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Middle school ELA test prep research for parents
Summarizing and Paraphrasing Activities - Research Skills
Paraphrasing and summarizing are skills that are difficult for many students to understand This activity pack is designed to help teach these research skills to your students and provide them with practice so they can begin to master them. I also included some note taking activities as well.What is included:* 8 posters/anchor chartsParaphrasing definitionSummarizing definitionHow to paraphraseHow to summarize fiction text (SWBST)How to summarize nonfiction or informational textDifferences betwe
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Library Skills Print MEGA Bundle
ELA Performance Task Writing Natural Disasters - Test Prep - Google Slides™
Natural Disaster reading passages and writing prompts include three sources with text dependent constructed response questions, three writing prompts (one for each mode of writing) in a printable and digital Google Slides™ version! Each passage has been written at a 5th-grade reading level, but these can be used for upper elementary third-fifth graders or middle school students as well! MODELED OFF OF SBAC PERFORMANCE TASKS - AMAZING FOR TEST PREP!Included:Three Sources - Natural Disasters- Hurr
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4th - 8th
ELA Performance Tasks Writing Prompts - Test Prep BUNDLE - Google Slides™
All About Mars: The Red Planet reading passages and writing prompts includes three sources with text dependent constructed response questions, three writing prompts (one for each mode of writing) in a printable and digital Google Slides™ version! Each passage has been written at a 5th-grade reading level, but these can be used for upper elementary third-fifth graders or middle school students as well!MODELED OFF OF SBAC PERFORMANCE TASKS - AMAZING FOR TEST PREP!Included:Three Sources- All About
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4th - 8th
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Motivational State Testing Letters for Students and Parents | Editable in Canva
Introducing the Motivational State Test Notes for Students, a simple and effective way to bring a wave of encouragement and support into your classroom during test times—and beyond. This tool is designed to make it incredibly easy for busy teachers like you to get parents involved in a meaningful way, without adding to your already packed schedule.In just a few steps, you can send home a ready-made letter to parents, inviting them to write personal notes of encouragement to their children. Your
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3rd - 6th
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Research Project: Outline Organization and Essay Writing: Teen Issues
Self-guided research packet and Google Doc. Perfect for Google Classroom or distance learning!Research and the Research Essay Process is a vital skill for any student in order to be successful through school and beyond. It covers multiple standards and is time consuming to design organization materials and to teach explicitly. NOT ANY MORE!This packet takes students step by step through the research and writing process in 10-15 days (depending on student skill level and in class work time availa
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5th - 10th
New Years Resolutions 2024 Evidence Based Writing Activities
Are New Year's resolutions a good idea? Do they really help us? Could they hurt us? New Year's 2024, have your students investigate these questions and form their own opinion with these evidence based opinion writing prompts. Available in two no prep formats - print and digital (Google Slides). Includes 2 writing prompts and 3 pages of resources (informational article, graph, and top 10 list). Check out the preview to see a full version of the product!Do your students need practice writing to s
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4th - 6th
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Dystopia VS. Utopia Research | Dystopian Stories Activities | Utopian Society
The Dystopia vs. Utopia Research and Writing Project will elevate your dystopian short story unit to the next level! Utopia and utopian communities are the thematic focus of this research and informational essay writing activity.This high-interest research project provides the perfect comparison for the element of dystopia, dystopian societies, and dystopian story settings. The Utopia vs. Dystopia research project and informational writing activity provide an engaging supplement to any novel or
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8th - 11th
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ELA Performance Task Writing Prompts All About Mars - Test Prep - Google Slides™
All About Mars: The Red Planet reading passages and writing prompts includes three sources with text dependent constructed response questions, three writing prompts (one for each mode of writing) in a printable and digital Google Slides™ version! Each passage has been written at a 5th-grade reading level, but these can be used for upper elementary third-fifth graders or middle school students as well! MODELED OFF OF SBAC PERFORMANCE TASKS - AMAZING FOR TEST PREP!Included:Three Sources - All Abou
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4th - 8th
iReady Contest ~ AWARD ~ Motivates Students Math and Reading! Editable!
Don’t you just hate it when you finally get the hang of a reading or math program and your district (or admin) decide it’s time to start using something new. When that happened at my school, we were told to “trust the process”… The only problem is that while the process is going on, we’re in the trenches having to figure out how to make it work.It took me a while to get the hang of iReady, but I can FINALLY say that I have figured out a system that’s been working for me and my kiddos! I send th
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PreK - 8th
Grammar Unit One: What is a Sentence?
The purpose of this series of workbooks is to make a better writer. Grammar, taught in isolation, does not improve writing skills. Grammar taught with skills connected to application can and will dramatically improve a student�s abilities in writing. Each workbook is easy to use with lessons that walk the student through the skill to an independent application level.
Unit One: What Is A Sentence?
