Farrell Boone

This word search contains 15 ELA terms associated with elements of plot. Answer key is included. Recommended: Have students define each word on the back of the word search and/or create a plot map using the word search terms related to a particular story read in class.

This activity allows students to be creative and apply their knowledge of mastered ELA skills based on any assigned fictional short story. Recommendation: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Recommendation: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe Teachers: You can have students complete this activity on a small scale (8.5 x 11) cut-out or you can up-size the activity by creating a cut-out template on 11 x 17 paper. I would suggest the larger size. If you choose to use large size paper cut-out,

I printed these on card stock paper and cut them out. My students were assigned to create 3 trading cards of the god or goddess of their choice. On the left side of the card, they illustrated a picture along with the Greek name of their god or goddess. On the right side, the Roman name is required as well as symbols and what the gods & goddesses reign over (such as sea, love, etc.). There is also a line for fun facts (bonus information). This activity was done during our Greek mythology unit.

This sheet serves as a quick mini lesson (overview) for figurative language. Students are to match examples with the accurate figurative language element using color coding as directed by the key.

Two vertical reference cards per sheet 20 need-to-know elements of fiction vocabulary terms This was a personal reference chart given to each student.

Included with this purchase: 2 posters that can also serve as personal reference sheets for students learning about Close Reading Strategies. 1st Poster - Close Reading Guidelines 2nd Poster - Annotation Guide Lines Poster content is centered when printed.

This self-evaluation is a great resource to have students reflect on their ELA progress. The form can be used for one-to-one conferences between teachers & students or it can also be used as a discussion starter for student-led portfolio conference nights with parents.

Teachers: Students will be introduced to five types of text structures used by authors and will then have opportunity for identification of certain types within a passage.

This ready-to-print summer reading challenge sheet covers the months of June, July, & August. The goal is for students to read 20 minutes a day. After they read, they can color in the calendar square for that day and/or get parents to initial the square to confirm 20 minutes of reading took place. There are 1 0 BONUS CHALLENGE CIRCLES with 10 different reading related tasks for students to complete as well. Parents can use this sheet as a motivator for summer reading. It is suggested that pare

This activity assists with locating, identifying, and explaining elements of figurative language.

This activity allows students to identify opinion words/statements. Students are also asked to revise a paragraph using only factual statements. An additional portion of the activity sheet allows students to play "blackout" by coloring over specific items such as nouns, adjectives, and opinion words.

This lesson exit ticket template is designed to be used across curriculum and with multiple subjects. It is a wonderful closure activity to check for understanding.

Using images from popular movies and books, students will identify character commonalities. This activity was created as an anticipatory activity in teaching about protagonists as well as character traits.

This activity serves as a mini lesson on using dynamic words. An example is provided along with opportunity for partner or independent practice as well as reflection.