High School English Language Arts Handouts

Recognize your student's hard work and effort throughout the school year with this set of English Language awards in gold theme. These awards are standards based with each award including the number of the standard.

Awards for literary reading, speaking, listening, writing, informational reading, language conventions, and some miscellaneous awards are included and saved by category in separate folders.

These awards could be given throughout the school year and for a school-wide awards program. These awards are a great way reward and to motivate your students to do well as well as create a positive inspiring classroom culture.

This product is an editable PowerPoint file, you must have PowerPoint software to use this product.

Editable means only the text can be edited.

Need a great, easy-to-use reading log? This was successfully used for many years when we had a time slot cut out for a 30-minute reading time each day. Students earn points towards rewards such as homework passes, computer time, or have your students earn point each six weeks or quarter for a special movie day event.

Engage your students with this fun and creative Halloween-themed rap resource! Perfect for middle and high school students, this activity will have your class thinking critically, writing rhythmically, and showcasing their creativity. Whether it's a creepy character, a haunted scene, or a spooky tale, your students will be excited to drop some spine-chilling bars!

What's Included:

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Simple guidance to help students brainstorm themes, build rhyme schemes, and write their raps
• A Sample Rap: An original Halloween rap to spark inspiration and give students a model to follow
• Performance Tips: Optional tips for students who want to perform their raps aloud
• Adaptable for Any Level: Modify it for individual work, groups, or even a class rap battle!

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

Great Depression, Dust Bowl, Migrant Worker Graphic Organizer

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Image Analysis

★ Great Depression, Dust Bowl, Migrant Worker Graphic Organizer

★ 3 pages

★ PDF File

★ Suitable for Grades 5-12

This resource includes:

★ 1 Overview Page

★ 2 separate Great Depression, Dust Bowl, and Migrant Workers Image Analysis Graphic Organizers: one for higher-level students and one differentiated for ELL, Special Ed, and Lower-level students. (Same information, but differentiated worksheets)

★ Image Links

★ Google Slide link

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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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These graphic organizers require students to analyze three images related to the Great Depression and Dust Bowl and draw evidence-based conclusions. The differentiated version graphic organizer includes scaffolding questions to help lower level students analyze the images and write about them. The graphic organizers also require students to cite evidence from the images to support their analysis/conclusions. The graphic organizers are visually appealing and eye catching!

These graphic organizers are excellent for Do Now, unit launch, groupwork, homework, independent work, and/or research activities. They can also be used to set a purpose for listening/watching video clips used to supplement lessons. It's a great tool to help build students' background/prior knowledge for upcoming units/topics related to the Great Depression and/or Dust Bowl.

These graphic organizers make a great addition to a lesson plan!

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Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by Considering these English/Spanish animals' names bilingual flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/12 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 118 flashcards for a total of 10 pages (12 cards per page). Check out the preview to see what it looks like. They each feature the English and the Spanish name of the animal and to help aid meaning, I've included beautiful illustrations.

Supplementary Resources:

• Classroom Objects English-Spanish Flash Cards.
• Jobs & Occupation English-Spanish Flash Cards.
• English / Spanish Math Symbols Flashcards

The bundle:

• English/Spanish Sight Words Vocabulary Flashcards Growing Bundle.

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

Note:

• This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

Editable End-of-Year Letter to Students from Teacher Last Day Week Of School Activity Make the last day of school memorable by giving your students a personalized letter. This heartfelt message can be easily edited to fit your style and needs!

Want a sweet and sincere way to say goodbye to your students at the end of the year? This letter is just what you need! You can edit the main text to make it your own.

INCLUDED:

• 4 Letters
• 9 Colorful Designs Backgrounds
• PDF File
• Editable PowerPoint File

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This quick four-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, contributions and activities of women during the Civil War. It works well as a Guided Reading activity or as an exercise for Reading Comprehension.

It covers the time period 1861 through 1865. Despite the division between genders during this era, women routinely stretched the boundaries of these boundaries. This resource looks at the differences and similarities between women among the different regions and between white and African-American women.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more about women's contributions. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.

Reading Assignment - 3 pages

Worksheet - 1 page

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Primary Sources/DBQs, Power Points and Activities from other eras:

Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women's Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Early Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women of the American Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Native American Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

If you like World War II historical fiction, I have written a book called Hearts of War about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle and I appreciate any reviews. Thank you! - Christa Nonnemaker

Looking for a final writing assignment on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Julius Caesar.

The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

As a bonus, this resource also features a two-page handout on how to embed quotations within an analytical essay. The handout provides students with three techniques for framing textual evidence: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of short quotations into one's own sentence.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 10-page resource:

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Writing schedule, outline template, and rubric included. (4 pages)
• Framing Quotations: This handout provides students with advice about how to embed textual evidence into a body paragraph. The handout familiarizes students with three different methods for framing quotations: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of key words and phrases within one's own sentence. (2 pages)
• Outline Template: Provide students with the scaffolding necessary to write a five-paragraph essay. This outline template challenges students to fill in a text box for every part of their essay: hook, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. (3 pages)
• Assessment Rubric: Evaluate student essays in a quick and efficient manner by using an analytical writing rubric. (1 page)

The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Julius Caesar. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

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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

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

Enhance your students' writing skills with this comprehensive "Adding Sentences" practice resource, designed to prepare them for state and district assessments.

This resource features five carefully crafted practice passages, each paired with a Google Quiz to reinforce learning and track progress.
Students will learn essential strategies for effectively adding sentences to enhance clarity and coherence in their writing. A concise teaching page is included for self-guided learning, making it easy for students to understand and apply these strategies independently. Empower your students to confidently tackle sentence addition questions and excel in their assessments with this targeted practice tool.

INCLUDES A FLOW CHART FOR STUDENTS TO EASILY UNDERSTAND THE STRUCTURE OF THE QUESTION AND WHAT THEY NEED TO DO!

INCLUDES: Word Doc, PDF & Google Form Quiz!

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Students create avatars with this 22 page handout is based on character traits and character flaws. Students debate for a seat on a lifeboat to survive a luxury cruise shipwreck. Uses social skills combined with ELA skills to practice compare and contrast, fact-based arguments and persuasion. Includes:

Directions

Character Trait List with Definition

Character Flaw List with Definition

12 Male Avatars

12 Female Avatars

Lifeboat Scenario

Group Chart with Note Taking section

Character Reflection Sheet

Extra Resources

Optional Writing, Project, and Video Assignments

Excellent for small/whole group, whether at-risk/GT/AP, that uses character traits and fact-based evidence/proof to practice decision making processes and expository writings.

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Engage Your Students in a Conversation with History: A Unique AI-Powered Interview with Winston Churchill

Bring history to life with this innovative resource! This simulated interview, powered by artificial intelligence, offers a unique and engaging way for your students to explore the life, legacy, and complexities of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures: Winston Churchill.

What's Included:

12 Poignant Interview Questions: Covering key events and themes from Churchill's life, including his early military experiences, political career, leadership during World War II, and views on the Cold War.

Project & Assignment Ideas: Historical analysis, research, creative & analytical Projects.

Churchill's Thoughtful Responses: Crafted using historical accuracy and cutting-edge AI technology to emulate Churchill's characteristic wit, eloquence, and strong opinions.

Benefits:

• Promotes active learning and historical inquiry
• Develops critical thinking and analytical skills
• Encourages perspective-taking and empathy
• Provides a springboard for research and further exploration
• Introduces students to the potential of AI in education
• Suitable for individual, small group, or whole-class activities

Perfect for history, social studies, government, and language arts classrooms

Go beyond textbooks and lectures! This resource offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage your students with history and delve deeper into the life and times of Winston Churchill. The use of AI adds a modern twist and sparks curiosity about the evolving role of technology in education.

Spark lively classroom discussions and ignite your students' curiosity about the past and the future!

Aligning with Learning Objectives:

While specific standards might vary depending on your state or country, here's how this resource aligns with common learning objectives found in frameworks like Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

Analyzing Text Structure and Author's Purpose: Students will analyze how the interview format structures information and how Churchill's responses reveal his perspectives and purpose in conveying his experiences. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6, TEKS 8.6.B)

Evaluating Arguments and Evidence: Students will evaluate the historical accuracy of Churchill's statements and the evidence he provides to support his views. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.8, TEKS 8.16.A)

Integrating and Evaluating Multiple Sources: The interview can be used alongside other historical texts and materials to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Churchill and his era. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9, TEKS 8.22.C)

Writing:

Writing Arguments: Students can use the interview as a springboard to write argumentative essays, taking a stance on Churchill's actions or the historical events discussed. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.1, TEKS 8.21.A)

Research and Inquiry: The interview can inspire students to conduct further research on Churchill, World War II, or other related topics. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.7, TEKS 8.19.B)

Speaking and Listening:

Comprehension and Collaboration: Students can engage in discussions about the interview, sharing their interpretations and perspectives while actively listening to their peers. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, TEKS 8.24.A)

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Students can present their research findings or arguments based on the interview, using evidence to support their claims. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, TEKS 8.25.B)

