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ELA Assessment & Test Prep: Reading Informational Text, Writing, SEL Bundle

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Reading informational text and writing bundle for grade 6 - 12! Now includes Google Doc perfect for distance learning!Practice or assess all 9 reading informational text common core standards (RI.1 - RI.9) for grades 6 - 12 using interesting

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.7.7, RI.7.8, RI.7.9, RI.8.1, RI.8.2...

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People's History of the United States Chapter Questions, Key & Google Classroom

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A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn Over 30% OFF = <$1.50 per chapter = 6 free products210 page bundle!Student handouts, answer keys and Google Doc link for no prep unit or Google Classroom activities. Perfect for distance

Subjects:

U.S. History, Instructional Technology, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Exit Slips for ANY Subject

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Use Social Media and creativity (music/art) for fun EXIT SLIPS: For ANY AGE: English - Math - Science - Social Studies & More!! Don't waste time creating an exit slip (checks for understanding) for every class. This product contains 15 exit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Identifying Claims Evidence Argument with SEL Positive Choices Nonfiction Text

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Analyze argument, specific claims and evidence (RI.8) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about positive choices and integrity. Now

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ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.8, RI.7.8, RI.8.8, RI.9-10.8, RI.11-12.8, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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Inferencing + Text Evidence with SEL Nonfiction Article: Feeling Overwhelmed

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Inferencing and text evidence (RI.1) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about how to overcome feeling overwhelmed. Now includes Google

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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Argument + Rhetoric with SEL Nonfiction Article: Grit + Growth Mindset

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Analyze argument and rhetorical devices (RI.9) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article and QR code TED talk video about grit and growth

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.9, RI.7.9, RI.8.9, RI.9-10.9, RI.11-12.9, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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Author's Purpose Point of View with SEL Nonfiction Article: How to Express Anger

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Author's Purpose + Point of View (RI.6) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about the purpose of anger and how to express anger positively

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6, RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.6, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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Theme + Central Idea with SEL Nonfiction Article: How to Ease Anxiety

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Theme + Central Idea (RI.2) reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about how to ease anxiety. Now includes Google Doc perfect for distance

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.2, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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High school or middle school reading comprehension passages and questions with nonfiction and fiction text, multiple choice questions and reading response writing prompts to assess every common core standard for reading informational texts, reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$3.00

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Analyze Argument Effectiveness with SEL Nonfiction Article: Goals + Self-Control

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Analyze argument effectiveness (RI.5) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about self-control and setting SMART goals. Now includes Google

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5, RI.9-10.5, RI.11-12.5, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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Figurative Language + Connotation with SEL Nonfiction Article: Transform Envy

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Figurative + connotative language (RI.4) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about how to transform jealousy and envy into motivation. Now

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Assessment, Google Apps

$3.00

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Sequence + Text Structure with SEL Nonfiction Article: Disappointment + Optimism

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Sequencing + text structure (RI.3) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about how to cope with sadness and disappointment through love and

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.3, RI.7.3, RI.8.3, RI.9-10.3, RI.11-12.3, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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Civil War and Reconstruction Complete Unit | Printable & Digital

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Civil War and Reconstruction Complete Unit Bundle (Printable & Digital)!Printable student handout (editable .docx) and Google Doc link (on first page of handout) for no prep unit or Google Classroom activities. Perfect for distance learning!50

Subjects:

U.S. History, Instructional Technology, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download DOCX (0.05 MB)

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World Religions and Holidays Around the World

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World religions and holidays around the world nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions with multiple choice, open-ended reading response questions and writing prompts to assess every common core standard for reading informational

Subjects:

Religion, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$3.00

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Slavery Nonfiction Reading Response Text Questions, Answer Key + Google Doc

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Slavery Nonfiction Reading Comprehension & Analysis: 41 Questions + Answer KeyStudent handouts, answer keys and Google Doc link for no prep unit or Google Classroom activities. Perfect for distance learning!Why use boring, meaningless text

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.90 MB)

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Exit Slip Template: Elementary, Middle School or High School FREEBIE

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Don't stress about creating engaging exit slips, exit tickets, formative assessments or checks for understanding. Reuse this exit slip template every single day of the year for no prep exit tickets for ANY subject and ANY grade. This free exit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Assessment, Printables

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Text vs. Film Compare + Contrast with SEL Nonfiction Article: Mindfulness

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Compare + Contrast Text vs. Film (RI.7) - reading informational text assessment, independent practice printable or test prep activity using a high-interest SEL-aligned nonfiction article about mindfulness. Now includes Google Doc perfect for

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Character Education, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.7, RI.7.7, RI.8.7, RI.9-10.7, RI.11-12.7, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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The True Story of Columbus Nonfiction Text Questions, Answer Key + Google Doc

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The True Story of Columbus Nonfiction Reading Comprehension & Analysis: 22 Questions + Answer KeyStudent handouts, answer keys and Google Doc link for no prep unit or Google Classroom activities. Perfect for distance learning!ELA & Social

Subjects:

U.S. History, Instructional Technology, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.28 MB)

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American Revolution Reading Response Questions, Answer Key + Google Doc

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American Revolution Nonfiction Reading Comprehension & Analysis: 39 Questions + Answer KeyStudent handouts, answer keys and Google Doc link for no prep unit or Google Classroom activities. Perfect for distance learning!Why use boring,

Subjects:

U.S. History, Instructional Technology, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (4.85 MB)

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Women's Rights Reading Response Questions, Answer Key + Google Doc

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Women's History Reading Comprehension & Nonfiction Analysis: 49 Questions + Answer Key (Printable & Digital). Student handouts, answer keys and Google Doc link for no prep unit or Google Classroom activities - Perfect for distance

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Women's History Month

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.15 MB)

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High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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Check out my books at laurenmartinbooks.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning