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Provide thorough writing assessments that consider organization, style, grammar, and content. This collection includes essay prompts, narrative writing tasks, and rubric-based evaluations. Foster strong writing abilities by offering constructive feedback and targeted instruction.
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 (Word)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Common Core, Writing, Spelling, Language Development, Vocabulary, ESL, Strategies, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Quizzes and Tests, Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.Cooking Camp: Jason tries to make enough money to go to cookery camp. 2.Graduation: Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. 3.No Internet- Sam and Klara discuss life in the past with their gran. 4.School Musical: Maiya and her concerns about the school musical. 5.My Key: Jon has the house to himself for once. Does he enjoy it though? 6.Creepy Well: Jo and some kids from school at a creepy well. 7.Bug Trip: The twins are driving Dad crazy with their science project. 8.Solo Flight: Sid gets his first solo flight in bizarre circumstances. 9.Summer at Gran's: Andrea trying to make the best of her time at Gran's. 10.Wild Wild West: Alec on the ranch with his dad. 11.Danger Mountain: Nath tries a dangerous ride down the mountain. 12.Math Queen: Rhonda doing her best at the Math competition. Word Version This is the Word editable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. Grade 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, Math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
Word Study and Vocabulary Strategies Guided Reading Lesson Plans
ELA, Reading, Writing, Elementary, Activities, Teacher Tools, Games, Projects, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Rubrics
Introduce or review (test prep!) your students’ word comprehension skills with this engaging 10-day mini-unit designed to make vocabulary learning interactive and effective! Perfect for upper elementary or middle school classrooms, this resource dives into Greek and Latin roots , word work strategies , guided reading and word comprehension through a variety of vocabulary activities and vocabulary games. What’s Included: Daily Lessons & Word Work: Explore prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin root words, dictionary and thesaurus skills, context clues, analogies, homophones, homonyms, homographs, synonyms, and antonyms through fun, hands-on activities, interactive notes, and creative projects. Vocabulary Activities & Games: Engage students with word work strategies like flashcards, sentence strip tasks, word art, creative writing and class sharing to reinforce understanding. Work Designed for Fun: Assignments (either classwork or homework) such as the “Make Your Own Word” Flip Book and creative writing tasks keep students motivated while reinforcing key concepts. Cumulative Test: Conclude the unit with a comprehensive Greek and Latin Roots Test (Day 11), complete with an answer key for easy grading or choose from different word part projects that include rubrics for assessment. Flexible Lesson Options: Expand the Unit: Add more practice, vocabulary games, or activities to focus on specific Greek and Latin roots or word comprehension strategies. Shorten the Unit: Focus only on Greek and Latin root words for a streamlined approach. Why Teachers Love It: Interactive & Fun: From word work activities to group study games, students will love the variety of vocabulary strategies and tools included. Adaptable for Every Classroom: Flexible design makes it easy to fit your schedule. Homework tasks can also double as in-class or center work for classrooms with limited homework policies. Prep Made Simple: Print-and-go packets, curated video resources, and minimal setup required! Teacher Prep Checklist: Print the “A Study of Words” packet for each student. Gather materials like sentence strips, index cards, and any required tech tools. Preview videos and websites from the Day-by-Day Plan . With this word work and vocabulary strategies mini-unit , you’ll empower students to unlock the meaning of words, improve their comprehension, and build essential vocabulary skills through fun and interactive word work strategies. Watch their confidence grow as they master etymology and the wonderful world of words!
