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If you’re looking for ELA resources that feel thoughtful, approachable, and ready to use, you’re in the right place.
Planning meaningful ELA lessons takes time, and middle school classrooms include learners at many different levels. That’s why I create high-quality, easy-to-use ELA resources designed to save you time while engaging all students, whether they need extra support or are ready for a challenge.
My resources are print and go and built to spark discussion and deeper thinking. Each activity is designed to meet students where they are, so you can focus less on lesson planning and more on purposeful learning.
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Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringer Slides and Handouts for Middle School Full Year
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Full Year of Daily Grammar Practice bundle, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards w
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+86
Greek & Latin Roots for 6th Grade Vocabulary Activities & Words PRINT & DIGITAL
Greek & Latin Vocabulary Roots is a year-long vocabulary program for 6th grade! Print, PPT and Google Drive Vocabulary activities are included. Students will learn common morphemes (root words, prefixes, and suffixes) and practice using them In various contexts. Everything you need to teach vocabulary for an entire year is included!. This year-long bundle will includesStudents will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin rootsApply vocabulary in writing, games, and qu
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.5.4b
, L.6.4b
, L.7.4b
+3
Middle School Parts of Speech Lessons, Worksheets & Interactive Activities
Teach, reinforce, and review the parts of speech with this Middle School Parts of Speech Bundle! Perfect for ELA classrooms, this all-in-one resource includes 15-minute guided lessons, hands-on interactive activities, and printable worksheets with student-friendly reference guides. Included in this bundle: 7 engaging lessons with slides (PPT & Google), fill-in notes, and an end-of-unit quiz 8 interactive cut-and-paste activities to reinforce nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepos
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
+7
Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Activities & Words 6th Grade PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your 6th grade students master essential Greek and Latin roots with this comprehensive vocabulary resource! This printable and digital unit includes 9 weeks of roots-focused vocabulary activities, featuring 5 words per week. Each word comes with definitions, part of speech, context examples, and engaging practice activities. Students will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin rootsApply vocabulary in writing, games, and quizzesBuild academic language skills
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.5.4b
, L.6.1
, L.6.4b
+5
6th Grade Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Activities & Words PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your 6th grade students master essential Greek and Latin roots with this comprehensive vocabulary resource! This printable and digital unit includes 9 weeks of roots-focused vocabulary activities, featuring 5 words per week. Each word comes with definitions, part of speech, context examples, and engaging practice activities. Students will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin roots Apply vocabulary in writing, games, and quizzes Build academic language skil
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.4
, L.6.4b
, CCRA.L.5
+1
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringers for Middle School Quarter 1 Print and Digital
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 1 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+37
Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Activities & Words 6th Grade PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your 6th grade students master essential Greek and Latin roots with this comprehensive vocabulary resource! This printable and digital unit includes 9 weeks of roots-focused vocabulary activities, featuring 5 words per week. Each word comes with definitions, part of speech, context examples, and engaging practice activities. Students will: Decode and understand unfamiliar words using common Greek & Latin rootsApply vocabulary in writing, games, and quizzesBuild academic language skills
5th - 7th
Vocabulary
CCSS, TEKS
L.6.4
, L.6.4b
, LA.6.2.C
Because of Mr Terupt Novel Study Activities Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Test
Because of Mr Terupt Novel Study Activities Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Test: Bring Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea to life in your classroom with this complete, no-prep novel study bundle! This bundle includes vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and quizzes & final test. This is perfect for literature circles, whole-class instruction, or homeschool. This resource is easy to customize to fit your needs, and the detailed answer key saves you valuable time. My Product Includ
4th - 6th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+11
Christmas Argument Writing Assignment: Graphic Organizer, Rubric, and Slides
Christmas Writing Assignment - Holiday Argument Writing Activity for ELA: Help your students become stronger writers with this engaging Christmas argumentative writing assignment! This resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, prewriting graphic organizers, an editing checklist, a grading rubric, and helpful reference charts. Students will write a Christmas argumentative essay focused on determining which holiday movie is the best. Whether they’re arguing that Elf is the only movie
5th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+8
Because of Mr Terupt Novel Study Comprehension Questions Print and Digital
Because of Mr Terupt Novel Study Comprehension Questions Print and Digital: This time-saving and standards-based resource Is just what you need while completing your class novel study. This resource is perfect to use for literature circles, independent work, and partner activities.It includes comprehension questions for each chapter of the book in printable and PPT Slide formats. This resource is easy to customize to fit your class needs, and the answer key saves you valuable time. Students
