Middle School English Language Arts Resources

3rd 4th 5th Grade Summer Writing and Drawing Prompts Journal Summer Break Packet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your third, fourth, and fifth-grade students learning over summer break? This Summer Writing and Drawing Prompts Journal is the perfect summer break packet to inspire creativity and imagination while reinforcing writing skills!Designed for grades 3–5, this

2nd - 6th Writing

Also included in: Summer Writing Prompts and Word Searches - 3rd 4th 5th Grade Summer Break Packet

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Comprehension & Writing Prompts

Created by
Meryma Learning

Teach your students the significance of both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day with this comprehensive classroom resource bundle! Featuring reading comprehension passages, vocabulary activities, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this set provides a balanced and engaging approach to ex

3rd - 6th Reading, Writing

Grammar Bell Ringer Warm-Ups: 50 Digital Grammar Activities for Grades 3-6

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

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

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

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

Digital Teacher Planner | 28 Tabs | Excel + Google Sheets | All Grade Levels

Created by
Koco Kyo

Digital Teacher Planner | 28 Tabs, Auto-Dated Calendars, Lesson Plans, Attendance & GradebookLesson Plans • Daily Attendance • Gradebook • Homework • Monthly Calendars • Family Contacts — 28 connected tabs in one editable digital plannerTake your everyday teacher organization out of separate not

Preschool - Adult Education Reading

Victor Hugo Literary Inspirational Quotes Bookmarks Painted Paris Artworks

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Printable Victor Hugo fan bookmarks set with inspirational and encouraging quotes from Les Miserables and views of Paris cityscape, artworks of an early pioneer of pointillism and neo-impressionism Camille Pissarro. Art and literature appreciation gift. Has a circle guide to attach a ribbon.COLORING

8th - 12th Art, Visual Arts, Literature

Jane Austen Quotes Bookmarks English Novel Literature Appreciation Pansy Flowers

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Printable Jane Austen fan bookmarks set DIGITAL DOWNLOAD with watercolor blue and purple pansy flowers and quotes by Jane Austen from Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey.

7th - 12th English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)

Leo Tolstoy Quotes Bookmarks Russian Classic Monet Artworks

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Printable Leo Tolstoy fan bookmarks set DIGITAL DOWNLOAD with inspirational and encouraging quotes and famous artworks by impressionist Claude Monet. These bookmarks would make a great gift for a classic literature book lover, could be given out as favors for book club members, used as gift tags, an

7th - Adult Education Art History, English Language Arts, Literature

The Raven Quotes by Edgar Allan Poe Bookmarks to Color Book Marker Activity Gift

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Set of 4 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by Edgar Allan Poe from The Raven to be used as gifts, early finishers, addition to sub plans, and more. Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the stor

6th - 12th Literature, Poetry, Reading

Greek Mythology Activity Coloring Bookmarks Fun Keepsake Craft Project Writing

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Low prep activity with 12 Greek Mythology gods and goddesses coloring bookmarks with space to write in their roles/traits.These bookmarks would work great as a fun addition to lesson plans, sub plans, early finisher activities, for a relaxing time, DIY gifts, and more.Ideas on using bookmarks:as ear

6th - 12th English Language Arts, Literature, Ancient History

Road Not Taken Robert Frost Quote Bookmarks to Color Coloring Activity DIY Gift

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Set of 4 coloring bookmarks with the quote from the poem by Robert Frost "The Road Not Taken" to be used as low prep activity, 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: Book Club and Classroom Discu

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

Snowflake Bentley Picture Book + Primary Sources | Inquiry-Based | Grades 4-6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Bring Snowflake Bentley to life with this three-day Story to Source Investigation for Grades 4–6. Students connect the picture book to six primary and secondary sources, analyzing evidence to determine how accurately the story reflects history. Activities include close reading, collaborative expert groups, source analysis, and evidence-based writing. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, discussion prompts, exit tickets, synthesis activities, and bulletin board materials.

4th - 6th English Language Arts, Informational Text

Limerick Writing Lesson | Poetry | March & St. Patrick's Day | Grades 3, 4, 5

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce students to limerick poetry with this engaging, print-and-go writing lesson! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day, March, or any poetry unit, students explore rhyme, rhythm, syllable patterns, and the AABBA rhyme scheme before creating their own original limericks. Includes model poems, a step-by-step writing guide, an “Is It a Limerick?” identification activity, and student practice and writing pages. Great for whole-class lessons, literacy centers, or independent writing.

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

Working with Primary Source Documents: Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary and secondary sources with this engaging social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to identify and distinguish historical sources through clear definitions, real-world examples, guided notes, and a hands-on sorting activity. Includes vocabulary posters, student note sheet, sorting mat, answer key, and exit ticket. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, centers, or review. Aligned with NYS Social Studies Practice A2.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Primary Source Document Analysis Lesson: A First Go

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary source document analysis with this scaffolded social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to think like historians as they observe, infer, and interpret historical evidence while considering a document's purpose, audience, and context. Includes two authentic primary source documents with transcriptions, a document analysis worksheet, completed answer keys, and vocabulary posters. Perfect for building historical inquiry and critical thinking skills.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Patriot or Loyalist? Two Points of View |American Revolutionary War Series| Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore Patriot, Loyalist, and Neutral perspectives during the American Revolution in this engaging multi-day Social Studies lesson for Grades 4–6. Students investigate why colonists chose different sides through a classroom simulation, informational texts, primary source poems and songs, historical fiction, and evidence-based discussions. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, source analysis activities, vocabulary support, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Investigate the Boston Massacre in this engaging American Revolution lesson for Grades 4–6. Students explore colonial resistance, analyze Paul Revere's engraving and historical newspapers, compare perspectives, and examine how propaganda influenced public opinion. Includes informational texts, primary source analysis, a collaborative jigsaw investigation, graphic organizers, vocabulary support, discussion prompts, evidence-based writing assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Plot Mountain Graphic Organizer

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Help students visualize story structure with this FREE Plot Mountain graphic organizer! Students identify and record the introduction, rising action, conflict, climax, falling action, and resolution of a story. Perfect for Grades 3–6 reading comprehension, literature circles, independent reading, and ELA lessons.

3rd - 6th English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing

Fall Descriptive Narrative Writing & Craft | Figurative Language | Grades 3-6 | Fabulous Fall Characters

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🍂 Bring fall creativity into your Grades 3–5 classroom with this descriptive and narrative writing project! Students create unique fall-themed characters, develop vivid descriptions, and practice adjectives, adverbs, and figurative language through engaging writing activities. Includes a character craft template, graphic organizers, writing pages, figurative language practice, a speaking and listening activity, and an assessment rubric. Perfect for a fall bulletin board display!

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Sarah Hale | Persuasive Writing | Thanksgiving | Primary Source Connection| Grades 3-5

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in this engaging three-day writing mini-unit for Grades 3–5. Part of the Story to Source Investigations series, students connect a picture book to historical primary sources while practicing close reading, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. Includes lesson plans, primary source analysis, graphic organizers, writing activities, student publishing materials, and bulletin board display options.

3rd - 6th Informational Text, Writing Essays

December Writing | December Craft | SEL Activity | SEL Bulletin Board | Holidays | Grades 3-5

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🕯️ Celebrate kindness and the theme of light in winter holidays with this Grades 3–6 SEL writing and craft activity. Students reflect on how they can "be a light in the world" through acts of kindness, then write a meaningful paragraph and create a candle craft for a winter bulletin board. Includes brainstorming pages, writing templates, differentiated supports, candle craft pieces, display signs, and a writing rubric. Perfect for December writing and classroom community building!

3rd - 6th Writing

Fictional Narrative Story Writing Paper with Prompts & Template 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

A Pirate Adventure theme gives students an engaging context for practising fictional narrative writing from a story starter through to a complete draft. This 11-page resource supports creative thinking, story structure and the writing process for students in Grades 5–6.Students begin with a two-page

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Writing

Also included in: Finish the Story Independent Narrative Writing Packet Imaginative Fictional 5th

Outer Space Theme Writing Paper Prompts Sci Fi Fun Short Story 4th 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Need a structured way to help students begin and develop a creative narrative? This outer space writing resource gives students a clear starting point for a science fiction short story without requiring them to generate an idea from scratch.Students choose from three prompt options for each section

3rd - 6th Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Also included in: Finish the Story Independent Narrative Writing Packet Imaginative Fictional 5th

Prefix Suffix Worksheet Games 4th Grade Practice Activity Morphology Word Work

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Need engaging, focused practice for teaching prefixes and suffixes in Grade 4? This 16-page resource combines morphology worksheets and word work games to help students explore how affixes affect word meaning and spelling.Designed for literacy centres, independent activity, or as a supplement to exp

4th - 7th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

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

Short Stories Imaginative Narrative Writing Unit Activities 4th 5th 6th Grade

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

Help upper-primary and middle school students develop imaginative narratives through Fantasy-themed short story writing activities. This narrative writing unit is designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th and gives students structured opportunities to explore ideas, create stories and practise the craft of nar

4th - 6th Creative Writing, Writing