrambling each word and reveal the answers conveniently located at the end. Embrace the joy of wordplay and embark on a delightful journey of linguistic exploration today!

Here are some benefits of engaging in word scramble activities:

  1. Mental Stimulation: Word scrambles provide a mental workout, helping to keep the brain sharp and active.
  2. Vocabulary Expansion: By encountering a variety of words in different contexts, word scrambles can introduce new vocabulary and reinforce existing knowledge.
  3. Problem-Solving Skills: Figuring out the correct arrangement of letters challenges your problem-solving abilities and encourages creative thinking.
  4. Improves Concentration: Focusing on unscrambling words requires concentration and attention to detail, which can enhance overall concentration skills.
  5. Enhances Memory: Engaging with words in a scrambled format can improve memory retention as you try to remember and rearrange the letters to form meaningful words.
  6. Relaxation and Stress Relief: Solving word scrambles can be a relaxing activity, offering a break from daily stressors while still providing mental stimulation.
  7. Language Skills Development: Word scrambles can improve spelling, grammar, and language comprehension skills, making them beneficial for language learners and enthusiasts.
  8. Entertainment and Enjoyment: Word scrambles offer a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, whether alone or with friends and family.
  9. Self-Esteem Boost: Successfully unscrambling words and completing puzzles can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem.
  10. Accessible Anywhere: Word scramble activities can be enjoyed almost anywhere, making them a convenient option for on-the-go entertainment or relaxation.
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Geography Comprehension: Resume' Character Sketch & Study (Auto-Fill Included)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

This is a great way to get your students excited about studying a historical or current figure. Students use research and inference skills to create a resume for a historical or current figure. The example given is Mao Zedong's Resume'. Students will create an objective as to what job the character is applying. The character's education, work experience, etc. will be included. This will enhance the student's comprehension of who the character is and/or was.

This lesson comes complete with a resume layout pdf form for a simple printout as a guide sheet as well as a fillable PDF that can be given to students to fill in at a computer. for easy modifications. a resume' activity sheet, example resume, and grading rubric.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

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"The Outsiders" Song Analysis Unit Bundle

By Nemos Nook

Dive into the world of _The Outsider_s with an engaging bundle! Students will learn through song lyrics analysis lessons centered around "I Could Talk To You All Night", "Tulsa 67" and "Throwing in the Towel" from The Outsiders Musical!

These comprehensive lessons include videos of the songs, detailed graphic organizers, thought-provoking discussion questions, and the full lyrics for an in-depth exploration.

Perfect for bringing literature to life, this resource will help your students connect with the themes of resilience, struggle, and identity. Ideal for middle and high school classrooms, it's a great way to blend music, literature, and critical thinking.

What's Included:

The Outsiders Musical Song Lyrics Analysis: "If I Could Talk To You All Night"

  • Video performance of "If I Could Talk To You All Night" from The Outsiders Musical
  • Graphic Organizer for analyzing lyrics in both Google Doc and PDF versions
  • Thought-provoking discussion questions
  • Complete lyrics for in-depth analysis

The Outsiders Musical Song Lyrics Analysis: "Tulsa '67"

  • Video performance of "Tulsa '67" from The Outsiders Musical
  • Graphic Organizer for analyzing lyrics in both Google Doc and PDF versions
  • Thought-provoking discussion questions
  • Complete lyrics for in-depth analysis

The Outsiders Musical Song Lyrics Analysis: "Throwing in the Towel"

  • Video performance of "Throwing in the Towel" from The Outsiders Musical
  • Graphic Organizer for analyzing lyrics in both Google Doc and PDF versions
  • Thought-provoking discussion questions
  • Complete lyrics for in-depth analysis

Why You'll Love It:

  • Engages students with a multimedia approach
  • Encourages deep analysis and critical thinking
  • Connects music with literature for a memorable learning experience
  • Ready-to-use and easy to integrate into your lesson plans

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.

Disclaimer: any video links are updated at the time of the posting of the resource. If the links are changed or removed, that is not the responsibility of the author of the lesson. Please let me know if you have any trouble accessing the link at any time.

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Figurative Language Escape Room

By Educate and Create

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is figurative language. Includes simile, metaphor, personification, allusion, alliteration, oxymoron, idiom, hyperbole, imagery, and onomatopoeia. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

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TikTok Reading Passage and Activities | Validation | Friendship | Social Media

By Queen's Educational Resources

TikTok Reading Passage and Activities | Validation | Friendship | Social Media

❤ Passage Title - "The Things That Matter"

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Tik Tok Reading Passage and Activities Packet

★ Related Topics – Tik Tok Drama, TikTok Fame and Popularity, Validation, Friendship, Regret, Consequences

★ 26 pages

★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys

Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)

Excellent for Grades 8-12

Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses

This resource includes:

One Reading Passage (Title - "The Things That Matter")

☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (2 variations)

Vocabulary Words already defined

Students write definitions of unfamiliar words

☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)

Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

☆ 5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

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This resource is included in the TikTok Drama Bunde!

