Elementary School Test Preparation Lesson

Writing: Academic, Creative, & Journalism

By Beth Hammett

Revised to include social media rules along with academic, creative, journalism. Help students categorize essays to determine what kind of guidelines to use. The 10 slide handout/presentation includes: Breakdown of 4 kinds of writing: academic, creative, journalism, and Texting When and How to use specific guidelines Easy Categorizing of essays Comparison of rules Printable Handout of Categories and Rules Activities Peer Workshopping Component Easy to understand and follow, great for standardized assessment strategies, and perfect for upper level/college bound students.

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Test Prep Close Reading RACE Strategy Passages, Questions & Writing Prompts

By Literacytales

RACE Constructed Response Strategy Test Prep Close Reading & Writing Prompts will guide your students through the process of answering constructed questions during state testing. It encourages students to provide complete responses to academic questions.


It supports students in building the necessary to provide evidence and support them. It provides a simple and structured framework to use when responding to a question or prompt. Help them develop their critical thinking and writing skills by encouraging them to restate and answer the question and support their answers with the text evidence and their reasoning.


The first read explains the RACE Strategy to simplify and clarify steps and use of the RACE strategy. The second passage is about a boy getting ready for state testing. Text-dependent questions for each passage are included.


Charts and mazes are included. Students read each statement and decide which part of the RACE strategy to use. All answers must be correct to complete the maze and reach the end.  

Included with this 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Test Prep Pack:

⭐ 2 Reading Passage (2 Versions for each Low & High)

⭐ 2 Text-dependent questions Worksheets

⭐ 2 Mazes

⭐ 2 Open-Ended Questions (Pick 2)

⭐ RACE Charts for Teachers & Students

⭐ Answer Keys (MAZES)

Why Your Classroom Needs This:

Simple and Ready: Say goodbye to prep time with materials that are ready when you are.

Reading Success: Watch your students' understanding and grades take flight as they master the RACE Strategy.

Tailored to Your Curriculum: Everything you need for a full verb tense lesson is right at your fingertips.

Aligned with Excellence: Rest easy knowing the activities meet the reading Standards.

Interactive Fun: Students identify the part of the RACE Strategy to complete the maze and reach the end.  

A Maze Perfect Summary: The final artwork is a testament to their skill, making learning visible and vibrant.

This resource: 
⭐ Alignes with Common Core Standards
⭐ Detailed answer keys for easy assessment only Maze
⭐ Printer-friendly design
⭐ Reinforce essential ELA topics

Ready to transform your reading lessons and empower your students? 
Don't delay – unlock the potential of your classroom with our Test Prep Packet.

You can find other helpful activities :
⭐ Color By Number Bundle
⭐ Muslim Heritage Month
⭐ Winter Close Reading Packet
⭐ November Holidays ELA Packet
⭐ Self-Checking Google Sheet Bundle 3rd-5th Grade
⭐ The Girl & The Bicycle Read Aloud Unit Lesson Plans, Slides & Activities
⭐ Valentine's Day Writing Activity Digital & Printable
⭐ Valentine's Day Math Activities Digital & Printable
⭐ Behavior Management | The Diamond Trail Challenge

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