3rd Grade ELA Test Prep Resources

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Engage 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders with tools to master Short Constructed Responses (SCR) and Extended Constructed Responses (ECR) practice using 35 student opportunities for RACE in a creative way. Ideal for ESL, ELA STAAR, RTI, stations, review, bell ringers, or differentiated independent work.

This No Prep roadmap will help students craft clear, structured, and thoughtful writing responses.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐35 student practice opportunities planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

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

⭐Leverages the UPS framework to help students combine visuals, analogies, and hands-on practice, emphasizing Understanding, Processing, and Sharing knowledge.

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.

⭐Embedded support to help reach all learners.

➡️ What’s Included

• Structured Writing Frameworks:
  *RACE Method
  *UPS Framework
• Mini Quizzes
• 35 Practice Opportunities
• Scaffolding and Differentiation Tools Embedded
• 5 Quick Checks

➡️ How to Use

• Workbook
• Daily Warm-Ups
• Test Prep Stations
• Whole-Class Lessons
• Small-Group Lessons
• Differentiated Resource
• Accommodations

Bring STEP UPS to life with this incredible resource today!

➡️ LET’S CONNECT

Follow ELA Vibes

➡️ Additional Supports

Mini-Lessons

Activity Packs

STAAR Prep

Short and Extended Constructed Responses

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Keep your reading skills practice fresh with seasonal task cards activities! With 108 task cards for Back to School, Fall, and Halloween your reading skills practice and review will stay engaging for the whole quarter! You'll have a fresh set of cards for stations and activities ready to go!

Would it be nice to have options for traditional reading task cards, black and white printable task cards, PowerPoint task cards, Google Slides task cards, and Easel task cards? Look no further. This versatile set of Fall themed mixed reading skills task cards has your autumn reading practice covered. 

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

36 Fall / Autumn Mixed Reading Skills Task Cards

36 Halloween Mixed Reading Skills Task Cards

36 Back to School Mixed Reading Skills

All the mixed reading skills task cards come in these 5 format so you'll always have exactly what you need!

• Traditional quarter page task cards in full color to laminate and use year after year.
• Black and white printer friendly quarter page cards that you can use in the classroom or send home.
• PowerPoint single card slides that you can display from whole class discussion and solving, use as a bell ringer activity, or class cooperative structures.
• Google Slides single card slides with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned in Google Classroom.
• Easel ready activity with one card per page with pre-made answer boxes that can easily be assigned through Easel by TeachShare.

Includes Practice for all these reading skills:

• Inference
• Point of View
• Fact vs. Opinion
• Cause and Effect
• Author's Purpose
• Fantasy vs. Reality
• Non-Fiction Text Features

To prepare the Back to School, Fall, or Halloween Mixed Reading Skills Task Cards:

For traditional task cards: Print one copy of each card page. Laminate for durability to use year after year. Print enough copies of the recording sheets for each student in your class. B&W, PPT, and Google Slides versions are included for versatility.

Seasonal Mixed Reading Skills Task Cards in Action:

Task cards are so versatile. Here are just a few ideas.

• Scavenger Hunt in the room-Hide the cards around the room and have students find and solve all the cards.
• Hang on the walls or place in at a table to be completed as a language arts station.
• Use as the content for your favorite game.
• Use as the content for your favorite cooperative learning structure such as Quiz Quiz Trade or Fan and Pick.
• Display one at a time (PPT version) and discuss as a class or use as bell ringers
• Assign a few slides a day in Google Classroom (Slides version).
• Print the black and white version to assign as homework.

More Great Resources:

Nonfiction Text Structures Anchor Charts & Task Cards - Reading Skill Activities

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Novel Study - Chapter Comprehension Questions

Independent Reading Log and Writing Binder for Big Kids

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Help your students master CVC words with this ultimate bundles CVC Unscramble Sentences with short vowels Fix-It, Write-It, Cut-and-Paste, and Draw-It Worksheets! This resource is packed with engaging activities designed to improve early reading, writing, and sentence-building skills, perfect for kindergarten and 1st-grade learners.

Each worksheet includes:

• Unscramble Sentences featuring CVC words to practice correct word order.
• A Fix-It section where students correct capitalization and punctuation.
• A Write-It section for students to rewrite the sentence independently.
• A Cut-and-Paste activity where students cut out words and rearrange them into a complete sentence.
• A Draw-It activity that encourages students to draw a picture related to the unscrambled sentence.

These hands-on activities are great for literacy centers, independent work, or morning tasks. Your students will have fun while strengthening their understanding of CVC words and sentence structure!

Transform reading time with this Book Activities Bundle, featuring 42 reading response graphic organizers for ANY novel study and 24 interactive reading comprehension bookmarks to practice standards-based reading skills and strategies. You'll get 60+ activities that you can use with any book, all year long.

Generic Reading Response Graphic Organizers for ANY Novel Study

Take your novel study to the next level with these NO-PREP, printable 42 Reading Response Graphic Organizer pages that can be used as a book companion guide with any novel or piece of literature. Also includes 5 editable organizers in a Google Slideshow. This generic book study guide is anything but generic!

Topics covered include: character analysis and comparisons, word development, figurative language, theme, sequence of events, cause and effect, question & answer, text connections, drawing inferences, chapter summaries, book review and much more.

Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks with Google Slides & Posters

These 24 standards-based Interactive Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks, correlating posters, and Google Slides for grades 3-8 are a great way to differentiate for student needs, practice reading comprehension strategies while close reading, and hold students accountable for their reading time. They can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent reading practice. Use the 24 Google slides to model skills for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach a 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 posters can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

You might also like:

Read & Write Interactive Bookmark Bundle

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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. 50 days worth of questions leading up to testing. Great for a warm-up, review, small group instruction, or assessment.

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!

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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.

Get ready to transform test prep in your classroom with the 3rd Grade ELA Informational Reading Jeopardy Game. Designed to make learning interactive and fun, this game is tailored to help students master the Common Core Informational Reading Standards. Perfect for end-of-year review or standardized test prep, it motivates students to delve into grade 3 reading informational standards with captivating passages and challenging questions.

✅ Directly Aligned to 3rd Grade Common Core Standards for Informational Reading

This game reinforces key ELA concepts with "test-like" questions covering main ideas, key details, cause and effect, and words and phrases in context. A comprehensive tool, it enhances reading comprehension and test readiness.

Looking for a literature standards review game? Explore the 3rd-grade ELA review game below.

★ 3rd Grade ELA Jeopardy Review Game Reading Literature

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

★ Accessible on PowerPoint and Google Slides

✏️ Detailed Review

★ 25 ELA Questions Aligned with Common Core Standards, plus answers

★ Bonus Question Slides for extended engagement

★ Print-ready passages for easy use

✏️ Teacher's Tool Kit

• ✨Comprehensive teacher's guide for seamless implementation
• ✨Detailed answer key with explanations, included as a PDF and in presenter view of the game
• ✨Customizable slides to outline game rules & expectations
• ✨Print-friendly scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

Note: Game content is not editable.

✨ GAME FEATURES ✨

• ✨Dynamic Game Board: Tracks progress with fading questions and a built-in scoreboard (PPTX version).

• ✨Built-in Scoreboard Slide: Easily tracks points for each team (PPTX).

• ✨Engaging Animations: Reveal answers with a click, keeping students engaged.

• ✨Embedded answer key with explanations for comprehensive learning

PowerPoint is the recommended version for full features. Google Slides users can use the printable scoreboard and question tracker.

✨ GAME CATEGORIES ✨

Explore critical reading informational text standards across five categories: Main Idea, Key Details, Cause & Effect, Words & Phrases, and Mixed Bag. This game offers a comprehensive review through multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop simulations, and two-part questions, mimicking "test-like" conditions.

✅ Common Core State Standards Addressed

Ensures detailed coverage of Common Core State Standards for Informational Reading, fostering a deep understanding and application of grade-level concepts.

★CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1 - Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

★CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.2 - Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.

★CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.

★CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.

★CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.6 Distinguish their own point of view from that of the author of a text.

★CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

✨ DESIGNED FOR 3RD GRADE ELA EDUCATORS:

An essential tool for teachers aiming to enhance classroom engagement and streamline test preparation, also suitable for 4th-grade educators reinforcing foundational concepts. The Lexile range for all passages is 610-800.

Teach math? Check out the 3rd Grade Math Review Jeopardy Game below:

★ 3rd Grade Math Review Jeopardy Game

Teach 4th Grade? Explore the ELA review games for 4th Grade below:

★ 4th Grade Reading Literature Jeopardy Game

★ 4th Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

✨ EASY-TO-FOLLOW GAMEPLAY ✨

Playing the game is straightforward. Simply enter presenter mode in PowerPoint or Google Slides, click on category boxes to access questions, reveal answers, and track scores using the built-in scoreboard feature (PowerPoint version). Detailed instructions ensure seamless implementation.

❤️ WHY EDUCATORS LOVE IT ❤️

❤️ Zero Preparation: Ready to play, saving time and energy.

❤️ Engagement Booster: Encourages teamwork and keeps students motivated.

❤️ Versatile Application: Suitable for various learning environments.

