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⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ This resource is apart of the NYS Grade 8 ELA Test MEGA BUNDLE. If you plan to purchase the bundle, you do not need to purchase this separately. Prepare students for the New York State Grade 8 ELA Assessment with this full-length, two-day practice test designed to closely mirror the structure, rigor, and stamina of the real exam. This comprehensive packet includes Day 1 multiple-choice reading comprehension and Day 2 writing from sources, using full, original passages (not

Make teaching The Pearl by John Steinbeck easy with this complete assessment resource designed to check student understanding after each chapter while building strong literary analysis skills. The chapter quizzes include comprehension, theme analysis, and literary device questions, helping students engage deeply with the novel while preparing for NYS ELA–style assessments.The resource also includes a literary analysis essay prompt, model essay, and grading rubric, allowing teachers to asses

⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ This resource is apart of the Argument Writing Unit. If you plan to purchase the bundle, you do not need to purchase this separately. Teach argumentative writing step-by-step with this comprehensive argumentative essay unit designed to walk students through every major component of an argument from crafting strong hooks and thesis statements to mastering counterclaims, rebuttals, citations, commentary, and conclusions. This resource combines explicit instruction, guided practice,

Help students reflect, grow, and express themselves through this engaging Word of the Year reflection and writing project! This meaningful SEL and writing activity encourages students to choose one powerful word that represents their growth, goals, mindset, or experiences. Students will complete both a creative project page and a written reflection response to explain the meaning behind their chosen word. Perfect for:★ End-of-Year Reflection ★ Beginning-of-Year Goal Setting ★ SEL Lessons ★ Growt

⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ This resource is apart of the Argument Writing Unit. If you plan to purchase the bundle, you do not need to purchase this separately. Bring real-world relevance and high-engagement discussion into your classroom with this AI Ethical Debate Station Activity! Students rotate through 6 controversial, real-world AI scenarios and must form a claim, justify their stance with evidence, and respond to counterarguments. Perfect for:    •    Argument & persuasive writing units     •    Spea

These Social Emotional Learning task cards are designed to help students think critically, reflect, and apply SEL skills to real-world situations through engaging scenarios and guided questions. Perfect for:✔ Advisory / homeroom ✔ SEL lessons ✔ Small group discussions ✔ Classroom community building ✔ Bell ringers or warm-ups What’s Included✅ 40+ SEL Task Cards (printable)✅ Organized by key SEL competencies:Self-AwarenessSelf-ManagementSocial AwarenessRelationship SkillsResponsible Decision-Mak

⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ This resource is apart of an ARGUMENT BUNDLE. If you plan to purchase the bundle, you do not need to purchase this separately. Looking for an engaging way to assess students’ understanding of argumentative writing? This resource includes a complete argument writing assessment toolkit designed to evaluate students’ ability to analyze argumentative texts and construct evidence-based responses. Students will read informational passages, identify claims and evidence, analyze countercl

⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ This resource is apart of The Pearl Unit Bundle. If you plan to purchase the bundle, you do not need to purchase this separately. Make teaching The Pearl easier, clearer, and more engaging with this complete set of chapter-by-chapter summary slides. Each chapter is broken down into student-friendly bullet points, paired with visuals, essential events, and key takeaways that help middle school readers understand the plot without feeling overwhelmed. These slides are perfect for int

Artificial Intelligence is becoming a major topic in education. This engaging reading activity helps students explore both the benefits and concerns of AI in schools while strengthening reading comprehension and evidence-based writing skills. Students read one informational passage and two paired texts presenting different perspectives about artificial intelligence. They then answer text-based questions and write responses using evidence from the readings. This resource is perfect for middle sc

This ready-to-use SEL resource provides 30 engaging daily prompts that help students reflect, build self-awareness, and strengthen classroom community—all in just 5–10 minutes a day. Perfect for:✔ Morning meeting ✔ Advisory / homeroom ✔ Bell ringers ✔ SEL blocks ✔ ELA warm-ups What’s Included✅ 30 Daily SEL Prompts (Google Slides)✅ Weekly Check-Ins (4 total)✅ Student Reflection Response Sheet✅ Teacher Guide for easy implementationAs seen in the resource, prompts are organized around key SEL sk

