Free ELA Resources

To Further Support Your Teaching Efforts

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The password for the supplementary resources is on page 261 of the book.

Dear Educators and Homeschooling Parents,

Welcome to the lesson plans designed to accompany the textbook “Spelling, Writing and Reading for 7th and 8th Grade: Language Arts Curriculum.” These lesson plans are structured to align with the key parts of the book, rather than focusing on each individual lesson. The lesson plans are created to provide a solid framework for teaching, while allowing you the flexibility to incorporate your own creative methods and strategies.

Lesson Plans Overview

The lesson plans are structured around the eight key parts of the textbook, with each part encompassing a bundle of lessons that are designed to work together in teaching and reinforcing spelling, writing, and reading skills. Rather than focusing on individual lessons, the approach is to provide a comprehensive overview of each part, highlighting essential concepts, vocabulary, and skills relevant to that section. These plans are not prescriptive but are meant to serve as a flexible guide, allowing you to expand, modify, and adapt the material to meet the specific needs of your classroom. You can follow the suggested activities, introduce your own ideas, or adjust them to fit your teaching style.

Supporting Your Teaching Efforts

I understand the significant time and effort that goes into preparing lessons and activities, and I’m well aware of the countless hours teachers dedicate to ensuring their students succeed. My goal is to lighten that load by providing you with ready-to-use resources that support your teaching efforts and help you focus on what you do best—teaching. To help lighten that load and further support you in teaching the content effectively, important sections of this book have been reproduced into presentations for classroom use. Additionally, the lesson plans include direct links to a single file containing all the presentations, as well as another file with all the flashcards corresponding to the lessons in the textbook. Both files can be easily downloaded for your convenience. These resources are designed to complement the lesson plans, offering you ready-to-use tools that enhance your teaching and enrich the learning experience for your students.

Presentations

Presentations that correspond directly to the lessons in the book are included to complement the lesson plans. These presentations are visual tools designed to reinforce key concepts, making it easier for students to grasp complex ideas and engage with the material. They are perfect for use in both classroom settings and homeschooling environments, providing a clear, structured way to present information. You can download these presentations through the link provided in the lesson plans and customize them as needed to fit your teaching style or to address specific areas where your students may need additional support.

Flashcards

The flashcards included with these materials are a versatile resource that can be used in a variety of ways to reinforce learning. In the classroom, you can use them for quick reviews, quizzes, or interactive games that encourage students to actively participate in their learning. They can also be used to support group work, where students quiz each other or discuss the words and concepts on the cards. For homeschooling parents, these flashcards are an excellent tool for one-on-one learning sessions or as a supplement to the textbook exercises. You can download these flashcards through the link provided in the lesson plans and use them to make your lessons more engaging and interactive.

Adapting for Homeschooling

For homeschooling parents, these lesson plans, presentations, and flashcards are easily adaptable to your home environment. The generic approach of the lesson plans allows you to tailor the material to suit your child’s pace and learning style. You might choose to spend more time on certain parts of the curriculum or integrate the lessons with real-world activities that bring the concepts to life. The presentations can be a valuable tool during your instructional time, offering a clear and visually engaging way to present new information. Meanwhile, the flashcards can serve as a fun and interactive way to review and reinforce learning, making your homeschooling sessions both effective and enjoyable.

I hope that these resources will empower you to create a dynamic and enriching learning experience for your students or children. Feel free to adapt and expand upon them as you see fit, ensuring that each lesson resonates with the learners in your care.

Best regards,

Natasha Attard Ph.D                        

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