8th Grade Language Arts and Writing

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Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

Writing

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Letter Writing

In this printable computer lesson, students learn the basic format for letter writing. They get practice in word…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Letter-Writing Lessons & Tips

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Citing Internet Sources

Students learn how to cite sources from the Internet for their essays and papers.

Subjects

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Guide to Citing Online Sources

How to format citations for Web sources.

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Insects on the Internet

In this printable computer activity, students research insects on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Insects

Biology

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Science Key Term Review: Heredity and Genetics

Review the meaning of science terms with this vocabulary worksheet and word puzzle about heredity and genetics.

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

Genetics and DNA

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The Nine Planets

In this printable computer activity, students research the planets on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Reviewing Spelling Rules

Review spelling rules with your students while improving their computer skills. In this computer activity, students use…

Subjects:

Spelling

Language Arts and Writing

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Researching Our National Parks

In this printable computer lesson and activity on National Parks, students develop their Internet research skills. Then…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Geography

Social Studies and History

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Alliteration Always!

For this PowerPoint project, students write alliterative sentences, type them on slides, and illustrate their work with…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literary Style and Techniques

Language Arts and Writing

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Left-Handers Are All Right

Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…

Subjects

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Web-Writing Tips for Students

Print this handout for your students to refer to while they are creating web pages.

Subjects:

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Lessons from History Worksheet

Use this worksheet in combination with the "Lessons from History" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Writing

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GAMES AND APPS

Poptropica Teaching Guide: 24 Carrot Island

This teaching guide to Poptropica's 24 Carrot Island will help kids discover topics such as economics, the solar system,…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Glossary of Internet Acronyms and Emoticons

The acronyms abbreviate common phrases and slang we're all familiar with, and the emoticons (also known as "smileys")…

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

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Australian of the Year Award Recipients

Learn about great Australian role models with this worksheet about Australian of the Year Award recipients. Students…

Subjects:

Australians

Award and Prize Winners

Heroes & Role Models

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Public Transportation: Advertising

Students pretend they are employed by the public transportation agency in their hometown. They think about the benefits…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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ASSESSMENT

Lessons from History Rubric

Use this scoring guide in combination with the "Lessons from History" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

Great Depression

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Science and Language Arts: Technology and Weather

Students define weather terminology and also a list of weather prediction tools. They must suggest when the tools first…

Subjects:

Weather

Language Arts and Writing

Earth Science

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Classroom Integration Ideas for Microsoft Excel

Discover great ways to integrate spreadsheets into your science, math, social studies, or language arts curriculum. The…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

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GAMES AND APPS

Poptropica Teaching Guide: Time Tangled Island

This teaching guide to Poptropica's Time Tangled Island will help kids discover famous inventors, political figures,…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

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LESSON PLANS

WWI Propaganda

Students will do independent research to find and compare examples of propaganda used in World War I and today.

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

World War I (1914-1918)

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Getting into Grammar

Discover a grammar lesson that includes word processing activities on possessive nouns, adverbs, verbs, and adjectives.…

Subjects:

Parts of Speech

Language Arts and Writing

Grammar

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