$5 - $10 Homeschool ELA Test Prep Resources (by date, oldest first)

Introducing how to identify and incorporate adverbs, adverb phrases, and adverbial clauses in writing has never been easier! This resource provides an in-depth introduction and explanation of what adverbs modify and what questions they answer. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

This resource explains the entire process of identifying adverbs and incorporating adverbs in writing.. The video, PowerPoint, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with step-by-step guided note-taking and 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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This lesson about how to use and identify Adverbs in Sentence Fluency includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Definitions of various types of adverbs
• Adverb identification and usage
• Paragraph development using adverbs
• Individual practice Identifying and using adverbs
• Step-by-step instructions for completing the worksheets

Lesson Plan 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:

• How to identify adverbs, what questions they answer, and what they modify
• Explanations and examples of the different methods for incorporating adverbs in sentence structure
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
• Step-by-step instructions
• “Now It's Your Turn” section for students to practice skills learned

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of types of adverbs
• Guided note-taking sections
• Step-by-step instructions
• Examples of adverb used in sentences and what questions they answer
• Interactive slides for student participation

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the High School Sentence Structure - Parts of Speech & Grammar Unit include:

• Adverbs
• Fragments and Run-On Sentences
• Identify and Correct Comma Splices
• Commas in a Series
• Complex Sentences
• Complex Sentences as Transitions
• Compound Sentences
• Gerunds / Verbals
• Prepositional Phrases
• Transition Words and Phrases

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End of year or anytime! Escape each room to escape the school! Engage your students with this exciting online/digital ELA escape room test prep unlimited replay game focused on core English Language Arts (ELA) topics. This interactive online/digital escape room learning game brings problem-solving skills to life as learners answer questions about key ELA topics and concepts to identify a three-letter code that unlocks "doors" to various classrooms.

Perfect for (both) virtual or in-person classrooms, this online escape room will boost engagement and enhance critical thinking skills as learners prepare for important standardized tests.

Effective for any purpose as it provides a fun way to assign a back-to-school assessment, complete a comprehensive, end-of-year review, or provide any opportunity for learners to apply what you've taught them. This TEKS-aligned online escape room game offers a truly no-prep way to prepare learners for STAAR testing as you challenge them to apply their knowledge.

Suggested Pricing: $7.99 -$13.99 (AI generated)

How It Works:

• Eight Rooms to Escape: In each room, learners face three multiple-choice questions, each with a corresponding letter code.
• Unlock the Next Room: Students must enter the correct 3-letter code in order to move on to the next room. Incorrect codes prompt them to try again with a new set of randomly-selected questions.
• Student-Approved: This game has been tested and approved by a 5th grader! My son was involved in every step of the process and couldn’t wait to play.

Comprehensive ELA Content:

• Grammar, Parts of Speech, and Spelling
• Affixes (Greek and Latin Roots)
• Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, Irony, Oxymoron, Allusion, Adage/Proverb, Idiom, Pun, Litotes
• Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies
• Literary Elements: Plot, Conflict, Point of View, Author's Purpose
• Critical Thinking Skills: Inference, Prediction, Cause and Effect, Fact vs. Opinion, Compare and Contrast
• Main Idea Identification
• Context Clues and Vocabulary Strategies

Why This Escape Room?

• Interactive and Fun: Keeps students engaged while reinforcing important ELA skills.
• Variety and Challenge: Questions are randomly selected from a broad pool, ensuring a unique experience each time.
• Effective Review: Ideal for test prep, end-of-unit review, or anytime reinforcement.

Ready to dive in? Here's a preview of other learning games.

It's Comprehensive:

Multiple-choice questions are selected randomly from a pool:

• Grammar, Parts of Speech, and Spelling
• Affixes, including Greek and Latin
• Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, Personification, Onomatopeia, Hyperbole, Irony, Oxymoron, Allusion, Adage/Proverb, Idiom, Pun, Litotes
• Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies
• Plot Elements, Conflict, Point of View, and Author's Purpose
• Inference, Prediction, Cause and Effect, Fact vs. Opinion, and Compare and Contrast
• Identifying the Main Idea
• Using Context and Strategies to Understand Unfamiliar Words

Basic Features:

• Aligned to TEKS, STAAR, and CCCS.
• Supports Remote Learning: Online game. Internet required.
• Incorporates Science and Social Studies content.
• Bonus: Each topic has accompanying clues (anchor charts) that can be downloaded from the Resources tab at no additional charge.
• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.
• Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. There are at least 10 question sets in each room and well over 100 question sets in total. This 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.
• No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
• Study guides/learning aids included.
• Copyright-friendly audio.
• No macros = play on any device.
• A Google account is not required!
• Average duration: 10 - 15 minutes = Perfect for a quick refresher or energizer.

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 contact 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.

Please let me know if you would like to see additional examples or have suggestions for other uses/topics.