Middle School Other (ELA) Resources

This is a perfect addition to your bilingual upper elementary classroom.

This product includes 5 template colors: purple, green, light blue, dark blue, and black.

These nameplates feature:

• Multiplication Chart
• Place Value in Spanish and English up to a Million
• Fraction Chart
• Use of SER and ESTAR
• Personal Pronouns in Spanish

They are editable on GOOGLE SLIDES.

Original format: LEGAL (8.5x14 in)

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.

Looking to spark creativity in your classroom this Thanksgiving season? These 10 Thanksgiving-themed story starters are perfect for getting your students' imaginations flowing! Designed for grades 4 and up, these engaging and open-ended prompts let students craft their own festive, adventurous, and even magical stories.
Use these story starters as:

• Bell ringers to jumpstart creative writing sessions
• Writing centers or stations for independent work
• Extension activities when students need an extra challenge
• Fun, seasonal writing prompts for November or Thanksgiving-themed lessons

Included Story Starters:

• “While preparing the Thanksgiving feast, you discover the turkey is enchanted! It starts talking and asks you to help it break a 100-year-old curse. What will you do?”
• “A UFO lands in your backyard on Thanksgiving Day. The aliens are friendly, but they want to join your dinner. What happens next?”
• And 8 more fun and imaginative prompts!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Easy to Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for quick lesson planning.
• Engaging & Fun: Each prompt is designed to capture students’ attention and foster creative thinking.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for writing centers, bell work, or independent writing projects.
• Perfect for November: Add a festive twist to your writing lessons during the Thanksgiving season.

This FREE resource will keep your students engaged and excited about writing. Download today and watch their Thanksgiving tales come to life!

Summarizing Task CardsColor by Number Activity can positively impact your students' behavior and energy while reinforcing reading skills. By analyzing each task card and choosing the correct summary, you can keep them engaged and improve their comprehension and critical thinking skills with these two simple activities. There are 18 cards to reinforce, drill, and review summary.

Summarizing is not an easy skill. Using Engaging Activities is the first step toward mastery. This is the perfect activity for students who are learning or reviewing how to summarize. Students will be engaged and confident using the task cards independently during small groups or stations.

⭐ Students answer the questions and match the number to the corresponding color.

⭐ It’s a fun activity to review and engage students while reviewing/practicing summarizing a text.

⭐ It can be used during the end of the school year to celebrate their accomplishments.

⭐ It can be used with fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, bilinguals, and newcomers.

Included in this Packet :

⭐ How-To

⭐ Lesson Plans

⭐ 2 Color By Number Worksheets

⭐ 2 sets of task Cards, Total 18 Task Cards

⭐ 2 Recording Sheets

⭐ Answer Keys

⭐ Students Instructions

Why do you need this?

⭐ Save time Planning & Preparing

⭐ Engaging & Fun

⭐ Build Community Sense

⭐ Visual reinforcement

⭐ Use year after year

⭐ Perfect for a Sub or last-minute activity

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You can find other helpful activities here:

⭐ Color By Number Bundle

⭐ Winter Close Reading Packet

⭐ Self-Checking Google Sheet Bundle 3rd-5th Grade

⭐ The Girl & The Bicycle Read Aloud Unit Lesson Plans, Slides & Activities

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Literacy Tales

Where Stories Come Alive✎

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.

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This is an excellent worksheet to give prior to having students read Shakespeare's play "As You Like It". It has historical information about the play and 7 short answer questions. *** You may also like my study guide for As You Like It *** As You Like It Interactive Flipbook

Decorate your classroom with this fun and cute poster, a great addition to any room you want to inspire your students and make them feel welcome. For sale is a digital copy of this classroom poster! You will receive a 300 DPI 24x30 inch image, that can printed out. You can also print it at smaller sizes to fit your needs such as 16x20, 8x10 or 4x5. Smaller sized posters make great gifts for students or to print out for your teacher binders! Poster reads: Reading gives us a place to go.... when we have to stay where we are This file licenses you to print this for your personal use in your home or classroom. You are also allowed to give the printed poster (not the digital file) as a gift. The purchase is for one digital 300 dpi jpg file that will have the watermark and website removed for a nice clean look. You are not allowed to sell or distribute the poster commercially. Printing. For smaller sized printing you can use your own personal printer. Make sure that is it is fit to the page when you are printing. For larger sized printing, you can print it at your school, online, or at a local print shop that handles poster sized prints. I have had great experiences going to Staples for printing posters.