❤️ Aesthetic Design: Features beautiful slides and engaging graphics.

✨ WAYS TO USE ✨

★ Small Group

★ Literacy Centers

★ Whole Group Review

★ Tutoring or Homeschooling

★ Virtual Learning

★ End of Year Review Game

★ Test Prep Activity

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT OTHER JEOPARDY GAMES

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I used this resource with an after-school tutoring group preparing for the EOG. I'm trying to find fun ways to review, and this was perfect!”— Angie R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students absolutely loved this! I love using games like these for reviews because they expand on their learning, build teamwork skills, and keep them very engaged.” -Lexi O.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students loved this resource! We used it before state testing and again at the end of the year, and they BEGGED to play it over and over again. :)” -Kristi N.

✅ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing 1 PDF & PPTX File

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Teacher Guide
• Game Rules & Ideas for Maximized Classroom Participation
• PowerPoint Instructions
• Google Slides Instructions
• Link to Google Slides™ Game
• Printable passages
• 1 Page Answer Key
• Standard Alignment Pages - (standard, question, and answer)
• Answer Key with Explanations
• Printable question tracker
• Printable Scoreboard
• Student record sheet

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Unlock the power of interactive test prep and make learning memorable for your students. Download the English Language Arts Test Prep Jeopardy Game today and transform your classroom experience!

Use these 24 standards-based Interactive Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks, correlating posters, and Google Slides to differentiate for student reading needs and practice close reading for reading comprehension. They can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent reading practice. Use the 24 Google slides to model skills for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach a 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 posters can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

My own students are absolutely in love with these bookmarks. They found it fun to complete the different bookmarks and couldn’t wait to get their hands on the Visualize bookmark. They literally begged me to do them again. As a teacher, I loved that I could be strategic with who received which bookmark. My students who were still learning English focused on acquiring new words, while my strong readers searched for figurative language. We’ve used them with novels during silent reading time, a short story from our ELA curriculum, and online news articles. I don’t think they realize just how much critical thinking and close reading they are doing. To them, they’re just having fun! 

This resources includes:

• 24 Bookmarks (4 per page) 
• 24 Teacher Posters to model how to use the reading skill or bookmark
• 24 Google Slides for whole class instruction
• Teacher's Guide

Skills Included:

1. Sequence of Events
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Tracking Multiple Characters
4. Record Tricky Words
5. Text Connections
6. Figurative Language
7. Connect to a Character
8. 5 Facts Learned from the Text
9. Visualize the Story
10. Ask & Answer Questions
11. QAR: Question Answer Relationship
12. Problem-Solution
13. Different Perspectives
14. Cause & Effect
15. Compare Vs. Contrast
16. Making Inferences
17. Main Idea & Key Details
18. Author’s Viewpoint
19. Find the Theme
20. Rate Your Books
21. Recommend a Book
22. A 3 Sentence Summary
23. IVF Summary
24. Use Keywords to Summarize

To prepare the bookmarks:

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

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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Boost 3rd Grade ELA Skills with the ELA Language & Writing Jeopardy Review Game! Are you looking for an engaging way to reinforce essential language and writing skills for your grade 3 students? The ELA Language & Writing Jeopardy Review Game is the perfect solution! Designed with third-grade standards and MAP testing requirements in mind, this interactive game will help your students master language mechanics, parts of speech, sentence structure, and the writing process in a fun and exciting way.

✅ Aligned with 3rd Grade Common Core Standards: Ensure your students are practicing skills that directly support standards and testing needs.

✅ Interactive and Fun: Transform your test prep into a lively game that students will love.

✅ Comprehensive Review: Covers key language and writing concepts with "test-like" questions to boost confidence and performance.

✨ Contents at a Glance ✨

• PowerPoint and Google Slides✨

✏️ Detailed Review

• 25 ELA Questions aligned with Common Core Standards, plus answers.
• Bonus Question Slides for extended engagement.
• 8 Hint Slides to help review concepts (e.g., plural noun spellings, quotation marks usage, possessive nouns, adverbs, pronouns, abstract nouns, comparative and superlative adjectives, and compound sentences).

✏️ Teacher's Tool Kit

• ✨Comprehensive teacher's guide for seamless implementation
• ✨Detailed answer key with explanations, included as a PDF and in presenter view of the game
• ✨Customizable slides to outline game rules & expectations
• ✨Print-friendly scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

Note: Game content is not editable.

✨ GAME FEATURES ✨

• ✨Dynamic Game Board: Tracks progress with fading questions and a built-in scoreboard (PPTX version).

• ✨Built-in Scoreboard Slide: Easily tracks points for each team (PPTX).

• ✨Engaging Animations: Reveal answers with a click, keeping students engaged.

• ✨Embedded answer key with explanations for comprehensive learning

PowerPoint is the recommended version for full features. Google Slides users can use the printable scoreboard and question tracker.

✨ Game Categories ✨

Practice language and writing skills across five categories:

• Mechanics: Assess punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
• Parts of Speech: Comprehend word forms, tenses, and the roles words play in sentences.
• Sentence Structure: Form coherent sentences with correct syntax and usage.
• Writing Process: Apply knowledge of prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.
• Word Builders: Understand root words, suffixes, prefixes, and their meanings.

This game offers a comprehensive review through multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop simulations, two-part questions, multiple-answer questions, and short-answer questions mimicking "test-like" conditions to enhance your students' learning experience.

✨ Skills Covered ✨

• Capitalizing titles
• Plural noun spellings
• Quotation mark usage
• Possessive nouns
• Identify adverbs, pronouns, and abstract nouns
• Use irregular verbs
• Comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs
• Compound and complex sentences
• Coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
• Narrative and informative writing techniques
• Prefixes, suffixes, and root words

✨Designed for 3rd Grade ELA Educators

As a third-grade teacher, this tool streamlines your test preparation and reviews essential language and writing skills. It's also great for fourth-grade teachers looking to reinforce foundational concepts.

Teach math? Check out the 3rd Grade Math Review Jeopardy Review Game:

★ 3rd Grade Math Jeopardy Game

Teach 4th Grade? Explore the ELA review games for 4th Grade below:

★ 4th Grade Reading Literature Jeopardy Game

★ 4th Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

Looking for other 3rd-grade ELA review games?

★ 3rd Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

★ 3rd Grade Reading Literature Jeopardy Game

✨ EASY-TO-FOLLOW GAMEPLAY ✨

Playing the game is straightforward. Enter presenter mode in PowerPoint or Google Slides, click on category boxes to access questions, reveal answers, and track scores using the built-in scoreboard feature (PowerPoint version). Detailed instructions ensure seamless implementation.

❤️ WHY EDUCATORS LOVE IT ❤️

❤️ Zero Preparation: Ready to play, saving time and energy.

❤️ Engagement Booster: Encourages teamwork and keeps students motivated.

❤️ Versatile Application: Suitable for various learning environments.

❤️ Aesthetic Design: Features beautiful slides and engaging graphics.

✨ WAYS TO USE ✨

★ Small Group

★ Literacy Centers

★ Whole Group Review

★ Tutoring or Homeschooling

★ Virtual Learning

★ End of Year Review Game

★ Test Prep Activity

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT OTHER JEOPARDY GAMES

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I used this resource with an after-school tutoring group preparing for the EOG. I'm trying to find fun ways to review, and this was perfect!”— Angie R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very helpful to prepare for state testing! Super fun, and easy with printable passages, answer keys, and explanations! Loved it! ” -Paige P.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students loved this resource! We used it before state testing and again at the end of the year, and they BEGGED to play it over and over again. :)” -Kristi N.

✅ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing 1 PDF & PPTX File

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Teacher Guide
• Game Rules & Ideas for Maximized Classroom Participation
• PowerPoint Instructions
• Google Slides Instructions
• Link to Google Slides™ Game
• Printable passages
• 1 Page Answer Key
• Standard Alignment Pages - (standard, question, and answer)
• Answer Key with Explanations
• Printable question tracker
• Printable Scoreboard
• Student record sheet

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Leave a review and share your experience using this resource. Your feedback helps improve and create resources that serve you and your students better. Thank you for your support!

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Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources

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All rights reserved by the author.

Purchase is for single classroom use only. Purchase additional licenses at 50% off for each additional user.

Unlock the power of interactive test prep and make learning memorable for your students. Download the ELA Language & Writing Jeopardy Review Game today and transform your classroom experience!

Use these 25 standards-based, interactive Writing Skills & Strategies Bookmarks, correlating posters, and Google Slides to differentiate for student needs and practice specific writing strategies. These can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent writing practice. Use the 23 Google slides to model skills for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach a 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 posters can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

My own students are absolutely in love with these bookmarks. We recently completed the Show, Don't Tell bookmark since that is a skill so many kids struggle with. When coupled with the Tell Me A Great Story bookmark and Google Slide as a reminder how sensory details can bring a story to life, the kids were excited to get down to writing. And their stories actually turned out really good with a lot of variety to them.

This resources includes:

• 25 Bookmarks (4 per page) 
• 24 Teacher Posters to model how to use the reading skill or bookmark
• 23 Google Slides for whole class instruction
• Teacher's Guide

Skills Included:

1. Tell Me a Great Story (Informational Version)
2. Tell Me a Great Story
   (Interactive Version)
3. WoW Words
4. Design Your Characters
5. Who is in my Story?
6. Show, Don’t Tell
7. Conflict Resolution
8. Cycle of Conflict: Action, Reaction, Decision
9. Sequence of Events
10. Create Your Storyboard
11. Visualize
12. Opinion Writing
13. Convince Me: Persuasive Writing
14. Main Ideas & Key Details
15. Step Up to Writing Star & Dash
16. Compare Vs. Contrast 
17. RACE
18. ARMS (Informational)
19. Revision Tips
20. CUPS (Informational)
21. Editing Tips 
22. Ways to Start a Story
23. Great Last Lines
24. Transitions
25. Sassy Sentence Structures

To prepare the bookmarks:

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

You might also like my 24 Interactive Reading Bookmarks or Writing Game Spinners.

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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Prepare your grade 3 students for state testing with this engaging, Common Core-aligned ELA Test Prep Jeopardy-Style Game! Designed specifically for busy teachers like you, this interactive resource is perfect for end-of-year review or standardized test prep.

Struggling to Make Test Prep Engaging?

Tired of traditional review methods? This Jeopardy-style game transforms test prep into an exciting learning experience that keeps students motivated and eager to participate.

✅ Aligned to 3rd Grade Common Core Reading Literature Standards

Reinforce key ELA concepts while practicing "test-like" questions. Covering major topics such as central message, summarizing, describing characters, and understanding words and phrases in context.

Looking for an ELA review game for informational texts?

★ 3rd Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

✨WHAT'S INCLUDED✨

★ Interactive PowerPoint and Google Slides versions

★ 25 Common Core Aligned ELA question slides with answers

★ Bonus Question Slides for added challenge

★ Teacher's guide for seamless implementation

★ Printable passages

★ Teacher answer key with explanations

★ Editable slides to display game rules & expectations

★ Printable scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

Please note the game is NOT EDITABLE.

✨GAME FEATURES✨

★ Interactive Game Board Slide→ Displays questions, categories, and point values. Clicked questions fade to track answered questions. (PPTX)

★ Built-in Scoreboard Slide→ Easily tracks points for each team. (PPTX)

★ Clickable Buttons for easy navigation

★ Answer reveal animations for enhanced engagement

★ Embedded answer key with explanations for comprehensive learning

Please note that the PowerPoint version is recommended. The Google Slides version does not include a built-in scoreboard, and questions do not fade after clicking. Use the printable scoreboard and question tracker with this version.

✨GAME CATEGORIES✨

→ Central Message

→ Retell & Summary

→ Character

→ Words & Phrases

→ Mixed Bag

✨QUESTION TYPES✨

★ Multiple choice questions (majority of questions)

★ Select 2 correct answers multiple-choice questions

★ Drag & Drop (simulate a "test-like" drag & drop question, no actual dragging and dropping)

★ Two-part questions (Part A, Part B) → BONUS questions revealed after answering the main question. Note: available for some questions.

★ Questions with short passages → Many questions include a short passage for students to read and answer questions about. Some passages may be repeated.

✨Designed for 3rd Grade ELA Teachers✨

Perfect for educators seeking to increase classroom engagement and make test prep enjoyable. Also suitable for 4th-grade teachers for review or concept reinforcement.

Teach math? Grab the math review game for 3rd Grade below:

★ 3rd Grade Math Review Jeopardy-Style Game

Teach 4th Grade? Explore the ELA review games for 4th Grade below:

★ 4th Grade Reading Literature Jeopardy Game

★ 4th Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

⭐ HOW TO PLAY ⭐

Playing the game is a breeze! Simply enter presenter mode in PowerPoint or Google Slides, click on category boxes to access questions, reveal answers, and track scores using the built-in scoreboard feature (PowerPoint version). Detailed instructions are provided for seamless implementation.

❤️ Why Teachers Love It ❤️

• No prep required
• Highly engaging and easy to use
• Builds teamwork and collaboration skills

⭐ WAYS TO USE ⭐

• Small Group
• Literacy Centers
• Whole Group Review
• Tutoring or Homeschooling
• Virtual Learning
• End-of-Year Review Game
• Test Prep Activity

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MATH JEOPARDY GAMES

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Goodness gracious! This is a BEAUTIFUL Jeopardy game. I love the scoreboard and the explanation slides! My students had so much fun with this review game!” -Melinda O.

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students absolutely loved this! I love using games like these for reviews because the students expand on their learning, build their teamwork skills, and it keeps them very engaged.” -Lexi O.

