ELA Test Prep Resources

Are you looking for a fun way to do testing treats or other after state testing activities? Try making a State Testing Surprise Box! This free label will help make your box stand out and make your students wonder what's inside!

Have your box dropped off a couple of days before testing. Once testing is over, students get to see what's inside the surprise box!

This set comes with:

• 2 Labels that say "Do Not Open until testing is over" (elephant & detective)
• both in color and black & white
• Editable

Each poster is also editable! You will need Powerpoint to edit the text. Please note, ONLY the text is editable. The background image can not be moved.

The surprise box prep is quick and easy!  Just stuff your box. Print the label, and tape it on!

Each label is a standard 11" by 8.5".

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Introducing the "Empowering Growth: Student-Led Conference Prep Sheet," a pivotal resource designed to transform Parent-Teacher Conferences with the power of student involvement. This free, comprehensive sheet empowers students to actively participate in their learning discussions by documenting and presenting their academic progress throughout the year. Tailored to accommodate Reading levels compared to the Raz-Kids A-Z scale, writing scores, speaking and listening abilities, and math achievements from quarters one through four, this tool not only showcases growth but also encourages self-reflection.

Resource Features:

• Academic Progress Tracking: Spaces for students to record their grades across key subjects, reflecting their journey from Q1 to Q4.
• Pride and Goals Section: An area where students can express what they are most proud of and identify areas for improvement, fostering a growth mindset.
• Student-Led Focus: Designed to make students the primary presenters of their learning, enhancing their communication and self-advocacy skills.

Why Educators Will Find This Resource Invaluable:

• Promotes Student Ownership: By preparing to share their progress, students take ownership of their learning, boosting confidence and accountability.
• Facilitates Meaningful Conversations: Sets the stage for productive discussions between students, parents, and teachers about achievements and goals.
• Highlights Growth: Visually demonstrates academic development over the year, making it easier for parents to see their child's improvements and challenges.
• Supports Diverse Learning Reflections: Accommodates a wide range of learning achievements, from standardized test scores to personal growth milestones.

Ideal For:

• Teachers preparing for Student-Led Conferences who wish to empower their students as active participants in their educational narrative.
• Educators looking for tools to facilitate deeper involvement and understanding among parents in their child's academic journey.
• Any learning environment that values self-assessment, reflection, and open communication between students, parents, and teachers.

Equip your students with the "Empowering Growth: Student-Led Conference Prep Sheet" and watch as they lead their own learning discussions with confidence. This free resource is not just a preparation tool; it's a step towards fostering lifelong learners who are ready to reflect, communicate, and grow.

Grade 3 / 3rd grade standardized / state test prep for tests such SBA, CAASPP, FAST, PARCC, NYS etc.

Help students practice the the skills and question types for standardized testing.

Easy to use test prep for grade 3 ELA standardized assessments!

Designed to be used to do one question a day. 5 days worth of questions. Great for a warm-up, review, small group instruction, or assessment.

Looking for more? Check out my set of 50 questions!

Skills included: editing, revising, language, vocabulary, research in a variety of question formats.

Includes both a printable PDF download (each question is on one page to be used as a "question of the day". There is also a link to make a copy of a Google Slides presentation to post for students on Google Classroom.

The no prep digital Google Slides version is embedded as a link that will create a new copy for you in your Google Drive. It can then be shared with students or posted on Google Classroom.

Please note a Google account is needed to access the Google Drive version. Please reach out with any questions!

Please leave feedback for this product to receive TeachShare credit that can be used for future purchases!

Permission is granted to copy pages for use by teachers/students use by the original purchaser. This product was sold for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses for use in multiple classrooms.

Free checklist of parts of an introductory literary analysis for AP, Pre-AP, G/T, college level writers. Students are asked to locate: Hook--different kinds list Author's name Title of text Summary Area of literary analysis list Thesis, and write down your thesis Makes writing an introduction for a literary analysis easier to understand. Great for ELA test prep! Meets CCSS.

Use this Sequence of Events Interactive Reading Bookmark, correlating poster, and Google Slide to differentiate for student needs, practice close reading strategies to build reading comprehension, and hold students accountable for their reading time. Can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent reading practice. Use the Google slide to model the skill for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach the skill.

