8th Grade Language Arts and Writing Teaching Resource Resources
-
TEACHING RESOURCE
Writing a Book Report
Specific tips for writing effective book reports.Subjects:Writing Research PapersLanguage Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Questions Before, During, and After Reading
To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionGrammar -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Using "KWL" In Your Classroom Strategy
With this teaching strategy resource, we show you how to make the most out of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Journaling
Learn how to incorporate journaling in your classroom. Teachers can use…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Building Vocabulary
Vocabulary development is critical to success in reading To develop students'…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingVocabularyReading -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Essay Keywords
Definitions of words that help students write different types of essays.Subjects:VocabularyWriting Research PapersLanguage Arts and Writing -
ASSESSMENT
Scoring Rubric: Comparison/Contrast
The organization, elements of comparison/contrast writing, grammar, usage,…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingGrammarWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role
The general educator's role in the IEP process is an extremely important one…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingScience -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Shared Writing
In shared writing, the teacher and students compose text together, with both…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Writing Aloud
Writing aloud, or modeled writing, is a strategy wherein teachers use a "think…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Children's Books About Disabilities
This extensive list details books for both children and adults that deal with…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Literacy Glossary
A list of terms pertaining to literacy and reading.Subjects:VocabularyLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Research Paper: Revise the First Draft
Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting Research PapersWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Improving Your Study Skills
General suggestions for improving students' study skills.Subjects:WritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
World Geography Glossary
A glossary of global geographic terms, including definitions of "longitude,"…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingVocabularyGeography -
TEACHING RESOURCE
How Can Families Help Students Improve Their Writing Skills?
Families are a powerful influence in children's academic development. When…Subjects:WritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Research Paper: Use Footnotes and Endnotes
How to use footnotes and endnotes in a research paper.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingWriting Research Papers -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Memorizing Important Facts
Suggestions for helping students memorize important facts.Subjects:ListeningLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Research Paper: Organize Your Ideas
How to organize information and create an outline for a research paper.Subjects:Writing Research PapersWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Strategies for Helping Autistic Students with Writing Avoidance
Help your autistic students with writing avoidance by referencing and applying…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWritingSocial and Emotional Development -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Learning Disabilities: Glossary of Terms
Discover a glossary that provides definitions of important terms related to…Subjects:VocabularyLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Brainstorming: A Strategy for Creative Productivity
Brainstorming is a process one goes through in an effort to generate ideas and…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCommunication SkillsOral Communication -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Writing Workshop
A writing workshop is a block of time set aside in the school day to focus…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting