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Middle school test preparation writing-essays resources for Easel Assessments
6 Traits of Writing™, Six Traits of Writing™ - Essay Writing Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to Identify and use the six traits of writing™ has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of each trait and its role in writing. Additionally, an anchor essay with examples of each trait identified in the paragraphs provides students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The instructional vid
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6th - 8th
Cells and Organelles - Science Review Test Prep Task Cards - Digital and Print
It’s test prep season! Do your students groan at the sight of the item sampler? Why not use these task cards for a gallery walk, play a game of SCOOT!, or assign them with a self-checking puzzle via Google? This resource has everything you need to keep students motivated!This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions and aligned with 5th Grade Cells and Organelles standard objectives:Identify the major parts of plant and animal cells such as, the nucleus, cel
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4th - 7th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Identify & Correct Sentence Fragments, Run On Sentences - Sentence Structure
Teaching how to Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences in grammar, sentence structure, and essays has never been easier! This resource includes fragment and run-on identification activities and different methods of correcting them. Numerous examplesprovide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for dist
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6th - 8th
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Five Paragraph Essay - How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay - Intro to Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a 5 paragraph essay has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and structure a 5 paragraph essay. The students will be introduced to how to identify the parts of a paragraph - including writing leads and summaries, transition words and phrases, supporting evidence, sentence structure, etc.The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links
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6th - 8th
Thesis Statement Writing - Thesis Statement in a Writing Lead - Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a thesis statement has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of writing a thesis statement for each type of writing. Additionally, writing prompt evaluation with examples of brainstorming ideas and choosing the best ones to include in the essay provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance l
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6th - 8th
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Argumentative Essay Writing Unit - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - School Uniforms
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an arg
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6th - 8th
Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex Sentence Structure PowerPoint
Teach 4 kinds of sentence structures (Simple and Compound sentences, Complex and Compound-Complex sentences) with this PowerPoint lesson on sentence structure with practice. Explains independent and dependent clauses (subordinate clauses), sentence fragments and complete sentences. Defines simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Includes 5 practice slides, and a review or quiz with 8 questions for assessment. Students identify the sentence structure of the sentences. Show thi
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentence Structure BUNDLE
The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing - Essay Writing Outline & Practice
Unlock the secrets of effective writing with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and utilizing the stages of the writing process. This resource provides an in-depth introduction and thorough explanation of each writing stage, highlighting their roles in crafting well-structured essays. Your students will learn how to effectively use pre-writing, drafting, revising, proofreading, and creating a final draft. Perfect for writers of all skill levels, this lesson offers valuable insights and tec
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6th - 8th
The Diary of Anne Frank - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for The Diary of Anne Frank has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brains
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6th - 8th
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Reading Test Prep Strategies and Academic Terms PowerPoint - Easel Assessment
Reading Test Prep PowerPoint. Gives strategies for success on state tests. Explains standardized test taking strategies for reading comprehension with basic reading academic vocabulary. Test prep for reading on any state standardized reading test using 6 essential steps. Students are given six basic strategies, and the basic academic vocabulary terms (words that they should be familiar with in order to be successful on a reading test). The test-taking strategies include test-taking tips and how
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
Heredity Genetic Traits - Science Review Test Prep Task Cards Digital Printable
Test prep season is here! Are your students tired of practice tests? Try posting these task cards as a gallery walk, playing a game of SCOOT!, or assigning them in Google Classroom with a self-checking puzzle!This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions and aligned with 5th Grade Heredity standard objectives:Recognize that information is passed from parent to offspring during reproduction.Distinguish between inherited traits and those that can be attributed
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4th - 7th
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3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Main Idea Supporting Details - Citing Evidence - Quotes as Supporting Evidence
Teaching how to use quotes as supporting details has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to incorporate quotes used as supporting evidence in an essay. Additionally, anchor paragraphs using a quote as supporting evidence provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for di
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6th - 8th
Introducing the Literary Analysis Essay: Complete Step-By-Step Guide
Guide your upper middle and high school students step-by-step through writing the Literary Analysis Essay with these easy-to-use resources. Students will learn all the basics of strong thesis statements, clear topic sentences, specific evidence, and thorough elaboration. Graphic organizers include writing tips to help your students succeed. Revision strategies help students take ownership of their own writing.Color-coded samples help you model the expectations of formal, academic writing. This "
