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Middle school ELA test prep guided reading books under $5
ELPAC Reading Practice Short Informational
Students gain practice in reading short informational passages (of increasing grade-level) and responding to 3 questions about each passage. Format simulates the ELPAC "Read a Short Informational Passage" section for grades 6 through 8.Reading passages include:• Bamboo (grade level 6) and 3 Questions• Jerboa (grade level 6) and 3 Questions• Three-point seat belt (grade level 6) and 3 Questions• Europa (grade level 7) and 3 Questions• Pizza (grade level 7) and 3 Questions• Mount Rushmore (grade
Grades:
6th - 8th
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
Reading Test Review: Nonfiction Escape Room Challenge!
Interactive Test-Prep? Yes!Passage includes excerpt from an inspirational speech given by Common at Cornell University about the "Secrets to Success." I always model my questions to align to State Standardized Tests to ensure high-rigor. For the escape lock challenge, students must scavenger hunt through the passage, using text evidence to find the correct answers. State Test-Style question stems are rigorous, and cover all key expository analysis skills. (8.10A, B, C, D, 8.11, Fig.19D)Includes:
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
Comparing Characters Across Two Texts
This activity sheet was originally developed to coincide with the Lucy Calkins Reading Units of Study, Grade 3 Character Studies, Session 16, "Readers Compare the Problems Characters Face-and Their Reactions". I began by modeling this work with our two mentor texts, Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo and Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki Grimes. We completed this chart, comparing the problems Opal and Dyamonde face, and how they both react to those problems. I then broke the students
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Reading system for Zach's Lie
This is a comprehensive reading guide that allows the students to read at an independent pace while the teacher can check for understanding The system includes journal questions, worksheets, and a grading rubric. Character traits, setting, sequencing of events, and cause and effect of events are found within these reading systems.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Middle School)
Jump right into close reading with these engaging, no-prep passages and standards-based question sets. The informational and fiction passages were written with back-to-school themes for a middle school audience. Each passage includes a set of 8-10 comprehension questions aligned to Common Core Standards. The questions give students practice at citing text evidence, determining and analyzing theme, summarizing text, contrasting character perspective, understanding author purpose, and more.☞ I lov
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Fall Bundle
Chocolate River Rescue Novel Book Study
Follow the exciting tale of four children as they work through frightening situations, using teamwork and ingenuity! - This novel book study is designed for grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6, to be used in Literature Circles or Guided Reading (Daily 5). It follows the story of Chocolate River Rescue, by Jennifer McGrath Kent, based on a true story. The story is based in New Brunswick, Canada on the Petitcodiac River. - This novel study is 29 pages long, and includes maps, extra non-fiction
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
"Mastering GCSE/IGCSE Exams: The Ultimate Guide to Success!"
"Mastering GCSE/IGCSE Exams: The Ultimate Guide to Success!" is your go-to resource for acing your upcoming exams. Packed with expert tips and strategies, this guide empowers you to excel in your studies and achieve your desired results.With comprehensive coverage of exam topics, effective study techniques and invaluable advice on managing exam stress, this resource equips you with everything you need to succeed. From understanding exam techniques to mastering time management, each chapter is de
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Hidden Figures Young Reader's Edition Chapter Questions
This is a reading question guide to use with Hidden Figures. Each chapter contains questions for comprehension. One file has the questions with the page number the exact answer can be found on. If your students are more capable, I have included the same file without the page numbers.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Tonight on the Titanic Guided Reading Questions: Magic Tree House
Guided Reading Questions for Tonight on the Titanic. Questions for all chapters including the prologue. I've also included vocabulary and complete response check list. Magic Tree House books such as Tonight on he Titanic are Great from students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. Use these questions for reading groups, fluency practice, reading comprehension, and guided reading. Enjoy!
Grades:
1st - 6th
Too Close to the Sun: The Story of Daedalus & Icarus
Great material for test prep!
This packet consists of 8 pages of activities for the Greek legend, Too Close to the Sun: The Story of Daedalus & Icarus.
Contents:
17 large vocabulary index cards
Teacher copy of vocabulary definitions
Comprehension questions that require students to go back to the text and prove their answers
2 graphic organizers that ask students to characterize Daedalus and Icarus
Writing space for students to put graphic organizer details into two separate paragraphs
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4th - 6th
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Sight of Me: Sight Word Books
Enhance your children’s reading experience with "Shad’O & S’since!" This vibrant comic book is specifically designed to foster a love for reading and superheroes. It offers a range of engaging features, including sight words, vocabulary expansion, and rhyming word practice. Dive into the colorful pages and let your child’s i net superhero soar as they embark on a captivating reading journey!
Grades:
PreK - 8th
"The Fort," by Gordon Korman - Comprehension and Analysis Questions
Help your students gain maximum understanding of "The Fort," by Gordon Korman with this packet of comprehension and analysis questions. There is a question for each chapter in the book. Assign as many or as few as you wish! These can be divided up among groups or given as exit ticket questions during each day of reading to ensure that students are keeping up and understanding the story. A thorough answer key is included at the end of the student packet. **Note: If you haven't read this book, it
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6th - 9th
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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters_ Character External /Internal Responses_ LESSON
Use the beautiful tale of "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, An African Tale" to teach students how character's external and internal responses develop the plot.Lesson contains checks for understanding within the narrative slides. A demonstration of learning is also linked to the slides.
Grades:
5th - 6th
Evidence-Based Sentence Starters for Grades 2-8
This is a set set of 12 evidence-based sentence starters. The twelve sentence starters should be cutout, laminated, and then put together on a key ring.
The key ring can be used for whole class discussions, independent writing activities, and turn and talk activities.
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2nd - 8th
Science of reading guided phonics beyond curriculum sor decodables
Elevate young readers’ fluency and confidence with our engaging “December Reading Comprehension Checks”! This packet includes 30 simple stories aligned with early phonics and sight word recognition. No preparation needed! Foster comprehension with thought-provoking questions. Use in groups, guided reading, morning work, or as homework.SPECIFICATION:✬ Page Size: 8.5×11✬ High-Quality Print Ready.✬ Dimensions: (8.5 x 11 inches).✬ Format: PDF + JPG + PNG✬ Pages: 31 Pages✬ Bleed Setting: No BleedFile
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Grades:
5th - 12th
St. Patrick's Day: Nonfiction Text and Craftivity (Main Idea and Details)
St. Patrick's Day - A Nonfiction TextThis resources includes a nonfiction text for your students to read during a whole group lesson, small group instruction, or as a center activity.This resources includes:-Nonfiction text about St. Patrick's Day-5 multiple choice questions (with answer key)-Craftivity: Pot of Gold with Coins (students write the main idea on the pot and the details from the text on the coins - answer key included)
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl- book assessment
The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl- book assessment
Here is another great resource from “A Special Kind of Teaching”. This is an assessment for the chapter book, The Magic Finger, by Roald Dahl. The resource includes 5 multiple-choice questions, 2 characterization webs and 3 short response questions. All components of this assessment reflect the Common Core ELA Standards.
I have utilized this resource as an assessment, homework and whole group activities.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Hatchet Quiz Chapters 1 & 2 on Google Forms for Distance Teaching
This Google Forms quiz contains 15 multiple-choice questions that assess recall, comprehension, and analysis of chapters 1 and 2 of the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.Check out my other Hatchet resources!Hatchet Quiz Chapters 3 - 7 Hatchet Quiz Chapters 8 - 12 Hatchet Test Assessment (printable PDF version)Hatchet Test Google Forms Assessment
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Grades:
4th - 10th
The Princess and the Pizza - Reading Comprehension Quiz
This reading comprehension quiz has the following -
1. 12 multiple choice questions
2. 11 short and long answer questions
You can use this as an assessment tool, in literature circles or during guided reading groups.
The questions enable the students to think about the story.
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
The Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study
Use this resource to guide your novel study of The Boy of the Painted Cave. This resource includes:Before Reading DiscussionsVocabularyMentor SentencesChapter SummariesSocratic Seminar Questions and Expectations
Grades:
6th
Context Clues Sorting Center Activity (or small group)
After teaching & reviewing context clues and the strategies taught, this is a great activity for your students to start practicing and using those new detective skills in small groups or centers.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Independent Reading Project Handout For Students
This 10 page packet is dated for my own classes, all you need to do is change the date to your desire. Students choose a novel and they plan their reading using this handout. Each day they are required to discuss plot in their packet, and also another prompting question that gets the students thinking about theme, symbols, characters, allusions etc. There is also a list of projects the student must complete at the end of the reading. Great handout for students with a list of literary terms they
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
James and the Giant Peach Test, Chapters 11-22 and 23-39
This document contains two tests I created to test deeper thinking among my small group / guided reading groups.
It is designed in the style of state assessments, which usually require much more thinking than simply "what happened in the story" questions.
After reading the book and giving smaller assignments along the way, give this assessment as a final checkpoint for each section.
If you haven't already downloaded it, I posted a test for chapters 1-10 for free.
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
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