English Language Arts Hands-On Activities

Narrative Story Writing Reluctant Writers Packet Engaging Centers 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This narrative writing task is perfect for 5th grade ELA lessons. The escape room style puzzles will hook students and motivate them to write. The Time Travel theme will captivate imagination and the story starter sets the scene. This narrative writing escape room is a unique activity that will be a

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

4th 5th Grade Narrative Writing Activities Finish the Story Packet Summer Fun

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for an engaging activity for ELA writing centers? Students in 4th and 5th grade will love this narrative writing escape room bundle. There are 8 themes to engage students in short story writing. The escape room-style puzzles reveal plots to guide students through the narrative story

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Latin Roots Daily Morphology Morning Work Morphemes & Etymology 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for an engaging Latin roots activity for 5th and 6th grade students? This resource is perfect for daily morphology morning work practice.These morphemes and etymology task cards are perfect for students to review their knowledge of morphology and grammar. Each task card had 6 vocabul

5th - 6th Reading Strategies, Science of Reading, Vocabulary

Also included in: Morphology Greek Latin Roots Base Words Prefixes Suffixes Word Work 5th 6th 7th

Fantasy Story Reading Fun Independent Activity Grade 4 Short Reading Passage 5th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Fantasy-themed short story reading comprehension is suitable for 4th and 5th-grade students. The 8-page fictional short story has reading comprehension questions. Students will enjoy the short story reading passage and feel confident with the consistent structure to answer the comprehension que

4th - 6th Close Reading, Reading, Short Stories

Also included in: Short Stories Imaginative Narrative Writing Unit Activities 4th 5th 6th Grade

Closed Syllables Multisyllabic Short Vowel Words Fluency Passage 2nd 3rd Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

These decodable reading passages focus on words with closed syllables. Students will read closed syllables words with short vowels in context. The 5 short vowel reading passages come in a fluency tracking format and with comprehension questions. There is a supporting closed syllables anchor chart to

1st - 3rd Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading

Greek & Latin Roots 5th 6th Grade Morphology Sentences Worksheets Middle School

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students in 5th and 6th grade will enjoy this Greek and Latin morphemes task, where they fill in the blank sentences by identifying root words, prefixes, and suffixes. There are 10 pages for students to reveal the missing word using morphemes. There are 5 Greek root word pages and 5 Latin root word

4th - 6th Grammar, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading

Also included in: Morphology Greek Latin Roots Base Words Prefixes Suffixes Word Work 5th 6th 7th

Decodable Phonics Comic UFLI Reader with Digraphs Third Grade Fluency Activities

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This UFLI aligned activity is not endorsed by nor affiliated with UFLI Foundations in any way. No part of this resource copies any material found in the UFLI manual or website. This resource is aligned with the skills covered in each lesson.This comic book is a perfect way to engage 3rd and 4th-grad

2nd - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Phonics Morphology Comic Worksheets Fun Summer Reading Packet UFLI 3rd 4th Grade

Greek Mythology Short Stories 5th 6th Grade Myths Lesson Comprehension Questions

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This reading comprehension resource features Greek mythology-inspired short stories. There are 4 short stories which focus on themes and ideas from well known Greek myths. Each short story has accompanying reading comprehension questions and activities for students to complete. This resource is suit

4th - 7th Reading, Short Stories, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Short Story Reading Passage Comprehension Questions 5th 6th 7th Grade ELA Unit

Phonics UFLI Comic Floss Rule Reading Passage 3rd 4th Grade Fluency Decodable

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This UFLI aligned activity is not endorsed by nor affiliated with UFLI Foundations in any way. No part of this resource copies any material found in the UFLI manual or website. This resource is aligned with the skills covered in each lesson.Teach the FLSZ/Floss Rule with an engaging phonics comic cr

2nd - 5th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Phonics Morphology Comic Worksheets Fun Summer Reading Packet UFLI 3rd 4th Grade

Base Words Matrix Morphology Unit 5th 6th Grade Word Study Matrices Worksheets

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This morphology word matrix activity is ideal for 5th and 6th grade students to engage in word building using base words and affixes. This comprehensive resource features 20 base word matrices for students to create words with affixes. Students will learn to spell and create new words using the matr

4th - 7th Grammar, Science of Reading, Vocabulary

Also included in: Morphology Greek Latin Roots Base Words Prefixes Suffixes Word Work 5th 6th 7th

Dystopian Society Fiction Short Stories with Comprehension Questions Grade 6

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This reading comprehension resource features dystopian society short stories. There are 4 short stories that focus on futuristic worlds and dystopian societies. Each short story has accompanying reading comprehension questions and activities for students to complete. This resource is suitable for st

4th - 7th Reading, Short Stories, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Short Story Reading Passage Comprehension Questions 5th 6th 7th Grade ELA Unit

Trigraph End -dge Reading UFLI Fluency Passage & Worksheet Activities 3rd Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

These UFLI aligned worksheets are not endorsed by nor are they affiliated with UFLI Foundations. These worksheets provide reinforcement activities aligned with the skills covered in UFLI lessons. The activities do not copy any material found in the UFLI manual.This resource focuses on the trigraph -

2nd - 5th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Phonics Morphology Comic Worksheets Fun Summer Reading Packet UFLI 3rd 4th Grade

Phonics 3rd 4th Grade Suffix Endings ed es ing Decodable Worksheet Review Packet

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

These UFLI aligned worksheets are not endorsed by nor are they affiliated with UFLI Foundations. These worksheets provide reinforcement activities aligned with the skills covered in UFLI lessons. The activities do not copy any material found in the UFLI manual.This suffix worksheet is great for stud

2nd - 5th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Phonics Morphology Comic Worksheets Fun Summer Reading Packet UFLI 3rd 4th Grade

R Controlled Decodable Phonics Story Book Worksheets Fluency 3rd 4th Grade UFLI

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This UFLI aligned activity is not endorsed by nor affiliated with UFLI Foundations in any way. No part of this resource copies any material found in the UFLI manual or website. This resource is aligned with the skills covered in each lesson.This r-controlled vowel resource features a decodable chapt

3rd - 5th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

Also included in: Upper Elementary Phonics Decodable Chapter Book Reading Fluency 3rd 4th Grade

Latin Root Word Visual Matrix Graphic Organizer Assessment 5th 6th Grade Centers

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This morphology word matrix activity is ideal for 5th and 6th grade students to engage in word building using Latin root words and affixes. This comprehensive resource features 20 Latin root word matrices for students to create words with affixes. Students will learn to spell and create new words us

4th - 7th Grammar, Science of Reading, Vocabulary

Also included in: Morphology Greek Latin Roots Base Words Prefixes Suffixes Word Work 5th 6th 7th

Phonics Review Comic Suffix ment Affixes Reading Morphology Passage Grade 3 4 5

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This comic story reading passage is an engaging activity for students in 3rd and 4th grade to review phonics and morphology. The reading passage focuses on words with the suffix -ment. It includes a fluency reading passage and a comic book story. Students in 3rd and 4th grade will enjoy this suffix

3rd - 5th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Phonics Morphology Comic Worksheets Fun Summer Reading Packet UFLI 3rd 4th Grade

Suffix ible able Phonics Morphology Passage & Review Worksheets 3rd & 4th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This phonics and morphology resource focuses on the suffixes -able and -ible. It supports students in 3rd and 4th grade to practice morphology and phonics reading skills. Students will love the decodable comic story which makes reading engaging. The story is also presented as a fluency passage and t

3rd - 5th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading Strategies

Also included in: Phonics Morphology Comic Worksheets Fun Summer Reading Packet UFLI 3rd 4th Grade

Short Story Reading Comprehension Escape Room 5th 6th 7th Grade Fun ELA Unit

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for an engaging reading activity for a short story unit for ELA lessons? This reading escape room and short story bundle will capture the attention of your 5th and 6th graders!There are themed short story reading passages with comprehension questions. Even better, there are short sto

4th - 7th Reading, Short Stories, Other (ELA)

Secret Agent Graphic Novel Comic Book ELA Fun Writing Project Unit 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Bring fun and creativity to the writing process with this Secret Agent-themed graphic novel unit. Students in 5th and 6th grade will love planning and creating a graphic novel comic book using this resource.This writing activity goes beyond typical narratives and encourages visual storytelling. Conf

3rd - 5th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Graphic Novel Project Comic Book 5th 6th Grade Engaging Writing Reluctant Writer

Comma Rules Hands-On Grammar Practice Activities for Grades 3-8: Activity Bundle

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

If you're looking for a fun hands-on and collaborative way to teach sentence structures, comma rules, punctuation rules, and grammar, this is the perfect resource bundle for you. Each of the included resources are kinesthetic and collaborative in nature to get students up and out of their seats.

3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Punctuating Dialogue Hands-On Comma Rules Grammar Practice Activities Grades 3-8

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

In this collaborative, interactive, hands-on grammar activity, students work with partners to master comma rules by physically building dialogue and practicing punctuating it correctly.

3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Also included in: Narrative Writing Unit Activities Bundle for Gr. 3-8: SBAC and CAASPP Test Prep

52 Positive Affirmations Cursive Print Penmanship Practice Handwriting Bundle

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Improve penmanship skills with this bundle of cursive and printing handwriting practice pages. Students first trace, then copy one of 52 different positive affirmations. The cursive and printing pages are based on the same 52 affirmations and are presented in the same order, allowing for differentiation.

3rd - 6th Handwriting, Writing, Social Emotional Learning

Appositives & Appositive Phrase Hands-on Grammar Activity Bundle for Grades 5-8

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Appositives are such a fun grammar skill, and now your kids can practice with this pack of hands-on appositive phrases grammar activities. You'll get 10 different cloze reading passages as well as an interactive activity where kids build rich sentences with appositives.

5th - 8th English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Sentence Combining Scoot Game Task Cards for Grammar & Writing Revision Practice

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Tackle revision and grammar at the same time with these 20 Sentence Combining Scoot Game or Write the Room Task Cards for students in grades 5-8. As students or travel from task card to task card, they try to combine the sentences in at least 2 different ways.

5th - 8th English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Also included in: Reluctant Writers Activity Bundle: Engaging Activities for Writing Intervention

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