Students will learn to identify a correct sentence and be able to
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4th - 8th
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Fun Research Project for Middle School, High School, Teens
Make research fun with this "If I Won the Lottery" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc and Google Slides. Perfect for distance learning!This seld-explanatory NO PREP research project packet is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade).Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step of the Research Essay* MLA Guide
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6th - 12th
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Writing Prompts - PARCC, AIR & Smarter Balanced Assessment {Bundle}
The ELA Common Core State Standards focus on students’ ability to read carefully and grasp information, arguments, ideas, and details based on evidence in the text. This resource can help your students practice text-based writing or prepare for standardized test success!
Included, are *FOUR* units of paired passages and prompts. Each unit contains a text stimuli designed for students to analyze ideas/evidence and synthesize the information in a written essay response.
Units contains multiple
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4th - 8th
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Research Project 6th Grade - 12th Grade - Research Paper and Graphic Organizers
Make research fun with this "Dream Vacation" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens!Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step o
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6th - 12th
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Virginia PALs Word List Flashcards
These are printable teacher and student flashcards that are aligned with the Virginia PALs word lists A, B, & C from Pre-primer to 5th grade. The teacher flashcards are bigger so that they can be used in a small group. The student flashcards are on 1 sheet, smaller, and can be sent home for further practice. Included are Preprimer through 5th grade word list. I even print each level on different color paper so that I can keep track of who needs which word list next.
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PreK - 6th
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Sixth (6th) Grade Reading Diagnostic Assessment (CCSS / TEKS) Reading level test
This is a diagnostic reading assessment appropriate for use with sixth grade aged children. It is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to the required reading skills identified by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The assessment includes reading and response tasks based on reading literature, reading informational texts, and reading argumentative or persuasive texts. Moving beyond skills taught in the lower grades, this assessment emphasizes more complex comprehen
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5th - 7th
7th Grade Reading Diagnostic Assessment (CCSS / TEKS) Reading level test
This is a diagnostic reading assessment appropriate for use with 7th grade aged children. It is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to the required reading skills identified by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The assessment includes reading and response tasks based on reading literature, reading informational texts, and reading argumentative or persuasive texts. Moving beyond skills taught in the lower grades, this assessment emphasizes more complex comprehensi
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6th - 8th
Step-by-Step Informational Writing Packet- (3rd-6th Grade)
This is the packet I give to students when we first begin our research-based informational writing project.
The packet includes a step-by-step plan for students and breaks things down to make things a bit easier for even my lowest students.
This project allows students to choose any topic they would like to research (as long as it's approved by me). I always tell the kids to choose a topic they don't already know a lot about, so they are learning something new.
These are the steps that I use
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3rd - 6th
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Robots and Society Research Project and CER Writing Activity for STEM
With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin by gathering evidence from a v
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7th - 9th
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Guided Reading with Bloom's Taxonomy
Common Core Aligned- These questions reflect the levels of the NEW REVISED Bloom's Taxonomy. These cards can be used in Guided Reading Time, Whole Group or as independent work.(I use draw them out of different bags/my teaching partner put them on popsicle sticks) A parent guide is enclosed with a front cover, letter to parents, explanation of which each level encompasses as well as Bloom's questions for each Level of Thinking.
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72 Higher Level Thinking Questioning Cards (12 for
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PreK - 12th
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R.A.C.E.S. Strategy Bookmark
Help your students understand the five distinct sections of a constructed response paragraph.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The English Tenses in Sketchnotes - Growing Bundle
English tenses worksheets with sketchnotes. A creative way of learning the English tenses - especially for English as a Second Language learners. Engages students and offers an alternative / additional way of teaching grammar.---Part of the English Tenses in Sketchnotes Bundle that includes:Past Simple / Simple Past - Tenses SketchnotesPresent Simple / Simple Present - Tenses SketchnotesPresent Progressive / Continuous - ESL Tenses in SketchnotesPresent Perfect - ESL English Tenses in Sketchnote
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4th - 9th
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Fun Research Project for Teens
Fun Research Project for 6th Grade - 12th Grade. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning! Make research papers fun with this "Plan a Road Trip" Research Project!This seld-explanatory NO PREP independent research project includes templates and graphic organizers perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens! Students will love planning th
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6th - 12th
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The American Revolution Lesson Plans & Interactive Notebook Complete Unit
The American Revolution and The Birth of America Lesson Plan Bundle and Interactive Notebook Activities Complete Unit with:Test Prep along with our new Benjamin Franklin: America’s Colonial Lightning Rod Informational Text Rotations! Great for test prep for the whole class while in small groups!Our "The New Do Now" Student Bell WorkOur The Scarlet Stocking Spy differentiated read aloud interactive notebook activities packet! Our The American Revolution PowerPoint Jeopardy! Review Game!BONUS! N
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4th - 7th
Claim - Counterclaim Graphic Organizer - NYS Common Core Regents
This 1-page document is a graphic organizer outline for a claim - counterclaim essay. While this is helpful for practice for the New York State Common Core Regents, it could be especially helpful for anyone work on an argumentative essay or research paper. Thanks for your interest!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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