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STAAR Comprehension | PDF Google Forms & Task Cards | New TEKS Encanto Set 1
By TooBookedUp
Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "Family Madrigal" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:
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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.
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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!
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✏️ No Prep
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✏️ 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?
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Skills Used:
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Should students be required to learn second language?: Argumentative prompt
By Educate and Create
Should students be required to learn second language? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about whether or not schools should require students to learn second language. This comes complete with rubric.
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The Giver Inference Test, Making Inferences, The Giver Test, Assessment
By Queen's Educational Resources
The Giver Inference Assessment
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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Text - The Giver
★ Inference Multiple-Choice Assessment
★ 20 pages
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)
★ Features 16 short passages
★ ANSWER KEYS included
This resource includes:
★ 16 Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards
★ 16 Multiple-Choice ANSWER KEY Inference Task Cards
★ 1 Inference Test Format (same as passages in the Inference Task Cards)
★ 1 Inference Test Format ANSWER KEY
★ 1 Inference Graphic Organizer
★ 2 Inference Bookmarks
★ 1 Student Answer Sheet
★ Google Slide Link
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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DESCRIPTION
Students always need additional support in mastering the skill of inferencing. You can use the The Giver Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences.
Task Cards
The first set of 16 Inference Task Cards consists of a short selection/passage from the book followed by an inference-based question. There are four multiple choice answers choices that students choose from. Students read the passage and choose the correct answer. Students will need to pay close attention to details to choose the correct answer. The inference questions are centered around character traits, character relationships, and situations. A Student Answer Sheet is included for students to write their answers.
The second set of 16 Inference Task Cards is the actual “Answer Key” set. The Answer Key set of Task Cards highlight the correct multiple-choice answers in the color red and highlights relevant evidence that supports the correct answers in the color yellow.
This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for mini-lessons, whole class instruction, cooperative learning, intervention groups, literacy centers, and small group instruction.
Test Format Version (Print and Digital)
Inference Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)
Inference Bookmarks
Suggestions on how you can use the Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards:
1. Quiz or Test - You can make a copy of the set of Task Cards and distribute to each student as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher , can then select the Task Card Inference question that students performed the lowest on and use that to review and develop/modify your instruction.
2. Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same inference task card question number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.
3. Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to encourage inferential thinking. You can even use these Task Cards to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Inference Task Cards during the guided practice portion of your lesson.
4. Formative Assessment / Exit Slips - These Inference Task Cards make a great, quick formative assessment! You can easily check for understanding by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete. You can circulate the room to do a "Quick Check" to see if students "Got it." You can also use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.
5. Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to choose the correct multiple-choice answer, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answer. The Answer Key set of Task Cards are helpful in the sense that students can take ownership of reviewing the correct answers and sharing that with their partners**.**
6. Test Prep Review - You can use these Task Cards to review how to answer multiple-choice questions. You can also use these cards to teach students a variety of multiple-choice strategies (process of elimination, context clues, textual evidence, tone, etc.) to help them select the right answers to questions and aid comprehension.
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Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.
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By Clodagh
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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.
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Add some Hollywood glamour to your literacy centres with Super Star Synonyms and watch your students shine as vocabulary superstars!
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By Fortunate in Fifth Grade
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3rd Grade ELA Editing Revising Digital Test Prep Standardized State Test Prep
By For the Love of Learning in Third
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.
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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.
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AVID Vocabulary Word List + Log & Digital Game for SAT and ACT Test Prep
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The RACE strategy helps students break down complex questions and answer them step-by-step, promoting clearer, more focused writing. These tools not only build essential writing skills but also improve overall comprehension and critical thinking.
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Think Fast Game: Homophones & Near Homophones 200+ Cards TEKS, CCSS
By zaney laney learning
Want a fun way for learners to practice using sentence context to determine the correct homophone? Let's face it ... even adults sometimes have challenges with word choice.
With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to choose the correct homophone. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.
At less than 3 minutes in duration, this is perfect for early-morning warmups or midday energizers.
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You'll receive a zip 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.
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Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Activity | Informational Text
By Aimee in Elementary
Women's History Month Activity - Nonfiction/Informational Text Reading Comprehension Passages
These reading practice passages are perfect as a warm-up, bell work, homework, or weekly assessment. Students can use independently or in guided reading groups.
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