8th grade ela

Free 7th & 8th grade worksheets, printable games, and activities to make learning math, literacy, history, and science engaging and FUN!

Using television in the classroom can be a great way to engage students, while still teaching the standards. Here are 15 TV episodes to use in ELA to teach genre, narrative techniques, characterization, and much more. Blog post from teachnouvelle.com.

Final projects for any novel study

“RT @LannyBall: Awesome chart for counterclaim in 8th grade! From my colleague ESantamaria #TCRWP”

This collaborative short story review poster project is a great way to get students thinking about literary elements.

Creative and engaging ways to bring art into your middle school ELA classroom.

7th and 8th grade ELA materials and resources for an entire school year covering more than 30 different skills and 40+ activities. This 140+ page product is designed to help your students master a variety of different skills throughout an entire school year. Below, I've highlighted the different skills, activities, and assessments included in the resource. This resource is editable and can be changed to fit your students' needs! NOTE: This resource is completely different than my 6th Grade…

Theme anchor chart. 5th grade ELA

I designed a word wall to display academic terminology in my middle school classroom. It is a great way to reinforce the concepts we discuss in a lesson.

Fun and educational middle school ELA games for grammar and literacy

One of the first things teachers learn in their pre-service teaching classes is the importance of establishing effective classroom routines and procedures for

8th grade vocabulary can be a tricky subject for students. It's important to understand the concepts behind the words and how they are used in different contexts. Vocabulary words such as elucidate, prodigal, elaborate, and abate can be difficult for 8th graders to grasp, but with a little effort their vocabulary can soar!

Incorporating Art in ELA Class: Lesson Plan Ideas | Reading and Writing Haven

These books should be on your 8th grade reading list. This is a great list of books for 8th graders and it contains a variety of different genres and subject titles worth reading.

Stations in Middle School ELA that can be taught without constant grading and prepping materials #MiddleSchoolELA

This figurative language foldable is perfect for test prep, review, whole or small group instruction, poetry units, and more. Use them with upper elementary or middle school students during your ELA lessons. They're hands-on, engaging, plus a great reference to be used all year long. Great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students. Plus all the terms and vocabulary you want are included in the blog post. Check it out today! #FigurativeLanguage #UpperElementary #EnglishLanguageArts