Ready... Set... English!

By Sandra McTavish

225+ Ready-to-Use Starter Activities for Grades 6-12. A practical resource giving new and experienced English teachers reproducible one-page activities to build skills across the English curriculum in Canada.

About The Book

225 Ready-to-Use Starter Activities for English Teachers

This practical resource gives new and experienced English teachers over 200 reproducible one-page activities to build a wide range of skills across the English curriculum. The activities are presented in a stimulating variety of formats and can be used in any order to supplement and enrich teaching and learning.

Recommended for educators teaching Grades 6-12 English.

Activity topics include:

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Grammar
  • Spelling
  • Word Fun
  • Literature
  • Punctuation
  • Sentence Structure
  • Vocabulary and Word Building
  • Listening and Speaking Skills

Educator Resources

Ready... Set... English! provides educators with flexible, engaging activities that can be used as entrance tasks, warm-ups, or lesson supplements. Each activity is designed to be photocopiable and ready to use immediately in your classroom.

Perfect for middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers looking for quick, effective activities that build essential skills while keeping students motivated and engaged.

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About the Author

Sandra McTavish

Sandra is an award-winning Canadian author and literacy publisher who's passionate about helping young readers and educators discover the joy of learning. She splits her time between Toronto and a farm in Madoc, Ontario, where she and her husband Doug share life with a few cows and some spirited barn cats.

With a deep love for learning and language, she brings empathy, insight, and experience to every project. Her passion for literacy and education fuels her dedication to creating meaningful resources that resonate with teachers and students alike.

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