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High school critical thinking ELA test prep study guides
ACT English Test Prep Review Sheet on Grammar, Usage, and Rhetorical Rules
This is a 3 page .pdf document that covers all of the Grammar, Usage, and Rhetorical rules tested on the ACT English test. This also includes some basic test-taking strategies for the English section of the ACT test.I have used this in my own classroom and at school-wide ACT Review Sessions for the last 14 years!Teaching Tip: When helping students prepare to take the test, I have my students take a practice passage. Then as we go through the answers, I review the rules based on which rule the qu
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9th - 12th
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Common Core English Exam Reading and Vocabulary Assessment
English reading assessment and vocabulary diagnostic test with answer keys. (Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for reading-literature, reading literary non-fiction, writing, and language skills)
Assess your students reading proficiency with this exam, which includes:
-Short reading passage with 8 multiple choice questions
-Long non-fiction reading passage with 18 multiple choice questions and one writing response
-Seven multiple choice questions over literary elements
-Twenty-one m
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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AP English Language and Composition Essay Quick Reference Sheets
These student reference sheets for synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation are an easy-to-use tool that AP Language and Composition students will turn to again and again. Perfect for introducing the course, teaching each essay, or end-of-the-year review, these “cheat sheets” are available in an attractive, print-and-go format.Each quick reference sheet includes information about the AP Language and Composition exam, tips for unpacking the tasks involved in each essay, and suggestions f
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10th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013) challenges students to analyze characters, their decisions and the concepts that may otherwise be viewed and quickly forgotten. Explore the justice handed out by the Prince, give students a chance to think like a director, and think like writer and change one scene from Shakespeare's famous play. Think critically about Romeo and Juliet's love, how it affected their houses and if their woes were worth it.Notes on different versio
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7th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is a must view after students have read the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Challenge your students to create their own meaning of this eventful tale, set in the 1920s, by connecting them to their own experiences and ideas. Prompt students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that make Gatsby such a fascinating character. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resourc
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9th - 12th
Complete Guide to SAT and ACT Grammar | SAT and ACT Prep
This comprehensive guide covers all of the grammar topics tested on the SAT and ACT. Included are tons of explanations and illustrative examples of the types of grammar errors tested, as well as 30 practice questions with answer explanations. In addition to SAT and ACT prep, this resource can be used as a grammar refresher or as an extra grammar practice/grammar challenge for grades 8+. If you found this resource helpful, please let me know in the comments below! Thank you!******************
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: SAT & ACT Prep BUNDLE
Study Guide Template for Test Prep: Any Course Subject
This resource is designed to help students develop study skills and support their learning. It consists of a template that can be edited by teachers or filled in by students. The template includes sections for identifying relevant resources, requesting teacher assistance, and taking quick notes on the subject. There are two versions of the template available: one with lines and one without. The template is intended to guide students in their studies and assist them in organizing their learning m
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5th - 12th
Idioms! Idioms! Idioms!
Idioms! An expression that has a meaning apart from the meaning of it's phrase. You could download these cards for your students and use them as flash cards, memory game, or center task cards. It comes with 39 different idiom phrases and its exact meaning. It also includes a worksheet where students can write and illustrate the idiom.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Test Taking Strategies and Preparation Quick Reference for Middle School
WHAT'S THE CONTENT?★ Motivational and strategic tips and tricks to set students up for success on all types of assessmentsFocuses on visualization, positive thinking, annotating texts/questions, time management, and staying urgent and gritty until the test ends★Broken down by strategies for students: Night Before the Test, Morning of the Test, Starting the Test, Taking the Test, and Finishing Strong★Use to prepare students for assessments in your classroom and ease nerves before state testingHOW
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5th - 9th
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The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR - 1959)
The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie. Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won't have the capability to access this website please skip thi
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7th - 12th
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Thomas, Alby, Newt and Gally in an attempt to analyze their decision making. Explore the relationship between Thomas's and Gally's intentions and outcomes. Ask students to consider if Dr. Ava Paige's means justified her ends. This movie is an adaptation of James Dashner's 2009 dystopian novel of the same name.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if
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7th - 12th
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide(PG13 - 2012)
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2012) challenges students to deconstruct the concepts and analyze the decisions made by the characters in a film based on the 2008 dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. Explore the relationship between Katniss and Peeta and determine if it was true love or just part of an act. Ask students to compare President Snow's control over Panem with a government students have studied in history. Check the preview file for high resolution sample q
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8th - 12th
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005)
This Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005) helps students analyze the concepts and characters in C.S. Lewis's classic story. Challenge students to learn from Edmund's journey throughout the film and explore Peter and Susan's struggle with self-confidence. Note: The final question asks students to compare the characters and concepts in the film with their counterparts in the Bible. This extension activity can be skipped if it is too involved or not desi
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6th - 10th
SBAC CAASPP ELA Grades 6-8 and 11 Performance Task Cheat Sheet - CCSS Test Prep
Ease the SBAC or CAASPP Performance Task online layout stress for your Secondary ELA students with this game-changing resource! Tired of feeling lost in a sea of text? Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to efficiency! This isn't just a cheat sheet; it's your students’ ticket to mastering the SBAC online layout and unlocking real strategies that work. Ready to transform stress into success? Here’s what you’ll get:✅ Teacher guide to kickstart your game plan✅ Performance Task Cheat Sheet loaded wit
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6th - 11th
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SBAC ELA Computer Adaptive Test - CAT - Big Topics Study Task Cards - Test Prep
Feeling the pressure of the SBAC (or CAASPP)? Don't sweat it! Give your Secondary ELA students the ultimate game plan to conquer the test with ease!Introducing the SBAC ELA Computer Adaptive Test Big Topics Study Cards: 24 powerhouse study cards designed to tackle the big topics head-on! Consider them your trusty sidekicks—mini anchor charts ready to guide you through every twist and turn of the exam!Here’s what’s included:✅ Teacher guide to kickstart your prep✅ Big Topics Study Cards covering 2
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6th - 11th
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Updated! STAAR EOC English 1/2 - Test Prep - Non-fiction - Serial Killers Theme!
True Crime is all the rage these days! This test prep packet was created alongside the 2023 STAAR EOC English 1 & 2 exams and focuses on America's infatuation with Serial Killers. This product includes:1 Revising and Editing Passage "Introduction to Human Development" from Lumen Learning with 6 Multiple Choice, STAAR aligned questions - TEKS: 9C, 9Di, 9Dv, 9Dvi, 1 Reading (non-fiction) Passage "Why Americans are so Fascinated with Serial Killers" from History.com with 6 Multiple Choice, STAA
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9th - 10th
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Analyze the Parts of the Sentence Subjects and Predicates Grammar Activities
Help students learn to identify the subjects, predicates, direct and indirect objects, predicate nominatives, and predicate adjectives by using this flowchart and supporting material. Includes a review of prepositions and linking verbs.What teachers are saying about my grammar resources:"I love this resource with my middle school students. It forces us to analyze our sentences systematically. After leaning the basic parts of speech, I used this set of worksheets to train my kids how to determin
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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SBAC CAASPP ELA Performance Task Escape Room Grades 6-8 & 11 Test Prep Activity
Get pumped up for the ultimate challenge with an Escape Room, ideal for conquering the SBAC Performance Task (or CAASPP in California) with style! This isn't just any old study session—it's an adventure!Embark on 7 thrilling tasks designed to supercharge your prep and review. This escape room doubles as a study guide before the test!⭐️ Learn about the SBAC ELA Performance Task⭐️ The structure of the performance task⭐️ Performance Task Vocabulary⭐️ Constructed Response to an Article⭐️ Identifying
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6th - 11th
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LEAP Academic Vocabulary Review for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
ILEAP/LEAP Academic Vocabulary Review (3rd, 4th, 5th)
This vocabulary word list is a compilation of Vocabulary Workshop, Common Core State Standards Grade Academic Vocabulary List, and other research based iLEAP/LEAP practice Assessments.
This list was created out of a need for our third, fourth, and fifth graders to be more aware of the vocabulary words used on our state standardized tests!
My Problem:
Students are not answering the Read and Respond, Proofreading, Constructed Response,
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3rd - 12th
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ACT/SAT Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes- Bundled Units 1-6
Looking for an easy way to teach and test higher level vocabulary words that are found on the ACT and SAT tests? Then this is for you!
This unit contains 600 words that are found on the standardized ACT and SAT tests. They include high frequency words that many high school students should have seen or already know, but also include are words that are new and may provide a challenge for test takers to understand in context.
The format of this unit is simple:
There are 30 lists and each list c
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9th - 12th
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The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) is an ideal movie to teach your students about perseverance. Challenge students to weigh the tough decisions made in this movie and explain what they would have done in the same situation. Explore the mindset and mantra Watney demonstrates throughout the movie and how it contributed to his success. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consis
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8th - 12th
English I STAAR EOC Skills Review
This is the only review sheet your English I students will ever need: an entire year's worth of TEKS based learning neatly situated on one page in student-friendly "You should be able to" language. Includes objectives for Reading, Short Answer, Expository Essay, and Revising/Editing, and a sidebar lists the year's Academic Vocabulary, making this a great resource to document copies of notes given to SPED, 504, and ELL students. The second page includes a self-assessment rubric for students to us
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9th
English I STAAR EOC Student Review Study Guide
The attached review guide is designed to expose students and teachers to the English I STAAR Assessed Curriculum by reviewing skills and providing sample questions that address each skill.
This 24-page document outlines the reading and writing skills, provides sample passages with originally-created EOC questions, answer keys with explanations, and state rubrics and examples. The state samples and rubrics at the end of the file are available for free at the TEA website, but are included for
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9th
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Nonfiction Passage Practice for EOC Reading test
This packet was created to help remediate essential skills to prepare students for success for their end-of-course (11th grade) Reading Test. (I teach in Virginia, and this material was created for use in preparation for SOL testing, but could easily be used for comparable test-prep in other states.)
While I created this mini-lesson specifically for SOL test review, the passage and questions could easily be used for nonfiction reading tests
The PDF contains:
**A link to the passage used-- I u
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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