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students loved this resource! We used it before state testing and again at the end of the year and they BEGGED to play it over and over again. :)”

-Kristi N.

▶️ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing 1 PDF & PPTX File

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Teacher Guide
• Game Rules & Ideas for Maximized Classroom Participation
• PowerPoint Instructions
• Google Slides Instructions
• Link to Google Slides™ Game
• Printable passages
• 1 Page Answer Key
• Standard Alignment Pages- (standard, question, and answer)
• Answer Key with Explanations
• Printable question tracker
• Printable Scoreboard

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⭐ 3rd Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

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⭐ Reading Genre Posters & Anchor Charts

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Unlock the power of interactive test prep and make learning memorable for your students. Download the English Language Arts Test Prep Jeopardy Game today and transform your classroom experience!

Boost your 4th-grade reading instruction with the ELA Test Prep Jeopardy-style Review Game. Designed for busy teachers like you, this game is tailored to help your students master the grade 4 Common Core Informational Reading Standards. Perfect for end-of-year review or standardized test preparation, this game will help your students practice their reading comprehension skills through engaging passages and challenging questions.

✅ Directly Aligned to 4th Grade Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Texts

This game reinforces key ELA concepts with "test-like" questions covering topics such as main idea, text structure, cause and effect, and words in context.

Looking for a literature standards review game?

★ 4th Grade ELA Jeopardy Review Game Reading Literature

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

★ Accessible on PowerPoint and Google Slides

✏️ Detailed Review

★ 25 ELA Questions Aligned with Common Core Standards, plus answers

★ Bonus Question Slides for extended engagement

★ Print-ready passages for easy use

✏️ Teacher's Tool Kit

• ✨Comprehensive teacher's guide for seamless implementation
• ✨Detailed answer key with explanations, included as a PDF and in presenter view of the game
• ✨Customizable slides to outline game rules & expectations
• ✨Print-friendly scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

Note: Game content is not editable.

✨ GAME FEATURES ✨

• ✨Dynamic Game Board: Tracks progress with fading questions and a built-in scoreboard (PPTX version).

• ✨Built-in Scoreboard Slide: Easily tracks points for each team (PPTX).

• ✨Engaging Animations: Reveal answers with a click, keeping students engaged.

• ✨Embedded answer key with explanations for comprehensive learning

PowerPoint is the recommended version for full features. Google Slides users can use the printable scoreboard and question tracker.

✨ GAME CATEGORIES ✨

Practice text-based questions from the critical reading informational text standards across five categories:

✨ Main Idea

✨ Text Structure

✨ Cause & Effect

✨ Words & Phrases

✨ Mixed Bag

This game offers a comprehensive review through multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop simulations, and two-part questions, mimicking "test-like" conditions.

✨ DESIGNED FOR 4TH GRADE ELA EDUCATORS:

As a fourth-grade teacher, this is the perfect tool for streamlining your test preparation and reviewing 4th grade-level reading skills. If you're a fifth-grade teacher looking to reinforce foundational concepts, or a third-grade teacher aiming to challenge your students, this game will also benefit your students! The Lexile range for all passages is 810-1000.

Teach math? Check out the 4th Grade Math Jeopardy Review Games:

★ 4th Grade Math Jeopardy Games

Teach 3rd Grade? Explore the ELA review games for 3rd Grade below:

★ 3rd Grade Reading Literature Jeopardy Game

★ 3rd Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

✨ EASY-TO-FOLLOW GAMEPLAY ✨

Playing the game is straightforward. Simply enter presenter mode in PowerPoint or Google Slides, click on category boxes to access questions, reveal answers, and track scores using the built-in scoreboard feature (PowerPoint version). Detailed instructions ensure seamless implementation.

❤️ WHY EDUCATORS LOVE IT ❤️

❤️ Zero Preparation: Ready to play, saving time and energy.

❤️ Engagement Booster: Encourages teamwork and keeps students motivated.

❤️ Versatile Application: Suitable for various learning environments.

❤️ Aesthetic Design: Features beautiful slides and engaging graphics.

✨ WAYS TO USE ✨

★ Small Group

★ Literacy Centers

★ Whole Group Review

★ Tutoring or Homeschooling

★ Virtual Learning

★ End of Year Review Game

★ Test Prep Activity

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT OTHER JEOPARDY GAMES

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I used this resource with an after-school tutoring group preparing for the EOG. I'm trying to find fun ways to review, and this was perfect!”— Angie R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very helpful to prepare for state testing! Super fun, and easy with printable passages, answer keys, and explanations! Loved it! ” -Paige P.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students loved this resource! We used it before state testing and again at the end of the year, and they BEGGED to play it over and over again. :)” -Kristi N.

✅ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing 1 PDF & PPTX File

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Teacher Guide
• Game Rules & Ideas for Maximized Classroom Participation
• PowerPoint Instructions
• Google Slides Instructions
• Link to Google Slides™ Game
• Printable passages
• 1 Page Answer Key
• Standard Alignment Pages - (standard, question, and answer)
• Answer Key with Explanations
• Printable question tracker
• Printable Scoreboard
• Student record sheet

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Unlock the power of interactive test prep and make learning memorable for your students. Download the English Language Arts Test Prep Jeopardy Game today and transform your classroom experience!

Help your students master the Parts of Speech with this fun activity bundle, which includes printable part of speech word cards in both color and black & white, a quick-reference bookmark helper, worksheets, and game boards. It's everything you need to review and practice the parts of speech.

Here's how it works: Kids trade word cards, then use them to grow simple sentences or build new sentences, sort words by part of speech, spin a part of speech spinner or roll a die in order to generate a word bank, or play Bingo.

This bundle includes the following two resources:

Part of Speech Games for Grammar Review: Grow and Build New Sentences

Parts of Speech Activities: Word Tiles for Sentence Building, Bingo, Bookmark

Parts of Speech Included: 

Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Adjectives

Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions

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These guided reading comprehension notes or cheat sheet cover 16 essential skills such as main idea, inferences, story elements, summary, context clues, and more! Flexible for small groups, stations, and STAAR prep!

A great tool to differentiate support for all learners. To save you time, no cutting is required! If you need the pages to print smaller (to fit in a composition notebook), you can reduce the size when you print.

➡️ What’s Included

• 16 guided notes covering essential fiction elements, including:
  • Distinguishing Characteristics of Fiction
  • Using Context Clues
  • Making Connections
  • Evaluating Details to Determine the Main Idea or Central Idea
  • Making Inferences
  • Explaining the Author’s Purpose and Message
  • Inferring Themes
  • Analyzing Plot Elements
  • Analyzing the Relationships of Characters
  • Analyzing the Influence of Setting
  • Identifying the Point of View
  • Analyzing Text Structure
  • Analyzing Print and Graphic Features
  • Describing the Purpose of Figurative Language
  • Examining the Author’s Voice
  • Retelling, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing 

➡️ How to Use

• Direct Teach
• Small Group
• Independent Practice
• Collaborative Groups
• Anchor Chart
• Interactive Notebooks

➡️ Benefits

• No Prep Required
• Build Critical Thinking Skills
• Science of reading-aligned strategies
• Flexible Format

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➡️ ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS

Mini-Lessons

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Short and Extended Constructed Responses

STAAR Prep

Teaching Theme Activities: Finding & Determining Theme Worksheets & Task Cards

WHY is finding the theme so tricky for students? It's time to make this concept EASY for students... with no extra work on your part!

These theme task cards and worksheets are perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade. These theme task cards include differentiated answer sheets to meet the students' varying needs in your class. Since each answer sheet asks the student to do different things, you can use these task cards THREE TIMES with each student if you choose.

A digital distance learning option has been added to this file. EACH OF THE THREE ANSWER SHEETS can be used in either Google Slides™ or Google Forms™ (three answering options each, for a total of six different links for students).

This product includes:

• One theme explanation page
• Two pages of ideas about how to use the theme task cards
• 24 task cards (each task card contains a full passage/story)
• Three different options for answer sheets along with corresponding answer keys (option three does NOT have a key since student answers will vary)
• Three worksheets that can be used with any story or passage

This product is differentiated into three ways that students can choose their answers.

One Word Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

You might use these if you just want your students to understand simple one topic themes. You also might use this for your below-grade level learners to keep it simple.

Choose the Best Sentence Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

You might use these if you want your students to identify the theme in a complete sentence. This could also be used for on-level learners.

Write your own Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

This one does not have any answers. They have

to write their own theme statement. Great for

those above-level learners.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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.

This is a clickable list of all the theme products available in my store. Please note that the theme bundle includes all three theme products.

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

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• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
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• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Make learning suffixes fun with these colorful bulletin board posters, engaging task cards, and fun no-prep worksheets.

This Suffixes posters and task cards product includes:

• one explanation page
• one suffix study sheet (in black and white)
• 21 different suffix posters
• 36 task cards with THREE distinct question types
• a task card answer sheet
• a task card answer key
• 3 printables
• 2 printable answer keys (the third printable will have varying answers)
• links and instructions for Google Slides™ and task cards in Google Forms™

Please see the thumbnails and the preview for more specific information about which suffixes are included and for a view of the format for each page.

