ELA/Writing

Among the Hidden is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with no preparation from the teacher. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts. It aligns with many of the common core state standards. The activities included engage...

This Deck of BOOM! CardsTM are designed to allow student-scholars to learn about basic literary genres and to practice identifying the characteristics and some examples of poetry, prose, fiction, and non-fiction. They are specifically designed for...

This Deck of BOOM! Learning Cards for Figurative Language is an excellent resource for distance learning and interactive review! It begins by giving your student- scholars student friendly definitions for seven types of figurative language. The Deck then...

This Deck of Figurative Language BOOM! Cards from ELA in Middle School begins with 6 cards that provide your student-scholars with student friendly definitions for 6 types of figurative language. Card 7 gives student-scholars instructions for the...

Test your students' knowledge with these 50 multiple choice questions using phrasal verbs beginning with A, B or C. They're a good challenge for even the sharpest students! I use these with my seventh and eighth grade ESL students and...

Have a student struggling with determining the Main Idea in a story? or Just want to have a Graphic organizer to help with structuring a summary? Either way this G.O is perfect for you! Check out Exceptional Children Learning Lab for more...

Are your middle school students still in love with Minecraft, but are a bit bored with the regular old activities within the game? Check out this product! In this package you will find a grade 6 – 8 level reading passage about a grade 8...

No matter if students are writing narrative, informative, or persuasive pieces, a good hook is a must. This 21-poster set for intermediate grades gives students 10 ways to write strong introductions based on the theme of careers. Each technique is...

Take a walk in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale and honor her legacy with this Informational Text and QR code Biography activity. Use for International Nurses Day May 12th (Florence's Birthday) or anytime!  2020 celebrates the 200th birthday...

Primary and Secondary Source Time Capsule Activity Creating time capsules are a historic tradition, especially during stressful times. But, this is not your ordinary time capsule. This assignment doesn't ask your students to generically list their...

Lenny Lappy and Nelson Deadwood have a secret…    When they drop their drawers and let off a good one, Mile One Elementary is blown away! Their pet farts, Fernando and Aisha, are engaged to be married! As long as no one objects,...

GEORGE PECK is a simple man, the owner-operator of the hot new fast food chain, Texas Chicken Stand. While the latest outbreak tests his business, a certain frog with a legendary appetite tests his sanity. "What's up, dude?" Secret Agent Disco Dancer...