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
MLA Format Practice: Works Cited Entries | MLA 9th Edition | PDF
Teaching MLA Format and Works Cited entries can be daunting for even the most dedicated teachers! These practice activities help students learn the elements of Works Cited entries before you embark on a research paper.Students will practice finding information on three types of sources:1. Website2. Online Encyclopedia (Britannica)3. Primary SourceConvenient reference tools save you time and help your students take ownership of their own writing:✅ Quick-Reference Guide to MLA Format and Formal Wr
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing a Research Paper | MLA Format| Paraphrasing Bundle | Printable
Writing Leads - Creative Writing Hook Leads and Endings - Intros and Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing lead - creative writing hook has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing hook and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as inde
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6th - 8th
Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Violent Video Games
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an arg
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Flow of Matter and Energy Science Review Task Cards – Photosynthesis Test Prep
It’s test prep season! Do your students groan at the sight of the item sampler? Why not use these task cards for a gallery walk, play a game of SCOOT!, or assign them with a self-checking puzzle via Google? This resource has everything you need to keep students motivated while reviewing photosynthesis, the flow of matter, and the flow of energy in ecosystems! This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions and aligned with 5th Grade Flow of Matter & Energy
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3rd - 6th
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5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
ELA Standardized Test Prep PowerPoint Language Arts Review with Easel Assessment
An interactive ELA test prep PowerPoint for Language Arts review. Students choose the answers to the multiple-choice questions based on standards and check their answers for instant feedback. Use as a review of verb tenses, adjective and adverb clauses, and sentence combining, sentence structure, and parts of speech. A really fun test preparation for upper elementary and middle school. or a standardized test in English Language Arts. Works great to project on your whiteboard and have students a
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentence Structure BUNDLE
Force and Motion - Science Test Prep Task Cards – Review Mass and Distance
It’s test prep season! Tired of practice tests? Why not use these task cards for a gallery walk, play a game of SCOOT!, or assign them with a self-checking puzzle via Google? This resource has everything you need to keep students motivated as they review force and motion! This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions and aligned with 5th Grade Motion standard objectives:Explain the relationships that exist among mass, force, and distance traveled. (Former TN
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4th - 6th
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MS-PS2-2
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Boom Cards™ with Easel Assessment
This set of 26 Boom cards™ includes interactive digital task cards about how to form comparative and superlative adjectives properly after applying some spelling changes if needed. Boom Cards™ are enjoyable; your students will definitely ask for more!What is included?✦ One Boom Cards Deck with a total of 26 cards✦ 2 cards with notes to review the needed information. ✦ Two groups of cards: The first group of cards require students to choose either the comparative form or the superlative one. For
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Adjectives that Compare Boom Cards™ Bundle
Complex Sentences, Sentence Structure, Sentence Types, Writing Complex Sentences
Teaching how to Identify and write complex sentences in sentence structure, sentence types, and essays has never been easier! Thia resource includes identifying independent and dependent clauses, a list of the subordinating conjunctions, and writing activities that demonstrate how to write a complex sentence and use it in place of simple sentences. A "Let's Practice" section has numerous examples of complex sentences used in paragraph writing.The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned f
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6th - 8th
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Compound Sentences in Writing - Sentence Structure, Sentence Types - FANBOYS
Teaching how to Identify and write compound sentences in sentence structure, sentence types, and essays has never been easier! This lesson has identification and writing activities for incorporating compound sentences in writing It includes identifying independent clauses, listing the FANBOYS coordination conjunctions, and writing activities that demonstrate how to write a compound sentence and use it in place of simple sentences. A "Let's Practice" section has numerous examples of compound
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6th - 8th
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Weather and Climate Science Review Task Cards – Mountains Land Breeze Sea Breeze
It’s time for your end of the year Science review! Tired of the same old questions from the item sampler? Why not use these task cards for a game of Scoot, hosting a Science review gallery walk, or as self-checking homework with a motivating digital puzzle? Your students will be experts on the effects of mountains and oceans on weather and climate AND have a little fun. This set of 20 task cards is modeled after item sampler and practice test questions and aligned with 5th Grade Atmosphere stand
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Science Test Prep Task Cards for 5th Grade Bundle - Digital and Print
ELA Standardized Test Prep Interactive PowerPoint with Easel Assessment 1
ELA TEST PREP Language Arts Standards Review Interactive PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Prepare middle grades students for state testing in Language Arts. Has questions on sentence structure, spelling, commas, figurative language and reading comprehension. Useful grammar and punctuation practice. Slides are set for students to answer the questions then check. Project on your whiteboard and let students answer on mini whiteboards or paper. Self-checking. Besides grammar, includes reading select
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
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