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Free middle school ELA test prep research
Lots of MLA Practice
MLA broken down by topic: (1) MLA: How It's Done - 1 page visual with instructions on how to format any Word document into MLA format.(2) 15 essays that are not in MLA format - plentiful practice for students to help learn and reinforce tedious MLA rules.(3) Bibliography How-To - a quick glance at how to format book, internet, and periodical bibliography entries (the three most tested on state testing).(4) 2 practice bibliography worksheets with key(5) Essay in proper MLA format - great to refer
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lots of MLA Testing
47 test questions divided according to '97 State Standard and MLA rules from 2010: (1) Formatting: 15 questions(2) Heading: 5 questions(3) In-Text/Parenthetical Citations (one concept): 13 questions(4) Bibliography/Works Cited Format: 7 questions(5) In-Text/Parenthetical Citations (more complex concepts): 6 questionsFile provided in Word 97 format so you can easily cut and paste to customize quizzes or tests.Need some worksheets to help teach and reinforce MLA concepts? Refer to "Lots of MLA Pra
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Evidence-based Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer can be used with any evidence-based opinion writing prompt to help students organize their ideas. It is designed to guide students to use the type of writing required by the M-STEP test in Michigan. I has spaces for more evidence than is needed to pass the M-STEP opinion writing assessment.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
CCSS:
Identify and Using Sources Bingo
Click on the following blog link I wrote for Scholastic to understand how I used this resource in detail.
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2011/03/fun-practical-way-teach-sources
Directions:
Name That Source Version- Print multiple copies
of BINGO cards for each student, and select a
question category question for the class. After
reading the question card, groups have two
minutes, 30 seconds to answer it and ID the
source using a basket full of references (e.g. almanac, thesauru
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Argumentative Essay
This is a sample essay for middle school students that is used to show students how to write an argumentative essay and use evidence from sources.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Reference Poster
This is a mini-poster on reference books: atlas, thesaurus, dictionary, and encyclopedia. It can be placed at a reference center in your classroom or photocopied for the students. The mini-poster can also be enlarged on the photocopy machine or poster machine and displayed on a wall.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 6th
Literary Terms Pre-Assessment
This is an excellent tool to gauge the knowledge students are coming in with at the start of the year. I normally use it as a pre-assessmemt tool and do not count it towards their overall grade. The format is matching terms and definitions.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Secondary Essay Outline
This essay graphic organizer was designed for higher level English Language Learners. The graphic organizer was created as a scaffold for students to plan an essay after a week of research on an endangered species. This support can be adjusted for any topic, and helps students organize and focus thoughts before beginning a rough draft. When I used this in my middle school classroom, I also noticed the independence that it fostered. The guiding questions in the first column assist students in
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Argument Task Planning Page
Students need argument essay tasks that are engaging. However, as every English teacher knows, students also want to know "How do I start?" This worksheet will guide students through the writing process.First, students can record specific and relevant evidence in support of the issue. Then, students can record specific and relevant evidence against the issue. For both sections, there is space to cite from which article the quote came, so that students can avoid plagiarism. The worksheet reminds
Grades:
8th - 11th
Dissecting Edna Pontellier -The Awakening Unit
What was once considered a scandalous novel students now tend to find lengthy and bland. How can we put the standards set in place by society in the frame of mind of our students? This activity requires students to not only think about what society in 1899 deems should make her happy, but also find in what areas of her life she experiences true happiness. Students are expected to find evidence from the book with direct quotes as well.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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English STAAR Benchmark Self-Evaluation
I used this in my classroom after the Benchmark STAAR exam. This survey allows students to reflect on what they think they need to work on prior to the English STAAR exam.
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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