8th Grade Writing Centers

This basic ESL English bundle helps to review vocabulary related to describing people, their physical appearance and emotions. There are templates for interviewing a partner, "investigating" one's teacher and more low prep activities.

Resource 1 Describing People

Included:

- Teacher overview and further activity suggestions

-Three culturally diverse panels of photographs for the game Guess who? Photograph panels can be shared with students to play with partners, printed (color) or used for the class to play with a projector.

-Three printable sheets with descriptions for students to match the descriptions to photos.

-Handout to help students ask questions for the activity “Twenty Questions”

-Ten hidden celebrity pictures for students to try to identify by asking “Twenty Questions”. Squares are removed as they ask each question.

-Templates for students to create their own “Wanted” posters with descriptions of a friend. Plus they can make up their friends "crime" and add a photograph if done in Google slides.

-Suggestions for projects for students to create their own “Twenty Questions” activity or students can write about their favorite celebrity to present.

Vocabulary Review:

Physical descriptions/Facial

Present tense verbs 

Basic sentence structures

Please note: This resource works best using a projector in class or if students can view copies on Google classroom. Printing the photograph grid in b/w would not work well for the physical descriptions. 

Resource 2

This ESL resource helps review basic personal questions. This is a great way to get to know your students. Students can interview their classmates to get extra speaking practice. Next they can either write about the classmate (All about ____) or about themselves with several templates to pick from (All about me!). Finally there are 24 personal basic profiles given with 3 suggested games and activities for more speaking practice with personal questions (i.e. How old are you? What is your favorite pastime?).

In addition to the pre-designed templates, there are blank options which gives more flexibility to stronger classes. There are 22 interview questions included which students can use for support while writing a paragraph. There is a simplified version also included.

Included:

-Four template formats including smartphone, retro signs, basic style or pennant flag

-Let students investigate you with "Who is my teacher?" (2 levels included)

-Students also become a detective with "Investigate a classmate"

-A list of 22 basic questions- this allows students to pick their own sentences or it could be used for an interview

-Blank templates that allow for more personalized sentences

-Additional templates to write about a classmate

-Twenty questions handout

-Twenty-four basic personal profiles and suggested activities and games

-Bonus activity : Guess who ? Students write 8 clues and classmates have to guess who it is...

Resource 3 - Emotions - Question of the day

This basic ESL four corners activity helps to encourage conversation with beginner students while focusing on emotions (Social Emotional Learning). This interactive icebreaker combines language learning and movement. Students will actively participate by choosing from a list of emotions and discussing their choices.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with engaging images

-Twenty large photograph flashcards with emotions

-Over 40 slide suggestions for "Question of the day" / "Four corners"

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

basic vocabulary with images to help with comprehension

20 emotions flashcards

Resource 4- Emotions speaking and writing

This ESL English as a second language resource has activities to encourage conversation on emotions while improving language skills (SEL or Social Emotional Learning). Students can write in a daily feeling's notebook, think about what activities make them feel better and write down their preferred activities. There are several sheets to practice writing emotion vocabulary and grammar. Finally there are templates for a mini project where students can reflect on their emotional choices.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Two formats for writing "My Feeling's Notebook"

-Images and a supporting list to discuss "things that help make you feel better"

-Five worksheet options for beginner students to practice writing new vocabulary and grammar

-Two simple skits to practice new vocabulary

-Two templates for a final mini project

-18 emoji emotion flashcards

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Introducing a comprehensive and engaging English as a Second Language (ESL/EAL/EFL) resource bundle designed for beginners to intermediate language learners. With a diverse range of lessons and activities related to fashion and clothing, this resource is guaranteed to make language learning enjoyable and effective. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, allowing for gradual progression and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The user-friendly format will simplify your busy teaching schedule.

Included:

Resource 1: Basic Clothing Vocabulary Introduction

-48 flashcards of basic clothing and accessories (with game suggestions)

-15 worksheets to practice clothing vocabulary words 

-4 basic skits and role plays

-Basic grammar lessons (to like/to wear) plus negative 

-Opportunities for students to share their opinion of some fashion (I like, I don’t like)

-Basic listening activity

Resource 2- Basic Clothing Vocabulary Activities

Students can practice English by:

-Planning a survey of  favorite clothing items (I never wear, I often wear)

-Practicing grammar - adverbs of frequency

-Writing fashion critiques for their favorite celebrities.(I like, I do not like) 

-Writing social media posts on different looks

-Budgeting to shop online and  to make a complete outfit (I want to wear…)

-Packing a suitcase with different clothes items (In my suitcase, there are…)

-Practicing four dialogue templates (in a store and talking about celebrity style)

-Showcasing their own style by using our social media template. 

Resource 3: Games and clothing

Introducing an engaging English Second Language ESL resource with game suggestions to review clothing. It is always fun to learn new vocabulary while playing games. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

Included:

-45 colored flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Three different options for Scoot games (to be used in Scoot or in other games)

-Typhoon  and “The class is fantastic” grids that can be adapted to review any topic.

-”Who is it?” Identify people in the photographs after reading short descriptions.

Resource 4: Talking about Clothing 

Engaging images and new clothing vocabulary 

Over 30 "Questions of the day" or "Bell ringer" suggestions

A written project idea to encourage creativity

Present tense verbs with limited future and past tense

Basic questions with some simple options included

Resource 5:

A teacher overview of the 5 clothing projects/activities

A printable English clothing vocabulary list

Four conversation mats to help students plan and write

Five project examples with sample sentence models for ESL students

A list of simplified teen styles and descriptions

A store ad and comprehension questions

5 Projects and activities:

-A fashion show script template and model

-Prepare a "red carpet" interview with your "favorite" celebrity

-Fashion Inspiration board template (and examples)

-Create a catalog sales page for a your own store

-Research an online store website (questions to answer)

- An option for students to create a personal video clip of their fashion choices

Grab this ESL resource pack today and watch your students' language skills flourish as they engage in interactive activities, real-world connections, and captivating lessons.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Introducing a comprehensive and engaging French as a Second Language (FSL) resource bundle designed for beginners to intermediate language learners. With a diverse range of lessons and activities related to fashion and clothing, this resource is guaranteed to make language learning enjoyable and effective. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, allowing for gradual progression and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. The user-friendly format will simplify your busy teaching schedule.

Included:

Resource 1: Basic Clothing Vocabulary Introduction

-48 flashcards of basic clothing and accessories (with game suggestions)

-15 worksheets to practice clothing vocabulary words 

-2 basic skits and role plays

-Basic grammar lessons (aimer/porter) plus negative 

-Opportunities for students to share their opinion of some fashion (J'aime/Je n'aime pas)

-Basic listening activity

Resource 2- Basic Clothing Vocabulary Activities

Students can practice French by:

-Planning a survey of  favorite clothing items (Je ne porte jamais, Je porte souvent)

-Grammar practice - adverbs of frequency

-Write fashion critiques for their favorite celebrities.(J'aime, Je n'aime pas) 

-Budget to shop online and  to make a complete outfit (Je veux acheter…)

-Packing a suitcase with different clothes items (Dans ma valise, il y a…)

-Practice four dialogue templates (in a store and talking about celebrity style)

-Showcasing their own style by using our social media template. 