Bookmarks are designed with 4 bookmarks to a page, which saves on copying and paper waste, and much of the text is in the Open Dyslexic font to support struggling readers. Bookmarks and the poster can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

Kids really enjoy this bookmark. It's less daunting than trying to fill out a full worksheet and kids find it fun.

This resources includes:

• 1 Bookmark (4 per page) 
• 1 Teacher Poster to model how to use the reading skill or bookmark
• 1 Google Slide for whole class instruction
• Teacher's Guide

Skills Included:

1. Sequence of Events

To prepare the bookmarks:

• Print & copy the bookmarks onto cardstock or copy paper
• Cut apart

If you enjoy this resource, you'll love . . .

24 Interactive Reading Bookmarks

Interactive Writing Bookmarks

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

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Transform your STAAR prep with our Texas-themed informational Text Sets for Grades 3-5!

What's Included:

This comprehensive bundle, perfect for Texas elementary teachers, features seven engaging texts, each accompanied by two STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions, covering crucial skills.

Skills include:

1. inference
2. evidence
3. fact vs. opinion
4. text structure
5. author's purpose
6. vocabulary
7. text features.

Ideal for varied classroom settings - from whole class instruction to small group work, or even as enriching homework tasks - these print-and-go PDFs are an educator's dream for seamless integration into daily routines or as part of a focused test prep unit.

Try using these products for:

✅ Whole Class Test Prep

✅ Intervention Groups

✅ Small Group Work

✅ Independent Work

✅ Assessment

✅ Homework

Get ready to enhance your students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this meticulously crafted, teacher-approved resource, which aligns perfectly with Texas educational standards.

A quick, two page review of Grammar Tips (sentence variety with examples and reader as writer instructions) along with a five-step format for structuring standardized essays. Easy to follow with color-coded examples.

Did you know that one young girl's courage was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement? Introduce your students to the inspiring story of Claudette Colvin with our engaging and educational resource, perfect for Black History Month and STAAR test preparation. Suitable for grades 6-8, this free, print-and-go resource combines historical significance with critical thinking.

Our resource includes a short, informative text about Claudette Colvin, followed by four carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. These questions are aligned with STAAR standards, focusing on skills such as inference, summary, and author's purpose. It's an ideal tool for deepening students' understanding of important historical figures while honing their test-taking abilities.

This versatile resource is perfect for various classroom needs:

☑️ Center in stations

☑️ Homework assignment

☑️ Warm-up activity

☑️ Part of a larger unit on informational text

As a free resource, it’s designed to be easy for teachers – just print and you're ready to go. It's a valuable addition to any lesson plan during Black History Month and beyond.

Don't forget to check out our other free February resources, including the Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts and the Valentine's Day Author's Purpose Coloring Quest! Grade 5-8 FREEBIE! (TeachShare.com)!

Be sure to follow our store for more free resources that bring ease and effectiveness to your teaching. Download now and bring Claudette Colvin's remarkable story into your classroom!

Digital makes it easy! Differentiated learning makes topic review fun! Freebie makes it, well ... Free!

Are you ready to take the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game to the next level? This Who Wants to Be a Millionaire preview game is truly not like the others. Animated, automated, with audio/video engagment, this Who Wants to Be a Millionaire preview game requires absolutely no prep whatsoever. Preview the best differentiated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game experience on the platform! See for yourself how you can use this Millionaire game to elevate your classroom review sessions.

Before purchasing the full version, try this preview to and see for yourself how this dynamic, engaging, and interactive Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game promotes differentiated learning and is designed to make learning fun and engaging for students of all ages.

Key Features:

• Interactive Gameplay: This preview offers a progression through topics, just like in the TV show. The preview game also gives you a peek at the three boosters — Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, and Poll the Audience.

• Differentiated - Use this preview to test drive the following gameplay options:

  • Timed and scored
  • Timed only
  • Scored only
  • No pressure

• No Prep Whatsoever: See for yourself how this game is ready to use right out of the box. After purchasing the full version, simply save the link as a Favorite and share with learners accordingly.

If you like this, you'll love the full version!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. If there is something you would like added to the paid version, please let me know.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please email me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

This finding theme distance learning resource now includes a digital option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for a link and instructions.

FINDING THE THEME FREEBIE -

In this Theme Activities product, you will find portions of the following products including:

• one full-page reading passage
• worksheet for reading passage
• four theme task cards with a differentiated answer sheet
• an explanation of theme in reading
• answer keys

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 7/6/20, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

Please click on the links below to see the larger theme products:

• THEME POSTERS
• THEME TASK CARDS AND PRINTABLES
• THEME READING PASSAGES AND PRINTABLES

There is also a theme bundle available at the following link:

• THEME BUNDLE

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

TASK CARD PRODUCTS

GRAMMAR PRODUCTS

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

FREE Figurative Language Bell Ringer Warm-Ups: Similes and Metaphors

This Figurative Language Bell Ringer Warm-Up is FREE and includes TWO WEEKS of warm-ups! You will find anchor charts, daily warm-up activities for similes and metaphors, an answer key, and instructions and links for using this file in Google Slides.

DAILY Figurative Language includes two weeks of no prep printable activities, two reference pages related to metaphors and similes, and an answer key.

This free figurative language product came out of a larger figurative language product that is designed for an entire year that can also be used at any point in the year because of the layout (each figure of speech shows up once every eight weeks and then repeats until the final 14 weeks, where figures of speech are combined).

The paid figurative language product includes 190 days (38 weeks) of figurative language activities. It is a NO PREP packet that is designed to print and use immediately as a warm-up, homework, or an early finisher activity.

Like the freebie, each figurative language activity is designed to last 3-6 minutes. The product is common core aligned for 3rd-6th grade and will develop your student's figurative language skills!

The paid product includes metaphors, similes, idioms, hyperboles, proverbs and adages, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia.

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 6/9/20, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

This file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

The following link will take you to the larger, all-year, paid figurative language product:

DAILY FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WARM-UPS

If you are interested in pairing this figurative language pack with task cards and printables for each figure of speech, please see my corresponding figurative language products here (also sold as a bundle):

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #1: HYPERBOLES

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #2: SIMILES AND METAPHORS

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #3: IDIOMS

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #4: PROVERBS AND ADAGES

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #5: PERSONIFICATION

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #6: ALLITERATION

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #7: ONOMATOPOEIA

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #8: PUNS

MEGA BUNDLE:

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE MEGA BUNDLE

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

A teacher resource for all the kinds of responses students are expected to answer on the STAAR test.

Digital makes it easy! Differentiated learning makes topic review fun! Freebie makes it, well ... Free!

Are you ready to take the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game to the next level? This Who Wants to Be a Millionaire preview game is truly not like the others. Animated, automated, with audio/video engagment, this Who Wants to Be a Millionaire preview game requires absolutely no prep whatsoever. Preview the best differentiated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game experience on the platform! See for yourself how you can use this Millionaire game to elevate your classroom review sessions.

Before purchasing the full version, try this preview to and see for yourself how this dynamic, engaging, and interactive Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game promotes differentiated learning and is designed to make learning fun and engaging for students of all ages.

Key Features:

• Interactive Gameplay: This preview offers a progression through topics, just like in the TV show. The preview game also gives you a peek at the three boosters — Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, and Poll the Audience.

• Differentiated - Use this preview to test drive the following gameplay options:

  • Timed and scored
  • Timed only
  • Scored only
  • No pressure

• No Prep Whatsoever: See for yourself how this game is ready to use right out of the box. After purchasing the full version, simply save the link as a Favorite and share with learners accordingly.

If you like this, you'll love the full version!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. If there is something you would like added to the paid version, please let me know.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please email me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

Inspire your students to think critically about informational texts with this set of engaging, open-ended questions! Perfect for 4th-5th grade, these questions encourage students to explore main ideas, text features, structure, and author’s craft in any nonfiction text they read.

Ideal for:

• Class Discussions
• Small Group
• Center/Station Rotations
• Prompts for Close Reading
• Early Finisher Tasks
• Test Prep
• Comprehension Practice

Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource is a great way to help students build confidence in analyzing texts, connecting ideas, and uncovering the author’s purpose. Make each reading experience more meaningful and memorable!

This cutting-edge digital PowerPoint product is specially crafted for educators and designed to make teaching 40 idiomatic expressions a breeze. This dynamic tool empowers teachers to engage and enlighten students about the colorful world of idioms with clarity and creativity.