Transform your classroom's writing sessions with our Daily Writing Prompts for Year 3-6 students, specially designed for the month of February. These writing prompts are meticulously crafted to engage students' creativity and enhance their writing skills through a variety of fun and thought provoking prompts. Ideal for the Daily 5 writing block, this collection offers a seamless integration into your daily routine, ensuring your students have a structured and stimulating writing prompts every day.

Key Features:

• Engaging Daily Writing Prompts: Includes exciting prompts that are themed for the month of February (this is a US version). These prompts are designed to spark imagination and encourage detailed, creative responses from students.
• Versatile Formats: Available in both PowerPoint (and editable) and PDF formats, making it easy to use with different teaching tools and preferences. Whether you're projecting the prompts on a screen or distributing printed copies, we've got you covered.
• Daily 5 Writing Integration: Perfectly aligns with the Daily 5 writing framework, helping students develop their writing skills through consistent practice and varied prompts. Each day's prompt is designed to fit seamlessly into your Daily 5 routine.
• Month Long Coverage: With unique writing prompts, you'll have a fresh and engaging writing activity for every school day in February (plus more!). This ensures your students remain motivated and excited about writing throughout the month.

Benefits:

• Enhances Writing Skills: Regular practice with diverse prompts helps students improve their writing abilities, expand their vocabulary, and develop their storytelling techniques.
• Promotes Creativity: Each prompt is crafted to inspire creativity and critical thinking, allowing students to express themselves freely and imaginatively.
• Easy to Implement: The ready to use PowerPoint and PDF formats make it simple to incorporate into your lesson plans, saving you valuable preparation time.

Perfect for Year 3-6 Students:

These Daily Writing Prompts are tailored specifically for students in years 3-6, ensuring that the content is age-appropriate and engaging for this developmental stage. Whether used as a morning warm up, part of your writing centre, or an end of day activity, these prompts are designed to make writing fun and accessible for all students.

Upgrade your classroom writing sessions with these February Daily Writing Prompts and watch your students' writing skills flourish!

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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.

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.

Sentence stems and frames are invaluable tools for English Language Learners (ELLs), providing the support they need to structure their thoughts and express ideas more confidently. T_his resource is designed with ELLs in mind_, offering content in both Spanish and English to enhance comprehension and language development. It's differentiated to meet the needs of learners at different proficiency levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—helping them express themselves effectively.

Included are 35 editable pages, organized into 23 specific ELAR areas:

• Compare & Contrast
• Opinion
• Cause & Effect
• Discussing Thoughts
• Comprehension
• Retelling
• Using Text Evidence
• Making Connections
• Discussing a Character
• Elements of Literature
• Discussing What I Know
• Inferencing
• Asking Questions
• Theme
• Point of View
• Text Structure
• Summarizing
• Author’s Purpose
• Figurative Language
• Drawing Conclusions
• Character Development
• Vocabulary in Context
• Synthesizing Information

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.

This reading comprehension passage with answers is about Toni Morrison, a prominent African American author, editor, and professor.

The passage details Morrison's life and career, including her childhood, education, and literary achievements. The passage also explores the themes present in Morrison's writing, such as race, identity, and history.

With comprehension questions and answers provided, this passage is an excellent resource for celebrating Women's History Month and learning about an influential woman in literature.

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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.

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Analyze protagonists with this 5-page STEAL workbook! Perfect for short stories, this resource helps students unpack Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks.

Why Use This Workbook?

• Save time with this no-prep resource.
• Reuse for any short story.
• Deepens understanding of direct and indirect characterization.
• Encourages independent work, paired discussions, or teacher-led facilitation.
• Versatile for assignments, class activities, or literary analysis.

What’s Inside?

• 2 pages of instructions explaining the STEAL framework and character traits.
• 1 reusable Character Analysis Template/Graphic Organizer for detailed analysis.
• 1 Anchor STEAL Poster for classroom or digital display.
• Engaging prompts adaptable for a variety of texts.

This Workbook Covers:

• STEAL Framework: Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks.
• Direct and indirect characterization.
• Tools to analyze how authors develop complex protagonists.
• Prompts that connect characterization to broader themes and narratives.

Who is This Resource For?

Perfect for:

• Classroom teachers needing adaptable, straightforward resources.
• Homeschooling parents seeking structured character analysis activities.
• Substitute or relief teachers needing ready-to-go materials.
• Tutors focusing on character development and study.
• Upper Middle and High school students exploring protagonist characterization.

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 (just select grayscale/BW before printing).
• Note: This is not an interactive digital resource.

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• Licensed for single-classroom use only.
• Printing and distribution to your 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 licenses.

Link to Other Resources:

If you like this resource, check out other character-focused tools in the Character Analysis Series:

1. Character Analysis: Protagonist Roles, Traits, & Mapping Templates – High School
2. Character Arc Analysis: Protagonist Traits & Template Mapping – High School
3. Antagonist – Character Mapping Template & Analysis Table – High School
4. Minor Characters – Character Role & Analysis Table – High School

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Use this graphic organizer to help students prepare for any Socratic Seminar. Students will write or come up with an essential question, Costas level of thinking questions for each level (1 ,2 ,3), thoughts, and personal experiences.

Students will be able to use this form to help guide the Socratic Seminar.

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Dive into the timeless world of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders with my engaging PowerPoint Presentation and Note-Taking Sheets!  This FREEBIE is perfect for teachers and students alike, designed to complement your literature curriculum and enhance students’ understanding of the novel.  The PowerPoint slides provide a comprehensive overview of key themes, character analysis, plot summaries, and important quotes, while the accompanying note-taking sheets encourage students to actively engage with the material, track their thoughts, and organize their insights.  Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, this resource makes studying The Outsiders interactive and enjoyable.

Start your students' days with purposeful reflection and engaging activities with our "One Month Morning Book." This 20-page resource is designed to cover four weeks of morning activities, providing a structured yet fun way to begin each school day. From setting weekly goals to participating in community-building exercises and exploring various subjects, this morning book is the perfect addition to any classroom routine.

Book Highlights:

• Weekly Check-In (Mondays): Each week starts with a reflective check-in page where students can set goals, reflect on their previous week, and plan for the days ahead. This helps cultivate a habit of mindfulness and intentionality.

• Mindful Coloring (Fridays): End the week with a relaxing mindful coloring page, allowing students to unwind and express their creativity.

• Community Activities:

  • Friendship Building: Activities like asking friends what they like and explaining things about themselves.
  • Personal Preferences: Pages for deciding what food they like and dislike, encouraging self-awareness and expression.
  • Word Boggle Pages: Fun word puzzles to enhance vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
  • Reading Activities: Engaging reading exercises centered around exciting themes like pirates.
  • Math Activities: Dominoes addition and subtraction to strengthen arithmetic skills.
  • Social Studies: Map reading exercises to build geographic literacy.
  • Art: Creative drawing prompts to inspire artistic expression.
  • History: Exploring historic landmarks and map locations to deepen understanding of historical context.
  • Scattergories: A fun and challenging game to boost creativity and quick thinking.
  • Fable Writing: Writing exercises that encourage storytelling and imaginative thinking.

Why This Morning Book Is Essential:

• Promotes Daily Reflection: Weekly check-ins help students start each week with a clear focus and end it with thoughtful reflection.
• Encourages Social Interaction: Community-building activities foster friendships and improve social skills.
• Integrates Multiple Subjects: Covers a wide range of topics from reading and math to social studies and art, ensuring a well-rounded start to the day.
• Engages and Inspires: A variety of activities keeps students engaged and motivated, making learning enjoyable.
• Supports Mindfulness: Mindful coloring pages provide a calm and reflective end to the week, promoting emotional well-being.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a comprehensive morning activity resource to enhance their classroom routine.
• Educators seeking to promote mindfulness, reflection, and social interaction among students.
• Classrooms that value a diverse range of subjects and activities to start the day off right.

With the "One Month Morning Book," equip your students with the tools they need to reflect, set goals, and engage in meaningful activities each day. This resource is designed to make mornings productive, enjoyable, and full of learning opportunities.

This set of 10 engaging worksheets (answer keys included) is designed to help learners master identifying and labeling subjects and action verbs in sentences. Perfect for grades 3-6, these worksheets are ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or supplemental practice.

Ideal For:

• Teachers seeking effective resources for literacy instruction
• Parents looking for extra practice for their children at home
• Tutors needing supplemental materials for their sessions

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.

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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.****

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