The following suffixes are included:

• -able, -bile
• -al
• -ance, -ence
• -ed
• -en
• er, -or
• -er
• -est
• -ful
• -ic
• -ing
• -ion
• -ist
• -ive
• -less
• -ly
• -ment
• -ness
• -ous
• -s, -es
• -y

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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.

Please be aware that there is a PREFIX product and a SUFFIX product sold separately, as well as a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE that includes both products. Here are the links for each product:

• PREFIX POSTERS, TASK CARDS, AND PRINTABLES
• SUFFIX POSTERS, TASK CARDS, AND PRINTABLES
• PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES BUNDLE

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Root Words Prefixes Posters and Activities: Prefix Practice Task Cards

Prefixes are an essential part of reading, writing, vocabulary, and word study. Teachers can use these prefix activities with their Greek and Latin stems and roots instruction.

Make learning prefixes fun with these colorful bulletin board posters, engaging task cards, and fun no-prep worksheets.

This prefixes practice activities pack includes:

• one explanation page
• one prefix study sheet (in black and white)
• 21 different prefix posters
• 36 task cards with THREE distinct question types
• a task card answer sheet
• a task card answer key
• 3 worksheets
• 2 printable answer keys (the third printable will have varying answers)
• Links for use in Google Slides™ and a task cards option in Google Forms™

You will find the following prefixes included:

• anti-
• co-
• dis-
• ex-
• fore-
• in-
• im-
• ir-
• inter-
• mid-
• non-
• over-
• post-
• pre-
• re-
• semi-
• sub-
• tri-
• un-
• under-

Please see the thumbnails and the preview for more specific information about which prefixes are included and for a snapshot of the format of each page.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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.

Please be aware that there is a PREFIXES product and a SUFFIXES product sold separately, as well as a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE that includes both files. Here are the links for each product:

• PREFIXES POSTERS, TASK CARDS, AND PRINTABLES
• SUFFIXES POSTERS, TASK CARDS, AND PRINTABLES
• PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES BUNDLE

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

This comprehensive product includes 8 engaging fiction and non-fiction texts, each accompanied by carefully crafted questions that closely resemble the format and wording of the VA SOL Reading Test. To ensure authentic practice, some questions even feature multiple correct answers, just like the TEI questions found on the actual test. With this practice pack, students can sharpen their reading comprehension skills and become familiar with the question stems and formatting used in the VA SOL Reading Test. Answer key incuded!

Teaching Theme Reading Passages & Worksheets Activities: Determining Theme

These theme reading passages are perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students for finding the theme in a passage. Teaching this reading skill can be difficult due to the inferential elements, but this no prep printable pack makes understanding THEME much easier for students.

This product includes:

• One theme explanation page
• One page of product notes
• Eight full-page, SEQUENTIAL narrative passages
• A theme questions page for each passage
• Sample answer keys for each printable

BONUS: A one-page option to find the "big idea theme" for each passage as well as a reference sheet (designed to be copied front to back) for big idea themes are also included. The theme reference pages would be perfect for to keep as a reference for students throughout the entire year.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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.

Please see the preview for this theme product for more information and send me a message if you have any questions!

This is a clickable list for all the theme products available in my store. Please note that the theme bundle, which includes all three theme products, is marked down over 15%.

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

Are your students ready to start mastering Fry's Sight Words? Let’s get them on the right track straight away! These digital activities PLUS a whole bunch of printable worksheets are perfect for any student who wants to have some fun with Fry's Sight Words!

This resource includes the following:

Digital ⭐️ Fill-in-the-Blanks | Digital Activity Simply fill in all the missing sight words with this digital game! ⭐️ Digital Flash Cards | Digital Activity Allows students to easily navigate through all sight words on their own!

Print ⭐️ Fill-in-the-Blanks Worksheets (Incl. Answer Key) A printable version of the previously shown digital activity. ⭐️ Word List | In Order of Frequency Features Fry's Fifth 100 Sight Words in order of frequency. ⭐️ Word List | In Alphabetical Order Features Fry's Fifth 100 Sight Words in alphabetical order.

Who is this for? Sometimes we can just see that a student is starting to fall behind because they have difficulty with sight words. Allow them catch up with the rest of the group by making sight word practice a fun activity for both the classroom and at home!

The best part? Not only are these digital activities fun and interactive, they can also be done completely independently! The fill-in-the-blanks activity is self-correcting, and the digital flash cards can be operated by anyone who can press an arrow key on a keyboard or the screen of a tablet. All you have to do is watch your kiddos having a blast!

Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS)

RF.K.3 and RF.K.3c

For any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email me at: toms.talk.resources@gmail.com.

Wishing you lots of fun with this resource!