8th Grade English Language Arts Resources : Page 16

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Anne Shirley from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables.

After finishing the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students explore the world of nonrenewable and renewable energy.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Thorin Oakenshield from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Introduce readers to the poem “I like to see it lap the Miles” by beloved American poet Emily Dickinson.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Sirius Black from the Harry Potter series.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Jonas from The Giver.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Ivan from The One and Only Ivan.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Gloria from Because of Winn-Dixie.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Auggie from Wonder.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Amy March from Little Women.

Before reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, use this pre-reading activity to build background knowledge and engagement. 

Learners build their vocabulary by analyzing words to find the shared Greek or Latin affix.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by The Once-ler from The Lorax.

Invite students to reflect on a movie character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by John Keating from Dead Poets Society.

Invite students to reflect on a character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by The Wizard of Oz from L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the first part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Let your learner try their hand at 14 of these rhyming riddles with this fun and relatable word puzzle worksheet!

Differentiate learning with this fun after-reading response choice board!

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of the next part of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Use this discussion guide to support readers’ comprehension of chapters 8-11 of William Kamkwamba’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

Encourage students to dive deep into a word with this Vocabulary Deep Dive graphic organizer!

Engage students in some fun spring-themed spelling practice with this unique and engaging word search!

Boost students' spelling skills with this spring-themed word search puzzle!

Learners practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about requiring stores to stay open on holidays!

Students consider the ethics of exploring a maritime memorial in this extension activity for Walter Lord's A Night to Remember.

Give your learners some fun figurative language practice with this Valentine's Day-themed metaphors maze!

Explore the differences between formal and informal writing with this spring-themed writing worksheet!

Celebrate Earth Day while honing spelling skills with this fun and colorful word search activity!

Get students thinking deeply with this spring-themed writing prompt about new beginnings!

Invite learners to think and write creatively with this fun writing prompt about an Earth Day invention!