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Reading Passage Overview - "The Things That Matter"

This reading passage examines the short story of a teen boy who desires to be TikTok famous. Through this text, students will assess the sacrifices the teen makes in pursuit of popularity while also investigating the influence TikTok has on the teen's perception of self.

ITEMS INCLUDED

✅ One Reading Passage titled "The Things That Matter" (1. 5 pages)

✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets

★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.

✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets

There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.

✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys / Sample Responses

✅ Anticipation Guide (2 Variations)

The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

  • Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
  • Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
  • Before/After discussing a topic

5 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

This packet also includes 5 Activity Worksheets both text-based and non text-based (Anticipated Guide included) that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text.

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

⭐ Anticipation Guide

⭐ What Resonated with You?

⭐ Theo's Actions and Reasons (2 variations)

⭐ Putting Yourself in Theo's Shoes

⭐ Reflecting on Your Positive Actions

DETAILED ANSWER KEYS

Topics explored in the text:

★ TikTok Fame and Popularity

★ Poor Decision-making

★ Validation

★ Friendship

★ Consequences

★ Regret

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★ An Alter Ego

★ Cameras and Mirrors

★ Chicken Pie

★ The Scapegoat

Social Media Drama -related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:

❤ A Ticking Time Bomb

❤ Damage

❤ The Power of Gossip

❤ Social Media Army

❤ The Tik Tok Puppet

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★ Not The Usual Prince Charming

★ The Moment That Lasts Forever

★ A Walking Talking Stereotype

★ The Weight of Legacy

★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys

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Full Year of Visual Writing Prompt Bundle

By Z is for Zebra

A full year / 180 days of exciting visual writing prompts for you to use with your students! These unique photos will get your students excited to write and require no prep at all. Download the PDF, open it up and students can start to write about what they see.

This set contains 3 photos for every day of the school year. These images are unique are aren't found anywhere else on the web! This is one product that will last you through the entire year!

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The Complete Word Search Puzzles Set for Your Students and Kids

By Zaazoua Mostapha

The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.

In this bundle you will get:

  • Moon Phases Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Fun Back To School Ressource
  • Moon Landing Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Activity Games For Kids
  • Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • Months of The Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • BIG Summer Vacation Fun Word Search Worksheet - End of School Year Activity
  • Classroom Objects Word Search - Back To School Students Activities Worksheets
  • 118 Beach Related Words Word Search Puzzles - End of School Activity Worksheets
  • 10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
  • Halloween October Word Search Vocabulary Activity Worksheets
  • Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
  • Spanish Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • Italian Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
  • French Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If you have any requests we can help.

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U.S. Women's History Reading Worksheets: 19th Century * U.S. History * ELA

By Christa Nonnemaker

Deepen your students' understanding of these eras!

This Teaching Bundle includes four Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1800-1900:

* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet

* Women during the Civil War

* Women during the Industrial Revolution

* Women's Suffrage Movement

Convenient and quick to complete!

Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.

Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.

Other Women in American History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are available:
Women in the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the Great Depression: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women in the U.S. Military during WWII

Other Women in American History Reading Assignment and Worksheet bundles include the following:
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1920
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1860

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Introduction to William Shakespeare | Handouts and Worksheets on Shakespeare, the Globe Theater, and More | The ULTIMATE Pre-Reading Bundle for ANY Play!

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

Teaching a play by William Shakespeare? Want to provide students with a fascinating overview of the author's life, the construction of the Globe Theater, the language of early-modern English, the rhythm of iambic pentameter, and more? This 50-page EDITABLE resource has EVERYTHING you could possibly want to introduce ANY play by William Shakespeare....

This comprehensive bundle includes a Biography of the Bard, an account of the construction of the Globe Theater, handouts and exercises to help students understand Shakespeare's language, a Shakespearean insult generator, worksheets and quizzes introducing students to iambic pentameter, and more.

Here's what you'll find inside this 50-page resource bundle:

William Shakespeare Biography: This 4-page biography of William Shakespeare explains the conditions of his early life and schooling in Stratford-upon-Avon, how he became involved in the London theater scene, the impact which the death of his son Hamnet had upon his writing career, his gradual transition from comedies to tragedies, and more. Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (5 pages)

The Globe Theater: A 2-page handout on what inspired Shakespeare's acting company to build the Globe Theater. A dispute with the landlord of their old theater motivated Shakespeare's company to meet with lanterns in the middle of the night, disassemble their old playhouse, and transport the timber across the Thames River to the plot of land where they would build the Globe. How did the construction of the Globe infuse new life into Shakespeare's company? How would Shakespeare make reference to the Globe in plays written after its construction in 1599? Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (4 pages)

Shakespeare's Language: A 3-page handout on the crucial topic of Shakespeare's language. Literary scholars have pointed out that "the life of Shakespeare's plays is in the language." What's so special about Shakespeare's language? Did he really invent 1,700 new words? What kinds of words did he invent, and how do they contribute to the meaning of his plays? Includes a comprehension check with answer key. (5 pages)

Renaissance Glossary: This 2-page glossary features 50 words that appear frequently within Shakespeare's plays but are no longer used in modern-day speech: adieu, beseech, ere, fain, naught, prithee, troth, wot, etc. Familiarizing students with this words will make their reading experience much smoother! This glossary includes a definition for each word as well as an example of how it's used in Shakespeare's plays. (2 pages)

Translation Practice: This 2-page worksheet features 20 brief quotations from a diverse range of Shakespeare's plays. Challenge students to translate each quotation into modern English. This exercise gives students a change to demonstrate their understanding of the words in the Renaissance Glossary. Includes answer key. (4 pages)

Decode the Idiom: This 1-page worksheet features 12 quotations that feature idioms which Shakespeare invented: wear my heart on my sleeve, all that glitters is not gold, I have a charmed life, as good luck would have it, and more. Challenge students to identify the idiom by filling in the word missing from the quotation. Then have students explain the meaning of the idiom. Includes answer key. (2 pages)

Blank Verse: A 2-page handout on the when and why Shakespeare employs blank verse (i.e. unrhymed iambic pentameter). This handout explains how blank verse emerged as a popular verse form as well as what distinguished Shakespeare's usage of blank verse. When and why do some of Shakespeare's characters break with the regular rhythms of blank verse? Why might some characters alternate between using verse and prose? (2 pages)

Scansion Practice: Students learn to identify iambic pentameter by scanning 10 well-known quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer key. (4 pages)

Quizzes on Meter (x2): The 2 quizzes on meter are designed to asses whether students are able to accurately scan Shakespearean lines. Each quiz features 10 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer keys. (8 pages)

Shakespearean Insult Generator: Shakespeare's characters are exceptionally creative in their elaboration of insults. Indeed, some scholars have suggested that the insults in Shakespeare's plays amount to their own education in wit. If your students are sufficiently mature, you could use this exercise to invite them to generate their own original Shakespearean insults. (2 pages)

The resource will download as a Zip folder which contains the entire 50-page unit in two separate formats: Word Doc *and* PDF. Because the Word Doc is fully EDITABLE, you'll be able to customize it to match your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access a PDF version of the full unit — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

If you have questions about ANYTHING related to Shakespeare, please don't hesitate to get in touch! This unit was designed by a Ph.D. in English who has devoted over 20 years to studying Shakespeare — and who currently teaches a course called "Shakespeare's Masterpieces." I LOVE hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature. Wishing you an amazing experience with the Swan of Avon!

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

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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)
  • All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
  • Revising & Editing Workbook
  • Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
  • Bell Ringers for the Semester
  • Everything Writing
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Greatest Showman: 20 Activities

By Beth Hammett

20 movie correlated activities for use with The Greatest Showman with Hugh Jackman (2017) to help students understand ELA concepts and history/social studies fact based events of P.T. Barnum and The Greatest Showman. Includes: Be a Hollywood Producer and cast the movie Design a movie poster Create a Movie Marquee Visual Plot Map (4 Stages of the Movie Plot) Interview with a Star (2 pages) Write a Newspaper Article and Teen Mag Article (Audience) Character Chart Graphic Organizer CRE Character Analysis Writing Ringmaster Chant & Rhyme Transformation Pros & Cons (Compare & Contrast) I'm Unique (Traits Chart) Fact or Fiction (Real Life Facts vs. Movie Facts) P.T. Barnum: Just the Facts (History) Barnum's Legacy (Design your own...) Barnum Festival (Design a statue) Barnum Poetry Lots of creative, engaging activities to showcase students' talents and build upon strengths while reinforcing concepts. Fact based information to encourage students to think critically and problem solve while using movie and media for cooperative learning. Great for centers, differentiation, flipped classes, homeschool, G/T, pre-Ap, history, and ELA.

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Academic SMART Goal Setting Activity Editable Slides and Student Worksheet

By Super Star Science

Are you planning to make student SMART goal setting part of your classroom this year? This resource has everything you need to get your students working through this important life skill process. In this activity, students will reflect on themselves as learners and write their own SMART Learning Goals.

Included, you will find a download and go slideshow, print and use goal setting worksheet and additional reflection follow-up activity. Kick off the school year strongly or reinforce goal setting practices at any time with this SMART goal product.