4th - 6th
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
Thanksgiving Argument Writing Assignment: Graphic Organizer, Rubric, and Slides
Help your students become stronger writers with this engaging Thanksgiving argumentative writing assignment! This resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, prewriting graphic organizers, an editing checklist, a grading rubric, and helpful reference charts. Students will write a Thanksgiving argumentative essay focused on determining which Thanksgiving dish is the best. Whether they’re arguing that turkey is essential to the Thanksgiving table or that pumpkin pie is the ultimate desse
5th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+3
Subject Verb Agreement & Clauses Grammar Unit: Notes, Slides, Quiz Middle School
Subject Verb Agreement & Clauses Grammar Unit: Notes, Slides, Quiz Middle School: Looking for quick 15 minute grammar lessons that require no prep on your end? This Sentence Structure & Clarity Grammar Unit for middle school ELA includes everything you need to help students improve their writing clarity, sentence fluency, and understanding of grammar. With Google Slides, PowerPoint notes, student handouts, and an end-of-unit quiz, you’ll save prep time and keep students actively engaged. What
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.1a
, L.6.1b
+13
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringer Slides and Handouts for Middle School Quarter 3
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 3 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.8.1
, W.8.1a
, W.8.1b
+49
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringers for Middle School Quarter 2 Print and Digital
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 2 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+34
Daily Grammar ELA Bell Ringer Slides and Handouts for Middle School Quarter 4
Make grammar practice a consistent, low-prep routine with this Quarter 4 Daily Grammar Practice resource, perfect for bell ringers, warm-ups, or skill review! Designed for middle school ELA, this resource includes both printable worksheets (weekly format) and a digital version (Google Slides & PowerPoint) that delivers one activity per day. Each day of the week focuses on a specific grammar skill, giving students meaningful repetition and variety while helping you target key ELA standards wi
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.6.1
, W.6.1a
, W.6.1b
+62
Middle School Independent Reading: 40 Book Challenge, Weekly Logs & Tracker
Make independent reading meaningful and manageable with this complete Middle School reading bundle. Designed to promote reading accountability and genre variety, this resource helps students set goals, track their progress, and involve families in their reading journey. It’s ideal for launching a 40 Book Challenge, organizing weekly reading logs, and encouraging students to read across multiple genres. ✅ What’s Included: 40 Book Challenge Student Tracker Booklet Weekly Reading Log with Parent
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
, RL.6.10
+16
4th Grade Morning Work Slides | Daily ELA & Math Spiral Review | Yearlong Bundle
Kick off every school day with engaging, no-prep morning work! This yearlong bundle of 4th Grade Morning Work Slides is designed to help your students review key ELA and Math skills daily, all while saving you hours of planning. Perfect for morning meeting routines, bell ringers, or soft starts, these slides build consistency and confidence all year long. Each day of the week targets a specific skill with a fun and meaningful activity. What’s Included: ✅ 36 weeks of editable daily slides
4th
English Language Arts, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.1
, 4.NBT.A.2
+40
End of Year Morning Work for 4th Grade | Spring ELA & Math Practice | Editable
Finish the school year strong with this no-prep morning work resource designed for 4th grade! This Spring and End of Year set provides 9 weeks of daily ELA and Math spiral review slides that keep students engaged and focused as the year wraps up. Perfect for reinforcing skills, reviewing standards, and maintaining routines during the busy spring months. Ideal for morning meetings, bell ringers, or soft starts, these editable slides save you time while helping students build confidence and pre
4th
English Language Arts, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS, TEKS
4.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+17
Fall Morning Work for 4th Grade | Daily ELA & Math Warm-Ups | Editable
Keep your morning routine strong all fall long with this no-prep morning work resource for 4th grade! Designed for the busy stretch between October and December, this 9-week set of daily ELA and Math spiral review slides is perfect for bell ringers, soft starts, or morning meetings. Each day of the week follows a consistent, skill-focused format to help students stay sharp, reinforce key concepts, and build independent learning routines. Use it digitally or print the optional handouts for easy
4th
English Language Arts, Math, Reading
CCSS, TEKS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+53
Daily Morning Work for 4th Grade | Winter Spiral Review | ELA & Math Practice
Keep your 4th graders engaged and reviewing key skills all winter long with this no-prep morning work resource! Designed for the January through March months, this winter-themed set offers 9 weeks of daily ELA and Math spiral review slides that support consistent routines and reinforce essential standards. Perfect for morning meetings, bell ringers, or soft starts, these editable slides save you time while helping students build confidence and maintain academic momentum during the busy winter
4th
English Language Arts, Math, Math Test Prep
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If you’re looking for ELA resources that feel thoughtful, approachable, and ready to use, you’re in the right place.
Planning meaningful ELA lessons takes time, and middle school classrooms include learners at many different levels. That’s why I create high-quality, easy-to-use ELA resources designed to save you time while engaging all students, whether they need extra support or are ready for a challenge.
My resources are print and go and built to spark discussion and deeper thinking. Each activity is designed to meet students where they are, so you can focus less on lesson planning and more on purposeful learning.
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