ELA Test Prep Independent Work Packet

The Science of Cooking a Turkey is an ideal tool for 3rd—5th graders to master essential literacy skills like making inferences, identifying main ideas, understanding sequence, and crafting meaningful written responses. It can be used as a cold read or a close read activity.

Perfect for November lessons, this resource is designed to support cold reading and close reading practice, empowering your students to approach texts with confidence and critical insight.

Are you ready to see your students rock their state test scores?

Give your students the opportunity to elevate their thinking with these activities:

⭐ Close Reading Practice involves students analyzing the passage, identifying key details, and drawing deeper meaning from the text.

⭐ Critical Thinking Sticky Notes: Promote higher-order thinking with activities that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.

⭐ Writing Reflection Activity: Inspire personal connections and thoughtful responses through a guided writing exercise.

⭐ Text-Dependent Questions Worksheets: Reinforce comprehension and promote close reading with targeted questions directly linked to the passage.

⭐ Teacher's Tips, Guided, & Answer Keys : Simplify grading and provide clear guidance for students and teachers.

⭐ Engaging Reading Passage: Explore the history, significance, and traditions of summer vacation in a captivating and age-appropriate text.

Perfect For:

⭐ Morning Work

⭐ Early Finishers

⭐ Substitute Plans

⭐ Test Prep

⭐Quizzes

⭐Assessments

More Than Worksheets:

This reading passage packet is designed to be:

⭐ Fun and engaging: Captivating activities maintain student interest.

⭐ Comprehensive: A variety of activities ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

⭐ Easy-to-implement: Clear instructions and ready-to-use materials save valuable teacher time.

Unlock the potential of your classroom today!

You can find other helpful activities here:

⭐ May Creative Writing

⭐ April Creative Writing

⭐ The Girl & The Bicycle Read Aloud Unit Lesson Plans, Slides & Activities

⭐ Behavior Management | The Diamond Trail Challenge

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Literacy Tales

Where Stories Come Alive✎

Teach your students how to evaluate sentences in revising passages. This is specific to deleting sentences.

While this is a tested skill, students will learn what to look for and evaluate sentences carefully through examining redundant and extraneous sentences. Five practice passages are included with the answer key and rationale. A "teach" page is included for self-guided learning!

INCLUDED: Self-grading Google Form Quiz, Word Doc & PDF!

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Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Help your students master the concept of singular and plural nouns with this engaging 10-page sort and cut-and-paste worksheet! This resource is perfect for early elementary students (Grades K -3) to practice identifying and sorting singular and plural nouns. With clear instructions, fun activities, and opportunities for hands-on learning, your students will reinforce their understanding of noun forms in no time!

In this product, you will find 12 unique worksheets covering all things introduction to nouns. From what is a noun, to common and proper nouns, you will have all the resources you need with just a simple click and print. There are a variety of worksheet types included to keep all students engaged. These are perfect for assessments or small group activities as well as end of class activities. Answer Keys are included as well to make your life even easier!

Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this author’s purpose resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
• Comprehension Questions
• Short Constructed Response Prompts
• Revising and Editing Practice
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Having trouble getting your students to slow down, pay close attention to passage questions, and prove their answers?

This may be just the resource you need! Give your students the structure that they need to slow down and tackle assignments/assessments with intention.

This resource will help your students to:

• Analyze passage questions for key words and relating reading skills
• Refer back to the text, and...
• Prove answers by providing rationales for correct and incorrect answers

Resource includes:

• Question Analysis Forms

-May be printed blank or text boxes can be added to add specific questions

• Answer Analysis Forms

-Highly customizable answer analysis space

• Customizable/editable anchor charts

-Can be pre-made teacher-created anchor charts

-Can be an active document that students help create

Teaching Tips:

I typically allow:

• One class period to read/annotate the passage (passages not included/resource will work for any passage)
• One class period to analyze the question stems
• One class period to answer questions and provide analysis/rationales of answer choices
• This process can be adjusted as needed for in-class assignments or homework. Pacing can also be adjusted as needed, especially as students become more familiar with the process.

