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Test preparation Common Core W.5.2 resources
Text Based Writing (4th & 5th Grade - Informative & Opinion Essays)
Are you a 4th or 5th grade teacher in need of text based writing resources to prepare your students for the end of year writing exam? With this pack, you and your students will feel ready to ace that test! Formatted to align with the FSA and AASA (formerly called AzMERIT).Included are TWO mock writing activities including:3 text passages per set (1st prompt: INFORMATIONAL and 2nd prompt: OPINION)writing prompt looks & feels similar to end-of-year testspaper-based planning form & final
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4th - 5th
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STAAR Revising Task Cards Revising & Editing Practice 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to STAAR Revising practice? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.This REvising task card set has short, engaging texts with text-dependent STAAR 2.0 Questions. It's the perfect solution to give your 4th and 5th grade students the practice they need.(Click HERE for the middle school set.)The use of a variety of text genres (Informational Text, Argumentative, Persuasive, Fable, and Cross-Cu
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4th - 5th
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ELA Test Prep Activities for Text Evidence & Finding Text Evidence Proof Frames
Students can easily practice finding text evidence and other ELA test prep skills all year long with the side-by-side Text Evidence Proof Frames, which simulate one of the CAASPP & SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) & state testing formats. Finding text evidence is an essential skill for any student and great state test prep practice! Use these editable text evidence proof frames for assessing your students in any subject area.✏️ The best parts? The editable Text Evidence Fram
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5th - 8th
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INFORMATIONAL/INFORMATIVE ESSAY WRITING: COMPARE AND CONTRAST CCSS ALIGNED
Scaffold the structure of a compare and contrast essay through each stage of the writing process with this interactive notebook and flipbook resource. Students will be trained to write both in point-by-point style and block style.*********************************************************************This resource is included in the mega writing (growing) bundle:OPINION/NARRATIVE/BIOGRAPHY/INFORMATIVE COMMON CORE WRITING BUNDLE********************************************************************WHA
Grades:
4th - 8th
Digital and Printable Expository Writing Made Easy for Grades 4-6
This expository writing resource for middle grades includes everything you need to teach and practice expository writing. It offers both digital (Google Slides) and printable (PDF) formats to use with your students.The expository writing sample used for instruction is titled "How to Care for a Crayfish," which I've found to be a highly engaging topic with my students. Students learn the essential elements of expository writing and how to structure their own expository piece.This 35-page Exposito
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: March ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
RACE Writing Strategy for Extended Response + RAP Writing Strategy TEST PREP
These differentiated extended response rubrics list exactly what students need to include in their writing to have complete answers for state test questions. RACE and RAP Posters / Anchor charts are included for a visual reference. ✅ File Includes:4-point rubric (topic sentence, 2 details, closing sentence): Anchor Chart, 2-per-page and 4-per-page for ink saving5-point rubric (topic sentence, 3 details, closing sentence): Anchor Chart, 2-per-page and 4-per-page for ink savingParagraph writing ru
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2nd - 5th
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ELPAC PREP • WRITING • WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
ELPAC Prep • Writing • What Happens Next? was designed for students in your class whose home language is not English and who are planning to take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California test (ELPAC). The main learning objective of this unit is to give students practice in the What Happens Next? writing component of the ELPAC (Grades 3–5). With the practice these writing exercises provide, your students will become familiar with the format and will be better able to respond co
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3rd - 5th
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Writing Test Prep Bundle and ELA Paired Passages Bundle | For Upper Elementary
Are you looking for a simple way to review with your upper elementary students for your state test? This bundle includes 11 months of Test Prep- so you can keep your kiddos engaged and working hard all year long! Each month has 13 articles and ten correlating writing prompts to prepare your students for the rigor of writing on demand! These monthly packets can be used for homework, small group work, or classwork. All you have to do is print it and pass it out. All the hard work is done for you!
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4th - 7th
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ESSAYS: How to Write Informational Essays ~ It Begins Here...
