Free ELA Test Prep Resources

Transform your STAAR prep with our Texas-themed informational Text Sets for Grades 3-5!

What's Included:

This comprehensive bundle, perfect for Texas elementary teachers, features seven engaging texts, each accompanied by two STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions, covering crucial skills.

Skills include:

1. inference
2. evidence
3. fact vs. opinion
4. text structure
5. author's purpose
6. vocabulary
7. text features.

Ideal for varied classroom settings - from whole class instruction to small group work, or even as enriching homework tasks - these print-and-go PDFs are an educator's dream for seamless integration into daily routines or as part of a focused test prep unit.

Try using these products for:

✅ Whole Class Test Prep

✅ Intervention Groups

✅ Small Group Work

✅ Independent Work

✅ Assessment

✅ Homework

Get ready to enhance your students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this meticulously crafted, teacher-approved resource, which aligns perfectly with Texas educational standards.

Are you looking for a fun way to do testing treats or other after state testing activities? Try making a State Testing Surprise Box! This free label will help make your box stand out and make your students wonder what's inside!

Have your box dropped off a couple of days before testing. Once testing is over, students get to see what's inside the surprise box!

This set comes with:

• 2 Labels that say "Do Not Open until testing is over" (elephant & detective)
• both in color and black & white
• Editable

Each poster is also editable! You will need Powerpoint to edit the text. Please note, ONLY the text is editable. The background image can not be moved.

The surprise box prep is quick and easy!  Just stuff your box. Print the label, and tape it on!

Each label is a standard 11" by 8.5".

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A teacher resource for all the kinds of responses students are expected to answer on the STAAR test.

Free checklist of parts of an introductory literary analysis for AP, Pre-AP, G/T, college level writers. Students are asked to locate: Hook--different kinds list Author's name Title of text Summary Area of literary analysis list Thesis, and write down your thesis Makes writing an introduction for a literary analysis easier to understand. Great for ELA test prep! Meets CCSS.

Grade 3 / 3rd grade standardized / state test prep for tests such SBA, CAASPP, FAST, PARCC, NYS etc.

Help students practice the the skills and question types for standardized testing.

Easy to use test prep for grade 3 ELA standardized assessments!

Designed to be used to do one question a day. 5 days worth of questions. Great for a warm-up, review, small group instruction, or assessment.

Looking for more? Check out my set of 50 questions!

Skills included: editing, revising, language, vocabulary, research in a variety of question formats.

Includes both a printable PDF download (each question is on one page to be used as a "question of the day". There is also a link to make a copy of a Google Slides presentation to post for students on Google Classroom.

The no prep digital Google Slides version is embedded as a link that will create a new copy for you in your Google Drive. It can then be shared with students or posted on Google Classroom.

Please note a Google account is needed to access the Google Drive version. Please reach out with any questions!

Please leave feedback for this product to receive TeachShare credit that can be used for future purchases!

Permission is granted to copy pages for use by teachers/students use by the original purchaser. This product was sold for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses for use in multiple classrooms.

Digital makes it easy! Differentiated learning makes topic review fun! Freebie makes it, well ... Free!

Are you ready to take the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game to the next level? This Who Wants to Be a Millionaire preview game is truly not like the others. Animated, automated, with audio/video engagment, this Who Wants to Be a Millionaire preview game requires absolutely no prep whatsoever. Preview the best differentiated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game experience on the platform! See for yourself how you can use this Millionaire game to elevate your classroom review sessions.

Before purchasing the full version, try this preview to and see for yourself how this dynamic, engaging, and interactive Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game promotes differentiated learning and is designed to make learning fun and engaging for students of all ages.

Key Features:

• Interactive Gameplay: This preview offers a progression through topics, just like in the TV show. The preview game also gives you a peek at the three boosters — Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, and Poll the Audience.

• Differentiated - Use this preview to test drive the following gameplay options:

  • Timed and scored
  • Timed only
  • Scored only
  • No pressure

• No Prep Whatsoever: See for yourself how this game is ready to use right out of the box. After purchasing the full version, simply save the link as a Favorite and share with learners accordingly.

If you like this, you'll love the full version!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. If there is something you would like added to the paid version, please let me know.

This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any television game show or any other intellectual property owned by their respective trademark holders. All content has been independently created for educational purposes to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience.

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Did you know that one young girl's courage was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement? Introduce your students to the inspiring story of Claudette Colvin with our engaging and educational resource, perfect for Black History Month and STAAR test preparation. Suitable for grades 6-8, this free, print-and-go resource combines historical significance with critical thinking.

Our resource includes a short, informative text about Claudette Colvin, followed by four carefully crafted multiple-choice questions. These questions are aligned with STAAR standards, focusing on skills such as inference, summary, and author's purpose. It's an ideal tool for deepening students' understanding of important historical figures while honing their test-taking abilities.

This versatile resource is perfect for various classroom needs:

☑️ Center in stations

☑️ Homework assignment

☑️ Warm-up activity

☑️ Part of a larger unit on informational text

As a free resource, it’s designed to be easy for teachers – just print and you're ready to go. It's a valuable addition to any lesson plan during Black History Month and beyond.

Don't forget to check out our other free February resources, including the Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts and the Valentine's Day Author's Purpose Coloring Quest! Grade 5-8 FREEBIE! (TeachShare.com)!

Be sure to follow our store for more free resources that bring ease and effectiveness to your teaching. Download now and bring Claudette Colvin's remarkable story into your classroom!

A quick, two page review of Grammar Tips (sentence variety with examples and reader as writer instructions) along with a five-step format for structuring standardized essays. Easy to follow with color-coded examples.

Try the FREE Version of The Ultimate Family Feud-Inspired Synonyms Game!

Engage Your Students with This No-Prep, Interactive Vocabulary Game!

Want to boost your students' vocabulary and writing skills in a fun, engaging way? Try the free version of this Family Feud-inspired synonyms game—a dynamic, no-prep, fully interactive experience designed for classroom engagement and vocabulary mastery!

What’s in the Free Version?
✔️ Fully-Functional Preview – Experience the smooth gameplay, automated scoring, and fun visuals!
✔️ 2 Exciting Rounds – Play a sample of our 100+ question bank to see how this game keeps learners engaged.
✔️ Animated Hosts & Customization – Try out our lively 3D character hosts or go host-free!
✔️ Automated Scoring – No manual tracking needed—just play and learn!
✔️ No-Prep & 100% Online – Works on any device with zero setup!

Why Try the Free Version?
✅ See the game in action before purchasing!
✅ Test how it works in your classroom with real students.
✅ Experience the replayability—every round is different!
✅ Try the engaging gameplay before unlocking the full, unlimited version!

Upgrade to theFull Version for:
✔️ 10 Rounds per Game – Selected randomly from 100+ questions for unlimited replay!
✔️ 4 Differentiated Game Modes – Choose between scored & timed, timed only, scored only, or no-pressure mode to fit all learners.
✔️ Bonus Learning Aid: Download or print a learning aid of synonyms for common words, including "Put Said to Bed".
✔️ More Learning, More Fun! – Support ELA centers, test prep, and vocabulary practice in an engaging way.

Ready to Try? Download the FREE Version Now!!

Once you try it, you’ll see why teachers and students love this one-of-a-kind interactive learning experience!