Essay Revision Stations | Editing Checklist for Argumentative & Literary EssaysHelp students revise and edit their essays with confidence using these 8 structured writing revision stations. This resource walks students step-by-step through revising introductions, thesis statements, evidence, explanations, conclusions, and final grammar checks without overwhelming them. Perfect for argumentative, literary analysis, and informational writing, these stations turn revision into a clear, manageable

Make independent reading meaningful, structured, and easy to manage with this no-prep reading journal designed for middle and high school ELA students. This resource helps students stay accountable while building essential literacy skills like summarizing, analyzing literary elements, making connections, and tracking their thinking all in one place. Perfect for: ✔ Independent reading time ✔ Book clubs ✔ Whole-class novels ✔ Homework or accountability logs ✔ Sub plans or low-prep days ⭐ What’

Looking for an engaging way to introduce The Pearl by John Steinbeck? This print-and-go pre-reading station activity helps students build background knowledge, explore major themes, and prepare for deeper discussion before reading begins. Students rotate through six scavenger-hunt style stations that introduce setting, historical context, genre, symbolism, language, and social power — all while encouraging critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for middle school ELA classrooms that want me

Looking for a meaningful, engaging poetry lesson that actually gets students to feel their writing? This “Dear Basketball” inspired lesson uses a powerful mentor text structure to help students analyze poetic devices and write their own emotional farewell poem from a character’s perspective. This lesson blends literary analysis with creative writing in a way students connect to immediately. This lesson is scaffolded. ⭐ What’s Included:✔ Full lesson plan (2–3 days) ✔ Poetic Devices Hunt workshee

Get students excited about character analysis with this Instagram-inspired literary analysis project. Students create 2–3 Instagram posts from the perspective of a character, using captions, hashtags, visuals, and textual evidence to show understanding of the character’s personality, beliefs, motivations, and experiences. This resource includes student directions, model examples, templates, and a grading rubric for an engaging and easy-to-assign project. Students don’t just make creative pos

Help students think deeper about what they read with these Bloom’s Taxonomy Reading Task Cards and Response Sheets!This resource encourages students to move beyond basic comprehension and engage in higher-level thinking about any text. Students analyze characters, evaluate decisions, apply lessons to real life, and create new ideas related to the story. These task cards are perfect for:• reading stations • literature circles • independent reading • novel studies • small group discussions • rea

Make character analysis more engaging with this creative Texting Project for Any Text! Students create a text-message-style conversation between two characters to show their understanding of plot, character traits, conflict, and relationships. This activity works with any novel, short story, or independent reading text. Students are encouraged to be creative, but their responses must still demonstrate meaningful understanding of the text and characters. The included rubric assesses convention

⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ This resource is apart of an ARGUMENT BUNDLE. If you plan to purchase the bundle, you do not need to purchase this separately. Help students strengthen their understanding of argument writing with this engaging Argument Review Packet! This resource provides students with structured practice identifying key argumentative elements such as claims, evidence, opposing viewpoints, rebuttals, and thesis statements while analyzing informational passages and responding to text-dependent qu

Bring choice, engagement, and rigor into your ELA classroom with this Scaffolded Short Story Choice Board! This ready-to-use resource allows students to explore a short story through analysis, writing, and creative tasks—while giving you built-in structure and accountability. Students choose one task from each row, ensuring a balanced approach to comprehension and critical thinking. Perfect for middle school and early high school ELA, this choice board keeps students engaged while reinforcing

Prepare students to read novels with deeper understanding, empathy, and real-world connections using these Social Issues Pre-Reading Stations. This resource introduces key social themes before reading, helping students build background knowledge and emotional awareness that directly transfers to classic and contemporary texts. Students rotate through stations focused on real-world social issues, analyze short texts and visuals, and respond to thought-provoking questions that mirror the conflicts