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Middle school ELA test prep research pdfs
Summarizing and Paraphrasing Activities - Research Skills
Paraphrasing and summarizing are skills that are difficult for many students to understand This activity pack is designed to help teach these research skills to your students and provide them with practice so they can begin to master them. I also included some note taking activities as well.What is included:* 8 posters/anchor chartsParaphrasing definitionSummarizing definitionHow to paraphraseHow to summarize fiction text (SWBST)How to summarize nonfiction or informational textDifferences betwe
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Library Skills Print MEGA Bundle
ELA Performance Task Writing Prompts All About Mars - Test Prep - Google Slides™
All About Mars: The Red Planet reading passages and writing prompts includes three sources with text dependent constructed response questions, three writing prompts (one for each mode of writing) in a printable and digital Google Slides™ version! Each passage has been written at a 5th-grade reading level, but these can be used for upper elementary third-fifth graders or middle school students as well! MODELED OFF OF SBAC PERFORMANCE TASKS - AMAZING FOR TEST PREP!Included:Three Sources - All Abou
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: ELA Performance Tasks Writing Prompts - Test Prep BUNDLE - Google Slides™
ELA Performance Task Writing Natural Disasters - Test Prep - Google Slides™
Natural Disaster reading passages and writing prompts include three sources with text dependent constructed response questions, three writing prompts (one for each mode of writing) in a printable and digital Google Slides™ version! Each passage has been written at a 5th-grade reading level, but these can be used for upper elementary third-fifth graders or middle school students as well! MODELED OFF OF SBAC PERFORMANCE TASKS - AMAZING FOR TEST PREP!Included:Three Sources - Natural Disasters- Hurr
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: ELA Performance Tasks Writing Prompts - Test Prep BUNDLE - Google Slides™
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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Dystopia VS. Utopia Research | Dystopian Stories Activities | Utopian Society
The Dystopia vs. Utopia Research and Writing Project will elevate your dystopian short story unit to the next level! Utopia and utopian communities are the thematic focus of this research and informational essay writing activity.This high-interest research project provides the perfect comparison for the element of dystopia, dystopian societies, and dystopian story settings. The Utopia vs. Dystopia research project and informational writing activity provide an engaging supplement to any novel or
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Dystopian Unit Resource Bundle - Dystopia vs. Utopia - Dystopian Literature
Writing Prompts - PARCC, AIR & Smarter Balanced Assessment {Bundle}
The ELA Common Core State Standards focus on students’ ability to read carefully and grasp information, arguments, ideas, and details based on evidence in the text. This resource can help your students practice text-based writing or prepare for standardized test success!
Included, are *FOUR* units of paired passages and prompts. Each unit contains a text stimuli designed for students to analyze ideas/evidence and synthesize the information in a written essay response.
Units contains multiple
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4th - 8th
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Robots and Society Research Project and CER Writing Activity for STEM
With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin by gathering evidence from a v
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7th - 9th
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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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Evidence Based Writing Prompts - Presidential Children
Includes narrative, opinion, and informative or explanatory prompts with supporting text and primary documents.We know a little about the life of a United States President, but what about their children? What is life in the White House like for First Kids? This product includes 7 writing prompts, 3 graphic organizers, a general rubric, and 10 pages of resources (informational articles, quotes, and pictures) that give us a better understanding what it is like for children living in the White Hous
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4th - 6th
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Nonfiction Article with Questions - Spooky Story - Reading Comprehension Teens
This nonfiction unit includes an engaging article with comprehension questions and uses a structured approach in developing students’ critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills! Students read a spooky story about Pocatello High School (a school that’s allegedly haunted), answer higher-level thinking questions, and make text-to-self and text-to-world connections through writing. Students will next work in groups to "investigate" their own allegedly haunted place by selecting a location wi
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7th - 10th
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ELA Performance Task Writing Prompts All About Pluto - Test Prep - Google Slides
All About Pluto: The Dwarf Planet reading passages and writing prompts includes four sources with text-dependent constructed response questions, three writing prompts (one for each mode of writing) in a printable and digital Google Slides™ version! Each passage has been written at a 5th-grade reading level, but these can be used for upper elementary third-fifth graders or middle school students as well! MODELED OFF OF SBAC PERFORMANCE TASKS - AMAZING FOR TEST PREP!Included:Four Sources - All Abo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: ELA Performance Tasks Writing Prompts - Test Prep BUNDLE - Google Slides™
ELA Performance Task: Titanic
This ELA Performance Task allows students to build their reading and writing skills with an engaging topic like the Titanic. Here's what's included:-4 sources... general overview, mistakes, fun facts, and timeline-Multiple choice section-Constructed response section-3 Essay prompts to choose from
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3rd - 6th
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Middle School Reading Comprehension | Conspiracy Theories | Grades 7-10
Discover the captivating world of conspiracy theories with this comprehensive and engaging middle school reading comprehension resource, designed specifically for teenagers. Unravel the mysteries behind popular conspiracy theories while enhancing research skills, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.Curriculum-Focused LearningMy resource aligns with key curriculum expectations, ensuring a valuable learning experience for students. Dive into these educational areas:Research Skills:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Middle School Reading Comprehensions and Activities - Bundle - 15 Vols
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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Writing S.O.A.P: Aristotles 5+ Paragraph Persuasive Essay
Based on Ray Salazaar's Article, "If You Teach the 5-Paragraph Essay--Stop It", uses College Board and Common Core Standards to guide students through building a well-written persuasive essay. Whether 5-paragraphs or 50-pages,the format works for fact or research based papers.
Includes
Chart
Checklist
Definitions
Writing Guides
Examples
Peer workshopping component
Extra Resources: Links to Sample Essays...
16 interactive slides to guide students through the research writing process: thesis w
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Argument Essay: Should teachers be armed?
When providing students with a rigorous curriculum, educators need engaged topics to keep students motivated and on task. This series of argument essay prompts include topics that were suggested by my high school students.Each packet is designed to mirror the NY ELA regents. This will allow students to get familiar with the format of the test, with issues that personally effect them. However, these packets can be used by teachers across the country who are working with students to introduce a pr
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8th - 12th
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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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Finding Proof-Text Evidence-Inferencing-Reading Comp/K-Pop Bands/CCSS
The Prove It Or Lose It product line is perfect for your 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade ELA classes, as well as for providing support to your struggling 9th and 10th grade readers. This color-coded-text-evidence product teaches close reading and supports students in vocabulary development, making inferences, making predictions, finding text evidence, supporting their answers in using that text evidence, and synthesizing information without a lot of laborious writing, without inundating stud
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6th - 9th
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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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Argumentative Essay: Science - Cells, Minerals, Energy, Conservation of Mass
Argumentative Essay Writing in Science! Teach students to critically evaluate middle school science concepts (cells, minerals, energy, conservation of mass), encourage group discussion as they brainstorm knowledge, thoughts, and ideas, research, and encourage formal argumentative writing as students made solid claims with supportive and logical reasoning. These activities, writing prompts, and rubrics align with the ELA classroom and Common Core curriculum as well as a cross curricular approach.
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6th - 8th
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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:Â Reference Source Bundle-NO PREP!
A Reading Comprehension Test Prep Strategy; Teach How It's Tested! Paid Version
This strategy helped to take my school from a D to an A! It works!
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Prepare your students to take the standardized reading test. It bothers teachers to teach to the test. I say don’t do that, but our evaluations depend upon us teaching students how their reading will be tested on a standardized test. I have developed this strategy and as a reading coach have worked with my teachers and their students to implement it successfully wi
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3rd - 6th
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Argument Essay: Is Vaping Dangerous?
When providing students with a rigorous curriculum, educators need engaged topics to keep students motivated and on task. This series of argument essay prompts include topics that were suggested by my high school students.Each packet is designed to mirror the NY ELA regents. This will allow students to get familiar with the format of the test, with issues that personally affect them. However, these packets can be used by teachers across the country who are working with students to introduc
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Alaskan Sled Dog Race Musher Interviews and Research Simulation Task
Your students will feel like they are part of the Alaskan Sled Dog Racing adventure with this lesson! It includes a link to the video of "behind the orange barricade" interviews with mushers about life on the trail, a transcript of the video, an original article, research simulation task with A/B questions and teacher answer key.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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