Are your students fascinated by video games? Turn their interest into a learning opportunity with reading comprehension & sequence activity! It is designed for 3rd-6th graders &aligns with the Common Core standards, making it perfect for enhancing students' reading & writing skills.

Are you ready to see your students rock their state test scores?

This resource is aligned with 3rd–6th-grade CCSS. & New Jersey New Standards 2023 reading standards. ⭐RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2 ⭐ writing (W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2

Give your students the opportunity to elevate their thinking with these activities:

⭐ Close Reading Practice involves students analyzing the passage, identifying key details, and drawing deeper meaning from the text.

⭐ Critical Thinking Sticky Notes: Promote higher-order thinking with activities that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.

⭐ Writing Reflection Activity: Inspire personal connections and thoughtful responses through a guided writing exercise.

⭐ Text-Dependent Questions Worksheets: Reinforce comprehension and promote close reading with targeted questions directly linked to the passage.

⭐ Teacher's Tips, Guided, Answer Keys & Rubric: Simplify grading and provide clear guidance for students and teachers.

⭐ Engaging Reading Passage: Explore the history, significance, and traditions of summer vacation in a captivating and age-appropriate text.

Perfect For:

⭐ Morning Work

⭐ Early Finishers

⭐ Substitute Plans

⭐ Test Prep

⭐Quizzes

⭐Assessments

More Than Worksheets:

This reading passage packet is designed to be:

⭐ Fun and engaging: Captivating activities maintain student interest.

⭐ Comprehensive: A variety of activities ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

⭐ Easy-to-implement: Clear instructions and ready-to-use materials save valuable teacher time.

Unlock the potential of your classroom today!

You can find other helpful activities here:

⭐ May Creative Writing

⭐ April Creative Writing

⭐ The Girl & The Bicycle Read Aloud Unit Lesson Plans, Slides & Activities

⭐ Behavior Management | The Diamond Trail Challenge

⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏⤏

Thank you so much for your support and honest feedback!

Click here to learn about my store-wide sales, freebies, and new products.

Follow me on social media:

Instagram

Facebook Group

Pinterest

Email

Newsletter

Thank you so much for all you do for students as educators!

M. Tehfe

Literacy Tales

Where Stories Come Alive✎

Looking to help your students master the passive voice for standardized tests like the STAAR? This 16-page resource is your go-to guide for teaching passive voice with a gradual increase in complexity.

Start with the basics of identifying subjects and verbs in sentences, then progress to understanding direct objects and other key components essential for a full grasp of passive voice. This packet is designed to make learning passive voice engaging and effective.

Included are:

• 5 Pages of handouts to make sure to make sure students understand each part of passive voice.
• Practice pages that progressively challenge students, ensuring they can identify and use passive voice with confidence.
• Exercises in evaluating and revising sentences, crucial for mastering the revising sections of tests.
• 2 editing passages for applied practice, perfect for honing skills in a test-like environment.

Ideal for both classroom use and independent practice, this resource is an excellent tool for students in middle and high school.

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this Animal Theme STAAR ELA review! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, paired passages, new question types,  SCR, and ECR practice. Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.

A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐A variety of question types to familiarize students with updated test formats.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 passages
• Each passage includes hot text, multiple choice, multiselect, multipart, SCR prompt, and ECR prompt.
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Sub Plans
6. Formative Assessments

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources! 

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

✔️Need to teach Greek & Latin along with Context Clues?

✔️Looking for way to get your students thinking critically & making connections?

✔️Need to integrate vocabulary in a meaningful way?

This activity includes worksheets, task cards and Google Quizzes for vocab practice

Students will use key words from the definitions in the first activity to determine the meaning of the Greek or Latin prefix. By recognizing the prefixes in words they recognize (and some they won't) students will begin making connections to other words they hear and read. This is a natural way to build in vocabulary to daily instruction that includes context clues and the Greek and Latin.

