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ELA Holiday & Seasonal Activities Hub

Meaningful reading, grammar, and writing resources aligned with seasons, holidays, and awareness months—ADHD-friendly and homeschool/classroom ready.

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Fall

Fall Figurative Language

Explore metaphors, similes, and imagery with autumn-themed texts.

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Back-to-School Grammar Review

Start the year strong with this no-prep grammar warm-up pack.

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Fall Reading Comprehension

High-interest fall-themed nonfiction passages and questions.

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Winter

Winter Writing Prompts

Creative and persuasive prompts to inspire seasonal storytelling.

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Winter Grammar Practice

Practice commas, clauses, and sentence structure with a winter twist.

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Snowy Poetry Pack

Use nature to explore haiku, free verse, and imagery in poetry.

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Spring

Spring Poetry & Imagery

Use nature imagery and figurative language to level up descriptive writing.

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Earth Day Reading & Writing

Nonfiction texts + writing prompts that connect literacy and sustainability.

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Spring Grammar Stations

Low-prep practice with clauses, commas, and sentence variety.

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Summer

Summer Reading Boost

Short, high-interest passages to prevent skill slide over break.

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Summer Writing Prompts

Creative and reflective prompts perfect for journals or choice boards.

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Pre-Fall Skill Refreshers

Light grammar & reading review to ease into August/September.

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Traditional Holidays

ELA lessons that align with U.S. holidays and observances throughout the school year. Use them to boost seasonal engagement while teaching grammar, reading, and writing.

January – New Year’s Day & MLK Jr. Day

New Year Reflection Writing

Kick off January with meaningful goal-setting and grammar review.

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MLK Jr. Rhetorical Devices

Analyze persuasive techniques in MLK’s most famous speeches.

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February – Valentine's Day

Valentine Figurative Language

Explore poetry and figurative language in February fun.

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Literary Love Letters

Write in character from famous literary couples.

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March – St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day Symbolism

Explore symbolism and cultural traditions in Irish folklore.

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April – Easter & Earth Day

Easter Story Starters

Springtime narrative prompts with scaffolded planning and revision.

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Earth Day Reading & Writing

Informational texts + writing tasks that connect literacy and sustainability.

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National Poetry Month Mini-Unit

Figurative language, imagery, and close reading with short poems.

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May – Mother’s Day & Memorial Day

Mother’s Day Letters (Persuasion)

Authentic audience writing that practices tone, purpose, and evidence.

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Memorial Day Reflections

Short texts + response writing to honor service and build context.

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Mental Health Awareness Prompts

Thoughtful SEL writing that supports voice, reflection, and empathy.

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June – Juneteenth & Flag Day

Juneteenth Nonfiction Reading

Accessible informational text with text-evidence questions and vocabulary.

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Flag Day: Symbols & Meaning

Close reading on the U.S. flag’s history and symbolism with short responses.

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Father’s Day Thank-You Letters

Audience-aware writing practice: tone, details, and organization.

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July – Independence Day

Patriotic Writing Prompts

Gratitude and civic voice prompts with sentence variety scaffolds.

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Independence Readings (Nonfiction Mini-Pack)

Short articles + comprehension to keep rigor high in summer sessions.

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Civics Vocabulary in Context

Context-clues practice with key terms from founding texts and speeches.

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August – Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day Biographies

Short bios and primary-source snippets with response writing tasks.

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Suffrage Speech Analysis

Annotate rhetorical devices and summarize argument and evidence.

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Back-to-School Traditions Writing

Low-pressure prompts on family/school traditions to launch routines.

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September – Labor Day, Patriot Day, Constitution Day

Labor Day Backgrounder

Informational text + questions about the history of Labor Day.

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Patriot Day Informational Text

Age-appropriate reading with vocabulary and reflection writing.

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Constitution Day Close Read

Short excerpts + text-evidence questions and academic vocabulary.

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October – Halloween

Haunting History — The Viking Blood Eagle

Myth-vs-fact nonfiction + MCQs, short answers, vocabulary, MLA, and editing.

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Halloween Complex Sentence Worksheets & Activities (6–8)

Halloween Complex Sentences (6–8)

Build clause control and reading fluency with spooky-season practice.

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Halloween Compound Sentence Activity (6–8)

Halloween Compound Sentences (6–8)

FANBOYS practice with print or interactive options.

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Simple, Compound, Complex Halloween Activity (5–8)

Simple • Compound • Complex (5–8)

Differentiated sentence-type practice that kids actually enjoy.

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Halloween Sensory Language Writing Stations

Halloween Sensory Language Stations

Show-don’t-tell prompts that level up descriptive writing.

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Halloween Revise & Edit Stations (No-Prep)

Revise & Edit Stations (Halloween)

Active stations targeting common grammar and usage trouble spots.

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Legend of Sleepy Hollow Mini-Unit

Seasonal classic with comprehension, vocabulary, and writing tasks.

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Dead Words Halloween — Revise Writing Activity

Dead Words Halloween (6–8)

Upgrade bland words to precise, powerful vocabulary while revising.

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FREE: ADHD Parent’s Halloween Checklist

Prep for fun without overwhelm—great for home/classroom transitions.

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November – Veterans Day & Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Complex Sentence Cut & Paste (6–8)

Hands-on clause control practice that keeps attention and builds fluency.

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Thanksgiving Compound Sentences (6–8)

FANBOYS craft/activity for quick wins with sentence variety.

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Thanksgiving Compound Sentence Worksheets (6–8)

Thanksgiving Compound Worksheets (6–8)

No-prep lesson plan to solidify coordinating conjunctions and fluency.

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Pilgrims & the Mayflower (Nonfiction)

Thanksgiving background knowledge with standards-aligned comprehension.

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Thanksgiving Parts of Speech Bundle

Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions—ADHD-friendly routines.

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FREEBIE: Fall ELA Reading & Writing

Quick printable activities that fit Halloween → Thanksgiving → Christmas.

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December – Winter Holidays

Christmas Sentence Types (6–8)

Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative with seasonal hooks.

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Christmas Simple • Compound • Complex (6–8)

Mini-lesson + practice for solid sentence variety before break.

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Christmas Traditions Reading Bundle (6–8)

Nonfiction passages + questions to keep rigor high and prep light.

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Compound Sentences Reading: Hot Cocoa

Festive comprehension + grammar with ADHD-friendly cut-and-paste.

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A Christmas Carol — Stave 1 Close Notes

Structured notes to support accessible Dickens reading in ELA 6–8.

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A Christmas Carol — Stave 2 Cloze Notes

40 pages • 189 answers—ready for differentiation and close reading.

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FREEBIE: Fall ELA Reading & Writing

Quick seasonal activities that also work in December pinch-hit slots.

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Meaningful Months

Month-by-month ELA lessons that connect with awareness themes, celebrations, and historical events to build relevance and curiosity.

January

New Year Writing Prompts

Inspire goal setting and narrative writing with a fresh start.

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MLK Speech Analysis

Practice rhetorical analysis with a civil rights focus.

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Winter Reading Passages

Engage reluctant readers with seasonal nonfiction texts.

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February

Valentine Figurative Language

Use Valentine’s Day to explore metaphor, simile, and more.

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Black History Biographies

Practice reading comprehension with inspirational leaders.

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Kindness Writing Activities

Connect SEL with ELA through thoughtful response writing.

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March

St. Patrick’s Day Grammar

Shamrock-themed grammar practice that builds mastery.

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Women's History Nonfiction

Explore influential women through informative texts.

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March Writing Prompts

Encourage creativity with spring and awareness-themed topics.

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April

National Poetry Month

Dive into figurative language, rhyme, and symbolism.

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Easter Story Starters

Use springtime themes for creative and narrative writing.

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Earth Day Reading & Writing

Incorporate science and sustainability in literacy practice.

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May

Mother’s Day Letters

Practice persuasive writing with heartfelt letters.

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SEL Writing Prompts

Support student voice and mental health awareness in ELA.

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Memorial Day Reflections

Engage students with meaningful writing around service.

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June

Identity & Voice Prompts

Use poetry and reflection to explore personal identity.

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Juneteenth Nonfiction Reading

Build historical context and reading skills together.

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Year-End Writing Projects

Wrap up the year with reflective writing that matters.

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July

Patriotic Writing Prompts

Encourage gratitude and reflection on freedom and voice.

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Summer Reading Boost

Prevent skill slide with quick, printable comprehension tasks.

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ELA Skill Refreshers

Prepare for fall with engaging grammar and reading warm-ups.

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August

Back-to-School Icebreakers

Welcome students with low-pressure ELA community builders.

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ELA Diagnostic Toolkit

Pinpoint skill gaps with back-to-school assessments.

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Organize & Reflect Pages

Support time management and writing through schedules.

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September

Constitution Day Nonfiction

Short text + questions to build background knowledge.

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Patriot Day Informational Text

Age-appropriate article with vocabulary and response writing.

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September Grammar Warm-Ups

Predictable, ADHD-friendly daily practice to build momentum.

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October

October Sensory Writing

Show–don’t–tell prompts with sensory language scaffolds.

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Myth vs. Fact Mini-Reads

Short passages for text evidence and vocabulary in context.

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October Sentence Variety

Practice simple/compound/complex with seasonal hooks.

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November

Native American Heritage Nonfiction

Informational passages and questions honoring Native voices.

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Gratitude Writing Prompts

SEL + writing activities that connect literacy with thankfulness.

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Veterans Day Reflections

Meaningful writing prompts tied to service and history.

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December

Winter Holidays Reading Pack

Nonfiction + comprehension aligned with holiday traditions.

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Kindness Reflection Writing

Connect holiday kindness themes with reflection and ELA writing.

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New Year Goal Setting

Transition into January with writing that builds reflection and planning.

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School Year Milestones

Celebrate major moments in the school year with engaging ELA resources designed to spark reflection, reinforce learning, and reignite motivation.

Back to School

Back-to-School Grammar Review

Start the year with fun grammar practice tied to real-life topics.

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Reading & Writing Diagnostic

Assess student skill levels with fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

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Student Goal Setting Activities

Support student reflection and growth with engaging prompts.

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Mid-Year Reset

New Year Writing Prompts

Encourage personal reflection and narrative skills after break.

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Mid-Year Grammar Check

Revisit key grammar rules before diving into second semester.

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Reading Habits Reflection

Have students evaluate their progress and plan for growth.

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End of Year

End-of-Year Skill Pack

Review the year’s top reading and grammar skills with ease.

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Student Memory Book

Let students reflect and write creatively to close out the year.

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ELA Superlative Awards

Celebrate growth with fun, confidence-building award options.

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