A HOW-TO for writing strong essays for students in grades 5–10.Students research using two paired, high-interest, leveled articles."The Life in Antarctica""The Marvelous Manta"This is your definitive guide for teaching how to research and write essays and paragraphs;using a step-by-step process; building strong, independent writers.Do your students need a little more work on stand-alone paragraphs? This guide also explains how to write strong paragraphs.This writing resource has:125 pages of pro
Grades:
5th - 11th, Adult Education
300 Daily Writing Prompts | No Prep Printable and Digital Year Long Journal
Looking to add a daily writing journal to your writing block? Look no further! This no prep printable and digital writing journal is the perfect addition for ANY elementary classroom. There are 300 fun, kid-friendly topics that rotate daily between narrative, opinion and informative writing.Writing journals are GREAT for independent work, morning work, writing centers, daily writing warm ups, bell work, or distance learning. After students have learned your expectations, it is an independent act
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1st - 5th
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13 Colonies Informative Writing Unit | Thirteen Colonies | Writing Test Prep
This resource is the perfect unit to help students prepare for Smarter Balanced Assessments and other state assessments while also covering social studies content. Teach your students about the genre of informative writing while also covering the history of the 13 colonies. Topic: The 13 ColoniesFeedback on this Resource:"I loved using this product for our research project with the 13 colonies. It is so well organized and layed out and the students final papers turned out perfect and they learn
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
FREE Sample ELA Small Group Count Down to Reading STAAR Task Cards 4th 5th Grade
Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to STAAR Reading Comprehension, Editing, and Revising? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.This FREE RLA Mixed Review task card set has short, engaging texts with text-dependent STAAR 2.0 Questions. It's the perfect solution to give your 4th and 5th grade students the practice they need. (Click HERE for the middle school set.)The use of a variety of text genres (Fable, Drama, Fiction, Ar
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4th - 5th
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RACE Strategy, Text Structure, Context Clues and More: Five FREE ELA Activities
Five free ELA activities in one download--get these popular freebies all in one place. Practice reading comprehension, writing with the RACE strategy, paired passages, text structure, and vocabulary with these free samples. If you like them and want more, see the links below! This Download Contains: ♦ RACE Strategy passage and writing prompt ....FULL VERSION HERE♦ Student guide to paired passages with example ...FULL VERSION HERE♦ Two pages of context clue practice activities ...FULL VERSION HER
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: 4-5th Grade ELA Reading and Writing Bundle
Lei Day for May Day Literacy Tasks
May 1st is May Day, but in Hawaii it is known as Lei Day. Use this resource to teach your students about Lei Day and to prepare them for the "Smarter" assessment. The tasks are an opportunity for the students to exhibit performance skills in reading and writing. ELA PT. Literacy Tasks and Test Prep. Now with digital pages so that students can complete and submit their work through your Google Classroom. Work can be completed on a PC, laptop, or tablet. Distance Learning Opportunities!
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Constructed Response Informative Writing for 4th & 5th Grade State Tests
Do you struggle teaching your 4th and 5th graders how to write multi-paragraph essays for the state writing tests? I have developed a systematic process for modeling effective writing strategies that students can carry over to the test and independently produce an informative/expository essay! Repetition of skills is KEY and I’ve provided two additional sets of prompts and articles for student practice in addition to the completely modeled example! Through 5 detailed lesson plans, teachers will
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: 4th and 5th Grade State Essay Writing Test Prep Bundle
Changes in States of Matter, Solids Liquids Gases Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about states of matter and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Solids, Liquids, and GasesParticle Sizes and MovementChanging of StatesFreezing, Melting, Boiling, CondensationBoiling, Freezing, and Melting PointHow to u
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in: Physical Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
SBAC Performance Task
This product contains a performance task modeled after an SBAC performance task. It includes three sources and three tasks. The topic of this performance task is climate change/protecting the Earth, which would be perfect for use around Earth Day! Within this PT is a matching table, short response, and full write. Use one, two or all three tasks to give your students the opportunity to practice these skills before testing begins. This can also be used to assess student needs prior to state testi
Grades:
4th - 5th
Simple Writing Rubric for Student Reflection -State Tests PDF
Your class will reflect on their Standardized TEST practice test writing essay using this simple rubric. Students will self-assess their essay writing by using this rubric. This checklist/rubric is simple and straightforward and uses kid-friendly language and can help with the writing component found on Ohio's OST, AIR, PARCC, Smarter Balanced, ISASP, KAP, K-PREP, LEAP, MEA, MCAP, MCAS, M-STEP, MAAP, NSCAS, NHSAS, NJSLA, NYSA, North Carolina EOG Tests, NDSA, SCReady, Standards of Learning, WVGSA
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: OVER 50% OFF Test Prep, Games, Holiday Writing, Rubrics, PBIS, SEL, OTES
Ecosystems Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about ecosystems and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Invasive SpeciesParts of and Roles in an EcosystemFood Chains and Food WebsInteractions and Interdependence Predator and PreySurvival in HabitatsHow to use:Ticke
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Life Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Force and Motion Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about force and motion and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Forces and MotionsBalanced and Unbalanced ForcesGravity, Friction, Magnetic EffectsPush and PullSpeedHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning WorkSmall groups
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in: Physical Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Energy Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about energy and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:CollisionsForms of Energy- Heat, Sound, Light, Electric, Kinetic, PotentialConduction, Convection, RadiationTransfer of EnergyHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning W
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Physical Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Weather Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about weather and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Weather Tools and InstrumentsRelationships between Weather and ClimateWeather HazardsFronts, Air Masses, Air Pressure, HumidityCloudsHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorM
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy | Scaffolded Responses | Reading Comprehension
Help your students learn the R.A.C.E. writing strategy with this scaffolded resource! 12 high-interest passages and scaffolded support will help your students learn how to write short responses to comprehension questions, using text evidence. Students will start with matching the responses with each part of race, then answering a comprehension question on their own using the R.A.C.E. template, and finally writing their answers in paragraph form, following R.A.C.E. Included in this product:Mat
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4th - 6th
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Student-Friendly PARCC Writing Rubrics - Lit. Analysis, Research Sim., Narrative
This document includes two student-friendly rubrics for the PARCC writing tasks. These rubrics are based off of the rubrics used in PARCC scoring, but they have been put into language that 4th and 5th graders can comprehend and apply.
The first rubric is for the Literary Analysis and Research Simulation tasks. The second rubric is for the Narrative Writing task.
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4th - 5th
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