5th Grade ELA Test Prep Resources

• Thanksgiving Gratitude Toast Writing Unit with Slides and Awards
• Looking for a meaningful and engaging way to bring gratitude into your classroom this Thanksgiving season? This 4-Day Thanksgiving Toast Writing Unit has everything you need to help your students craft heartfelt toasts while building their public speaking and writing skills.
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author’s Purpose
• This resource features informational texts centered around the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students will practice identifying the central idea and author’s purpose using guided activities, perfect for grades 4-6. Includes quizzes and engaging slides to bring the festive event into your classroom!
• Multiple Genre Thanksgiving Writing Fun: Story Starters, Centers, and Activities
  Spark creativity with these 10 engaging Thanksgiving-themed story starters! This freebie offers writing prompts perfect for centers or bell-ringers, allowing students to explore genres while creating their own holiday-inspired tales. Ideal for grades 4 and up!
• Text Features with Thanksgiving Football Text Set, Quizzes, and Slides
  Bring excitement to your lessons with this text feature set using Thanksgiving football articles. Students will analyze and identify different text features while engaging with a fun, seasonal topic. Quizzes and slide presentations are included for easy, interactive learning.
• Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit: Debate Topics & Lesson Plans for STAAR ECRs
  Help your students master argumentative writing with this resource, complete with four Thanksgiving-themed debate prompts. Perfect for middle school, the unit includes a 75-minute lesson plan, guided notes, and templates for teaching claims, evidence, and rebuttals.
• Thanksgiving Author’s Purpose Reading Unit: Passages, Slides, Guided Notes (Grades 5-7)
  This reading unit features five double-sided Thanksgiving-themed passages that explore different author’s purposes. With interactive slides and guided notes, this resource is great for whole-group instruction, centers, or intervention activities in grades 5-7.
• Thanksgiving Digital Resource: Interactive Slides for Middle School Fall Break Vibes
  This non-academic, interactive slide deck is perfect for building community and having fun the day before Fall Break. Featuring 22 slides with thought-provoking and engaging Thanksgiving prompts, it's a fun, low-prep activity to wrap up the season.
• Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity: Rhetoric for Grades 5-7 (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
  This resource guides students through persuasive writing with a focus on rhetoric. Using Thanksgiving-themed prompts, students will practice developing strong arguments using ethos, pathos, and logos. Perfect for building writing and critical thinking skills in grades 5-7.
• Thanksgiving Text Structure Coloring Sort & Lesson
  Teach text structures in a creative and interactive way with this Thanksgiving coloring activity. Students will learn about different text structures and apply them through sorting and coloring activities, making the lesson both educational and fun.
• 10 Fall Narrative Essay Picture Prompts and Planner: Print and Go & Slides
  This resource includes 10 narrative essay prompts, each with a fall theme, designed to help students craft compelling stories. Perfect for middle school students, the resource includes both print-and-go materials and a slide deck for easy classroom use.

This bundle could cover 20-25 days of classroom instruction, depending on how the resources are paced and implemented. It offers a great variety of activities for both Thanksgiving season and beyond.

Boost your 4th-grade reading instruction with the ELA Test Prep Jeopardy-style Review Game. Designed for busy teachers like you, this game is tailored to help your students master the grade 4 Common Core Informational Reading Standards. Perfect for end-of-year review or standardized test preparation, this game will help your students practice their reading comprehension skills through engaging passages and challenging questions.

✅ Directly Aligned to 4th Grade Common Core Standards for Reading Informational Texts

This game reinforces key ELA concepts with "test-like" questions covering topics such as main idea, text structure, cause and effect, and words in context.

Looking for a literature standards review game?

★ 4th Grade ELA Jeopardy Review Game Reading Literature

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

★ Accessible on PowerPoint and Google Slides

✏️ Detailed Review

★ 25 ELA Questions Aligned with Common Core Standards, plus answers

★ Bonus Question Slides for extended engagement

★ Print-ready passages for easy use

✏️ Teacher's Tool Kit

• ✨Comprehensive teacher's guide for seamless implementation
• ✨Detailed answer key with explanations, included as a PDF and in presenter view of the game
• ✨Customizable slides to outline game rules & expectations
• ✨Print-friendly scoreboard & question tracker (best for Google Slides™ version)

Note: Game content is not editable.

✨ GAME FEATURES ✨

• ✨Dynamic Game Board: Tracks progress with fading questions and a built-in scoreboard (PPTX version).

• ✨Built-in Scoreboard Slide: Easily tracks points for each team (PPTX).

• ✨Engaging Animations: Reveal answers with a click, keeping students engaged.

• ✨Embedded answer key with explanations for comprehensive learning

PowerPoint is the recommended version for full features. Google Slides users can use the printable scoreboard and question tracker.

✨ GAME CATEGORIES ✨

Practice text-based questions from the critical reading informational text standards across five categories:

✨ Main Idea

✨ Text Structure

✨ Cause & Effect

✨ Words & Phrases

✨ Mixed Bag

This game offers a comprehensive review through multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop simulations, and two-part questions, mimicking "test-like" conditions.

✨ DESIGNED FOR 4TH GRADE ELA EDUCATORS:

As a fourth-grade teacher, this is the perfect tool for streamlining your test preparation and reviewing 4th grade-level reading skills. If you're a fifth-grade teacher looking to reinforce foundational concepts, or a third-grade teacher aiming to challenge your students, this game will also benefit your students! The Lexile range for all passages is 810-1000.

Teach math? Check out the 4th Grade Math Jeopardy Review Games:

★ 4th Grade Math Jeopardy Games

Teach 3rd Grade? Explore the ELA review games for 3rd Grade below:

★ 3rd Grade Reading Literature Jeopardy Game

★ 3rd Grade Reading Informational Texts Jeopardy Game

✨ EASY-TO-FOLLOW GAMEPLAY ✨

Playing the game is straightforward. Simply enter presenter mode in PowerPoint or Google Slides, click on category boxes to access questions, reveal answers, and track scores using the built-in scoreboard feature (PowerPoint version). Detailed instructions ensure seamless implementation.

❤️ WHY EDUCATORS LOVE IT ❤️

❤️ Zero Preparation: Ready to play, saving time and energy.

❤️ Engagement Booster: Encourages teamwork and keeps students motivated.

❤️ Versatile Application: Suitable for various learning environments.

❤️ Aesthetic Design: Features beautiful slides and engaging graphics.

✨ WAYS TO USE ✨

★ Small Group

★ Literacy Centers

★ Whole Group Review

★ Tutoring or Homeschooling

★ Virtual Learning

★ End of Year Review Game

★ Test Prep Activity

WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT OTHER JEOPARDY GAMES

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I used this resource with an after-school tutoring group preparing for the EOG. I'm trying to find fun ways to review, and this was perfect!”— Angie R.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very helpful to prepare for state testing! Super fun, and easy with printable passages, answer keys, and explanations! Loved it! ” -Paige P.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students loved this resource! We used it before state testing and again at the end of the year, and they BEGGED to play it over and over again. :)” -Kristi N.

✅ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing 1 PDF & PPTX File

PDF includes:

• Table of Contents
• Teacher Guide
• Game Rules & Ideas for Maximized Classroom Participation
• PowerPoint Instructions
• Google Slides Instructions
• Link to Google Slides™ Game
• Printable passages
• 1 Page Answer Key
• Standard Alignment Pages - (standard, question, and answer)
• Answer Key with Explanations
• Printable question tracker
• Printable Scoreboard
• Student record sheet

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Unlock the power of interactive test prep and make learning memorable for your students. Download the English Language Arts Test Prep Jeopardy Game today and transform your classroom experience!

Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons

Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.

Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.

What’s Included? 

✏️  Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides

✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation

What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides

✔️ 7 Worksheets

✔️ Student Directions

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation

✔️ Learning Objective

✔️ Success Criteria

✔️ Lesson Route

Perfect for Grades 3-6!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

✏️ Classroom-tested 

When to use this? 

✅ Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Sub Plans

✅ Review

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)

Skills Used:

✔️ Identifying figurative language

✔️Creative writing

✔️ Reading comprehension

✔️ Vocabulary development

✔️ Critical thinking

✔️ Independent learning

Curriculum Alignment

This resource meets several educational standards, including:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

• RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
• W.4.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear event sequences.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• 110.5 (ELA): Analyze how authors use figurative language to create meaning.
• 110.5(b)(20): Write literary texts using figurative language.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

• Writing Composition: Create vivid descriptions using figurative language.
• Reading Comprehension: Discuss words/phrases that capture the reader’s imagination.

Bonus Benefits:

✅ Encourages Creativity

✅ Promotes Self-Learning

✅ **✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions

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Should students be required to wear school uniforms? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about uniforms and whether or not schools should require uniforms. This comes complete with rubric. This is for Google Drive

Social Emotional Learning and English Language Arts Mega Bundle

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This resource demonstrates how to:

• Understand the basic structure and organization of an essay
• Identify and correct punctuation and capitalization errors
• Support and identify main / supporting / unimportant details
• Identify tone and voice
• Incorporate appropriate transitions
• Identify and correct verb tense, pronouns, and homophones

Introducing how to prepare for a standardized writing multiple choice test has never been easier! These 3 practice test lessons focus on developing the skills needed to successfully complete multiple choice writing tests. Additionally, the PowerPoints not only identify the correct response and why that response is correct, but also explain why each incorrect answer was not the right choice. This format provides students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned.

The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

These 3 no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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These 3 lessons about how to prepare for a Multiple Choice Writing Test includes:

Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations of the different types of questions in multiple choice writing tests
• Practice determining why answers are correct and incorrect
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentations with:

• Slides with explanations of each question and why each answer in the multiple choice writing test was correct or incorrect
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Elementary Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• The Writing Process
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons

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Introducing Super Star Synonyms – the ultimate Synonym and Antonym game that brings fun to literacy centres! Perfect for Years 3-6, this exciting game transports students onto the red carpet as they learn synonyms and antonyms in an engaging and interactive way. Up level those literacy centres!

As students move along the game board, they’ll land on Hollywood stars, pick up star cards with words, and record their synonyms on the included recording sheet. For an added challenge, they can also write down antonyms to further expand their vocabulary skills. That's right, working in synonyms AND antonyms! The goal is to reach the end of the board while mastering key vocabulary concepts!

Whether you're using it in the classroom or for small group activities, Super Star Synonyms is a fantastic resource for reinforcing vocabulary in your literacy centres. This game not only builds synonym and antonym knowledge but also encourages collaborative learning in a fun, Hollywood-inspired setting.

Key Features:

• Hollywood theme with stars, red carpet, and movie-related words
• Includes recording sheets for synonyms and antonyms
• Perfect for Years 3-6 literacy centres
• Fun and engaging way to practice vocabulary skills

Add some Hollywood glamour to your literacy centres with Super Star Synonyms and watch your students shine as vocabulary superstars!

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Get ready to start testing out on a positive note with these testing motivational notes for students. Designed to uplift and inspire, these notes are meant to be placed on students' desks before they begin their testing journey. Each card features a unique motivational message tailored to boost confidence, foster a positive mindset, and ignite determination in students as they embark on their testing endeavors.

From encouraging words of affirmation to empowering quotes, these notes serve as a reminder that every student possesses the ability to excel and shine brightly. Whether it's a reassuring note about believing in oneself or a gentle reminder to stay focused and resilient, these cards aim to create an atmosphere of encouragement and support during testing sessions.

Most items to be added to the notes can be found online or in your local grocery store.

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Inspire your students to think critically about informational texts with this set of engaging, open-ended questions! Perfect for 4th-5th grade, these questions encourage students to explore main ideas, text features, structure, and author’s craft in any nonfiction text they read.

Ideal for:

• Class Discussions
• Small Group
• Center/Station Rotations
• Prompts for Close Reading
• Early Finisher Tasks
• Test Prep
• Comprehension Practice

Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource is a great way to help students build confidence in analyzing texts, connecting ideas, and uncovering the author’s purpose. Make each reading experience more meaningful and memorable!

Colons, Semicolons and Commas - by the time your students are done, they will be begging you to please make it stop (but they will know how to use these three important punctuation marks!)

Included:

• Short review page for self-guided learning
• 50 sentences that need semicolons & commas
• 40 sentences that need colons & commas
• 2 quizzes with 10 questions each for the skills they've practiced
• 2 Self-grading Google Form Quizzes
• Word Doc
• PDF

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20 Non-fiction writing prompts to help students with assessment writing. Comes with 20 handouts with graphics and writing space. Includes:

In my future I see...

People say I'm a dreamer...

My life is like a song...

Home represents...

Gossip spreads like wildfire...

plus 15 more non-fiction writing prompts that relate to students' lives!

Excellent for assessment prep, journal prompts, non-fiction connections to readings. Use the prompts as introduction into research then use the writing process and peer workshop essays for Common Core requirements.

Looking for a special way to help students destress before testing.?? Check out our seven motivating donut-themed coloring pages.

With fun donut designs and uplifting words, this coloring activity aim to boost confidence and ease any worries about tests, making testing smoother.

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Add an alphabet line to your upper grade classroom with this cursive alphabet line filled with academic vocabulary pertaining to upper level ELA standards. Each letter has an academic word and definition right on the card. Print as black and white or print on colorful cardstock. You can even add them as images in your Virtual or Bitmoji Classroom!

Empower your students to delve deeper into informational texts with this versatile worksheet! This resource guides students through a thorough examination of nonfiction, focusing on key areas such as:

Summary: Students identify main ideas and supporting details, honing their ability to synthesize information.

Text Structure: Students analyze how the author organizes the text, recognizing patterns like cause and effect, chronological order, or problem and solution. This fosters understanding of how structure contributes to meaning.

Author's Craft: Students explore the writer's techniques, such as vivid language, use of evidence, and emotional appeals. This develops critical thinking about how authors achieve their purpose and influence readers.

Word Choice: Students examine impactful words and phrases, considering their effect on the tone and message of the text.

Connections: Students make meaningful links between the text and their own knowledge, other texts, and the wider world, promoting deeper engagement and understanding.

Benefits:

• Promotes active reading and critical thinking skills
• Suitable for a variety of nonfiction texts and subject areas
• Scaffolded approach supports students of different learning levels
• Encourages thoughtful discussion and analysis
• Develops key literacy skills essential for academic success

This resource is perfect for teachers who want to:

• Enhance nonfiction reading comprehension
• Foster analytical thinking and discussion
• Support students in writing about informational texts
• Prepare students for standardized tests

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!

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AVID - Vocabulary Word Log & Game for SAT / ACT Test Prep: Use this vocabulary list and log with the engaging 100-second challenge digital activity to help your AVID students build their vocabulary skills in order to prepare for their future ACT or SAT tests! These words work great for both middle and high school students.

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What's Included:

• Google Sheet vocabulary log with 52 words
• Google Slides 100-second challenge game with 52 questions and 52 answers

Directions:

• Click on the circle to access a forced copy of the vocab log/list.
• Have students complete the vocabulary log using the words provided.
• They should also have time to study the words before this game.
• Divide the class into 4-6 teams.
• Each team should have a "speaker" to share answers.
• Have each team take turns answering a vocabulary question.
• Teams will only get 100 seconds to answer the question.
• If they can answer correctly, the team gets 1 point.
• Then, give that team a ball (a crumpled up piece of paper will do).
• If the team can make a basket into the trashcan, reward the team an extra point.

Uses:

• SAT/ACT test prep
• Teambuilding
• Framework Friday

Click HERE to see our other AVID resources. We also have several great AVID bundle options available down below!

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**This product includes: **

- A 6-page study guide with an irregular past/present verb tense chart

- A 34-question test with optional bonus points and containing the following types of questions: 

- Fill in the blank

- Sort answer

- Circle/Underline

- Label

- Draw an arrow to the word being modified

- Capitalize

- Choose & Sort

**The following topics are included: **

1. Complete Sentences vs Fragments
2. Subjects & Predicates
3. Conjunctions
4. Compound Sentences
5. Subordinating Conjunctions
6. Dependent & Independent Clauses
7. Complex Sentences
8. Run-on Sentences
9. Common, Proper, Singular, & Plural Nouns
10. Irregular Plural Nouns
11. Possessive Nouns
12. Capitalization Rules
13. Progressive Tenses
14. Modal Auxiliaries
15. Linking Verbs
16. Predicate Adjectives & Nouns
17. Possessive, Reflexive, Subject & Object Pronouns
18. Adjectives
19. Comparative vs Superlative
20. Adverbs & Relative Adverbs
21. Articles
22. Double Negatives
23. Combining Sentences
24. Adverb & Adjective Prepositional Phrases, Prepositions, Object of the Prepositions
25. Irregular Past & Present Tense Verbs

Time to work on grammar! Are your students learning to identify prepositions in sentences? This of ELA grammar task cards for identifying will do the trick! You get 36 task cards - with three different styles of MC questions. the first 12 ask you to choose the preposition(s) from a list of words. The next section has students choose the best preposition for the sentence. The final section has students identify which word in the sentence is the preposition. You also get 3 bonus worksheets - great for homework, extra practice, independent seatwork, and a tangible paper for a grade! Find more grammar related items here at Sassycat Corner! Buy the Task Card Bundle! More Sentences Task Cards! Identify Complete Subjects and Complete Predicates Writing descriptive sentences Sentence Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete sentences Identify Types of Sentencese If your students enjoyed this activity, feel free to leave feedback! It feeds the educational muses!

Make reviewing author's purpose fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This author's purpose game show includes examples from high interest categories of video games, sports, candy, history, and dinosaurs. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice the different types of author's purpose by exploring it through interesting topics. Students will love exploring author's purpose while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing author's purpose concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

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Enhance vocabulary in any class or content area with this AVID-inspired vocabulary awareness chart in Google Sheets. This vocabulary awareness chart allows students to check their awareness and knowledge of words found in the content they are learning about.

Directions

• The vocabulary self-awareness chart allows students to assess themselves on class vocabulary words.
• In my classroom, we chose our words from the words students have come across in their reading.
• Students write the vocabulary words, determine how well they know the word (checking a checkbox in the correct column), and type any notes or definitions they have for the word.
• Simply duplicate the chart in Google Sheets when you are ready for students to make a new self-awareness chart over new content you are learning so that students can keep a log.

What's Included

• One Google Sheets document where students will duplicate and log their vocabulary awareness across all the readings completed in your class.
• In the document, students will include:

- Name

- Date

- What the vocabulary is for

- Word

- Students will check a box for the following: know it well & can explain it, heard it or seen it before, no Clue

- Notes/Definitions

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