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Welcome to our 8th grade worksheets! As eighth grade learners prepare for the first year of high school, they polish the skills they have and enjoy learning experiences that offer a different kind of flexibility than they are likely to face in high school.
Eighth graders require developed skills in informative and argument style writing, confident reading skills across genres, and skills in presentation and discussion. They are also asked to synthesize more often by gathering ideas and finding the connections. The demands of this age, across content areas, depend heavily on well-rounded literacy skills. Beyond this, these learners will likely be looking to the future and need to fine-tune their skills in executive functioning.
The month of September brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of September, to generate original responses about the welcoming of autumn and beginning of the school year. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre.…
You’ll find our collection of October writing prompts below! The month of October brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of October, to generate original responses about spooky adventures, Halloween, and other celebratory days and events.…
The month of November brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing prompts, designed specifically for the month of November, to generate original responses about the last month of fall and the beginning of many stomach-stuffing holiday gatherings. Responses to these prompts can vary…
The month of December brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of December, to generate original responses about holiday jollity and winter wonder. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to use…
We’ve included links below to a wide variety of writing prompts. In all, there are more than 900, broken out by theme, month, and grade. Assigning prompts to students offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. Some of the key advantages include skill development, critical thinking, self-expression, communication skills,…
Our collection of May writing prompts are below! The month of May brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing categories, designed specifically for the month of May, to generate original responses about fragrant flowers, diverse celebrations, springtime weather, trips, animals, and much more.…
Below you’ll find ten different printable main idea graphic organizers that you can use in the class or at home. A graphic organizer is a tool that students can use to better understand and organize their thoughts while reading or writing. It helps students to focus on the most important…
Welcome to our collection of printable reading logs! Whether you’re a teacher looking to encourage your students to read more or a parent wanting to keep track of your child’s reading progress, these logs are here to help. We’ve got 10 different logs to choose from, each with its own…
Printable All About Me Worksheets Questions, Templates Older kids still look back at their earlier days with fond memories of working on All About Me worksheets! It’s a fun opportunity for students to describe themselves in creative ways and also get to know other students in the class. There are…
Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut (1823-1886) was a prominent woman from South Carolina. Her husband, James Chesnut, was a U.S. Senator before the Civil War. Well-educated, intelligent, and well-connected, Mary understood, as the Civil War began, she had a front row seat to a historic moment in history. She began recording…