Included:

• Greek & Latin Roots Exploration: Dive into 45 carefully selected words, each featuring 9 impactful prefixes from the rich realms of Latin and Greek languages.
• Word Definitions: Equip your students with a solid understanding of each word, laying the foundation for deeper language comprehension.
• Fill in the Blank Sentences: Immerse your class in the learning process with cloze sentences that challenge them to apply their newfound knowledge in context.
• Task Cards: Make learning interactive and enjoyable with task cards that encourage independent exploration and reinforce language skills.
• Google Quizzes: Easily accessible quizzes that provide instant feedback, saving you valuable time and promoting a tech-savvy learning environment.

Prepare 3rd, 4th, 5th graders for ELA STAAR with this character's relationship resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, and drama texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Word Meaning with Nonsense Words

Why teach word meaning through nonsense words (context clues only)?

• Students must use critical thinking to solve
• Students must read the whole passage for context clues
• Students must problem solve to find the best word that makes the most sense.
• They can't find the answer except through problem solving.

All of these are things we want every student to do! This is something that is already adapted for high and low learners.

Starting with three nonsense words gets students going so they can work in groups or independently to decode the meaning of 7 REAL words (selected from the SAT vocabulary list).

This is a perfect activity for group problem solving and critical thinking!

Finding the meaning of words: in context, with a definition and from the Latin or Greek base. Four teaching pages are included for self-guided learning along with 7 student pages for practice with various shortened reading passages.

INCLUDED:

• 3 Self-grading Google Forms
• Editable Word Doc
• PDF
• Reading Passage
• Teaching pages
• Answer Key

BUNDLE & SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle

Word Meaning with Greek & Latin

✔️Need to teach Greek & Latin along with Context Clues?

✔️Looking for way to get your students thinking critically & making connections?

✔️Need to integrate vocabulary in a meaningful way?

This activity includes worksheets, task cards and Google Quizzes for vocab practice

Students will use key words from the definitions in the first activity to determine the meaning of the Greek or Latin prefix. By recognizing the prefixes in words they recognize (and some they won't) students will begin making connections to other words they hear and read. This is a natural way to build in vocabulary to daily instruction that includes context clues and the Greek and Latin.

Included:

• Greek & Latin Roots Exploration: Dive into 45 carefully selected words, each featuring 9 impactful prefixes from the rich realms of Latin and Greek languages.
• Word Definitions: Equip your students with a solid understanding of each word, laying the foundation for deeper language comprehension.
• Fill in the Blank Sentences: Immerse your class in the learning process with cloze sentences that challenge them to apply their newfound knowledge in context.
• Task Cards: Make learning interactive and enjoyable with task cards that encourage independent exploration and reinforce language skills.
• Google Quizzes: Easily accessible quizzes that provide instant feedback, saving you valuable time and promoting a tech-savvy learning environment.

Vocabulary Starter

NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.

So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.

I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.

Is this book for me?

• You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
• You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
• You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
• You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
• You’re not sure where to start

Then this book is for you!

Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.

WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?

Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.

Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this point of view resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Bundle includes 46 Pages total & 3 Google Forms

I made these after realizing that my students in high school needed practice with the mechanics of how to construct a sentence before I could begin instructing them on best practices for structure in their essays. There are pages for them to practice (on paper) or you can use as a quiz for after instruction! All of the Google quizzes will self-grade and they are editable.

This is the essential Test Prep Bundle for students testing for state or district exams.

They're also adaptable for students who are doing self-directed learning as each includes a short teaching page for students to reference as they are working through the activities.

Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this inference resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this theme or lesson resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Prepare 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for ELA STAAR with this figurative language resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, drama texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this summary and paraphrase resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this story plot elements resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, and drama texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 3 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, and Drama,

• Comprehension Questions

• Short Constructed Response Prompts

• Revising and Editing Practice

• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

• Literacy Centers or Stations

• Small Group

• Independent Practice

• Partner Work

• Homework

Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA review! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, paired passages, revising, editing, SCR, and ECR practice. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.

A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐A variety of question types to familiarize students with updated test formats.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.

➡️ What’s Included

• 5 passages
• Each passage includes hot text, multiple choice, multiselect, multipart, SCR prompt, ECR prompt, and revising and editing.
• Teacher Directions
• Answer Key

➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses

1. Literacy Centers or Stations
2. Small Group
3. Independent Practice
4. Partner Work
5. Homework

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources! 

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses