Semicolons link two related independent clauses together; learn to use them correctly with this middle-grade worksheet!

Give students extra practice differentiating between an independent clause and a dependent clause with this seventh-grade grammar worksheet!

This worksheet challenges kids' understanding of independent and dependent clauses by asking them to match up the two parts of a sentence.

In this seventh-grade grammar worksheet, students will read a variety of complex sentences and identify the dependent and independent clauses contained in each.

After independent reading, have students record and reflect. Young readers will demonstrate their ability to summarize and respond to their reading, and a log is a fun way for them to track their progress. Make copies of this log to use again and again!

This worksheet helps kids practice connecting independent and dependent clauses are connected using subordinating conjunctions.

After students read S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, have them compare and contrast the greasers and the Socs using this two-page novel study extension activity!

Understanding prefixes is crucial for learning the meaning of unfamiliar words and building vocabulary. Use this resource to study the prefix pre-.

Emphasize student choice with this high-interest, differentiated word study activity!

Understanding prefixes is crucial for learning the meaning of unfamiliar words and building vocabulary. Use this resource to study the prefix ex-.

Use this graphic organizer to help your students study new focus words or concepts.

Understanding prefixes is an important part of learning the meaning of unfamiliar words and building vocabulary. Use this resource to study the prefix com-.

Understanding prefixes is a key component of learning the meaning of unfamiliar words and building vocabulary. Use this resource to study the prefix con-.

After reading the first few chapters of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising, engage your students in a discussion with this two-page novel study guide!

Understanding prefixes is a crucial part of building vocabulary and learning the meaning of unfamiliar words. Use this resource to study the prefix mis-.

Encourage critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions from parts 2 and 3 of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder.

After reading the next few chapters of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising, engage students in discussion with this two-page guide!

Help students reflect on chapters 5–8 of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time with this two-page discussion guide!

Provide learners with engaging word study practice with this spring-themed syllables coloring worksheet!

Check students’ understanding and analysis of chapters 13 through 28 of Louis Sachar’s Holes with this discussion guide!

Use this discussion guide to support students’ comprehension and analysis of chapters 5–8 of S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders.

This middle school worksheet gives students a chance to study real examples of allusion (mythological, biblical, literary, or historical), simile, personification, or metaphor. 

After reading Esperanza Rising, get students thinking about point of view with this creative novel study extension activity!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Two Perspectives.

After reading Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising, let students use their creativity to model the two main settings from the story!

Provide learners with engaging word study practice with this spring-themed syllables coloring worksheet!

Engage learners in word study practice with this "schwa" vowel sound sorting worksheet!

After reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and filmed versions of the story!

After reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver, watch the movie adaptation in order to compare the written and visual forms of the story!

In this assessment, students apply their language arts knowledge to grammar problems.