Resource 3: Talking about Clothing 

Engaging images and new clothing vocabulary 

Over 30 "Question du jour" or "Bell ringer" suggestions

A written project idea to encourage creativity

Present tense verbs with limited future and past tense

Basic questions with some simple options included

Resource 4:

A teacher overview of the 5 clothing projects/activities

A printable French and English clothing vocabulary list

Four conversation mats to help students plan and write

Five project examples with sample sentence models for FSL students

A list of simplified teen styles and descriptions

A store ad and comprehension questions

5 Projects and activities:

-A fashion show script template and model

-Prepare a "red carpet" interview with your "favorite" celebrity

-Fashion Inspiration board template (and examples)

-Create a catalog sales page for a your own store

-Research an online store website (questions to answer)

- An option for students to create a personal video clip of their fashion choices

Resource 5: Games to review clothing vocabulary

This game resource includes the following:

-45 colored flashcards for games

-3 typhon grids and sets of questions about clothing

-3 sets of question suggestions for the game Scoot

-Additional "Qui est-ce?" slides

-Various game suggestions to review clothing vocabulary and verbs

Grab this FSL resource pack today and watch your students' language skills flourish as they engage in interactive activities, real-world connections, and captivating lessons.

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Little Leaders Bold Women in Black History: Women's History Month and Black History Month Biographies BUNDLE

Are you studying Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison to your students? This deeply discounted BUNDLE includes a poster set, research templates, and women's black history biographies for each of the 40 highlighted women in this book.

These files can be used any time of year but are particularly timely for Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March. This book showcases 40 Black women who significantly impacted history and displayed incredible perseverance in the face of adversity and challenge.

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The following women are featured in this product:

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• Zora Neale Hurston
• Alma Woodsey Thomas
• Alice Ball
• Bessie Coleman
• Augusta Savage
• Marian Anderson
• Josephine Baker
• Mahalia Jackson
• Rosa Parks
• Gwendolyn Brooks
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• Katherine Johnson
• Shirley Chisholm
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• Maya Angelou
• Nichelle Nichols
• Nina Simone
• Audre Lorde
• Raven Wilkinson
• Wilma Rudolph
• Marcelite Harris
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• Julie Dash
• Ruby Bridges
• Oprah Winfrey
• Gwen Ifill
• Dr. Mae Jemison
• Florence Joyner
• Lorna Simpson
• Dominique Dawes

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This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

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Fall Halloween Bundle

Over 150+ activities included in 9 packets for Fall and Halloween fun!

Descriptions:

Activity Packet 1: Halloween Coloring Sheets

40 pages

Halloween fun with 40 coloring sheets (nothing scary!) of:

pumpkins
scarecrows
friendly ghosts
haunted trees
haunted house
Dracula
Frankenstein
and more...

Non-controversial and with lesson plan ideas to encourage coordination, multi-tasking skills, writing, listening, reading, storytelling, puppet theater, and more. Great for introducing Halloween as a friendly holiday.

Activity Packet 2: Eerie Writing Prompts

21 pages

Eerie story starters to get your students in the mood for writing scary stories! Great visuals with one liner story starters. Colorful and imaginative prompts for creative writing practice and peer workshopping.

Includes:
Perhaps we could become friends...
Two eyes peered back at me...
I've had a very interesting life!
Come closer...
Let me tell you how I ended up here...
C'mon out...there's nothing to be afraid of!
Meet my new friend
The eerie glow of the pumpkin...
I know what you did!
Have a seat and let me tell you my story!
The howl of the wolf scared me.
Something went bump in the night
I started up the winding road...
The blaze lit up the night's sky...
Let me show you my castle!
"Help!" screamed the principal.
We found the shipwrecked boat...

Great Halloween writing prompts for practicing creative writing, storytelling, and peer workshopping skills!

Activity Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: Frank N. Stein’s Haunted Horse

15 pages

Get students exercising and moving as they follow along with Frank N. Stein's move to a new neighborhood, where he finds new friends to help make his house a home. Action words include:

looked around
moped
juggled
skipped rope
frown
blow
shivered and shook
dropped to the ground
ran
slammed
quiver
danced
stood still
knock
jump
shook hands
waved
stepped to the right
boogied to the Monster Mash
shouted,
“Happy Halloween!”

Practice/assess coordination, comprehension, fitness, following directions, listening, and sight words with Get Fit Action Stories. Use for daily warm-ups, rainy day indoor activities, PE, reading, and learning styles. Fun and enjoyable for all!

Activity Packet 4: Write a Scary Story with Word Banks and Coloring Images

16 pages

16 Halloween coloring images with holiday word banks that include:

Cats
Bats
Dracula
Frankenstein
Ghosts
Pirate
Pumpkins
Trick or Treat
Witches
Zombies
and more...

Includes: Suggestions For Use sheet and template to create your own vocabulary word bank. Upper levels can use for poetry and contest writing. Fun way to assess writing skills in an ELA classroom. Grab a blanket and flashlight, turn on the lighted pumpkin, and have a classroom read-around of Halloween stories.

Activity Packet 5: Wacky Wayne’s Halloween I-Spy

11 pages

10 I-Spy Halloween pictures and items to help students with basic letters, hand-eye coordination, and matching skills. Can be colored and displayed. Includes:

Ghost
Frankenstein (2)
Bat
Haunted House
Mummy
Dracula
Scary Tree
and more...

Fun matching activities for early elementary students.

Activity Packet 6: Wacky Wayne’s Fall I-Spy

11 pages

10 I-Spy handouts with fall themes. Find and match basic letters and shapes. Includes:

Scarecrows
Farm
Farmer
Pumpkins
Squirrels
Leaves
Shapes
Basic Letters
and many more...

Handouts can be colored and displayed.

Activity Packet 7: Halloween Color, Count and Match Activities

22 pages

22 Halloween themed handouts for early learners to practice math skills, such as:

coloring/motor skills
counting
holiday
matching
numbers 1-10
sight words
themes
(No controversial or scary images!)

Find the correct Halloween symbol sheet to match the handout then cut, color, and paste. Practice basic numbers and sight words recognition, as well as matching symbols. Can be used for assessment. Includes extra activities and ideas for use of handouts.

Activity Packet 8: Fabulous Fall Activities

26 pages

25 fall themed creative writing handouts, poetry sheets, coloring activities, and more for elementary grades:

Includes:
Fall Scavenger Hunt
Classmate Scarecrow (Facebook page with Scarecrow)
"F is for"
My Pumpkin Poem (writing & craft activity)
Fall Acrostic Poem
What I love about fall
Create a Fall Feast party invitation
Write a Fall Story (with fall vocabulary word bank)
Write a tongue twister (with fall vocabulary word bank)
Draw a fall scene in the camera's lens
How many words can you make from "corn and oats"
Quack! Quack! If I were a duck...
Design a sign to sell your veggies/photos
My Fall Message for You
My Favorite thing to do in Fall
Fall interview
Fall newspaper
Fabulous Fall Recipe
Fall word search
& more...

Lots of creative and engaging handouts and activities for fall fun!

Activity Packet 9: Falling Leaf Spelling Activities

18 pages

15 Fall themed scenes that provide sight word/consonant and vowel practice. Falling leaves contain letters which can be written on the lines to make as many words as possible using consonants and vowels. Color the scenes, put together letters to make words, compare answers, small team game included.

Includes:

Fall scenes: trees, scarecrows, farm, farmer, pumpkins, squirrels, and more...
Basic alphabet letters: vowels and consonants
Directions with Optional Play and Use

Great for consonants, vowels, spelling, vocabulary, and writing practice, as well as assessments.

Fall Halloween Bundle includes over 150+ fun activities!

You need this Ultimate Valentine's Day Activity Bundle to get through the chaos of the month of February. It's chockful of games & coloring activities, including Would You Rather that will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! Perfect to help celebrate Valentine's!

I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

What's Included:

February Early Finishers Packet This monthly packet features like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities. They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or anything from the selection of 20 fun pages of independent, challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

Would You Rather Valentine's Day Edition This class game is a fun way to get your students excited to be in school, create relationships, and get students talking and connected! Questions are fall-themed and related to Valentine's Day. All you need to do is project the questions on the board to get the fun started, no other prep is needed!

Valentine's Day Greeting Cards Help your students celebrate Christmas by being creative as well as mindful with these cards they can color! Perfect for teens and secondary students who may not have the time or patience to make a card. Choose from 5 design options for the cover of the card. Cards print double-sided. This card is cute and a fun way for students to share the Christmas spirit.

Valentine's Day Coloring Pages Help your students celebrate Valentine's Day by being creative as well as mindful with these coloring pages! Choose from 5 different design options. These pages are a cute and fun way for students to express their creativity this Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day LOVE Flip Book Have students create this flip book, color it, then let them fill out the different categories on the flaps. Students will be brainstorming the animals they love, people they love, foods they love, and things they love. Simply print and go! This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

Valentine's Day THIS OR THAT Worksheet Have students complete this worksheet, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Students will be answering Valentine's-themed This or That style questions and can take turns to create and play their own sheet with a partner. Geared toward older students.

Valentine's Day Fortune Teller (Cootie Catcher) Bring back old-school nostalgia and have students create this cootie catcher, color it, then let them play with a classmate they would like to get to know better. Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull out this Valentine's-themed activity for an easy and engaging activity during the month of February.

You are a-MAZE-ing Valentines for Students Celebrate Valentine's Day this year with these cute postcard Valentines. Choose from 2 different options. These cards are an easy and hassle-free way to spread the love this Valentines. The cards feature a heart maze that students can solve as well as a punny message! You can choose to add a treat if you like! Or hole punch the cards and use ribbon to attach to a small goody bag!

Valentines Note Card Post Card These post card style cards are an easy and hassle-free way to spread the love this Valentines. The cards feature dashed lines that are ready to capture a sweet message! These cards are also just perfect for teens and older students who may want to write to express themselves.

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• STAAR ECR Mastery Resource Informational Essay Test Prep Grades 6-8 Thesis Claim
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Elements of Suspense Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Dive into the spine-tingling world of suspense with this engaging lesson plan! Students will analyze the key elements of suspense—pacing, foreshadowing, red herrings, danger, and more—through guided notes, interactive activities, and media examples like film trailers. This resource is perfect for Halloween or any time you want to keep your students on the edge of their seats. Ideal for introducing or reviewing the genre of suspense.

Elements of Dystopia Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Welcome to the dark side of fiction with this comprehensive dystopian literature lesson. Students will explore themes like totalitarian regimes, environmental disasters, survival, and rebellion. Using multimedia examples and text excerpts, students will analyze how these elements create powerful dystopian worlds. This resource is perfect for introducing dystopian fiction or as a review of the genre, making it a great fit for discussions on social justice or government control.

Elements of Science Fiction Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Blast off into the universe of science fiction! This lesson plan introduces students to the exciting elements of sci-fi, including futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, alien life, and parallel universes. Students will analyze these elements through guided notes, multimedia, and text excerpts. Whether you're teaching the genre for the first time or reviewing it with your class, this resource is out of this world!

Elements of Fantasy Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Description:
Step into magical realms with this enchanting lesson plan on the elements of fantasy. Students will explore key components such as world-building, magical systems, mythical creatures, quests, and good vs. evil. Using guided notes and multimedia, students will be transported into the fantastical worlds of dragons, wizards, and epic quests. This resource is perfect for immersing students in the magic of fantasy fiction, sparking their imaginations and developing their literary analysis skills.

Elements of Mystery Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 60-minute, print-and-go lesson plan that includes everything you need to kick off a mystery unit! This engaging lesson features guided notes, teacher slides, a one-page mystery story, and answer keys. Students will explore key mystery elements, such as clues, suspects, and red herrings, and apply their knowledge by solving the included mystery. Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource makes it easy to teach critical thinking and deduction skills while introducing a fun and interactive genre.