What You’ll Get Inside ELA Skill Sprints

✔️ 4 ready-to-use skill sprints (6–8 minutes each)
✔️ Student Activity Sheets (print or digital)
✔️ Editable teacher display slides for modeling and

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Each sprint targets a high-impact ELA skill:

Annotation Sprint – Focused close reading with purpose
Evidence Lift – Choosing strong evidence and explaining why it works
Sentence Fluency Vault – Revising for clarity and flow
Word Choice Slalom – Replacing vague language with precise words

Use these skill sprints for bell work, as learning stations, for quick meaningful practice, or as a lift for small group instruction.

Short, focused ELA activities that Build Student WRiting Skills without extra prep or planning.

ELA Skill Sprints

If you’ve ever thought…

“My students need practice with core skills, but I don’t have time to plan or teach anything else."

OR “I just want something meaningful I can use right now.”

You’re not alone.

ELA Skill Sprints were created to give students just enough structure, just enough challenge, and a clear finish line so that engagement stays high and instruction stays focused.