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ELA Activities Upper Elementary and Middle School

Check out these engaging upper elementary and middle school ela activities and ideas for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students and teachers. I love sharing no prep and low prep activities that offer differentiation so all students can succeed. Reducing a teacher's workload is my goal.
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The October Word Searches are no prep and perfect for those challenging October & fall Days. Includes 7 differentiated word searches each with October themes. Perfect for Halloween, fall, October activities and weather.

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