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Reading Comprehension - Short Passage (Fiction)

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Analogy Practice: Types of Analogies

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HSPT Prep Mega Bundle

By Kristen Kullberg

Here you will find everything you need in order to dominate the Reading, Verbal, and Language sections of the High School Placement Test (HSPT)! Whether it be a PowerPoint presentation or a student-guided worksheet, each of these resources has been

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

$80.50

$64.40

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HSPT Reading Section Prep Bundle

By Kristen Kullberg

Here you will find just what you need in order to rock the Reading Section of the High School Placement Test (HSPT). The resources found in this bundle have been designed to introduce test-takers to skills assessed on the HSPT as well as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

$17.00

$15.30

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HSPT Practice: Verbal Logic

By Kristen Kullberg

One of the most time consuming type of standardized test question is verbal logic. I created this activity to help my 8th graders prepare for these questions on the HSPT. This product includes independent practice, a space for students to explain

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.7.8, RI.8.8

$4.00

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Language Skills: Which Sentence Contains an Error?

By Kristen Kullberg

I created this resource for my 8th graders as we prepare to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). It invites learners to do some very close looking at grammar, punctuation, and usage as they identify which sentence contains an error. A full

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

L.6.2, L.6.2a, L.7.2, L.7.2a, L.8.2, L.8.2a, L.9-10.2

$3.00

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HSPT Verbal Classification Practice

By Kristen Kullberg

This exercise is designed to offer students practice with Verbal Classification questions seen on the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and to also walk them through a thorough review of each correct answer. These questions range in difficulty and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

L.7.5, L.7.5b, L.8.5, L.8.5b, L.8.5c

$4.00

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Language Skills: Word Relationships

By Kristen Kullberg

I created this activity for my 8th graders as we prepared for our High School Placement Test (HSPT). These items parallel the format of the HSPT's Verbal Skills Section and invite learners to analyze word groups and ultimately identify the word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

L.7.6, L.8.6, L.9-10.6

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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Reading Comprehension - Short Passage (Fiction)

By Kristen Kullberg

I designed this exercise to prepare my students for the Reading section of the High School Placement Test (HSPT). This worksheet is designed to strengthen students' reading comprehension skills while also familiarizing them with the HSPT format.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, L.9-10.4

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Analogy Practice: Types of Analogies

By Kristen Kullberg

I created this exercise as a follow up to my Analogies Practice PowerPoint and as a way to help prepare my learners for the High School Placement Test (HSPT). This worksheet is designed to not only provide step-by-step instruction on how to solve

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

L.7.5b, L.8.5b, L.9-10.5

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.08 MB)

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HSPT: Vocabulary Words to Know

By Kristen Kullberg

This resource covers 10 vocabulary word lists (76 words total), each containing words often seen on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and other standardized tests. For each list, you will see a list preview, word-by-word definitions, and list

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Word Walls, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Challenge Analogies Practice Part 1

By Kristen Kullberg

I created this activity for my 8th graders as they prepare for the high school placement test (HSPT). In this lesson, learners engage with Challenge Analogies -- analogies that don't quite fit into the typical categories -- and are pushed to look at

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.8.3, RI.8.4, L.7.5, L.7.5b, L.8.5, L.9-10.5

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.18 MB)

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Reading Comprehension - Short Passage (Non-Fiction)

By Kristen Kullberg

I designed this resource to mirror the test format and types of questions seen in the Reading Comprehension section of the High School Placement Test (HSPT). A critical part of effective HSPT prep is slowing down to focus on our thought processes.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)

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Analogies PowerPoint

By Kristen Kullberg

I designed this PowerPoint to help my 8th graders practice for their High School Placement Test (HSPT) but have found it extremely helpful with older ages as well. This PowerPoint invites students to define analogies, identify different types, dig

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.5, RI.9-10.5

$4.00

Digital Download PPTX (0.15 MB)

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Verbal Classification Practice Google Slides - HSPT

By Kristen Kullberg

I designed these slides to introduce my learners to the idea of Verbal Classification, what these questions look like on a standardized test (especially the HSPT), and - most importantly - how to solve them. These slides include guided practice,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

L.8.5, L.8.5b, L.8.5c, L.9-10.5, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Reading Comprehension - Poetry

By Kristen Kullberg

I designed this resource to mirror the test format and types of questions seen in the Reading Comprehension section of the High School Placement Test (HSPT). This worksheet promotes close reading, inferential reasoning, and critical thinking. A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5...

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Which Word Does Not Belong? Verbal Skills PowerPoint

By Kristen Kullberg

I created this PowerPoint for my 8th graders as we prepared for our High School Placement Test (HSPT) but it works wonders with any set of learners! These exercises ask students to think critically about word relationships as they determine which

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

L.7.4, L.7.5, L.8.4, L.8.5, L.9-10.5

$4.00

Digital Download PPTX (0.13 MB)

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Verbal Classification Practice - HSPT

By Kristen Kullberg

This worksheet is designed to help prepare students for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) in particular and is easily adaptable to your classroom needs. A detailed Answer Key is included.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Test Preparation

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Teacher / Instructional Coach Resume BUNDLE

By Kristen Kullberg

Stand out to potential employers with this minimalist design! In this bundle, you will find a fully editable resume, references page, and cover letter template/exemplar designed for Google Slides.

Subjects:

Employment

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Professional Documents, Printables, Professional Development

$8.50

$5.75

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Artist Statement Guide and Grading Rubric

By Kristen Kullberg

This document serves two purposes: the first being a guide for our young artists to use as they write their own artist statement. The second being a grading rubric for you to use to assess each statement.

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Outlines, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.6.2a, W.6.4, W.7.2a, W.7.4, W.8.2a, W.8.4

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)

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Analogies Bundle

By Kristen Kullberg

Here you will find everything you need in order to guide your learners towards mastery of analogies, starting with introductory level activities and ending with a final assessment. You will also find differentiated content that covers everything

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.8.3, RI.8.4, W.11-12.2d, L.7.5b

$24.50

$22.05

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Antonyms and Synonyms

By Kristen Kullberg

I created this activity for my 8th graders as they prepare for the high school placement test (HSPT). In this lesson, learners will be exposed to four different types of questions surrounding antonyms and synonyms. A detailed answer sheet is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

L.6.5, L.7.5, L.8.5, L.9-10.5

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Digital Download PDF (0.10 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Classroom teacher since 2005 and instructional coach since 2012.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Driven to create opportunities for authentic student thinking through the purposeful integration of the arts, my classroom practices are founded on Project Zero Visible Thinking pedagogy. Learn more at www.pz.harvard.edu.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Recipient of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2021 --- Featured in The National Gallery of Art's inaugural MOOC,Teaching Critical Thinking Through Art, 2018 --- Featured in ASCD's Inspiring Differentiation Video Series with Carol Ann Tomlinson, 2018

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Masters in Curriculum Design and Teacher Leadership from the University of Portland, Concordia --- BA in English Literature from the University of Maryland College Park

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Kristen is a teacher and instructional coach driven to empower and celebrate the diverse voices of her school community. Kristen works to promote deep student thinking and understanding with and through the arts and across the disciplines.

GRADES

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Writing, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Test Preparation, Close Reading