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Greek And Latin Roots, Word Work, Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Content Clues, Guided Reading Lesson Plans
End-of-Elementary Reflection Essay
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Assessments
End-of-Elementary Reflection Essay: A Valuable Tool for Teachers The End-of-Elementary Reflection Essay offers students transitioning from elementary to middle school an opportunity to reflect on their academic journey. This resource is particularly useful for Grade 4, 5 and 6 teachers looking for engaging writing activities under the Language Arts curriculum. This teaching resource offers scaffolded activities that encourage students to introspectively examine their entire elementary school experience. This reformative process also aids in strengthening their expository essay writing skills, preparing them for future challenges. Product Format: The file format of this product is a print-ready and adjustable PDF file that complements various digital delivery strategies. It's also easy enough even for substituting teachers with minimal preparation time. Ideal Application: As an end-of-year assignment As a final exam spanning multiple days Included Elements: A reflective essay assignment sheet complete with rationale, step-by-step directions, handy writing tips and self-and-peer revision activities. An engaging ice-breaker time capsule activity that prompts thoughtful reflection on their elementary years while conjuring a keepsake memento. A worksheet planning the reflective essay which builds on insights drawn from task one - creating stepping stones towards essay completion. Crafting a detailed reflection essay outline amid steps involving meticulous planning and execution phase. Note: The final component comes with an accessible 40-point rubric closely tied to four ELA Common Core Standards—CCRA.W.1, CCRA.R.1 CCRA.L.1 and CCRA.L2—for simplified assessment. Versatile Usage: Whether in whole group lessons or small group settings, this resource can be effectively implemented across varied classroom environments providing flexibility for teachers. Regardless of its application, the End-of-Elementary Reflection Essay stands as a potent resource facilitating student reflection and fostering academic discourse about personal growth.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Reflection Essay, Elementary School Transition, Academic Journey, Expository Writing, Language Arts
"War of 1812", Regents US History Short Essays,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Regents US History Short Essays, "War of 1812" Secondary United States History Why assign this? -- To develop historical document analysis skills like placing the document in its historical context and analyzing factors affecting its reliability. The updated New York State Regents examination in United States History and Government, part II, is a short essay task designed to measure students’ ability to work with historic documents. It is a mature version of the “CRQ” found on the tenth grade Global Regents. Students are called upon to understand text, engage it with historical context, and assess a text’s reliability. Read more about this task at the Innovation blog. This Regents US History Short Essays, "War of 1812" product consists of Stimulus-Based Short-Essay Questions in the format of the new New York State Regents examination in Regents Examination in United States History and Government (Framework). A "set" consists of two pairs of documents.. Short essay tasks from Innovation are always primary sources. This means students get a more enriched and authentic experience examining the past as historians do. This product is a single set formatted like a part II as would be on a NYS Regents Examination in United States History and Government (Framework). That is, there are two pairs of documents with the accompanying prompts. Students describe the historical context surrounding two documents and identify and explain the relationship between the events and/or ideas found in those documents (Cause/Effect or Similarity/Difference or Turning Point) A good strategy for ensuring students possess the skills to address this task is to be certain to assign one every month or so throughout the year, followed by a debriefing where the class can study their classmates’ work (anonymously) and develop strategies for improvement.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York, Frameworks, Regents, Us History, Dbq, Short Essay, Essays On The War Of 1812, War Of 1812 Essay
Sample Horror Story w/ Analysis Activities
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Reading, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This no-prep short horror story with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day sub plan or as an introduction to a larger unit on story-genre or creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Bloody Eye” will appropriately introduce the elements of horror stories to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills. Planning a week-long unit around this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the story and analysis questions to your students and let them read the story and answer the questions (or read the story aloud and answer the questions as a discussion - your choice!). Once you feel your students are ready for their understanding of the story to be assessed, hand out the literary analysis essay assignment. The essay's prompt is based upon response questions and the worksheet also includes literary analysis writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric for straightforward grading. Your download includes the following: - The short horror narrative "The Bloody Eye," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art) - 10 accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in horror stories - A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions - A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' thematic understanding of "The Bloody Eye" and how horror narratives are structured (40 points - tied to 4 Common Core Standards) SYNOPSIS OF ‘THE BLOODY EYE’: A first-year teacher struggles to keep up with a heavy work-load while confronting a classroom haunted by mysterious knocking sounds, a river of blood, possessed students, the ghost of Mrs. Draclaus, and the Bloody Eye. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe ), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9 through 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (2). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 10 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Short Story, Analysis, Literary Analysis, Sample Work, Reader Response
"American Imperialism No. 1", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
