Middle school Halloween ELA test prep task cards

CCSS:

L.4.5

, L.4.5a

, L.5.5

, L.5.5a

, L.6.5

...

Also included in: English Language Arts Task Cards - Great for ELA Centers Reading Comprehension

Plot Worksheets or Task Cards: Complete the Plot Diagram for 4 Practice Passages

Created by

Deb Hanson

Teach your student to identify the plot with these four original short stories. Students are given the task of identifying the five plot elements for each story (introduction/exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion/resolution), and then writing them on the plot diagram. Students need lots of practice to become proficient in this skill. These no-prep worksheets or task cards are ready to go for you. Just print and go! These passages were written for students in 4th throu

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Worksheets, Printables, Task Cards

Grades:

4th - 6th

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CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.5

, RL.6.3

Also included in: Plot Elements Bundle: Plot Structure Lessons and Activities with Plot Diagrams

Sentence Structure Simple Compound and Complex Sentences Task Cards TWO SETS!

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, ELA Test Prep, Grammar

Practice sentence structure using these 64 task cards designed to help with student writing and sentence building!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:64 Task Cards (Two Sets) (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysClassroom PostersDIGITAL:2 Google Slides VersionsEasel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonSelf-Checking or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 4th, 5th, 6th,

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Grades:

4th - 7th

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CCSS:

L.4.2c

, L.5.1a

, L.5.3a

, L.7.1a

Also included in: Sentences Task Card Bundle | Print and Digital | Google Apps and TpT's Easel

Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities

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Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to making inferences? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 inference task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need. The use of short well-known fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions using inferencing. Great f

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

Teaching With a Mountain View

, RL.7.1

, RL.8.1

Also included in: STAAR ELA Test Prep Review Boot Camp Reading Comprehension & Practice Tests 2023

Summarizing Paraphrasing Quoting Activities

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16 half-page (digital and printable) informational text task cards with three prompts on each card to help your students practice summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting nonfiction texts! Have you students complete all three prompts to learn and easily see the difference between the three concepts, or have them complete only one or two depending on your current unit.Engage your students in meaningful practice and review key reading skills associated with informational and nonfiction text with th

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Also included in: ADVANCED Reading Skills Task Card Bundle

Paraphrasing Practice Activity - Paraphrase Task Cards - Anchor Chart - Digital

Created by

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing

Paraphrasing is an essential skill for many types of writing, but a difficult one to master. Each of these 32 paraphrasing task cards (print or digital) features a different informational text (nonfiction) paragraph for students to paraphrase. These paragraphs are ideal for working on this skill because their shorter length will not overwhelm your students, but will still provide plenty of practice. Additional support material is also included with the cards. PRINT VERSION INCLUDES:Teacher Instr

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Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Also included in: English Language Arts Task Cards - Great for ELA Centers Reading Comprehension

Main Idea Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Central Idea & Key Details

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Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the main idea? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 main idea task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known fiction stories and modern informational text articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed res

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

, RI.6.2

, RI.7.2

...

Also included in: Short Story Reading Comprehension Task Cards State Test Prep 6th 7th 8th Grade

Figurative Language Task Cards & Game {Similes, Metaphors, Alliteration & MORE!}

Created by

Fun in 5th Grade

Figurative Language Task Cards cover figurative language in a fun way! Figurative language types covered include similes, metaphors, personification & alliteration! Task cards can be used to teach/review figurative language with Scoot, small groups, centers, or whatever else you can think of!What do you get?✔ 32 figurative language task cards✔ Owl themed gameboard✔ Recording Sheet✔ Answer KeyTypes of Figurative Language Included:★ Similes★ Metaphors★ Personification★ AlliterationOptions fo

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

Also included in: Figurative Language Activity and Game Bundle [7 Figurative Language Activities]

Figurative Language Task Cards Multiple Choice Figurative Language Anchor Charts

Created by

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary

This is a set of 32 multiple choice figurative language task cards (and google slides/Easel activities). Each card features a different figure of speech within the context of a paragraph. Seven types of figurative language are featured on these cards: similemetaphoridiomhyperbolepersonificationonomatopoeiaalliteration~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What's Included?Teacher Instructions32 Task Cards with Underlining (easier)32 Task Cards without Underlining (advanced)Black L

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

L.4.5

, L.4.5a

, L.4.5b

, L.5.5

, L.5.5a

...

Also included in: English Language Arts Task Cards - Great for ELA Centers Reading Comprehension

Context Clues - Google - Multiple Meaning Words

Created by

Rose Kasper's Resources

Great practice for context clues, especially for multiple meaning words. Provided in digital Google Slides and Google Forms, plus printable. These task cards can be used for distance learning, in stations, for partner or individual practice, for small group instruction or for assessment. You can also tape them on the walls around the classroom for a learning walks or a game of four corners. Students will read for context clues to determine the dictionary meaning of the word.⭐ Contents:24 Task C

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Flash Cards, Task Cards

Also included in: Context Clues Bundle for Spring Test Prep

Author's Purpose Task Cards PIE'ED: Analyze 24 Passages 4th, 5th, 6th Grade

Created by

Deb Hanson

This resource contains 24 task cards that focus on identifying the author's purpose for writing a passage. This important reading skill often appears on standardized tests, and these author's purpose task cards are designed to help you prepare your students for these questions.Each task card contains a short passage, followed by this question: "The author's primary purpose for writing this passage most likely is..."Four multiple-choice options follow the question stem.I prefer teaching the five

