Less than $5 8th Grade ELA Test Prep Resources (by price, low to high)

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

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A short quiz on Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream with 5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions. Answer Key is included.

A short 20 question multiple choice quiz. Comes complete with answer key. Easy to administer after teaching sentence structure.

A quiz for Act1 of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Includes 10 multiple choice questions, two short written answer questions, and an answer key. Perfect for checking students understanding after reading Act 1 of the play.

A short quiz on Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream with 5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions. Answer Key is included.

A short quiz on Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream with 8 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions. Answer Key is included. You may like: A Midsummer Night's Dream Characterization Flip book

A quiz for Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Contains 10 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions for a total of 12 questions. Great for checking students understanding of Act 2 of the play.

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This is a 12 question quiz: 10 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions covering Act 1 of the play. Comes complete with answer key. Easy to give and easy to grade.

Quiz for Act 1 includes 5 multiple choice questions and 2 written short answer sheet. Easy way to check for comprehension. Comes complete with answer key for easy grading.

This is a list of 20 vocabulary words from the play Romeo and Juliet as well as a vocabulary quiz. It comes with an answer key for the quiz included. If like this of wish for more resources of Romeo and Juliet you can save by buying the Romeo and Juliet bundle in my store.

A worksheet with requires students to analyze the famous monologue in Shakespeare's play "As You Like It". Works well on it's own or with the play. Includes an answer key.

A worksheet to help students analyze conflicts and themes in Viola's soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's play: Twelfth Night. Comes with a graphic organizer and answer key. Great for when reading the play or on it's own.

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

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.

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