This is a 53-page set of worksheets for the story "Montana 1948" by Larry Watson. This also includes a 4-page story test. For each of the three parts of the story, there are five worksheets: * comprehension questions (multiple choice) * comprehension questions (short answer) * vocabulary * story analysis * review In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities: * story review * similes * story reflection * theme * motif * irony * symbols * indirect characterization * connections * cause and effect * compare and contrast * point of view * letter writing * w questions * illustrations * characters * character analysis * comic strip * story elements * book design * news report * critical thinking * inferences * summaries * interviews * crossword puzzle * word search * story test (4 pages) Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file. Worksheets for novels and chapter books: Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey Beverly Cleary: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Andrew Clements: Frindle Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Roald Dahl: Danny the Champion of the World Roald Dahl: James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl: Matilda Roald Dahl: The BFG Roald Dahl: The Twits Kate DiCamillo: Because of Winn-Dixie Kate DiCamillo: Flora & Ulysses Kate DiCamillo: Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Kate DiCamillo: The Magician’s Elephant Kate DiCamillo: Raymie Nightingale Kate DiCamillo: The Tale of Despereaux Kate DiCamillo: The Tiger Rising Kate DiCamillo: Mercy Watson to the Rescue Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol Jean Craighead George: Julie of the Wolves John Green: The Fault in Our Stars John Green: Paper Towns C. S. Lewis: The Magician's Nephew C. S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe C. S. Lewis: The Horse and His Boy C. S. Lewis: Prince Caspian Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren: Pippi in the South Seas Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark Kate Messner: Danger in Ancient Rome Kate Messner: Long Road to Freedom Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins Veronica Roth: Divergent J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Louis Sachar: Holes Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage Lauren Tarshis: I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii Lauren Tarshis: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 Bill Wallace: Red Dog Larry Watson: Montana 1948 E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web E. B. White: Stuart Little Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods

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Dive into the influence of setting on characters, mood, and themes with this 13-page engaging and comprehensive resource. Created for busy teachers, this print-and-go workbook can also seamlessly integrate into digital platforms like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas. Part of the Anatomy of Short Stories series, this resource focuses on the time, place, and context of a story’s setting, using Kate Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour" as a sample for guided analysis.

Why Use This Resource?

• Save time with this no-prep, ready-to-use workbook.
• Flexible application for short stories (or novels).
• Structured tools to help students explore how historical, social, cultural, and political contexts influence a story's world.
• Supports independent work, paired and group discussions, or teacher-led facilitation.
• Perfect for assignments, in-class activities, or homework.

What’s Inside?

• 2 x Analysis Tables: Help students take organized notes on the time, place, and context of the setting and its impact on the story.
• 1 x Graphic Organizer: A visual tool to analyze how the setting shapes characters, mood, and themes.
• Glossary of Terms: A comprehensive list of literary terms to enhance vocabulary and analytical skills.
• Modeled Sample: Includes notes and responses for Kate Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour" to guide students in their analysis.

This Resource Covers:

• The time, place, and context of a story’s setting.
• How historical, social, cultural, and political influences shape the narrative.
• The impact of setting on characters, mood, and themes.
• Tools and prompts to connect the setting to broader narrative elements.

Who is This Resource For?

Perfect for:

• Classroom teachers seeking quick, reusable resources.
• Homeschooling parents wanting guided activities.
• Substitute or relief teachers needing straightforward materials.
• Tutors focusing on literary analysis and setting.
• Upper Middle and High School students studying short story settings.

Flexible Format:

• File Format: Delivered as a zip file with two PDFs: AU spelling and A4-sized PDF & USA spelling and letter-sized PDF
• Prints beautifully in color or grayscale (select grayscale before printing).
• Seamlessly integrates into platforms like Google Classroom, OneNote, or Canvas.
• Note: This is not an interactive digital resource.

Terms of Use:

• Licensed for single-classroom use only.
• Printing and distribution to students is allowed, but please do not share online or with colleagues.
• Additional licenses are available in the EduHive Learning Resources store.
• Graphics and design elements sourced from RawPixel and Canva under appropriate licensing.

Link to Other Resources:

If you enjoyed this resource, check out these related tools from the Anatomy of Short Stories series:

1. Analysis of Themes in Short Stories – Workbook (Upper Middle School & High School)
2. Setting – Analyzing Mood, Tone, & Atmosphere with Graphic Organizer (High School)

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This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey in writing ELA Essays with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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Description:

• Every student contests and questions every piece of information that comes their way. Usually, they counter silly topics. What if you could give your students an outlet to argue and discover their own beliefs while challenging words of value?

Includes:

• This packet includes 20 different quotes from different historical figures, such as Napoleon Bonaparte, William Shakespeare, Thomas Edison, Leonardo de Vinci, George Washington, Richard Nixon, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Darwin, Henry Ford, Sigmund Freud, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Michelangelo, Mozart, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Aristotle, Winston S. Churchill, and Socrates

Student will be asked to contend with the following questions as they argue for or against quotes:

✬Do you believe it to be true?

✬Was it true at one time, or has it changed throughout history?

✬Is it applicable to your life?

✬Are the words even worth being quoted?

Your feedback is appreciated!

I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

Gail Hennessey

This set of word searches is a great way to remind students of upcoming events. There is an even place for students to put the date for the event.

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