What's Included?

★ 38 slide, Step-by-Step SMART Goal "How-To" Slideshow (PDF and Editable GOOGLE Versions)

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student brainstorming and goal writing worksheet.

★ Additional reflection activity.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This guided goal setting activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-3 class periods to complete.

★ Use this resource to set beginning of the school year intentions and goals or as a semester reflection and refocus activity.

Topics Covered

★ SMART Goals and how to write them.

★ Importance of student reflection

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

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BUNDLE: The Birthmark Socratic Seminar packets + Question Trail text analysis!

By The Red-Haired Reader

This Bundle contains 2 products for Hawthorne's story "The Birthmark": a question trail that is chock full of text analysis questions, and a Socratic Seminar that could be used as a final assessment. Check out each of the products above in further detail! Buying them together saves you $$!

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Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 1

By Mark Holmes

Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.

The package includes:

A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:

  • The importance of understanding author's purpose
  • The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain
  • How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose
  • Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts
  • Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
  • Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills

20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning

Text Titles:

  • Bonjour! A Fun Guide to Speaking French
  • Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
  • Dumplings: A Delicious Journey Around the World
  • Elon Musk: The Visionary Entrepreneur Shaping Our Future
  • Escape to Paradise: Discover the Magic of Tahiti
  • Felix Baumgartner: The Man Who Fell from the Edge of Space
  • From Runway to Sky: A Pilot's Step-by-Step Guide to Launching an Airbus A320
  • Lost in the Jungle: A Guide to Survival
  • Silk: The Luxurious Fabric with a Fascinating History
  • Taylor Swift: The Unstoppable Force in Pop Music
  • The Ballad of Mulan: A Tale of Bravery and Filial Piety
  • The Devastating Truth About Cigarettes: A Plea to Save Your Life
  • The Incredible Journey: A Child's Development from Birth to Graduation
  • The Incredible Story of Our Universe: A Journey Through Time and Space
  • The Plight of Mountain Gorillas in Gabon: A Call to Action
  • The Secret to Cockroach Success: Uncovering the Extraordinary Adaptability of These Resilient Insects
  • The Secret to Longevity: Why People Are Living Longer Than Ever Before
  • The Silk Route: A Journey from Kashgar to Beijing
  • The Web of Life: Why Biodiversity Matters
  • Vincent van Gogh: The Tortured Artist Who Changed the World

A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:

  1. Summarizing the main points
  2. Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
  3. Examining key writing techniques and their effects

By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension
  • Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose
  • Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
  • Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts
  • Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts

This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.

Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!

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Story Randomizer

By ARIANA PEREZ

Don't know what to have students write about?

Use this randomizer to make writing fun and creative!

No-Prep needed.

All you have to do is click and images are generated. Click next for more options!

35 Pages with amazing clipart.

Can be used in any language classroom...

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AVID Digital Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan and Activity - Animated Shorts

By KJ Inspired Resources

Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to teach your students the very important skill of note taking. This lesson is ready to go for you to teach to the class OR allow students to go through the slides independently.

What's Included:

  • Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
  • Video overview/explanation
  • 35 Google Slides with links embedded throughout

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

  • Students will learn the process of note taking and practice the skill while watching 1 of 4 animated shorts (linked in the slides).
  • At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a podcast project!

Applying Learning:

  • At the end of the note taking lesson and practice, students will create a podcast using an online voice recorder that somehow helps to illustrate the topic that they have chosen.
  • They will refer to the rubric by which their podcast will be assessed.

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

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ESL - ELL School speaking activity and writing prompt question cards

By Love Learning Languages - French Resources

✯ School - 30 ESL - ELL speaking and writing prompt question cards ✯

Want your students to use their school vocabulary in meaningful discussions and writing assignments? This low prep activity is a fun way to encourage your students to speak more to each other about school. This resource is suitable for any curriculum in which English is the language spoken, and will work best for students in 6th to 12th grade or adult education. Just print and cut out as many sets of cards as you'll need. For a no prep whole class activity, use the PDF included which makes projecting the cards really easy.

You can use these cards after learning specific vocabulary for school or as a fun interactive activity on a day when you want to just focus on speaking and reviewing vocabulary in a different way.

All cards are visually stimulating and feature a circle to punch out in the upper left corner so that you can print, laminate, cut out, punch holes and hook the cards together with a ring. Using these cards this way makes it easy to pull them out year after year to use as NO PREP speaking activities. A pdf with only one card per page is included for easy projection when you don't want to print.

Included:

30 color speaking prompt cards

30 black and white speaking prompt cards

9 ways to use these cards

Easy to project file for whole class activity

Scoot activity instructions

Scoot student recording sheet

This resource is included in my ESL - ELL speaking, listening, writing activities and games - Growing bundle.

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COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students.

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