ELA/Writing

Everything you need to for students to make their own game boards based on concepts from unit lesson plans:   Student examples Templates for squares, objects, and more... Images for game pieces (male/female of different ages, modes of...

16 page presentation to help students define and understand what a ballad is, how it changed over time, its historical importance, Dand how to write a ballad. Includes:Definition with individual/group activityExamples of ballads throughout time...

Why do authors' write specific texts? This 12 slide interactive presentation helps students make connections between authors' personal lives, historical contexts, and written works.   Includes: Examples (Emily Dickinson, Abe...

Do you know how Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month begin? This 25 page comic book explains the history behind the celebrated month, and it offers students the opportunity to review information then fill in their own comic speech bubbles and facts...

Introduce the history of April Fool's Day then enjoy fun, educational activities that include:   Includes: History & Timeline Symbolism activity Awards Class Debate Charades Crossword with answer...

14 slides for grades 3 and up that uses a workshopping approach to guiding students through using abbreviations and acronyms in sentences and essays. Covers definitions, rules, examples, and reviews for using abbreviations and acronyms...

An individual or small/whole group workshopping approach to using "a" and "an". Twelve slides guide students through the rules of using "a" and "an" in writings. Practical approach to learning correct usage includes:   Easy-to-follow...

15 journal prompts or classroom discussion starters for the 1960s. Each slide is visually graphic and highlights 1960s events. Excellent for history/social studies, humanities, or language arts. Extra Resources slide with links for audio,speeches,teacher...

Creative writing prompts that focus on 1800s history, issues and life. Includes 16 slides to help students think about life as an explorer or pioneer during the 1800s. Visually pleasing graphics with great journal starters. Excellent for history or...

Are you looking for a simple, low prep way to introduce and reinforce the characteristics of fiction text? My All About Fiction anchor charts allow you to do just that! Plus, if you are like me, it takes the pressure off trying to create beautiful anchor...

Mock Trial Scenarios 2 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court,...

This is an original assessment I created to test my students’ level of reading and interpreting information provided on tables, charts, bar graphs, line graphs, timelines, and diagrams. This 4 page assessment encourages students to explain, match,...