Less than $5 For Any Grade ELA Test Prep Resources (by date, oldest first)

Independent & Dependent Clauses practice with detailed teaching notes included along with 5 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments. Includes "teach" page for self-guided learning.

INCLUDES: Word Doc, PDF & 5 Google Form Quizzes!

Bundle & Save: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)

Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement practice with detailed teaching notes included along with a practice activity that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.

INCLUDED: PDF, Word Doc, and 1 Self-Grading Google Form!

BUNDLE & SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle

Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Transition Word practice with detailed teaching notes included along with 4 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.

INCLUDES: PDF, Word Doc and 4 Google Quizzes!

Bundle & Save with THE TEST PREP BUNDLE COVERING ALL THE REVISING & EDITING SKILLS Students need to know!

Check out these other resources!

• ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Explicit strategies for teaching word meaning to students.

• Words in the Dictionary
• Words in Context
• Words with Greek and Latin Roots
• Replacing words to be more effective.

This lesson includes a PowerPoint Lesson, accompanying student notes for the lesson and practice questions. Everything you need to get students started when decoding new words or words they encounter while testing.

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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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Ready to make your students feel motivated and encouraged? These state testing encouragement cards, motivational posters, & secret testing box label are the perfect way to do that! Perfect to prepare for any test.

Posters are editable and offered in color AND black & white!

Included in this Bundle:

- Motivational Posters (editable):

12 Motivational Posters

• "You can do hard things"

• "Believe in yourself"

• "You Are One Smart Cookie"

• "You Are More Than a Test"

• "It's Your time to Shine"

• "Bee-lieve you can"

• "Don't Wish for it Work for it"

• "Be-leaf in yourself"

• "Challenges are an opportunity to grow"

• "Great Things Take time"

• "Rock the Test"

• "Donut Stress Just do Your Best"

• Banner in 2 sizes

• 1 matching border

- Testing Door Signs (editable):

• 12 editable signs
• "Shhh... Testing in progress." (test)
• "Shhh... We are working to show what we know." (test)
• "Shhh... Work Zone Testing in progress" (construction image)
• "Quiet Please Testing in progress" (girl image OR boy image)
• "Do Not Enter Testing in progress" (stop sign)
• "Help Question or teacher break" (question mark & toilet)
• "Question" (question mark) flip to read "Need a break" (girl in float OR boy in float)
• "Question" (question mark) flip to read "Need a break" (toilet)
• "We Are Finished Testing" (happy face OR confetti)

- State Testing Surprise Box Label (editable):

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

- 10 Motivational Cards (not editable):

• I BEE LEAF in you (bee & leaf are clipart)
• I beleaf in you
• NOTHING is impopsicle
• I’m rooting for you
• Stay Pawsitive
• DONUT stress Just do your BEST
• ROCK the test (with a rock)
• ROCK the test (with a rock band)
• You’re Going to BLOW this test AWAY (bubble gum)
• You’re Going to BLOW this test AWAY (bubbles)

**These cards are a PDF file and are NOT editable. Each card includes a small logo on the back as seen in the photos.

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

Questions? Please email me at Heather@TeachingWithCoffeeAndMascara.com

Copyright © Teaching With Coffee and Mascara.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Do your students struggle with answering text-dependent questions? Introducing them to the RACE writing strategy could be a total game-changer for you and your students!

RACE Stands For:

Restate the question

Answer all parts of the question

Cite evidence to support your answer

Explain how your evidence proves your answer

This Google Doc Resource is 100% EDITABLE and comes in THREE different versions, ranging from maximal to minimal guidance/support. This is great for differentiation or if you teach multiple grade levels. Each version includes an interactive checklist at the top for students to use as they write their responses.

Writing well-constructed responses is a major part of most ELA standardized tests, so the more students practice this skill throughout the year, the better off they will be for Spring testing!

Other RACE Writing Resources:

• RACE Writing Strategy | Citing Text Evidence | BUNDLE
• Google Slides Presentation | Graphic Organizer | EDITABLE
• Printable Presentation | Graphic Organizer
• Printable Bookmarks Checklist | Color & Black and White
• Printable Guided Notes | Color-Coded & Black and White
• Color-Coded Printable Bulletin Board Posters Set

*THIS ACTIVITY IS INCLUDED IN MY RACE WRITING BUNDLE AS A BONUS ACTIVITY FOR FREE!*

EMAIL FREEBIE - Test drive the RACE Writing Strategy Posters HERE!

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Other resources you may like:

Boho Rainbow Café Classroom Decor Theme Set | GROWING BUNDLE

DIGITAL Unit Guide Template | Scope & Sequence | EDITABLE
6th, 7th, AND 8th Grade ELA Common Core State Standards DIGITAL Checklist BUNDLE
Flipped Classroom Parent / Student BUNDLE
Starbooks Virtual Book Tasting with Verse Novels

Use for your door / bulletin board during standardized / state testing for tests such SBA, CAASPP, FAST, PARCC, NYS etc.

Have students work together to complete a collaborative poster project that is perfect for testing season.

Poster reads, "Shhhh! We are hard at work on our testing. Please do not disturb!"

There are 20 8.5 x 11 pages that when put together create approximately a 55" (length) by 34" (width) poster.

Directions for assembly are included, but happy to help with any help needed to assemble to display your students' collaborative work!

There are two options included in the zip folder- an option with bleed (may need slight overlap depending on your printer settings), or an option with dotted lines to cut on for each part of the poster that require no overlap.

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.

Encourage your students during test-taking time. These testing motivation note cards can be used during any time of the year particularly during benchmark testing, state testing or if there are any quizzes that students might be taking for a certain subject.

Teachers can give these to their students during test days. They could also surprise their students by putting these note cards on their desks, lockers, backpacks or give it to parents to give it to their children.

This resource include:

8 different donut designs with motivational or encouragement message

8 different blank donuts templates to put your motivational or encouragement message

Text boxes are already in place so you could easily type your message.

Note Card Size:

Height- 10.5 cm

Width: 14.8 cm

Encourage your students during test-taking time. These testing motivation note cards can be used during any time of the year particularly during benchmark testing, state testing or if there are any quizzes that students might be taking for a certain subject.

Teachers can give these to their students during test days. They could also surprise their students by putting these note cards on their desks, lockers, backpacks or give it to parents to give it to their children.

This resource includes:

10 star designs with motivational or encouragement message

10 blank star templates to put your motivational or encouragement message

Text boxes are already in place so you could easily type your message.

Note Card Size:

Height- 10.5 cm

Width: 14.8 cm

Encourage your students during test-taking time. These testing motivation note cards can be used during any time of the year particularly during benchmark testing, state testing or if there are any quizzes that students might be taking for a certain subject.

Teachers can give these to their students during test days. They could also surprise their students by putting these note cards on their desks, lockers, backpacks or give it to parents to give it to their children.

This resource include:

10 star designs with motivational or encouragement message

10 blank shamrock templates to put your motivational or encouragement message

Text boxes are already in place so you could easily type your message.

Note Card Size:

Height- 10.5 cm

Width: 14.8 cm

Encourage your students during test-taking time. These testing motivation note cards can be used during any time of the year particularly during benchmark testing, state testing or if there are any quizzes that students might be taking for a certain subject.

Teachers can give these to their students during test days. They could also surprise their students by putting these note cards on their desks, lockers, backpacks or give it to parents to give it to their children.

This resource include:

10 chalkboard designs with motivational or encouragement message

5 blank chalkboard templates to put your motivational or encouragement message

Text boxes are already in place so you could easily type your message.

Note Card Size:

Height- 10.5 cm

Width: 14.8 cm

This set includes all four seasons and 4 different weather types (rainy, snowy, sunny, windy) and includes differentiated cards for 3 levels of learning. Students can learn one word, simple sentences, or more advanced sentences based on their level! It also includes 2 cards for each of the vocabulary words and larger flash cards options for sentence forms. You get over 70 different flash cards to meet the needs of all students. These are easily adaptable as students progress. For example, they can begin with "fall", advance to "It is fall.", and end with "The season is fall." They also include blank picture cards with questions and pictures but no responses for easy assessment! These real life images are certain to capture the attention of your students!

State testing is difficult for both teachers and students. Help motivate them with these superhero themed motivational cards. Pair them with a little snack or candy to help brighten a child's day or week during testing days. Sure to bring a smile to their face.

Resource comes with 10 different motivational cards. Just print and place on students desks before they begin to test.

A HUGE thank you to the following content creators for making my resource possible:

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B2 First is a test of all areas of language ability. The exam is made up of four papers developed to test your English language skills.

Reading and Use of English

Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests your use of English with tasks that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.

What’s in the Reading and Use of English paper?

The B2 First Reading and Use of English paper is in seven parts and has a mix of text types and questions. For Parts 1 to 4, you read a range of texts and do grammar and vocabulary tasks. For Parts 5 to 7, you read a series of texts and answer questions that test your reading ability and show that you can deal with a variety of different types of texts.

This ebook contains 5 full practice tests for the Reading & Use of English part of the B2 First exam. The answers are provided after each test.

Calling all figurative lanugage enthusiasts! Bring figurative language to life in your classroom with this Pyramid game show inspired interactive game designed to help students master figurative languages concepts like metaphors, similes, idioms, hyperbole, personification, and more! This unlimited replay Pyramid game encourages critical thinking and promotes active learning. Students will play a fun, Pyramid game to demonstrate their ability identify, explain, and create examples of figurative language while competing in a fun and fast-paced format.

Want a fun way for your learners to confirm their knowledge of figurative language? Want an easy way to reinforce what you've taught? This quiz does it all! It can be used to introduce, review, or refresh knowledge of the following figurative language topics (across various grade levels):

• alliteration
• hyperbole
• metaphors (including implied metaphors)
• onomatopoeia
• personification
• similes

As a bonus, it includes an optional refresher lesson that provides examples of the figurative language types in a fun and visually-engaging way.

Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Learning Pyramid games.

Suggested Price: $6.99 - $8.99 (AI generated)

Bundle and save on a Jeopardy, Family Feud, and Pyramid-inspired ELA game package.

Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.

Basic Features:

• Single-player game that can be played online or offline. Can also be used for group review in a classroom setting.
• Learners are presented with 10 multiple-choice questions out of a pool of well over 100, ensuring it's never the same game twice!
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
• Automatic scoring and answer key.
• No Prep: Open/send the link and go!
• Options! Learners may complete a short review/introduction or they may go right to the quiz.
• Challenging: The questions use similar wording/phrasing, requiring learners to read and think. For example, all of the possible answers may have one word or theme in common.
• Copyright-friendly illustrations and sounds.
• No macros = play on any device.
• Google account not required!

Seven question categories:

• Say What: Review the figurative language and indicate what it means.
• Which One: Select the sentence that is the best example of a particular figure of speech.
• What Am I?: Review a sentence and select the figure of speech it illustrates.
• Fill in the ____: Select the phrase to complete a sentence that uses figurative language.
• Simile or Metaphor: Distinguish a simile from a metaphor.
• Defining Moment: Match the figure of speech to its definition.
• There is an optional Challenge round, suitable for older students, that requires learners to create their own examples based on prompts.
• TEKS Aligned

What to Expect:

Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

If you would like to see additional figurative language questions or have suggestions for other uses/topics for this game, please let me know.

Again, please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

Family Feud - Grammar and Parts of Speech: This interactive, online game uses a Family Feud theme as a fun way to prepare learners for essential ELA tests. This single-player game presents multiple choice questions about grammar and parts of speech and displays them in a Family Feud game show setting. This Family Feud game provides an engaging way for your learners to practice and prepare for STAAR, unit tests, and other CCSS testing.

Want a dynamic method for helping students identify parts of speech based on how words are used in sentences? This Family Feud-style game is the perfect solution!

Two Rounds, Eight Questions Each: Each pulled randomly from a pool that totals more than 200 multiple-choice questions. This guarantees that no two quizzes are ever the same, providing endless opportunities for review and practice.

Score at least 300 points to progress to a bonus "Think Fast" round where learners use text-entry to answer 5 questions in 30 seconds.

Ideal for reinforcing essential ELA concepts, this game is a must-have resource for any teacher looking to keep their students engaged and learning. Multiple choice and text-entry questions supports and prepare learners for STAAR testing.

Suggested Price: $7.99 - $9.99 (AI generated)

Not convinced? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Feud games.

Bundle and save on a Jeopardy, Family Feud, and Pyramid-inspired ELA game package.

Want more? Here's a preview of other learning games.

Basic Features:

• Single-player game played online.
• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners will earn points for correct answers.
• No prep: Open/send the link and go!
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• Learners are acknowledged by name for correct answers and while on the final score page.
• Audio enabled with game-show feel (copyright-safe) theme music and sound effects for correct and incorrect responses.
• No macros = play on any device.
• Google account not required!

Rounds and Points

• Each round, learners are presented with eight questions out of a pool of over 200.
• Each question requires learners to identify the highlighted part of speech: Noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, verb, preposition, conjunction, and contraction.
• Earn points for each correct answer. Earn a strike for each incorrect answer; three strikes end the game.
• Score at least 300 points to progress to the Think Fast round where 5 text-entry questions are presented within 30 seconds.

TEKS:

• ELA.2.11.D.ii ELA.3.11.D.ii ELA.4.11.D.ii ELA.5.11.D.ii: Past, present, and future verb tense
• ELA.1.11.D.iii ELA.2.11.D.iii ELA.3.11.D.iii: Singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
• ELA.1.11.D. iv ELA.2.11.D.iv ELA.3.11.D.iv: Adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
• ELA.1,11.D.v ELA.2.11.D.v ELA.3.11.D.v: Adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
• ELA.4.11.D.v: Adverbs that convey frequency and adverbs that convey degree
• ELA.1.11.D.vi ELA.2.11.D.vi ELA.3.11.D.vi ELA.4.11.D.vi: Prepositions and prepositional phrases
• ELA.1.11.D.vii ELA.2.11.D.vii ELA.3.11.D.vii: Pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
• ELA.4.11.D.vii: Pronouns, including reflexive
• ELA.2.11.D.viii ELA.3.11.D.viii ELA.4.11.D.viii: Coordinating conjunctions to form compound subjects, predicates, and sentences
• ELA.1.3.D: Identify and use words that name actions, directions, sequences, categories, and locations

What to Expect:

Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

You'll receive a PDF file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product. Again, please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

If you would like to see additional words or have suggestions for other uses/topics, please let me know.

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.

Help Me Get Better:

If you encounter any issues, please email me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

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