ELA/Writing

A perfect activity for independent reading during your literacy block! Students identify text features and analyze the effectiveness of informational texts. They also summarize new information they have learned. Copyright © Zenful Ziggy Designs By...

A perfect activity for independent reading during your literacy block! Students identify text features and analyze the effectiveness of informational texts. They also summarize new information they have learned. Copyright © Zenful Ziggy Designs By...

Engage your older students in responding to a variety of texts with these templates that encourage critical thinking. Students combine words and images to create a visual representation of their learning  Ideas for using these templates in your...

This no-prep worksheet is an excellent way for students to think critically about literature. Use this page as an assessment, as a review activity before a test, or as a pre-writing activity to help students generate ideas for a literary essay. This...

This no-prep worksheet is an excellent way for students to think critically about Shakespeare's play. Use this page as an assessment after completing the play, as a review activity before a test, or as a pre-writing activity to help students generate...

End of School Activity and Game Parts of Speech Word Game and Letter to a Future Student   End of School Activity Parts of Speech Review Game & Letter to a Future Student   Perfect for the Last Week of School Enjoy the last days of...

The Grapes of Wrath - Movie Guide - Questions - Reflection - Answer Key - Print - Digital - Google Drive Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged while utilizing critical thinking skills while watching The Grapes of...

Help your students build independence while reading with these conversation starters. Students can use them to gauge their own comprehension, as well as foster discussion with other students while reading.   

Summer Quiz. End of semester Quiz - Over 10 different rounds and 50 different Questions. End of term Year Quiz.  What specific expectations are addressed? Explore why summer is important  Understand the benefits of team work through...

All Quiet on the Western Front (1970) Movie Guide Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged while utilizing critical thinking skills as they watch the All Quiet on the Western Front movie? Look no further because this...

The Scarlet Pimpernel 1982 Movie Guide Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged while utilizing critical thinking skills while watching The Scarlet Pimpernel movie? Look no further because this movie guide has you...

State testing can be scary for students, use these cute motivational posters to boost your student's self confidence and to encourage them to do well on their tests.These can be hung around the classroom during the final push to prepare for state...