Lanugage Arts Lessons
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Interactive Notebook Pages (4)
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Bell Ringers and Startups (19)
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Parts of Speech / Spelling (15)
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Specialized Vocabulary (3)
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Task Cards (14)
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Vocabulary Builders (18)
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Word Trek Book One (Digital Download)
$99.95Add to cartThis FULL YEAR vocabulary/spelling program (thirty-six lessons with companion tests and keys—303 text pages) features the study of GREEK AND LATIN BASE WORDS and ETYMOLOGIES. Lessons are organized in groups of six, with the last lesson in each pack being a review of the previous five.
Each lesson is constructed around one or more Greek and Latin base words and a set of TEN ADVANCED VOCABULARY WORDS, several of which are derived from the targeted base word(s). The study begins with definitions and progresses to usage, base word study, etymologies, and related vocabulary not on the core lesson list. Every lesson has a companion, twenty-five item test. Research and writing ideas and FULL ANSWER KEYS are also included.
Word Trek Book One, the first in a series of three books, is designed to be used with GIFTED FOURTH GRADERS However, it is also appropriate for motivated fifth or sixth graders. Teacher discretion is the most reliable resource in determining grade level. Four full lessons are included in the preview pages to help interested parties make this decision.
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Word Trek: Book Two (Digital Download)
$99.95Add to cartThis FULL YEAR vocabulary/spelling program (thirty-six lessons with companion tests and keys. 296 total pages) features the study of GREEK AND LATIN AFFIXES AND BASE WORDS with ETYMOLOGIES. Lessons are organized in groups of six, with the last lesson in each pack being a review of the previous five.
Each lesson is constructed around one or more Greek and Latin base words and a set of TEN ADVANCED VOCABULARY WORDS, several of which are derived from the targeted base word(s). The study begins with definitions and progresses to usage, base word study, etymologies, and related vocabulary not on the core lesson list. Every lesson has a companion, twenty-five item test. Research and writing ideas and word lists with definitions are also included.
Word Trek Book Two, the second in a series of three books, is designed to be used with GIFTED FIFTH GRADERS However, it is also appropriate for motivated sixth/seventh graders. Teacher discretion is the most reliable resource in determining grade level.
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Word Trek: Book Three (Digital Download)
$99.95Add to cartThis FULL YEAR vocabulary/spelling program (thirty-six lessons with companion tests and key–312 total pages) features the study of GREEK and LATIN AFFIXES and BASE WORDS and ETYMOLOGIES. Lessons are organized in groups of six, with the last lesson in each pack being a review of the previous five.
Each lesson is constructed around one or more Greek and Latin base words and a set of TEN ADVANCED VOCABULARY WORDS, several of which are derived from the targeted base word(s). The study begins with definitions and progresses to usage, base word study, etymologies, and related vocabulary not on the core lesson list. Each lesson has a companion, twenty-five item test. Research and writing ideas and word lists with definitions are also included.
Word Trek Book Three, the third in a series of three books, is designed to be used with GIFTED SIXTH GRADERS However, it is also appropriate for motivated seventh/eight/ninth graders. Teacher discretion is the most reliable resource in determining grade level.
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Words with Multiple Meanings (Grades 6-8 CCSS Skills)
$4.50Add to cartThis activity pack is aligned to CCSS L. 6.4, 7.4, and 8.4. It features 84 individual words with multiple meanings presented in six different, short activities with 10 to 20 items each.
Six Activities. . .
Sentence Clues
Spot the Meaning
Word ID
Nouns and Verbs
Connect the Definitions
Body Parts ChallengeAnswer Keys included. 12 total pages counting cover and answer keys.
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Note: This product has a companion free download in Free Stuff.
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Bell Ringers and Brain Teasers for Young Scholars (Digital Download)
$20.00Add to cartThis seventy-five page collection of original, challenging, fun brain teasers is designed with the young scholar in mind, but it appeals to adults as well. The material is especially suitable for gifted students.
The thirty-two activity sets are 30 to 50 items each. Table of Contents topics include: Connections , Animal Talk, Words to Color, Categories, Velcro Words, Verbal Hors d’oeuvres, and a Fictionary.
Full answer keys are included.
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Nine Hundred and Ten Word Analogies for Young Scholars (Digital Download)
$20.00Add to cartThis seventy-five page teaching resource contains thirty-five sets of analogies with twenty-six items each—that’s 910 opportunities for students to become more proficient in unlocking analogous relationships.
While they are written according to standard analogy construction, these activities are middle-grade oriented, focusing on the knowledge and interests of this age group. Ten of the thirty-five sets pull from across the curriculum with such themes as “animals and plants” and “vehicles.” Items range in difficulty from basic to challenging.
This product is intended for use with 4th through 8th graders, but some high school teachers have also found this material suitable for their students.
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Homophones: Here (Hear), There (Their, They’re) and Everywhere! (Digital Download)
$15.00Add to cartThis eighty-six page resource covers thirty-one sets of commonly used (and misused!) homophones (sixty-six individual words).
Each of the eight lessons, with a focus on one to five homophone groups, has four parts: a set of thirty-four sentences for teaching and/or guided student practice, a group of thirty-three items for homework, a series of twenty writing prompts that require application of the lesson’s homophones, and a thirty-three sentence test—for a total of 120 items per lesson.
In addition to the eight lessons, this program contains six cumulative tests (fifty items each) and four graphic organizers for writing that require the use of a specified number of homophones. Full answer keys are included.
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Informational Texts for Task Cards/Literacy Centers–Main Idea “Things I Didn’t Know about Animals”
$8.00Add to cartThe 12 informational articles in “Things I Didn’t Know about Animals” are designed to help students grasp the concept of main idea and spot supporting details. The texts are short, compact, and filled with unusual and interesting facts to motivate young readers.
The Task Card/Literacy Center format in this download is a single, full-page presentation with the article on the left and a set of 3-5 questions on the right. In addition to main idea and supporting details the questions also address sequencing, cause and effect, inference, and using context clues to determine word meaning.
Answer forms are included. This format can be used as a whole class lesson.
Full answer keys are included.
These pages are appropriate for 4th-6th grade classrooms and some 7th and 8th grade students. Motivated 3rd graders will also enjoy these articles.
View Sample Pages HERE.This set of informational texts are also available as Interactive Notebook Pages.
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Task Cards: Spelling (Grades 4-5)
$4.00Add to cartEach of the 20 task cards in this set contains a sentence with three or more bold-print words. One of the words is misspelled. Students are challenged to identify the word, and then write its correct spelling on the answer sheet provided. Another unexpected misspelling is located on one of the cards.
The cards feature a total of 75 different words that were chosen from various often-misspelled word lists, 4th-5th grade level spelling lists, and terms likely to be encountered across the curriculum.
In addition to their role as task cards, these items can work as bell ringers. They also provide students with a chance to sharpen their proofreading skills.
A cover card, student instruction card, and answer sheet are printed on the next-to-last page.
Answer keys are on the last page along with clipart credits.
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Interactive Notebook Pages/Main Idea: 12 Informational Texts “Things I Didn’t Know About Animals”
$10.00Add to cartThe 12 informational articles in “Things I Didn’t Know About Animals” are designed to help students grasp the concept of main idea and spot supporting details. The texts are short, compact, and filled with unusual and interesting facts to motivate young readers.
The interactive notebook pages are formatted with a one-page text and question page to be place on the right side of the notebook in flip-page style. Two additional response forms, also in flip-page style, are provided for the left side. Teachers may choose to use the prepared forms, or allow students to create their own response designs.Full answer keys are included.
These pages are appropriate for 4th-6th grade classrooms and some 7th and 8th grade students. Motivated 3rd graders will also enjoy these articles.
Both the sample pages and the full file include assembly instructions.
See Sample Pages HEREThese 12 Informational Text are also available formatted for full-page Task Cards and Literacy Centers.
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Interactive Notebook Pages Parts of Speech: Verbs
$10.50Add to cartThe nine interactive notebook pages in this product address the required CCSS verb skills for grades 4-8 as well as those covered by ELA teachers who are not following Common Core. They are:
Lesson Activity 1: Action and Linking Verbs
Lesson Activity 2: Helping Verbs/Verb Phrases
Lesson Activity 3: Modal Helping Verbs
Lesson Activity 4: Present, Past, Future Tense
Lesson Activity 5: Perfect Tense
Lesson Activity 6: Irregular Verbs
Lesson Activity 7: Progressive Tense
Lesson Activity 8. Perfect Progressive Tense
Lesson Activity 9: Consistency in Verb Tense
This package includes an optional Pop-up Divider Page as a bonus Activity.Each Lesson Activity includes a page of facts and examples (right side of notebook) that give a thorough presentation of the target skill(s), and student response forms that are ready to cut and assemble.
All lessons come with specific cutting and assembly instructions with photos of the various steps and directions for completing the student response forms. Answer keys and sample responses for each interactive page are also included.
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Interactive Notebook Pages: Parts of Speech: Nouns
$10.50Add to cartThe seven interactive notebook pages in this product address the skills listed in CCSS as well as those covered by ELA teachers who are not following Common Core. They are:
- Lesson Activity 1: Noun Recognition/Common and Proper Nouns
- Lesson Activity 2: Concrete and Abstract Nouns
- Lesson Activity 3: Collective Nouns
- Lesson Activity 4: Plurals
- Lesson Activity 5: Unusual Plurals
- Lesson Activity 6: Possessive Nouns
- Lesson Activity 7: Possessive or Plural?
