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STAAR ECR Mastery Bundle: Engaging Essay Writing and Test Prep for Grades 6-8
By TooBookedUp
STAAR ECR Mastery Resource Informational Essay Test Prep Grades 6-8 Thesis Claim
This comprehensive resource breaks down the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) process for middle school students. It guides them through crafting a solid thesis, developing claims, and supporting their ideas with evidence and reasoning. The engaging, step-by-step format ensures students master the writing skills they need for STAAR success.
Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit Debate Topics & Lesson Plans 4 STAAR ECRs
Make argumentative writing fun and seasonal with this resource. Students tackle Thanksgiving-themed debate topics while practicing essential STAAR ECR skills. The unit includes structured lessons, 4 debate topics, guided notes, and activities that focus on developing strong arguments with evidence and counterarguments.
ECR Relay Race: Engaging STAAR Writing Prep Grades 5-8 Comprehension 12 Prompts!
Turn essay writing into a collaborative, competitive game! This relay race-style resource includes 12 engaging prompts and helps students build comprehension and writing skills through interactive learning. Ideal for both individual and group work, this resource is perfect for STAAR test prep and building writing confidence.
Engaging Figurative Writing Pack: Teach Similes, Metaphors, & Personification
By Jennifer Nguyen
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):
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):
Bonus Benefits:
✅ Encourages Creativity
✅ Promotes Self-Learning
✅ **✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions
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Argumentative prompt, articles, and rubric - Distance Learning
By Educate and Create
Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric
Figurative Language Interactive Activity | Figurative Language Worksheets
By Queen's Educational Resources
Figurative Language Interactive Activity
About This Resource
★ Figurative Language Interactive Activity
★ 21 pages
★ Figurative Language Interactive Flip Card Activity
★ Suitable for grades 5-8 (and lower-level high school students)
This resource includes:
★ 7 Figurative Language Flip Card Sheets
★ 5 Figurative Language Text Box Sheets
★ 2 Rubrics
★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page
★ 1 Teacher Directions Page (Step-by-Step Instructions with Pictures)
★ Answer Keys (for all worksheets)
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This engaging Figurative Language Interactive Activity allows students to work independently or in pairs to match various figurative language types with their examples. There are 5 Text Box Sheets, each featuring 9 different figurative language examples. Students will read the statements in the text boxes and match each one with the corresponding figurative language flip card. Answer Keys are included!
Furthermore, there are 2 rubrics available. Rubric #1 can be used to assess the activity if students work independently, while Rubric #2 is designed for assessment when students work in pairs on this activity.
Lastly, included is a stunning Bulletin Board Task Display Page designed to enhance your bulletin boards. It features the rubrics and showcases the students' completed Interactive Flip Card Charts.
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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.
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Save $$$ by purchasing the Figurative Language BUNDLE!!
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Interested in teaching students about figurative language? Checkout my Figurative Language Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet!
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This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:
❤️ Figurative Language Bundle
❤️ ELA Lesson and PowerPoint Bundle
❤️ All ELA Mega Bundle
❤️ ELA/SEL MEGA Bundle
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❤️ Figurative Language Posters
Figurative Language Practice Worksheets:
❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheets, Test, and Key (Combo)
❤️ Personification Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys
❤️ Metaphor Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys
❤️ Hyperbole Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys
❤️ Simile Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys
❤️ Idioms Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys
❤️ Onomatopoeia Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys
Figurative Language Tests:
❤️ Figurative Language Test and Answer Key Bundle
❤️ Figurative Language Combination Test and Answer Keys
❤️ Simile Test and Answer Keys
❤️ Metaphor Test and Answer Keys
❤️ Hyperbole Test and Answer Keys
❤️ Idiom Test and Answer Keys
❤️ Personification Test and Answer Keys
❤️ Onomatopoeia Test and Answer Keys
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Synonym Game - Super Star Synonyms
By Clodagh
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:
Add some Hollywood glamour to your literacy centres with Super Star Synonyms and watch your students shine as vocabulary superstars!
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Test Prep Bundle STAAR - Revising & Editing Practice
By Blooming Through High School
Bundle includes 109 Pages total & 41 Google Forms
Clauses: 16 pages/5 Google Forms
Commas: 26 pages/13 Google Forms
Fragments, Run-Ons & Comma Splices: 14 pages/3 Google Quizzes
Transition words: 16 pages/4 Google Quizzes
Commonly Confused Words: 18 pages/9 Quizzes
Capitalization: 11 pages/4 Google Quizzes
Apostrophes: 8 pages/3 Google Quizzes
I made these after realizing that my students in high school needed practice with the mechanics of how to construct a sentence before I could begin instructing them on best practices for structure in their essays. There are pages for them to practice (on paper) or you can use as a quiz for after instruction! All of the Google quizzes will self-grade and they are editable.
This is the essential Test Prep Bundle for students testing for state or district exams.
They're also adaptable for students who are doing self-directed learning as each includes a short teaching page for students to reference as they are working through the activities.
Hyperboles and Writing Activities Worksheet
By Beth Hammett
10 hyperbole images for students to engage with! Includes: 10 black and white coloring images 10 hyperboles Definition Directions Example Write Your Own Illustrate Your Own Extra Activity: Decipher classmates' hyperboles Hyperboles included: I had a ton of homework. Her smile brought out the sunshine. I am so hungry I could eat a horse. It is raining cats and dogs. She cried for days. He runs faster than a race car. I was so thirsty I drank an ocean. Grandma seems older than time. He was stronger than an elephant. He would move mountains for her. Meets ELA state guidelines. Fun and engaging! Follow Educator Helper for FREE weekly products at www.bethhammett.blogspot.com
Author's Purpose / Text Summary & Structure / Word Choice Worksheet for Any Text
By Mark Holmes
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:
This resource is perfect for teachers who want to:
AVID Vocabulary Word List + Log & Digital Game for SAT and ACT Test Prep
By KJ Inspired Resources
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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Author's Purpose Review Game Show Activity for Reading ELA Practice
By That One Cheerful Classroom
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:
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!
IMPORTANT!
You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.
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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
AVID Vocabulary Awareness Chart for Reading Comprehension in Google Sheets
By Teach Savvy Store
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
What's Included
- 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
*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.
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Black History Month Reading Comprehension Activity | Informational Text
By Aimee in Elementary
Black History Month Activity - Nonfiction/Informational Text
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.
What's Included
5 One Page Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Pages
Corresponding Multiple Choice Questions (10) for each passage
Answer Keys
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Parts of Speech Snowball Battle Game
By Kristen
This is the perfect game for centers or just extra practice. The goal is to get students sorting parts of speech. Say goodbye to boring cutting and pasting exercises! Students will be begging to sort words and have a great SNOWBALL BATTLE! This set even includes ideas for differentiated instruction! You get 8 regular parts of speech cards, 8 differentiated instruction parts of speech cards with definitions, and 18 sheets of snowball words to sort. That is a total of 108 snowball words! Your students will love practicing with this game!
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Plot Elements and Structure Interactive/ Guided Notes and Student Activity
By Kile's Classroom
Plot Diagram Interactive Notebook
Identify the elements of Plot with this great interactive notebook plot diagram page and student practice activities.
Plot can be hard to dissect, but this plot set makes it easy and gives the students a permanent reference tool to refer back to when working with plot in the future.
This set includes an interactive foldable/ guided notes, a short story with clear elements of plot, and a cut-and-paste student activity.
Check out the full preview!
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BUNDLE Similes Onomatopoeia and Alliteration a Figurative Language Activity
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking to make reviewing figurative language fun? Do you want your students to be engaged and motivated to learn? Then download this BUNDLE Similes Onomatopoeia and Alliteration a Figurative Language Activity! Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, your students will be having so much fun they will forget they are learning!
Students roll a die and find the corresponding instructions to create their own sentences using figurative language! The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! Can be played virtually or in-class - Virtual dice included! This activity can be played repeatedly as each game is unique. Laminate your gameboards and they can be used for years.
✔ Figurative Language covered in this activity: onomatopoeia, alliteration, similes, and metaphors.
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SCR and ECR Short and Extended Constructed Response Practice 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd, 4th, or 5th graders with tools to master Short Constructed Responses (SCR) and Extended Constructed Responses (ECR) practice using 35 student opportunities for RACE in a creative way. Ideal for ESL, ELA STAAR, RTI, stations, review, bell ringers, or differentiated independent work.
This No Prep roadmap will help students craft clear, structured, and thoughtful writing responses.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐35 student practice opportunities planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading and writing.
⭐Leverages the UPS framework to help students combine visuals, analogies, and hands-on practice, emphasizing Understanding, Processing, and Sharing knowledge.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Embedded support to help reach all learners.
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Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Inferencing Task Cards TEKS 7.5F
By Amanda Robinson
Your students will love this engaging way to practicing inferencing skills with Rod Serling's The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street!
Coming Soon: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Text Evidence Task Cards!
What it Contains:
These Task Cards are TEKS/STAAR aligned and are perfect for: Teacher Table/ in small group instruction, class station rotations, collaborative groups/partner work, or as a flexible independent formative assessment.
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This resource was created by Amanda Robinson of Mandy in the Middle (March 2022). This product is intended for use by the original purchaser only. Teachers may distribute this product digitally to their students ONLY as long as the site is password protected. (In other words, do not place this product online in a place where it can be freely accessed and downloaded.) If you would like to share this resource with teammates or other teachers, please purchase additional licenses from TeachShare. Thank you so much for respecting the terms of use as they are outlined here.
STAAR ECR & ELA Test Prep Bundle for Grades 6-8: Reading Comprehension, Essays
By TooBookedUp
This bundle provides comprehensive practice in reading comprehension, essay structure, argumentation, and evidence-based responses, setting students up for success in standardized test preparation.
Halloween Escape Room Literary Devices
By Educate and Create
Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!
The focus of this breakout is Literary Devices. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review. The Escape Room is Halloween themed and includes some spooky examples. A great review game before a test or quiz. Includes Metaphor, Simile, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, Imagery, Alliteration, and Euphemism Comes complete with answer key.