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Elementary ELA test prep thematic unit plan pdfs
Colonial America Narrative Writing Project - 3rd 4th & 5th Grades - US History
Looking for a way to make your narrative writing lessons more fun? You and your students will love this Colonial America Narrative Writing Project! If your kids are anything like mine, they love writing from other perspectives. This project asks students to write from the perspective of a Colonial Tradesman or Woman living in the English Colonies. Students are asked to research and fill in multiple graphic organizers and note-catchers to help them eventually write a historically accurate depicti
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3rd - 5th
Cause and Effect in Literature and Informational Text (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Informational Text for Cause and Effect.RI. 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.RI. 3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.RI. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e
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2nd - 5th
PARCC Test Prep Literary Analysis Task Mermaids
This is a simulation of the Literary Analysis Section of the PARCC Test. Included are two passages, with a total of 7 (14 total) A/B type questions requiring evidence to support your answer.
2 Writing Prompts similar to practice test published by PARCC is included along with Rubrics for grades 4-6, published and available online from PARCC.
Writing Prompt 1- Address a common theme
Writing Prompt 2- Address/retell from different point of view
This is designed to be used to show students th
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3rd - 7th
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Robert Frost Poems
Thanks for checking out my Robert Frost Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Robert Frost. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Robert Frost. These poems are intended for 5th – 8th graders – the
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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1st - 6th
K-2 Literacy Test Prep Activity
The sections include: Letters and SoundsRhymingBeginning and Ending SoundsAlphabetic DecodingVocabularyComprehensionSynonymsText Fluency **Bonus Vocabulary Lessons Great for whole group review or targeted intervention in small group. This product comes in both PDF and Powerpoint format. This product is designed to help student become familiar with literacy assessments such as STAR and Istation.
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PreK - 2nd
Common Core Unit Readers Response Journal for Mush! Dogs of the Iditarod
Are you looking to jump in to the Common Core ELA standards? Look no further! This is a common core reader's response journal that is a companion to the book, Mush! Dogs of the Iditarod by Joe Funk. This unit is packed full of all the ELA Informational Text indicators. Simply order the book through Scholastic and print the first 26 pages front to back. The second 26 pages are identical except they have all the answers in red. Also, the second page of the answer key pages (technically pg.
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4th - 6th
King Arthur: Finding Evidence in Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Learning to read informational text and find supporting evidence can be difficult. These nonfiction passages help students learn how to read nonfiction and find evidence that supports specific statements. Students are guided through a process to use vocabulary, main idea, and comprehension questions to find the evidence needed to support or justify answers. Questions vary from multiple choice to short answer. The varying nonfiction structures (descriptive, compare/contrast, chronological) of th
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5th - 7th
Character Traits in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource supports the Common Core Literacy Standards for Character Traits.RL 2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challengesRL 3.3 Describe characters in a story (their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of eventsRL 4.3 Describe in depth a character, drawing on specific details in the text (a character's thoughts, words, or actions)Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this produ
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2nd - 4th
"Earth Day" Close Reading - K-3rd Grade -Text Passages/Graphic Organizers
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Increase your students' understanding of Earth Day with this Close Reading of Informational and Literature Paired Texts. The informational texts that are included have a Lexile Level of 360, 570, 670, and 760. The literature piece used is the beautiful story of "Miss Rumphius" by Barb
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K - 5th
Integrate Informational Text w/ Wild Cats of Brazil #digitallearning
If you are looking for a DIGITAL & PRINTABLE resource that has test-prep selections for combining and integrating informational text, vocabulary support, social studies connections, habitat references for a science connection, and text-dependent questions, this resource might help. The text dependent questions include extended response as well as short answer. This resource is most appropriate for grades 3-5 with multiple standards that are listed at the bottom of this posting. ANSWER KEYS
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3rd - 5th
Olympic Themed Test Prep Unit Plans
Get ready for state testing with these fun review unit plans! These plans are flexible and can be adapted to fit the leveled material you need. Created with third grade in mind, these activities could be used 3-5. ELA and Math review activities that are Olympic themed, interactive, and help your students review for state tests. This could also be used for a fun review at the end of the year! What's included:-Plans for prepping for a two week Olympic themed review unit. -Comprehensive activity id
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3rd - 5th
Water Cycle Close Reading - 3rd-6th Grade - **CCSS Aligned
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Increase your students' understanding of the Water Cycle with this Close Reading of Informational and Literature Paired Texts. The informational texts that are included have a Lexile Level of 530, 800, and 1070. The literature piece used is Optional - "The Rain Stomper" by Addie Boswell, but graphic organizers are included if you choose to purchase this book. There are 3
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3rd - 6th
10 Non-Fiction Animal Selections CC-Aligned Passages w/ Easel Pages
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE! This animal-themed resource works for extra comprehension support, fluency practice, test prep or review. This resource has high-interest animal selections that are rigorous enough to help your students with needed comprehension skills, yet just long enough to hold interest. It's a great supplement to online district resources that might not have this kind of variety. There are 14 DIGITAL pages ready to assign on student devices. The digital pages do not include every
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3rd - 5th
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FAST Test -Best Reading & Writing ELA (Text-based Writing Assessment Practice)
This is a paired passage set and informational/explanatory prompt designed to help students prepare for any CCSS writing assessment. There are FOUR text sources on the same topic, a writing prompt (opinion), a planning sheet, and blank lined writing pages that are similar to what students will see on the day of assessment. You can use this set for instructional purposes or as a mock writing test. **The topic of this unit was chosen to promote student interest and engagement. It has been classroo
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3rd - 10th
Robert Louis Stevenson - Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet
Thanks for checking out my Robert Louis Stevenson Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Stevenson. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Stevenson. These poems are intended for 4th – 6th graders –
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Life Cycle of a Flower Close Reading Text Passages/Graphic Organizers-K-3 Grades
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Increase your students' understanding of the Life Cycle of Flowers with these 6 Close Reading passages of Informational texts. The informational texts that are included have Lexile Levels of 180, 240, 330, 470, 600, and 760.
There are over 25 informational graphic organizers included- there is a lot of variety in the graphic organizers and they are grade level and core standard specific. You can choose which ones you use, depending on what core standar
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K - 5th
Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery Reading Packet
Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery is written by David A. Adler. This packet is a great way to monitor comprehension as your students either read this book independently or while guided.
This is a great resource for test prep or just to review the skills of the Common Core Standards. Some Common Core Standards covered are 2RL1, 2RL3, 3RL1, 3RL3, 3RL4, 3RL6, 4RL1, 5RL1.
Included throughout the packet are multiple choice questions, short response, long response, and vocabulary. The stud
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2nd - 4th
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Hello, Universe - Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package 30 Pages of activities Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is:Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem solutions Theme Conflict ⚔️Setting Connections
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4th - 9th
EARTH DAY IN ELA Reading Writing Activity Display What Happens to a Water Bottle
This packet includes a rigorous reading passage and questions and two writing prompts based on a video and art analysis. The writings can then be combined to create an impactful class display (a great hall decoration!). This packet is a great resource for an upper-grade ELA classroom to use on Earth Day allowing them to still celebrate this "fun" day, but still incorporate rigorous content. The passage provides and overview of the history of Earth Day, while the video focuses on the path a pla
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4th - 8th
Test Prep Program Planning, 50-page Guide with Printables
I turned test-prep from a boring season I had to get through into one of the most fun units of the school year by implementing a themed test prep program that helps my third graders prepare for the big test each year. They love it!This PDF includes:50+ pagesplanning templatesdetailed descriptions of what I do each dayexplanations of my routines and repetitionsincentive and reward ideasprintable reward couponsJumanji theme printablesTest Quest (medieval) theme printables⭐You can read more about m
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Test-Prep Program BUNDLE - 50-page PDF printables & 8 video mini-course
Types of Conflict in Literature (Mentor Texts)
Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this product you will be able to read authentic engaging texts to your students to teach the concept of conflict in literature. Kids of all ages love picture books. It is a great way to keep students engaged while you teach conflict. I have picked 21 of my favorite picture books that showcase conflict.With each story that you read aloud to your class, there is a conflict page for the students to fill out. The students determine the
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3rd - 7th
Spring Reading Comprehension Pack, No Prep - Literacy Centers, Subs, Assessments
Three separate units - "All About Spring", "History of St. Patrick's Day", and "Spring Flowers".
Excellent Informational Text Units
Each unit provides:
Guided Reading Questions with predictions and comprehension
Main Idea and Detail
Citing Text Evidence
Quoting from the Text
Making Text Connections
Summarizing Text
Comprehension Quizzes
BONUS: Activities for Early Finishers
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3rd - 9th
When You Reach Me - Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package 30 Pages of activities Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is:Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem solutions Theme Conflict ⚔️Setting Connections C
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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