American Imperialism No. 1, Regents US History Short Essays This teaching resource prepares high school students for the updated New York State Regents exam in US History and Government that measures historical document analysis skills. Two sets of primary source documents with accompanying essay prompts build abilities to understand text in context, recognize causal relationships, analyze reliability, and more. One set has students describe historical context and explain connections across two documents. The other set focuses on how audience, purpose, bias, and point of view affect one document's usefulness as evidence. Rubrics align with the prototype Regents framework. Repeated practice and debriefing sessions where students review anonymous examples can strengthen crucial analysis abilities tested on the exam. This printable PDF includes cover sheets, document sets, and scoring rubrics formatted exactly like the Regents prototype. Assigning these college-prep tasks regularly develops the historical thinking expertise high schoolers need for success.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York State, Regents Exam, Frameworks, Short Essay, Essay On American Imperialism, Imperialism Dbq Regents, Regents American History
End-of-Middle-School Reflection Essay
ELA, Writing, Grade 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Conclude the year giving your soon-to-be high school students the opportunity to reflect on their entire middle school experience with this straightforward and engaging essay assignment! Designed for any academic subject (or all!), these scaffolded activities allow your students to remember and reflect on what they have learnedwhile also providing them an opportunity to hone their expository essay writing skills before setting off for their next academic challenge. Ideal for a final-week assignment or a multiple-day final exam, your purchase includes: A reflection essay assignment sheet with essay rationale, step-by-step directions, writing tips, and self-and-peer revision activity TASK 1: An ice-breaker time capsule note-taking activity that gives students the opportunity to think holistically about their time in middle school while crafting a keepsake they will return to year after year TASK 2: A reflection essay planning worksheet that builds on their time-capsule and helps students compile the building blocks that will help them craft their essay TASK 3: A reflection essay outline activity that takes students step-by-step through the writing process A scaffolded and “assessment simplified” 40-point rubric tied to 4 ELA Common Core Standards (CCRA.W.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2) FILE FORMAT: All The Language of Educational Art’s essay assignments are provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files. All of our products can accommodate manydigital delivery strategies. Please contact us if different file types or page edits are desired. We can accommodate most requests within 24 hours. OUR CLASSROOM: The Language of Educational Art produces ready resources for the overworked English teacher. All L-EA content is created to be straightforward, engaging, digital-delivery ready, and clear enough for a “10-second sub plan.” If there is content you wish we had, let usknowand we’ll create it. Easier still, give us afollowand enjoy ourstore. EMAIL :languageofedarts@gmail.com
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Writing, Assessment, Middle School Experience Essay, Reflection Essay Outline, Middle School Essay Format, Essay Format Middle School, Middle School Essay Outline, End Of School Year Reflection Essay
Alphabet Cursive Tracing - Alphabet Tracing Activity
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Language Development, Spelling, ESL, Kindergarten, Preschool, Infant, Toddler, Grade 1, Activities, Centers, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables
Help your students master the art of elegant writing with these Alphabet Cursive Tracing Worksheets ! Featuring 26 engaging pages (one for each letter, of course), this resource is the ultimate handwriting bootcamp. From practicing swooping uppercase letters to those dainty lowercase curls, your students will feel like cursive royalty in no time. Ways to Use Daily Handwriting Practice : Perfect for a structured lesson or quick practice session. Morning Work : An excellent way to settle students into a focused mindset. Homework Assignment : Send home the swirls and curls for extra reinforcement. Fine Motor Fun : Great for improving hand-eye coordination and pencil control. Letter-of-the-Week Activities : Pair each worksheet with themed activities to dive deeper into each letter. Advantages Boosts Confidence : Watch students beam with pride as their cursive improves day by day. Skill-Building : Develops fine motor skills, penmanship, and concentration. No Prep Needed : Print and go—it’s teacher (and time) friendly! Elegant Foundation : Sets students up for beautiful handwriting and a timeless life skill. These worksheets turn cursive into a creative and satisfying journey for young learners—because who doesn’t want to write their name like it belongs on a fancy invitation?
Author Ponder Palette Plazza
Tags Alphabet, Alphabet Tracing, Tracing, Tracing Activity, Cursive Alphabet, Cursive Tracing, Tracing Worksheets, Alphabet Tracing Worksheets, Letters Tracing
"Reconstruction No. 1" Regents US History Short Essays
ELA, Social Studies, Writing, History, History: USA, Grade 11, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Reconstruction No. 1 Regents US History Short Essays: An Educational Resource Overview: An ideal teaching resource for Grade 11 students, Reconstruction No. 1 Regents US History Short Essays is designed to enhance understanding of significant historical events through meaningful, well-articulated short essays. This tool focuses on the concepts of US history and can be used in public school and homeschooling settings. Key Learning Elements: A comprehensive set of stimulus-based questions , concentrating on various frameworks like The Civil Rights Movement or The USA in a Globalizing World, fostering analytical skills; Two distinct sets with documents and scoring rubrics, , enabling more comprehensive fact-based learning; Instructive video lessons accessible through passcodes, , serving dual purposes — stimulating dynamic learning whilst allowing for student assessment through embedded auto-corrected questions as immediate review tools. Inclusion of Major Global Events: The product encapsulates major global events affecting US History such as '20th Century Iraq', 'Persian Gulf War' and '9/11 and the Second Persian Gulf War' which are investigated via video lessons. Versatility & Application: This educational resource offers flexibility suiting various teaching methods whether in whole group classroom discussions or small group brainstorming sessions with the assistance of visual aids and document analysis activities promoting evidence-based discussion circles. Potential Homework Integration: Educators can integrate this into homework assignments offering an opportunity for independent research that deepens textbook knowledge by drawing real-world parallels from historic events experienced directly or indirectly by the United States. To Sum Up... , "Reconstruction No. 1 Regents US History Short Essays promises an engaging pathway towards improving the understanding of key United States History concepts for Grade 11 students."
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Reconstruction, US History, Short Essays, Civil Rights Movement, Globalization
"World War II No. 3", Regents US History Short Essays,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
World War II No. 3 Regents US History Short Essays This essential teaching resource develops students' historical analysis abilities, specifically document contextualization and reliability assessment, through short essay writing tasks modeled after the updated New York State Regents US History exam. The product contains two sets of primary source documents on World War II with accompanying essay prompts. Set 1 analyzes the relationship between events/ideas in the docs; Set 2 examines how elements like audience and bias affect document reliability. Pairs of documents allow rich, authentic historical inquiry. Suitable for 10th-12th grade social studies or ELA courses, particularly New York-based. Assign one set monthly for exam preparation and class debriefs afterwards to improve skills. Comes with a rubric aligned to Regents standards. Utilize individually or in small groups to build contextualization, sourcing, corroborating, and evidence-based writing capacities.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York, Frameworks, Regents, Dbq, Short Essay, World War 2 Essays
"Reforming Spirit, 19th Century", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Reforming Spirit, 19th Century Regents US History Short Essays This teaching resource helps students develop historical analysis skills for the updated New York State Regents US History exam. It contains two sets of primary source documents with accompanying essay prompts formatted after the state prototype. Set 1 prompts students to describe context and explain cause/effect, similarities/differences between ideas in the sources. Set 2 also describes context but analyzes how audience, purpose, bias or point of view affects one document's reliability. Using one set monthly develops skills interpreting texts historically, engaging context, and assessing reliability—abilities measured by the short essay task. Pairs of student essays can then be studied anonymously during whole or small group instruction to improve strategies. This complete Part II resource builds authentic historical thinking exemplified on the Regents.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York, Regents, Frameworks, Us History, Short Essay
"The Roaring 20s" Regents US History Short Essays
ELA, Social Studies, Writing, History, History: USA, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
The Roaring 20s Regents US History Short Essays is an exceptional educational tool, mainly suited for high school grades (10-12). A focus is kept on understanding the context of historical texts and documents, especially around The Roaring 20s era. This resource aligns with the standards of the New York State Regents examination , emphasizing on document analysis. By completing these exercises, students will learn to: Understand not only text but its historical contexts. Evaluate a document's credibility considering factors like audience appeal and author bias. The product includes two sets of Stimulus-Based Short-Essay Questions that are similar to those on NYS's United States History and Government Regents Examination (Framework) . Each set presents primary source documents associated with related prompts, offering students valuable insights into studying history academically. In Set one, learners are directed to: Describe the historical setting of each document. Identify connections between events or ideas in terms of cause-effect relationships or by pointing out their similarities/differences. In Set two, they are required to assess how various constituents like audience attention or bias influence a document's reliability. Each set also comes with respective rubrics based on an easy-to-use 5-point scoring scale which aids in formative assessments and tracking progress during their course. This resource can be efficently used by teachers while instructing small study groups or entire classes by incorporating these short essay tasks regularly followed by class discussions focusing peer evaluations which aid in learning improvement strategies over time. The item comes as a PDF file containing cover sheet, sets of documents (each containing two pairs) alongwith grading rubric. It can be conveniently used either as classroom activities or homework assignments for reinforcing taught lessons and is therefore suited for educators teaching Language Arts, Social Studies, Writing or U.S History.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Teaching Resource, Document Analysis, Primary Sources, Roaring 20s, Regents Exam
Grades 1 and 2 Multi-Subject Assessment Worksheets
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Graphing, Measurements, Subtraction, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Grades 1 and 2 Multi-Subject Assessment Worksheets A versatile resource for educators to evaluate young learners in the early elementary phase. This products offers a captivating zoo theme over five pages of assessment worksheets. Purpose In grade one, they serve as an effective year-end evaluation tool . For grade two teachers, these worksheets can be used to gauge their new learner's level of proficiency from the start. This tool is excellent for tracking multi-discipline skills progress over time. Covered Subjects & Content Description Math: The 'Monkey Math' worksheet has ten challenging problems that iinclude addition and subtraction, reading analog clocks, and understanding mathematical concepts like greater than/less than phenomenon or graph interpretation. Reading: A comprehensive passage on giant pandas extends further with comprehension exercises. ELA: The ELA component 'ELA at The Zoo’ comprises problems related primarily around grammar rules application while touching upon other aspects like spelling accuracy check or rhyming words recognition. "My Favorite Animal" , is an open-ended writing task where students write about their favorite animal along with supporting illustrations - allowing personal creativity to flourish while further strengthening writing skills. This product's versatility makes it useful irrespective of large classroom dynamics or within small focus groups; home assignment activities; even provisioning valuable insights for giving direction to homeschooling programs... Packaging Info! Included in this product's PDF file are both a colored and black & white versions of the worksheets along with solutions for teachers' convenience. Both colored and black & white prints offer similar content offering flexibility to adapt as per specific teaching environment demands.
Author Quail Trail Products
Tags Assessment, Worksheets, Multi-Subject, Elementary Education, Zoo
Novel Study Guide: The Crucible
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Assessments
The Novel Study Guide: The Crucible This The Novel Study Guide: The Crucible is all you need to study The Crucible ! An academically rigorous teaching platform suitable for Grades 9 to 12 , emphasizing key areas including: Literature Vocabulary Comprehension Writing. This resource is created especially for teachers aiming to offer their students a thorough literary analysis of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'. It includes a bouquet of thoughtfully selected activities outlined below: Lessons/Activities/Assessments: Psychological Character Analysis: This activity prompts students to delve into the minds and motivations of the characters, thus encouraging an appreciation for character portrayal in literature. Novell Web Project: A unique comprehension exercise that combines digital information sourcing skills with critical thinking. This task is often allocated as a group project. Literature Letter: An exercise where pupils write letters discussing themes drawn from 'The Crucible', helping them perceive significant playwriting tactics used within such works. A Cumulative Test styled akin to standard testing formats, easily adaptability within varying grading criteria, streamlining end-of-learning evaluation processes. In short, this guide constitutes an exhaustive set of educational tools designed to facilitate effective teaching and thorough study of 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller, whether applied in classroom activity setups or specialized small-group discussion schemas.
Author The Education Lab
Tags Novel Study, The Crucible, Language Arts, Literature Analysis, Character Development
"Marginalized Groups", Civic Literacy Essay Week 20,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 20, "Marginalized Groups" This NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 20, "Marginalized Groups" is a "Civic Literacy" essay modeled on the New Regents examinations in New York State. It is for students who have completed 20 weeks of the eleventh grade Regents US History and Government course. This essay requires knowledge of these objectives from the New York State Social Studies Frameworks 11.1 through 11.4. My strategy is to train students to write these once each ten weeks. I select documents from topics we have covered by that point in the year. This essay is written after 20 weeks of 11th grade US History and Government (Frameworks, NY State). The issue is marginalized groups: slaves, Native Americans, women, indentured servants. The documents included in NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 20, "Marginalized Groups" are: Indenture agreement, 1742 Letter Discussing Female Spy, American Revolution, n.d., from the NYS Archives Excerpt from Solomon Northup, Twelve Years a Slave, 1853 Labor Agreement for Truss B. Hall, 28 August 1865 Excerpt from the Dawes Act (1887) Comments by Leland Stanford, President of the Central Pacific Railroad Company, 1865 This NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 20, "Marginalized Groups" product includes the following: 1. Student version of the essay prompt in PDF ("Civic Literacy Essay week 20.pdf") and a teacher edition with the framework references ("Civic Literacy Essay week 20 Teacher"). 2. The New York State grading rubric for Regents US History and Government 3. Five (5) distance learning review activities for the content. This is a passcode to TestDrive at InnovationAssessments.com where your students can respond to comprehension questions while watching a video lessons on the English colonies and New Netherland. Buyers agree not to share the passcodes with other teachers.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, Regents, New York, Frameworks, Literacy Essay Topics
SAMPLE Grade 3 Vocabulary (McGraw-Hill Wonders) Week 1 of Units 1-6
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Grade 3, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Games
Check out this complete set designed to help introduce, practice, and test the "Words to Know" from the first week of each unit (1-6) from the McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders curriculum for Grade 3. If you like what you see, you can grab the full Grade 3 practice set right HERE! What's included in the file: - Vocabulary Lists These lists have each word, its meaning, its part of speech, and a sample sentence using the word. - Vocabulary Tests These tests have two parts: Part 1: Vocabulary Words. There are blank spaces where students can write the vocabulary words based on either the definitions provided or the words themselves. Part 2: Complete the Sentences. In this part, students fill in the missing word(s) to finish the sentence. - Word Searches Here's a fun way to practice all the vocabulary words. Simply print out the worksheets and let your students have a good time while learning these words on their own! - Answer Keys The answers to both parts of the vocabulary test are provided on this page. Just remember to print only pages 1-3 to avoid including the answer keys. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORDS Unit 1, Week 1 ached concentrate discovery educated effort improved inspired satisfied Unit 2, Week 1 attempt awkward cooperation created furiously interfere involve timid Unit 3, Week 1 disbelief dismay fabulous features offered splendid unique watchful Unit 4, Week 1 aroma expect flavorful graceful healthful interrupted luscious variety Unit 5, Week 1 admit barter considered creation humble magnificent payment reluctantly Unit 6, Week 1 alarmed anguish necessary obsessed possess reward treasure wealth For any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to email us at: toms.talk.resources@gmail.com . Click HERE to visit my store page if you are interested in other resources on the topics of vocabulary, sight words, phonics, and grammar. Wishing you lots of fun with this resource!
Author Tom's Talk
Tags Wonders, McGraw-Hill, Reading Wonders, Vocabulary, PDF, Printable, Handout, Word Search, Test, Vocab
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 (PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Common Core, Writing, Vocabulary, Language Development, Spelling, ESL, Grade 6, 7, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Writing Prompts, Assessments, Teacher Tools, Tests, Quizzes and Tests
Reading Comprehension Passages Fiction Set 2 Overview Reading comprehension lessons, especially written for Grade 6-7, providing the chance to read interesting and engaging passages. Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Full answer keys are provided. Passages Include 1.Cooking Camp: Jason tries to make enough money to go to cookery camp. 2.Graduation: Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. 3.No Internet- Sam and Klara discuss life in the past with their gran. 4.School Musical: Maiya and her concerns about the school musical. 5.My Key: Jon has the house to himself for once. Does he enjoy it though? 6.Creepy Well: Jo and some kids from school at a creepy well. 7.Bug Trip: The twins are driving Dad crazy with their science project. 8.Solo Flight: Sid gets his first solo flight in bizarre circumstances. 9.Summer at Gran's: Andrea trying to make the best of her time at Gran's. 10.Wild Wild West: Alec on the ranch with his dad. 11.Danger Mountain: Nath tries a dangerous ride down the mountain. 12.Math Queen: Rhonda doing her best at the Math competition. PDF Version This is the PDF uneditable version. This download is available in GOOGLE Docs, GOOGLE Forms, GOOGLE Slides. PDF, PPT, WORD. Grade 6/7 Links Fiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Fiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Nonfiction Set 1 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Nonfiction Set 2 Google Docs Google Forms Google Slides PDF PPT Word Reading Passages Overview Each passage is especially written for Grade 6/7 students, including key vocabulary required for this age group. Topics are varied and are accompanied by colorful graphics. Topics are meant to educate, yet entertain the modern student. The majority of these short stories contain an important message - a way of developing these young learners further. Mixed Questions The mixed questions section of each lesson includes a variation of five to six comprehension, vocabulary and Math questions. In addition, key reading strategies are frequently covered including cause & effect, summarizing, compare & contrast and making conclusions. Mixed questions require a written response (no MCQ's), full answers and example responses appear at the end of the lesson. Spelling & Vocab Each reading passage contains a variety of words and phrases designed for Grade 6/7 students. Spelling and vocab activities provide the opportunity to build fluency with these words. Activities provide clues to help assist students. Vocabulary activities include extra questions where students must write a synonym, an antonym or a sentence using a certain word. Writing Prompts Writing prompts are designed to continue the theme or lessons learned in the story. Students are persuaded to write in a variety of ways and each prompt includes several cues to help. The main focus in this product, is the student. Prompts will require the student to relate to past experiences and encourage them to discuss feelings and ways to improve. Full Answer Keys Full answer keys and sample responses are provided so no matter how busy you are, you know you're covered! Mixed question answers provide evidence from the text, Math questions contain the relevant workings. Answers are designed for use by the teacher, but also suitable as a handout to the student. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Elementary, Reading, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Answers, Ccss, Common Core, Spelling, Writing, Passages
End-of-Senior-Year Reflection Essay
ELA, Writing, Grade 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Conclude the year giving seniors the opportunity to reflect on their entire high school experience with this straightforward and engaging essay assignment! Designed to work in any academic classroom of 12th graders, these scaffolded activities allow your students to remember and reflect on what they have learnedwhile also providing them a final opportunity to hone their expository essay writing skills before setting off for college. FILE FORMAT: All The Language of Educational Art’s essay assignments are provided in print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF files. All of our products can accommodate manydigital delivery strategies. Please contact us if different file types or page edits are desired. We can accommodate most requests within 24 hours. OUR CLASSROOM: The Language of Educational Art produces ready resources for the overworked English teacher. All L-EA content is created to be straightforward, engaging, digital-delivery ready, and clear enough for a “10-second sub plan.” If there is content you wish we had, let usknowand we’ll create it. Easier still, give us afollowand enjoy ourstore. EMAIL :languageofedarts@gmail.com
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Writing, Reflection, Senior Year Essay
"Broadening Suffrage", NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 40,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Broadening Suffrage: NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 40 Broadening Suffrage: NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 40 is a comprehensive teaching resource tailored for use in eleventh-grade US History and Government classes. This product offers educators an instrumental tool to aid the teaching of the topic 'Broadening Suffrage', with specific focus on objectives from the New York State Social Studies Frameworks 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.10. The Broadening Suffrage Resource The Broadening Suffrage resource involves a Civic Literacy essay task set against the backdrop of New Regents examinations popular in New York State public schools. This essay task encourages students to demonstrate their knowledge regarding measures to expand suffrage rights, leading them through various historical documents alongside supplemental activities . Package Components This package includes two versions of an essay prompt—a student edition provided as a PDF file and a teacher’s copy that incorporates useful framework references along with source citations for transparency and easy reference—as well as grading guidelines modeled on those used for NY State's Regents US History exams. To enhance understanding and facilitate interactive learning in relation to broadening suffrage, this educational resource employs several historical documents taken from a range of resources across history. Excerpts from Elizabeth Cady Stanton's letters supporting women's suffrage sent to Congress in 1871; Senate debates on the Fifteenth Amendment from1869; Cartoon representations depicting women’s voting rights in the 1920s; Fannie Lou Hamer’s perspective on Mississippi voter registration campaigns; Original cartoons;The Gerry-Mander; Amendments made about voting requisites stated by The Second Constitution OF NEW YORK documented back in1821. Extending its utility beyond traditional classroom use such as whole-class instruction or small-group work,this educational tool can be conveniently repurposed into at-home assignments thanks to its straightforward digital format.When looking for ways to maintain interest while adhering strictly academic performance evaluation criteria,this resource surely stands out. Note of Importance Please note, the purchase of this product covers single classroom use by the purchaser. Unauthorized distribution, modification, selling or public sharing violates the terms of use. Keep this in mind and ensure secure learning practices as you engage with Broadening Suffrage: NYS US History 11 Civic Literacy Essay Week 40.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Broadening Suffrage, NYS, US History, Civic Literacy, Essay Task
Novel Study Packet: LYDDIE
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Activities, Worksheets
Novel Study Unit: LYDDIE Embarking on the journey through the novel "Lyddie"? Here's a resource tailored to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the story for middle school students. Features at a Glance: Chapter Breakdown: Lessons are structured chapter-by-chapter, creating a clear roadmap for students. It makes understanding the storyline easier, ensuring students grasp one part before moving to the next. Grade Level Flexibility: Primarily designed for 6th and 7th graders, it's adaptable for 5th graders too. Answer Keys: Every section of this unit comes with answer keys, saving you the hassle of searching for answers elsewhere. Thorough Assessments : Beyond the regular, this unit offers formative and summative assessments . Each is crafted to deeply gauge student understanding. Engaging Writing Prompts: Unlike regular prompts, these inspire students to think, reflect, and connect deeply with the story's essence. Original Content: This isn't just another teaching aid. Its fresh content brings a new lens to the novel, making the learning experience richer for both you and the students. Details: This unit spans 152 pages. It covers all 23 chapters with 17 detailed lessons. The unit contains comprehension worksheets, figurative language exercises, and vocabulary sheets. Vocabulary learning is made fun with mystery pages and context clue activities. Track student progress with a score sheet for each lesson. Check understanding with 17 multiple-choice exit quizzes and a final test. For English language support, a reference page is included. Vocabulary learning is further enhanced with context clue quizzes and practice cards. Key areas covered include themes, point of view, vocabulary, comprehension, figurative meanings, inference, and much more. A unique WordArt template allows students to learn vocabulary in a fun manner. There are 4 diverse writing prompts with a provided rubric. A glossary for each lesson aids in understanding historical plot nuances. In summary, this unit is a comprehensive tool for educators aiming for a holistic approach to the novel "Lyddie". It balances structured learning with engaging activities, ensuring students not only understand but also connect deeply with the text.
Author TrilogyTeacher
Tags Novel Unit, Reading Unit, Comprehension, Worksheets, Vocabulary, Writing, Formative Assessments, Summative Assessments
"Progressive Era", Regents US History Short Essays,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Progressive Era Regents US History Short Essays This teaching resource helps students develop historical analysis skills for the updated New York State Regents US History exam part II short essay task. Students are presented with two pairs of primary source documents related to the Progressive Era with accompanying prompts. The first essay analyzes the historical context of two documents and their cause/effect, similarity/difference, or turning points. The second analyzes context, purpose, bias, or point of view's effect on reliability for one document. This mimics the prototype exam from NYSED. Monthly practice with debriefing helps cement skills. This complete Part II Regents resource for high school teaches document analysis like historians with enriched, authentic experiences examining the past.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, Regents, Frameworks, Short Essay
Caves and Karst Unit Study
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Projects, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Caves and Karst Unit Study This is an engaging , comprehensive, and low preparation teaching resource that explores the fascinating world of caves and karst. It is a valuable resource for educators focusing on grades 3 to 5, as well as homeschooling guardians. Main Topics Covered Introductory concepts about caves and karst formations Detailed insight into speleothems and cave forms Landscape found in karsts Particularly captivating information about cave ecosystems habitat adaptations. The unit study wraps up with an exploration of cave conservation efforts highlighting their importance. Tailored Approach to Learning Styles Each lesson includes: Visual-auditory online presentations , alongside curated videos. Reading passages: To cater for those who learn best through perusing textual information. Upon consideration for student handwriting skills levels, options are made available within note-taking pages with either primary lines, regular lines or no lines. Note-taking pages & Graphic organizers: To keep track of acquired knowledge across every topic covered. Hands-on activities are incorporated into every lesson plan providing kinesthetic opportunities. Purposeful Assessment through Quizzes A tool that teachers or homeschoolers can use flexibly over days or weeks depending on pacing preference - quizzes filled with 15 multiple-choice questions per lesson – ideal in testing understanding at each stage. Cross-Curricular Subjects Integration The unit study covers: Art (emphasis on drawing, coloring & crafts) English Language Arts Geography and Geology Grammar, History, Reading, Science and Social Studies research work , Spelling . The Caves and Karst Unit Study: An interactive unit study that inspires young geologists' minds while encouraging the application of learned concepts through hands-on activities. The resource spans over 150 pages premium content in a downloadable file in PDF format. A truly comprehensive guide for both educators and homeschoolers.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Caves, Karst Formations, Speleothems, Cave Ecosystems, Conservation Efforts
Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Kindergarten - SET 7
ELA, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Writing, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Kindergarten - SET 7 Kindergarten is a pivotal stage to start sharpening language and reading skills. Sight Word Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Kindergarten - SET 7 acts as a priceless tool for parents and teachers looking to strengthen a child's comprehension and usage of sight words. Intended mainly for Kindergarteners and 1st graders, this set focuses on crucial language arts areas including reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and writing abilities. What makes these worksheets unique? The dual-purpose design of each worksheet that features seven different sight words embedded within engaging fill-in-the-blank sentences thereby compelling students towards learning using these common phrases effectively across various contexts. The assignment requires students to fill each blank space with its correct corresponding sight word making sentence construction easier to understand. An additional aspect enhancing this exercise is an added coloring feature. Upon correctly completing the sentences using their recognized color-coded sight words; students can color a star on their worksheet matching that specific word's color scheme which augments motor skill development along with vocabulary acquisition. Variety of Teaching Methods Sight Word Sentences worksheets cater to diverse teaching techniques—whether they're included in individual tasks assigned during class hours or morning routines or integrated into group work activities promoting enriched collaborative learning experiences at school or home environments conceived for homeschooling families. Purpose Behind These Activities Pinctronrlbed understanding Now ThisNot : InaugurateInstinct amongst young mindsBbiibThroughControlled environmentsBrazilianInteractive exercisesLeading towardsImprovedRetention ratesContributing towardsFlawlessWriting compositions." Consequently, being an integral part of assessment types in current language arts curriculums; Sight Word Sentences evoke an initiative among young learners stimulating keen interest intertwined between practical learning and real-life applications. Therefore, the journey isn’t just about learning sight words but also comprehending them in different scenarios—facilitating effective nurturing of young intellects. Conclusion In conclusion, this PDF consisting of 8 pages in US Letter Size is a blessing for children passionate about mastering language arts skills with improved proficiency.
Author TeacherYouWant
Tags Sight Words, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development, Writing Skills, Fill In The Blanks
"Globalization No. 1", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Globalization No. 1, Regents US History Short Essays Enhance your students' historical document analysis abilities with Globalization No. 1 , a comprehensive collection of Regents US History Short Essays focusing on the theme THE US IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD . Suited for grades 10 to12, this high-quality tool encapsulates areas such as Social Studies and Language Arts, with a definitive focus on United States History and Writing. This robust resource revolves around Stimulus-Based Short-Essay Questions based off recent New York State Regents examinations in United States History and Government (Framework). These meticulously evaluate both the understandings of students regarding historical context from two documents as well as their skillset of distinguishing relationships between events or ideas within there. It provokes young thinkers to analyze various factors like audience bias, purpose or point-of-view influencing each document's reliability as evidentiary sources. Comprised of two sets offering two pairs of documents each along with corresponding prompts. One short essay question is served per set. A five-point rubric outlines scoring basis for every question posed in Sets 1 & 2 derived from authentic NYSED models circulated June 2019. Exclusively Designed by David Jones This teaching resource interestingly includes passcodes for video lessons complete with embedded auto-correcting questions available at InnovationAssessments.com/TestDrive. Covers topics ranging from '20th-century Iraq', 'the Persian Gulf War', '9/11', 'the Second Persian Gulf War', 'Globalization' & beyond. The videos provide an interactive complement to traditional classroom instruction. In different learning environments whether its whole group discussions or small group collaborations; even used independent homework assignments, these materials promote active engagement fostering deeper comprehension of key concepts through practical contexts. The benefits: The resource facilitates an instant and noticeable impact within your classrooms while extending learning beyond it. It creates opportunities for direct application into everyday life experiences, aiding in the development of well-informed, rounded citizens. Format: The product arrives in a PDF format offered as a student version of the assessment for seamless classroom integration. Please note that purchase permits single classroom use by the purchaser only—redistribution, editing, sale or unauthorized internet posting violates these terms.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Globalization, Regents US History, Document Analysis, Short Essays, Stimulus-based Questions