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Elementary ELA test prep research under $5
Polar Bears Winter Reading Comprehension Passages with Nonfiction Text Features
Perfect for guided reading, close reading, and any nonfiction unit! This resource gives students the opportunity to learn about nonfiction, read nonfiction and respond to nonfiction text dependent questions. With three different articles, readers will use text features and other NF reading skills to learn more about polar bears. This unit includes before reading activities, during reading and after reading activities and graphic organizers to support students throughout the unit. Note: some org
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2nd - 4th
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New Years Resolutions 2024 Evidence Based Writing Activities
Are New Year's resolutions a good idea? Do they really help us? Could they hurt us? New Year's 2024, have your students investigate these questions and form their own opinion with these evidence based opinion writing prompts. Available in two no prep formats - print and digital (Google Slides). Includes 2 writing prompts and 3 pages of resources (informational article, graph, and top 10 list). Check out the preview to see a full version of the product!Do your students need practice writing to s
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4th - 6th
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All About Penguins Winter Reading Comprehension with Text Feature Passages
Students will love learning about penguins with this unit! This resource is ideal for guided reading, nonfiction units, whole group reading, small group instruction, literacy centers and test prep. This resource gets students ready to learn about penguins by including pre-reading activities, a KWL chart, and journal pages to collect information throughout the unit. With four pages of NF passages, multiple choice and short answer questions, this resource will support student's learning with nonfi
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2nd - 4th
{{Paraphrase It! A Workshop for Paraphrasing and Note-taking Skills}}
Teach your students about paraphrasing and note-taking with this complete workshop, complete with anchor charts, leveled task cards, and recording pages. With these engaging, student-friendly topics, students can practice their digital citizenship, nonfiction reading skills, organizational skills, and much more! In this product you will find:
-5 mini anchor charts covering What is paraphrasing? and strategies for teaching elementary students to paraphrase successfully
-28 nonfiction task cards w
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1st - 5th
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Step-by-Step Informational Writing Packet- (3rd-6th Grade)
This is the packet I give to students when we first begin our research-based informational writing project.
The packet includes a step-by-step plan for students and breaks things down to make things a bit easier for even my lowest students.
This project allows students to choose any topic they would like to research (as long as it's approved by me). I always tell the kids to choose a topic they don't already know a lot about, so they are learning something new.
These are the steps that I use
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3rd - 6th
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ELA Performance Task - Reading and Writing SBAC practice
Do you need a fun and engaging ELA Performance Task to practice for state testing? Look no further! This is the perfect reading and writing practice for SBAC state testing. This product contains: Two sources/texts: "What is a Platypus?" and "Types of Mammals"Compare and Contrast information from the two sources with an answer keyMultiple writing prompts: informational, persuasive, and narrative planning/brainstorming pageFinal draft writing paper Warning: your students may or may not become obse
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: ELA and Math Performance Task Bundle - 3rd and 4th Grade SBAC Test Prep
Making a Claim Cursive Writing- Should Cursive BE Taught? (Articles included)
Students will first find out what a claim is, then read an article about the cursive writing controversy. Should cursive be taught in schools or not?Students will then use the graphic organizer provided to write down notes and plan their essay stating their own claim.Students will then begin to plan an essay where they will take a stand, making their own claim using specific details from the texts they read.This activity allows students to read articles, while practicing using text details to su
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3rd - 5th
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Discovering History: Integrating Literacy Skills Through Student Presentations
This product was created in an attempt to continue our classroom momentum in both Social Studies and History prior to our statewide exams. It seems as though this subject falls short as we prepare for both Reading and Math exams. I have incorporated some key ELA skills into a packet that will promote student interaction with the text being taught, while allowing them to practice:
*Vocabulary and dictionary skills
*Identifying facts within a given text
*Identifying problems and solutions
*Iden
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3rd - 5th
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4th Grade Narrative Writing Resource Earth Day Smarter Balanced Test Prep CCSS
Students will read two informative articles, answer questions about the articles, and write a narrative about a cleaning up their environment. This resource is aligned to the common core narrative writing standards, specifically 4th grade, but would be a great activity for 3rd-5th grades. The articles are found on the free website, ReadWorks.org, and I have listed the titles of the articles in this resource. You could use any informative texts about Earth Day, recycling, etc... to complete th
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3rd - 5th
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Fluency and Comprehension Short Story Assessment Short Vowels
Data tracking for reading and comprehension can be cumbersome but these short stories make data collection easy and can help pinpoint areas where students need additional help in reading. A student should be able to fluently read and understand a simple story in kindergarten. Measure students fluency and comprehension of short stories with these 1 page assessments. These 10 stories begin with reading sight words and CVC decodable words and build up slowly using consonant blends and digraphs with
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K - 1st
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Also included in: ELA Bundle for Kindergarten Reading and Writing
Boston Tea Party Podcast Internet Activity
Bring your students back into history with the power of podcasts! Welcome to What's the Truth George?!
Allow your students to experience the Boston Tea Party through the technology of podcasting! But watch out, errors have been purposely placed inside the story! Using the provided transcript (regular or modified) students will research the story to find the correct facts to the story.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a video or audio file that can be downloaded and played on any computer using
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3rd - 6th
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Fact Based Opinion Writing: Artificial or Real Christmas Tree?
Fact Based Opinion Writing: Artificial or Real Christmas Tree?Are you looking for a fun, and Christmas/Holiday themed way to teach opinion and fact-based writing? This is such a fun lesson. Engage your writers like never before! Let them decide if they prefer a live or artificial Christmas tree this holiday season. This mini unit contains everything you need to have your students begging to write each day, including research cards (no student research devices needed)! Students love being knowled
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Fact Based Opinion Writing Bundle
Informative Writing Prompt and Research Project
Prepare for the SBA performance task! Students will read articles and watch a short video on sea turtles, organize their notes, plan their writing, and compose an informative paper about sea turtles and reasons for their being on the endangered species list. Graphic organizer, articles, and video are all included.
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5th - 8th
4th Grade Narrative Writing Resource Snow Day Smarter Balanced Test Prep CCSS
Students will read two informative articles, answer questions about the articles, and write a narrative on a snow day that they are looking forward to. This resource is aligned to the common core narrative writing standards, specifically 4th grade, but would be a great activity for 3rd-5th grades. The articles are found on the free website ReadWorks.org and I have listed the titles of the articles in this resource. You could use any informative texts about snowy weather to complete this assign
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Research to Build Knowledge 4th Grade LEAP Prep (Louis Armstrong)
This resource packet is aligned with the new fourth grade Louisiana LEAP test. Questions are formatted to mirror the Research to Build Knowledge section of the LEAP and is aligned to the common core standards. The packet contains a set of resources, a set of 13 questions (multiple choice and constructive response) and an answer key. The topic is Louis Armstrong.
CCSS© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights
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3rd - 6th
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Create your own infographic!
Students will showcase their knowledge about a topic of their choosing! Before students create their own infographic using Google Slides, they will read a teacher selected article or infographic, find the main idea and 3-4 supporting details and then write a paragraph explaining their opinion or side they've chosen using text evidence. Once students have completed the reading, organizer and paragraph, they're ready to research a topic of their choice and create their own infographic using their
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Library Skill: Choosing/Evaluating Resources, Research
Designed for easy reference, this guide helps students grasp key concepts in selecting reliable sources for research projects. Through straightforward explanations and interactive exercises, learners gain practical skills in assessing credibility, relevance, and currency of information.
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2nd - 8th
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Carter Reads the Newspaper - Book Companion - Research, Writing, Comprehension
This Is a great read aloud for Black History Month. I just had to add it to my daily read aloud collection! This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes: Sequencing Sort - Sort the events from the story.Describing Carter- and his
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2nd - 4th
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Non Fiction Reading Response Worksheets for ANY Text (Elementary Grades)
This set includes 22 non fiction worksheets. These sheets include horizontal and vertical worksheets, as well as 6 student bookmarks. This NO PREP student resource can accompany any K-2 classroom non fiction work. Each worksheet focuses on one standard for easy student and teacher use.The skills included in this resource are:Ask & Answer QuestionsMain Idea & DetailsCompare & Contrast Sequence of EventsCause & EffectText FeaturesWord MeaningTimelineKWL ChartNon Fiction Book Marks*
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Fiction and Non Fiction Comprehension BUNDLE: Use with ANY Text
Figurative Language Multiple Choice Task Cards Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole etc
Help your students master figurative language with these engaging and challenging task cards!This set of 30 task cards covers a variety of figurative language devices, including:SimileMetaphorPersonificationHyperboleOnomatopoeiaAlliterationIdiomsThe task cards are presented in a multiple choice format, making them easy to use and assess. Each task card features a sentence or passage with a figurative language device, and students must choose the correct answer from four options.This resource inc
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3rd - 6th
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Research to Build Knowledge LEAP practice -The Olympians
This resource packet is aligned with the new fourth grade Louisiana LEAP test. Questions are formatted to mirror the Research to Build Knowledge section of the LEAP and is aligned to the common core standards. The packet contains a set of resources, a set of 12 questions (multiple choice and constructive response) and an answer key. The topic-The Olympians- is a great addition to your Greek Myths unit.
CCSS© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council
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3rd - 6th
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Reference Detective-NO PREP Packet
NO PREP-READY-TO-USE Packet! Are you on the search for interactive & fun activities to help students choose and use reference sources? You have found the perfect choice! This READY-TO-USE packet has great activities that students will love! Students will be engaged and begin on the road to becoming skilled researchers and life-long learners! These resources would be a great addition to the classroom or library media center!
Included in your purchase:
-5 Reference Source Posters-Dictionary,
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reference Source Bundle-NO PREP!
RACE Strategy Pencil
The RACE strategy is a teaching and learning tool that enhances students' reading comprehension and writing skills, particularly in responding to text-based questions. RACE stands for Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, and Explain. This method is helpful to educators as it provides a clear, structured framework that students can follow, making it easier for them to organize their thoughts and responses effectively. First, students are encouraged to Restate the question in their own words, which aid
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
My Introduction to Research (Research Investigation)
This worksheet allows students to practice using various search engines to engage in online research. Students are expected to use the internet to find answers to questions of increasing difficulty, whilst siting the websites used.
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4th - 7th
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