These free digital ELA activities are ready to use immediately! Are you looking for engaging material for remote learning in ELA? These five resources will be perfect, and best of all, they’re free!
All of these activities can be used in person as well as virtually via Google apps.
Support your students in reading comprehension, writing, and more with the following ideas:
1. Argumentative Writing
First, this free resource is a graphic organizer to help your students learn to write a 5 paragraph essay. It includes reminders of things to include in each paragraph.
Students will type their ideas into the document on Google Slides. This is a great way to scaffold the argumentative/persuasive essay for your writers.
2. RACE Writing Strategy
Second on the list is the RACE Strategy. The RACE Writing Strategy is my favorite way to help students learn to cite the text. This resource provides a short paragraph for students to read and respond in a paragraph. Included is a writing checklist for each part of the RACE Strategy. Get versions for grades 2, 4-6, or 6-9 here!
Read more about the RACE Strategy here.
3. Text Structure
Third, this quick, self-grading activity is a great way to introduce or practice text structure. Students will read 6 short paragraphs and choose the correct answer.
Non-fiction text structures include: compare/contrast, cause and effect, problem/solution, description, chronological order, and sequence.
4. Paired Passages Student Guide
Next, this digital guide to paired passages is great for grades 4-7.
Paired passages are a fantastic way to increase the rigor in your ELA classroom. They will help your students prepare for standardized tests. Additionally, they promote higher-order skills like synthesizing, comparing and contrasting.
5. Scrambled Paragraph Activity
Finally, check out this free scrambled paragraph activity. This activity is a fun way to practice paragraph structure. It will also reinforce reading comprehension. Teachers have said that it is a great way to introduce paragraphs to struggling writers.
Located on Google Slides, students will drag and drop the sentences into the correct order.
Additional Digital Resources
Now that you’ve found 5 free resources, you may need more. Read Relevant has tons of ideas for teaching English in person and virtual. Check out this free resource guide. You can find resources range from grades 3-10.
What are some of your favorite free digital ELA activities? Let me know in the comments!
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