High school critical thinking ELA test prep resources for Microsoft Publisher

Main Idea Choice Board BINGO Board

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This was developed to give the students in my classroom an opportunity to show understanding of Main Idea. CAN BE USED FOR ANY GRADE / CONTENT Choice Boards can easily be scaffolded by - having students fold to see only the row they are answering - having students find more than one (across and down) to challenge them Contain - all of the intelligences - Bloom questioning Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate progr

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Other (ELA)

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Testing in Progress Sign

Created by

This and That Teacher

Keep the distractions and noise outside of your room during testing season with this door sign! Insert your Bitmoji to personalize it.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Test Preparation

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Posters

Venn Diagram with Lines

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For Equal Access

This was developed because my students had a problem getting the information in the appropiate places. Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

Compare and Contrast (Alternate T Chart)

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For Equal Access

This was developed due to my students not being able to fit their thoughts into the typicall diagram for compare and contrast. Just add a title and label each section. Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

Blank Game Board - Teachers or students can add questions

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For Equal Access

This was designed to have my students start making text dependet questions but could easily be used for any subject. Makes a great review. Use a poster maker and blow it up! Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (Arts)

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities

Maps as Text - Printing Press and Reformation

Created by

Anne Raybon

Includes 4 maps: modern Europe for reference; Europe prior to the Reformation; religious division in Europe following the Reformation; and the growth and locations of printing presses. Questions ask students to analyze and infer, and to draw conclusions from the maps. This should be printed in color--laminate for use year-to-year.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, European History, Informational Text

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

Close Reading Symbols - Bookmarks with steps

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For Equal Access

3 per page can be printed front and back I laminated my classroom set PUBLISHER FILE - I can email jpegs if needed (the site wanted to upload them seperately)

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, ESL / ELL / EFL, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, For Parents, Centers

Tic Tac Toe Blank / Lined Board (Student make questions)

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This was designed for my students to start making choice boards or Tic Tac Toe Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (Arts)

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

Makerspace Design Thinking Process Poster

Created by

Elementary Glee

Use this poster at your makerspace or during lessons that would support this type thinking process.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Library Skills

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers, Posters

Exit Ticket / Quick Assessment / Form

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For Equal Access

Can easily be scaffolded by giving student the vocabulary meanings. Just add a question and copy as many as you need! You could include the vocabulary or have the students write it in as a review. Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

O-Trio Virtual Interactive games

Created by

Ruth Rhoades

O-Trio is a great game but this is Virtual O-Trio!!! An interactive game you can play during distance learning or telehealth. Up to three players. Advanced game for higher functioning individuals. Included link to a video for the rules to game.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Specialty, Speech Therapy

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games

Students Make TIC TAC TOE

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For Equal Access

This was designed for my students to come up with text dependent questions and then swap with other students to answer. It can easly be used for many things so feel free to use however you want! Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Other (ELA)

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Activities, Centers

Dissecting the Expository Prompt

Created by

Nancy Pavlich

This guide helps to lead discussions on dissecting expository prompts. This helps students truly understand what they are meant to be writing about. This is geared toward expository prompts for STAAR testing.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Test Preparation

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures

Editable AR Goal Tracker Sheet

Created by

Sara Jones

This is an editable template for AR Goals. In my classroom students set their own goals above a certain amount. To edit all you have to do is change the table format.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

Making Connections to Enhance Expository Writing

Created by

Nancy Pavlich

This guide gives teachers ideas and activities to use with their students in order to encourage students to routinely make connections to what they read. This is extremely important in expository and persuasive writing. This is geared toward writing expository essays for the STAAR test.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Test Preparation

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Where in the World - Japan

Created by

Aunt D

Where in the World is a quick way to assess prior knowledge, pique students' interest in a new geographical location, teach note taking skills, encourage critical thinking, and have FUN while doing it.There are ten clues ranging from languages spoken, ethnic groups, products exported, current events, sports, popular leaders, historical events, government, and indigenous animals.There is also a lesson extension provided for the teacher.

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Critical Thinking, Geography

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities

Daily Behavior Log Editable

Created by

LOValin

A simple daily behavior log for students/teachers to keep track of their behavior. Publisher document--completely editable!

Subjects:

Character Education, Classroom Management, Critical Thinking

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Assessment

Reflection

Created by

Stephanie Darnell

I created this reflection page as a positive behavior support for students who have difficulty with verbalizing answers to questions. This is designed to be used with picture supports which can be pasted or velcroed into the boxes.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

If I had Instagram....

Created by

Jessica Ribaudo

A fun exciting computer project for the students to choose a teacher or famous person and think what would they post if they had social media.It can also be a research project of a famous person. Students can research and write the information they gathered as...If I had Instagram... Project can be utilized without having to use a computer. You can delete the information written in the text boxes and the students can write the information right on the sheet.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Instructional Technology, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas