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Free middle school ELA test prep resources for homeschool
Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions: Test Prep for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
This resource contains SIX reading comprehension passages (3 nonfiction passages and 3 fiction passages). Following each passage, there are six multiple-choice comprehension questions, making them ideal for test prep practice. These reading passages can be used in so many ways! Some options include using them as a test prep activity, as morning work or homework, or as part of a small group lesson. These passages are written at 4th and 5th grade reading levels.The comprehension questions vary wit
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3rd - 5th
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Similes and Metaphors Color by Number FREEBIE
This color-by-number printable is a sample from my COLOR BY CODE: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE resource. If you are looking to give your students more practice with personification & hyperbole, check it out :)This Freebie Includes:A skills practice sheet focusing on similes verses metaphorsColoring sheet connecting to the answers from the skills sheetNO PREP"I Can" Statement included on every pageAnswer Keys Included*************************************************************************************
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4th - 6th
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RACE Strategy Writing Worksheet Activity Grades 4-6 FREE | with Easel Activity
The RACE strategy for writing is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. This free download contains a short passage and short-response question to practice using the RACE Strategy.This Download Contains: PRINT1 passage with short response question to practice using the RACE StrategySuggested answer and grading guideDIGITALReady to use Easel ActivityLi
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4th - 6th
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Theme Distance Learning Reading Passage and Task Cards FREE | Theme Activities
This finding theme distance learning resource now includes a digital option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for a link and instructions.FINDING THE THEME FREEBIE - In this Theme Activities product, you will find portions of the following products including:one full-page reading passage worksheet for reading passagefour theme task cards with a differentiated answer sheetan explanation of theme in readinganswer keysNOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANC
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3rd - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions
Do your students need practice reading and answering questions for nonfiction text? This free resource contains a nonfiction reading passage and 5 multiple choice comprehension questions. This is a FREE SAMPLE from my Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource. CLICK HERE to see the full resource.Use this product for:•test taking strategies•homework•assessment•explicit information Check out these other great reading comprehension products:Reading Literature and Informational Text Pa
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Nonfiction Text Structures: Three FREE Activities
Are you teaching text structures in your upper elementary classroom? You'll definitely want to download these free printables! You will have everything you need to facilitate a complete and thorough text structure lesson! (Well, you'll just need to provide the anchor chart paper and the clipboards.) It features the five following text structures:→ Sequence→ Compare and Contrast→ Cause and Effect→ Problem and Solution→ Description It contains three activities:1. An Anchor Chart Activity (The cli
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3rd - 6th
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FREE Informational Text Structures Assessment
Enjoy this FREE 3 page Informational Text Structures Assessment. This assessment was designed to accompany my Informational Text Structure Task Cards and includes examples of each type of non-fiction text structure. They also have accompanying questions that require students to read, comprehend, and provide proof of the correct text structure.This resource also includes access to a DIGITAL version!Answer Key Included MORE Informational Text Resources Informational Text Structures Task Cards In
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Informational Text Structures Activity Bundle
Context Clues Mystery Picture | Reading Comprehension | Print & Digital | FREE
Help your students practice context clues in a fun and engaging way! Mystery pictures are the perfect addition to your classroom reading comprehension practice.This exciting reading comprehension mystery picture activity includes 4 short passages and 8 multiple-choice questions students have to answer to discover a mystery picture.Once students answer the context clues questions they will then self-check by coloring all the numbers on their mystery picture page based on their answer choices. Thi
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Synonym and Antonym Lesson Freebie
Diving Deep for Synonyms and Antonyms
Our 21 slide PowerPoint presentation will take your students to the majestic ocean as they explore understanding synonyms and antonyms.
This presentation includes:
* explanation of synonyms and antonyms
* practice slides for use with a T-chart
* 4 quick informal assessment slides
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Our other synonym and antonym products:
Travelin' the Country to Find Synonyms and Antonyms
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3rd - 5th
Sentence Writing Task Cards - Practice building sentences - Print and Digital
FLASH FREEBIE!!! Your students will love these 32 open-ended sentence writing challenge task cards so much that they will not even realize that they are reviewing important grammar and vocabulary skills! What’s included?32 Task Cards- Color32 Task Cards- BlacklineGoogle Slides ActivityEasel ActivityStudent Response SheetsChallenge CardsSample Answer Keys Each card features a different challenge. Your students will likely find some of the cards to be on the easier side while others may be more d
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3rd - 8th
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RACE Strategy Writing Activity Worksheets FREE with Easel Activity
The RACE writing strategy helps students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. Like this product? Check out the full version here! Writing with the RACE StrategyR: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationWhy use the RACE strategy? RACE is a mnemonic device that helps students write open-ended constructed
Grades:
6th - 8th
FREE Informational Text Structure Worksheet Activity One Pager Nonfiction
Need free nonfiction text structure worksheets? This no-prep, printable activity is a great way to review informational text structure, including: compare/contrast, cause and effect, problem/solution, description, chronological order, and sequence.This activity can be used as a review station, test prep, homework, or substitute lesson plan.Answer key is included. No prep—just print and use! Included: 6 short non-fiction passagesDigital self-grading Easel Activity→ Prefer a digital version for Go
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4th - 7th
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FREE Thanksgiving Games for Idioms & Context Clues
Thanksgiving Activities Free
Thanksgiving ELA Games {FREE} contains 2 fun and engaging Thanksgiving-themed bump games to help students to practice the following skills:
• Using context clues to define tricky words
• Determining the meanings of idioms
These games are so simple to use and require very minimal prep. They are perfect to use in literacy centers or as extension activities when students complete their work!
Included with this Thanksgiving Games set:
Instructions for play
2 p
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3rd - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Passage | SBAC Questions CAASPP | Print & Digital
Preparing students for standardized testing can be a daunting task. Save your time and weekends with already prepared practice tests that are thoughtfully crafted to help you cover everything needed before the big day.Help your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students prepare for their Common Core Assessment or Smarter Balanced Assessment with these amazing resources!Great for elementary students. Or maybe your students need the middle school set.They align with the SBAC Reading test to help your studen
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2nd - 6th
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Shh We're Testing Do Not Disturb Sign for Door
I have a lot of traffic coming in and out of my classroom throughout any given school day. What better way to caution your visitors than a sign to notify them that your class is testing.
Directions:
Print, Laminate, and Post!
Grades:
1st - 8th
Speech Therapy - Language Arts Irregular Plural Noun Cut and Paste (L.2.1.b.)
Irregular plural nouns cut and paste worksheet. I hope you enjoy this little freebie to help teach irregular plurals.
I made this to go along with an Irregular Plurals packet that is in progress, but I decided to go ahead offer this as a separate freebie.
I have lots of items in my TPT store to help with Speech Therapy goals or to supplement your ELA lessons.
Synonyms By The Sea
Antarctic Antonyms
Compound Words Fun
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2nd - 4th
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RACE Strategy Writing Prompts 3rd Grade: Prompts and Passages FREE Preview
The RACE Writing Strategy is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. →Like this resource? Check out the full version for more! This Download Contains:PRINT1 passage and short response questionDIGITALRead-to-use Easel activityWhy use the RACE strategy? This mnemonic device is especially helpful for struggling writers and students with disabilities, but
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3rd
Also included in: 3rd Grade ELA Reading and Writing Bundle for Reading and Writing Skills
FREE STAAR Daily Reading Comprehension Passages Review Warm Up Bell Ringer Quiz
Are your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in need of repeat practice when it comes to STAAR reading test prep? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.This 1 Week Review of daily reading practice has short, engaging texts with text-dependent reading comprehension questions. It's the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of a variety of text genres (Fiction, Poetry, Informational Text, Argumentative, and Cross-Curricul
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6th - 9th
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Free Reading Comprehension Literacy Mystery Picture
⭐ Get your students engaged with this fun and free reading comprehension passage with text-dependent questions. Includes 2 levels of the passage.⭐ The answers to the questions become the key to create the mystery picture that goes along with the reading passage! ❤️ Grab the BUNDLE HERE for more! Lauren Thompson @ Mrs. Thompson's Treasures
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Coloring Mystery Pictures
Science of Reading Comprehension Skills: Color-Coding Text Evidence Grades 3-6
Boost reading comprehension and critical thinking skills for students grade 3-6 with this motivating color-coding text evidence resource. The reading passages with questions guide students to highlight and justify text evidence, fostering deep engagement and understanding. Ideal for classroom, remote learning, and homeschool applications, this package includes both printable PDF, Google Slides, and Easel activities.RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTSVersatile Formats: Includes PDF for print, Google Slides™ and
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3rd - 6th
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FICTION STORY - Inference, Summary, Context Clues, Point of View
This freebie includes a 3 page fiction story with 14 text based questions. The questions cover the critical skills that upper elementary students often struggle with on any standardized assessment.
THIS IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE 10 PAGES YOU WILL RECEIVE:
1 - cover sheet
1 - credits page
1 - answer key
3 - pages of a one story fiction text
4 - pages of questions
SKILL BREAKDOWN
- - Context Clues 4 Questions
- - Point of View 1 Question
- - SEQUENCE AND SUMMARIZE PLOT'
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2nd - 6th
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Author's Purpose PIE'ED Test Prep Passages with Print and Digital with TpT Easel
I created this FREE set of Author's Purpose test prep passages for teachers who want to teach their students the more advanced version of Author's Purpose: PIE'ED! It includes five passages about penguins. After reading the passages, students choose the author's purpose for writing each passage from a multiple-choice list of options. Teachers print these pages to complete with their entire class, or they can assign them to students to complete independently. persuade inform entertain explain de
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3rd - 6th
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FREE RACE Strategy Writing Worksheet - Reading Comprehension, Test Prep - EASEL
★★★★★ This is an in-depth practice resource to help your upper elementary and middle school students master the RACE writing strategy for open-ended constructed responses!► For the DIGITAL version of this resource set, click HERE!This resource includes 1 non-fiction, animal-themed reading passage and 1 open-ended question. The worksheet includes the reading passage, a space to write the answer, and checkboxes for each step of the R.A.C.E. strategy.Just print and go!► This is a sample of a larger
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4th - 6th
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Nouns Worksheets for 1st and 2nd Grade | No Prep Morning Work or Busy Work
Nouns Color by Code WorksheetsLooking for a fun and festive way for your students to practice learning about Nouns? Your students are sure to love these no prep themed Coloring Pages. There are 6 pages included. Students will write the word for each picture. Once completed, they will use the color code in that box to complete the picture. This is a great way for students to self-check their work.Use these language arts pictures for:Morning WorkEarly / Fast FinishersLiteracy Centers / Statio
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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