- Optional Intro/Divider Pop-up Page
These lessons and activities focus on the noun as a part of speech. They do not include a study of nouns as they are used in grammatical structure (subject, predicate nominative, direct object, subject/verb agreement, etc.).
Though the CCSS introduces nouns in the primary grades, this set of interactive notebook pages is for 6th-8th graders and some high school ELA classes. It is designed to be a combined review, reinforcement, and a new-learning tool. The skills covered are advanced and not for beginners.
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Five Question Story Writing
$8.00Add to cartFive Question Story Writing is a pack of 20 story ideas with an action cartoon as the point of inspiration. Each activity comes with an accompanying set of 5 questions that, when combined with the featured cartoon, will assist students in constructing a story plot.An organizing page and lined pages for writing the final draft are included. These activities challenged students to (1) create and solve a simple story problem, (2) structure the story with a beginning, middle, and end, (3) show cause and effect, (4) include sequencing words, and (5) use forceful verbs.
A grading rubric that addresses these elements is included.This product is designed for 4th-6th graders who like to write stories but struggle for inspiration. Some 7th and 8th grade aspiring authors will also enjoy using this material.44 total pages including cover and introduction/instruction.View SAMPLE PAGES. (Use back arrow to exit sample pages.) -
Words with Multiple Meanings (Grades 3-5 CCSS Skills)
$4.50Add to cartThis activity pack is aligned to CCSS L. 3.4, 4.4, and 5.4. It features 55 individual words with multiple meanings presented in five different, short activities with 10 to 20 items each.
Answer Keys included. 10 total pages including cover and answer keys
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Note: Go to Free Stuff for a free companion product.
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Plural or Possessive Nouns Task Cards
$4.00Add to cartEach of the 30 cards in this set presents a sentence with a plural noun in parentheses. The student’s task is to determine if the sentence needs a plural noun, a singular possessive noun, or a plural possessive noun.
This product requires a knowledge of basic and advanced shills in forming and understanding the difference between plural and possessive nouns. It is designed for use as a review and skills reinforcement in 6th-8th grade and some high school classrooms. It is not recommended for 4th or 5th graders. It is not appropriate for the introduction of possessive nouns in 2nd and 3rd grades.
This product has 30 student cards, a student answer sheet, a cover card (which can be used as a container label), a student instruction card, and a resource pages that summarizes the skills covered.Full answer keys are included.
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Disguised Digits: Greek and Latin Base Words
$4.00Add to cartThis three-part, ten-page activity is a compact study of selected Greek and Latin base words that function in our vocabulary as NUMBERS.The first section, focusing on UNI–, BI–, and TRI–, begins with background information (see sample pages for full script) and flows into the identification of thirty-eight different words formed from these three word parts.The second lesson targets NINE MORE counting base words, including QUAD–, OCTO–, DEC–, and MONO–, and presents fifty of their descents now functioning as English terms.In the third portion, students use the base-word concept to write twenty programmed sentences with both real and created terms.Full answer keys are included.View SAMPLE PAGES. (Use back arrow to exit sample pages.) -
Seasonal Brain Teasers and Vocabulary Builders for Young Scholars (Digital Download)
$20.00Add to cartAdd spark to you classroom with this collection of cross-curricula seasonal brain teasers. Some double as vocabulary builders while others require research (looking up answers–no reports!) Students and adults alike get lost in the fun. Suitable for middle grades (4-8) and some high school classes.
This product consists of 34 activities (one per week) of 20-35 items each and full ANSWER KEYS.
Topics include We’re Back (2 sets), Help Wanted (2 sets), Body Parts (4 sets), Stuffed Words (5 sets),Anagram Express (5 sets), In First Place (4 sets), Hail to the Chief (3 sets), Straight from the Heart (1 set), The End of Ice (1 set), In Praise of Green (1 set), Scrambled Eggs (2 Sets) April Showers (1 set) Passing the Test (1 set), and Vacation Relation (2 sets).
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Halloween with Double Double Letters
$3.00Add to cartHalloween with Double Double Letters begins with a two-page activity that focuses on words whose spellings include two sets, or even three sets, of double letters.
HALLOWEEN, an obvious member of this group, starts the ball rolling as the first on the list. All fifty terms can be identified by their scrambled spellings, definitions, and/or association clues.
The double-letter activity is followed by a graphic organizer for writing entitled SEEING DOUBLE.
A list of thirty-five additional double-double letter words is included after the answer keys for those who want to construct a second activity set.