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

CCRA.R.6

Also included in: Author's Purpose Bundle of Activities: Worksheets, Task Cards, Game, Craft

Author's Claim Evidence & Reasoning Task Cards Practice in Informational Text

Created by

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the author's claim? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 claim and evidence task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short modern Non-Fiction articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions.There ar

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.6.8

, RI.7.8

, RI.8.8

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Task Cards Passages with Multiple Choice Fun Activities

Short Story Reading Comprehension Task Cards State Test Prep 6th 7th 8th Grade

Created by

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Are you on the lookout for a straightforward solution to enhance your students' reading comprehension skills without adding to your already busy schedule? Well, your search ends here! Introducing our tried-and-true set of reading comprehension task cards. A game-changer for teachers like you. Ideal for middle school 6th, 7th and 8th Grade. ➡️ Or explore the Elementary or High School bundles. ◀️Perfect for both seasoned educators and those just starting out, our teacher-approved task cards are de

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

...

Author's Purpose Task Cards & Worksheets Fiction NonFiction Passages Quiz PIEED

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Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the author's purpose? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 author's purpose task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known fiction stories and modern informational text articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and c

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.6

, RL.7.6

, RL.8.6

, RI.6.6

, RI.7.6

...

Also included in: Short Story Reading Comprehension Task Cards State Test Prep 6th 7th 8th Grade

Theme Task Cards Finding Theme Worksheets Determining Theme Activities Practice

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Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the theme of a text? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 theme task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions about the theme.Great

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

THE SMALL CLASSROOM -- By Angela

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

Also included in: STAAR Boot Camp Reading Comprehension Passages Test Prep Review & Practice

Reading Comprehension Task Cards ELA Test Prep 3rd 4th 5th grade intervention

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Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to reading comprehension skills? Finding a short and manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 reading skills task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students the practice they need.The use of well-known fiction stories and short modern non-fiction passages will help engage your students as they practice multiple-ch

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.6

...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Task Cards Fun Activities ELA Worksheets

Main Idea & Supporting Details Task Cards: 10 Passages & 30 Questions 4th 5th

Created by

Deb Hanson

This set of 30 task cards is designed to provide students an opportunity to practice main idea (central idea) test questions. Identifying the main idea and key supporting details is a challenging task for many students, and lots of practice is critical for students to reach proficiency in this important reading skill. However, finding texts that are short and manageable can be difficult. This set of task cards contains ten engaging nonfiction passages that will help your students gain confidence

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2

, RI.4.2

, RI.5.2

Also included in: Main Idea and Supporting Details Bundle with Graphic Organizer: 4th 5th 6th

Poetry Task Cards Reading Comprehension Poetry Analysis Worksheets & Activities

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to poetry? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 poetry task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short Poems will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions.Great for middle school students. Teachers of other grade leve

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.6

...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Task Cards Passages with Multiple Choice Fun Activities

Quotation Marks and Dialogue Task Cards | Print & Google & Easel!

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar

Quotation mark rules for dialogue can be tricky for students! Help them to practice their punctuation and proofreading skills with these 32 versatile task cards!These cards are meant to be used as practice after students have been taught quotation rules. While many of these cards offer practice with some of the most common quotation situations, others are more challenging. Cards that include song and poem titles, quotes within quotes, and interrogative sentences are all included. (Note: The quot

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

L.4.2b

, L.4.2c

Also included in: Punctuation Task Card BUNDLE - Apostrophes, Commas, Capitalization, & more!

Restate the Question Task Cards (Advanced Set for Grades 4-8)

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, ELA Test Prep, Writing

The ability to restate a question, in order to answer in a complete sentence is important not only in test-taking situations, but also for many types of writing. These 32 task cards (print or digital) can help your students learn this challenging skill. There are two types of questions in this set. Cards 1-20 feature one-part questions. Odd cards ask about the student’s life while even cards ask about text/media and the outside world. Each question includes some context to add to the challenge.

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: BIG Back To School Task Card Bundle Rules Procedures Ice Breakers and more!

Summarizing Task Cards Activity Fiction & NonFiction Text Summary Worksheets

Created by

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to finding the best summary of a text? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 summarizing task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known fiction stories and modern informational text articles will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Halloween

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

, RI.6.2

, RI.7.2

...

Also included in: Short Story Reading Comprehension Task Cards State Test Prep 6th 7th 8th Grade

Halloween Narrative Writing & Learning Stations

Created by

Room 213

HALLOWEEN WRITING ACTIVITIES: Halloween is the perfect opportunity to engage your students in a creative writing assignment. This resource takes students through a process-based approach that has them experiment with various elements of fiction. They will be building so many narrative writing skills and having a great deal of fun while they do! Be sure to check out the preview for a detailed overview.This resource includes:✅ Learning stations for experimenting with point of view, setting, atmos

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Learning Stations Mega Bundle

Plot Elements Task Cards Quiz & Passages Elements of Plot Story Plot Activities

Created by

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature

Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to plot elements? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 plot elements task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known Fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions.Great for middle school stu

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4