Key Features:

**Visually Engaging Slides:** a collection of visually captivating slides that bring idiomatic expressions to life. Each idiom is represented with vivid imagery, enhancing comprehension and retention.

**Interactive Quizlet :** Keep your students engaged with built-in interactive quizzes. Test their understanding of idioms and provide immediate feedback for a comprehensive learning experience.

**Accessible Anywhere:** compatible with various devices and platforms, making it easy to integrate into both physical and virtual classrooms.

This digital lesson is the perfect companion for educators aiming to demystify idioms and cultivate a deeper understanding of language nuances among their students. Say goodbye to dull idiom lessons and hello to dynamic, engaging, and effective teaching.

Enhance vocabulary in any class or content area with this AVID-inspired vocabulary awareness chart in Google Sheets. This vocabulary awareness chart allows students to check their awareness and knowledge of words found in the content they are learning about.

Directions

• The vocabulary self-awareness chart allows students to assess themselves on class vocabulary words.
• In my classroom, we chose our words from the words students have come across in their reading.
• Students write the vocabulary words, determine how well they know the word (checking a checkbox in the correct column), and type any notes or definitions they have for the word.
• Simply duplicate the chart in Google Sheets when you are ready for students to make a new self-awareness chart over new content you are learning so that students can keep a log.

What's Included

• One Google Sheets document where students will duplicate and log their vocabulary awareness across all the readings completed in your class.
• In the document, students will include:

- Name

- Date

- What the vocabulary is for

- Word

- Students will check a box for the following: know it well & can explain it, heard it or seen it before, no Clue

- Notes/Definitions

*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

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**“ Thanks for this beautiful word wall display of Greek and Latin roots.”
**

GOAL: to give a visual representation for commonly used root words allowing students to decipher unknown words

This Greek and Latin Roots #1 PDF includes twenty commonly used Greek & Latin roots. Created for use in grades 4-7
The following are the root words found in our #1 ppt. printable word wall document:
Bio
Chron

Cosmo
Derm

Auto
Geo
Graph
Hydro
Meter
Micro
Mono
Opt
Phob
Photo
Poly
Scope
Tele
Theo
Therm

Each root word is paired with a vivid photo and three strong words that clearly exemplify the meaning of the root. Printable uses include class decor, word wall, matching activities, interactive notebook inserts. Virtually, these images can be posted to websites, sent to student emails, or shared via virtual teaching.
In addition, this lesson includes a practice link to review or test student understanding.

*NOTE* This product is included in Root Words powerpoint version . Purchase the bundle to receive this lesson PLUS 40 additional root words! Click below.

Greek & Latin Roots Bundle-60 Roots, Photos, Vocab for Inferential Thinking (TeachShare.com)

**“ Beautiful photos for root word decor.”
**

GOAL: to give a visual representation for commonly used root words allowing students to decipher unknown words

This Greek and Latin Roots #2 PDF includes twenty commonly used Greek & Latin roots. Created for use in grades 4-7
The following are the root words found in our #2ppt. printable word wall document:

Act Aero Agra Alter Anim Ann Aqua Biblio Card Claim Cogn Corp Cred Cycl Dic Doc Don Fac Form Gen

Each root word is paired with a vivid photo and three strong words that clearly exemplify the meaning of the root. Printable uses include class decor, word wall, matching activities, interactive notebook inserts. Virtually, these images can be posted to websites, sent to student emails, or shared via virtual teaching.
In addition, this lesson includes a practice link to review or test student understanding.

*NOTE* This product is included in Root Words powerpoint version . Purchase the bundle to receive this lesson PLUS 40 additional root words! Click below.

Greek & Latin Roots Bundle-60 Roots, Photos, Vocab for Inferential Thinking (TeachShare.com)

This is an informational handout to help students who have problems writing effective introduction paragraphs. ***** Check out my other Writing Resources***** Writing Thesis Statements Counterclaim and Rebuttal Writing Graphic Organizers Interactive Essay Writing Flipbook Argumentative Essay Essay prompt and articles :Narcissism Essay prompt and articles: Hurricanes Essay prompt and articles: Colonization in Africa

Quiz for Act 1 includes 5 multiple choice questions and 2 written short answer sheet. Easy way to check for comprehension. Comes complete with answer key for easy grading.