Middle School English Language Arts Resources

Fantasy Work on Writing 4th 5th Grade Imaginative Prompt Fun Finish the Story

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Picture a writing lesson where students begin with a fantasy story starter, solve puzzles to uncover plot choices, and then continue the adventure in their own words. This 4th–5th grade fantasy writing resource gives students an engaging structure for practising narrative writing, fictional story wr

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

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

Root Word Assessment Study Building Prefixes Suffixes Affixes 5th 6th 7th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This resource features 10 pages of quiz questions based on morphology, root words, and affixes. Students will revise explicitly taught context based on the Science of Reading principles. There are questions relating to morpheme meaning, identifying root words, and recognising prefixes and suffixes w

4th - 6th Grammar, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

Figurative Language Short Stories Text 5th 6th Grade Test Prep Packet ELA Review

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Finding engaging ways to teach figurative language alongside reading comprehension can be a challenge. This printable packet gives 5th and 6th grade students focused practice with figurative language in context through eight short stories.Each story includes 10 comprehension questions, helping stude

4th - 6th Poetry, Reading, Short Stories

Narrative Picture Book Writing Project for Grades 4-8: Max, The Library Cat

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

In this narrative picture book writing project for grades 4-8, students partner up in Author-Illustrator teams to create a picture book about the adventures of Max, the Library Cat.

3rd - 6th Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Compound Sentences Hands-On Comma Rules Grammar Practice Activities

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Master building and punctuating compound sentences with FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions with these hands-on, interactive grammar activities. Learning comma rules and sentence structures is fun when you physically build sentences or SCOOT around the room with a partner to resolve grammar errors.

4th - 7th English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Also included in: Fragments and Run-On Sentences Bundle: Grammar Activities & Practice 4th-6th Gr.

Persuasive Opinion Writing Scrambled Paragraph Puzzles: Organize Sentences

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Improve paragraph writing with these 10 Persuasive Opinion Scrambled Paragraph Puzzles, where students must rearrange the sentences of a scrambled opinion paragraph to place them in their proper, logical sequence. Ideal for grades 4-7.

4th - 7th Informational Text, Writing, Writing Expository

Also included in: Paragraph Puzzles Bundle: Organize Scrambled Sentences Writing Activities

Write Opinion Essay Introductions and Conclusions ELA SBAC CAASPP Test Prep

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Prepare for the SBAC CAASPP test with 10 Finish the Opinion Essay brochures that allow students to write both the introduction and conclusion to finish an essay. Differentiating is easy with these printable or editable digital stories. Start by analyzing the existing body paragraphs for the author's

4th - 6th ELA Test Prep, Writing Essays, Writing Expository

Also included in: Write Essay and Story Introductions and Conclusions SBAC CAASPP Test Prep BUNDLE

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Opinion Writing Bell Ringer Warm-Ups: 50 Digital Persuasive Writing Activities

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

These 50 Opinion Writing Time Filler Warm-Ups are exactly what your reluctant or struggling writers need to improve their persuasive writing skills. You’ll get access to both a PowerPoint presentation and a Google Slideshow with 10 weeks of no-prep digital bell-ringers.

4th - 6th Writing, Writing Essays, Writing Expository

Also included in: Writing Warm-Ups Bundle: 200 Bell Ringers for Info, Opinion, Narrative & Grammar

3rd 4th Grade Grammar Punctuation ELA Skills Review Escape Room Literacy Centers

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students in 3rd and 4th grade will love this grammar review activity. The escape-room style story leads students through a series of clues to unlock by solving grammar, spelling, and punctuation puzzles. The spy-themed story will engage students and the escape-room style puzzles will keep them motiv

4th - 6th Grammar, Spelling, Writing

Root Word Work Worksheets 5th Grade Morphology Latin Roots Prefix Suffix Unit

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Latin roots task is a perfect way for 5th and 6th grade students to practice their morphology and etymology skills. Using a provided Latin root, students can fill in the blank template to create new words. A prefix and suffix morpheme list is available to guide students in identifying words the

3rd - 6th Grammar, Reading, Science of Reading

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

Morphology Review Quiz Puzzles ELA Centers Vocabulary Bell Ringers 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

When students need repeated practice with word parts and roots in morphology, it can be helpful to have short, varied activities ready to use. This ELA review resource gives students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade opportunities to practise morphology and Greek and Latin roots through mini quizzes, revie

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

Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Prefixes Suffixes Base Word Morphology Worksheets Etymology Study

Morphology Centers Affixes 5th 6th Grade Worksheets Task Cards Notebook Passages

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This comprehensive Science of Reading bundle is a perfect addition to literacy centers for 5th and 6th grade students. There are a variety of worksheets and tasks for students to practice word work and improve their understanding of morphology, morphemes, and etymology. This bundle includes a variet

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

Back to School Activities Bundle: Icebreakers, Writing Prompts, Scoot, Bookmarks

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Kick off the new school year with community, creativity, and connection!Build strong relationships in your new classroom right from day one with this  Back-to-School Activities Bundle.

3rd - 6th Writing, Classroom Community

Robert Frost Poem Nothing Gold Can Stay Bookmarks to Color Coloring DIY Gift

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Set of 4 coloring bookmarks with the Poem Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost to be used as low prep gifts, early finishers, additions to sub plans, and more.Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom, library, or at a book club: 1. Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookma

6th - 9th English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Hope Quote Emily Dickinson Coloring Bookmarks Poetry Activity for Teens DIY Gift

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Set of 4 coloring bookmarks with the quote from the poem by Emily Dickinson "Hope" is the thing with feathers to be used as low prep activity, gifts, early finishers, student rewards, additions to sub plans, and more.Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom, library, or at a book cl

5th - 12th English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Personification Unit Reading Passages & Writing Activities 5th 6th 7th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Looking for a personification resource that goes beyond simply identifying examples in isolated sentences? This comprehensive personification figurative language unit helps students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade identify, interpret, analyse, and create personification through reading passages, poetry,

5th - 7th Poetry, Reading, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Figurative Language Unit Analysis Reading Poetry 5th 6th 7th Grade ELA Workbook

Early Fast Finisher Writing Centers Story Continuation Prompts 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Fantasy themed short story paper is a perfect resource for a creative writing unit for middle school students. There are 10 pages with short story prompts and three unique sentence starters for students to choose from. There is a template space provided for students to draft their story ideas.

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

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

Suffix Short Reading Morphology Passages 3rd 4th Grade Small Group Materials

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Students often meet unfamiliar words with endings such as -ful, -ous, or -ment when reading in context. This resource gives them structured practice using suffixes and root words to support decoding, spelling, fluency, and comprehension.Designed for 3rd and 4th grade learners, this set includes seve

3rd - 6th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

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

Graphic Novel Comic Book Unit Writing Project 5th 6th Grade Reluctant Writers

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for a writing project that all students will love? From reluctant writers to confident authors, this graphic novel writing project is perfect for students in 5th and 6th grade.Immerse students in visual storytelling as this Time Travel themed project guides them in planning and draft

4th - 7th Creative Writing, Writing, Other (ELA)

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

Guided Narrative Writing Scaffolds Engaging Reluctant Writers 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

These short story prompts and story starters are perfect for ELA writing lessons for students in 5th grade. There are 10 pages of creative writing prompts that feature a Time Travel theme. Each story starter prompt includes 3 plot choices for students to select from and continue the story. ✍️ What’s

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

4th 5th Grade Root Word Middle School Morphology Morphemes Worksheets Practice

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Are you looking for engaging morphology and morphemes activities for 4th and 5th grade students? These Greek roots worksheets provide students with a chance to write, spell, and build words using Greek morphemes. Students will deepen their understanding of etymology. Teachers will have 11 pages of r

3rd - 6th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

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

Multisyllabic Words Prefix & Suffix Practice 5th 6th Grade Morphology Etymology

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This task is perfect for teaching morphemes and etymology. Students will explore multisyllabic words with prefixes, suffixes, and roots. The worksheets guide students through identifying the syllables and morphemes in different words. Students will explore Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots etymolo

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

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

4th 5th Grade Prefixes Suffixes Base Word Morphology Worksheets Etymology Study

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

This Science of Reading bundle is perfect to support students in 5th and 6th grade learning about morphology. There are reading passages and worksheets that focus on prefixes, suffixes, base words, and word roots.The worksheets are ready to print and easy to use in the classroom. The reading passage

3rd - 6th Reading, Reading Strategies

Space Theme Imaginative Fun Story Writing Paper Sci Fi Middle School Activity

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Immerse 5th grade students in a narrative experience with a difference with this science fiction outer space themed writing paper. The activity includes a story starter and escape room style puzzles that unlock plot choices, motivating students to keep writing and finish the story.

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

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