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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.
"The US as a Global Power", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
The US as a Global Power: An Excellent Teaching Resource This teaching resource is perfect for use in public schools and homeschooling environments. It focuses on testing the students' abilities to analyze historical documents relating to U.S history, tackling topics such as the Persian Gulf War , 9/11 events , and globalization . Its primary aim is skill improvement in areas such as historical context positioning and reliability gauging. The resource can be used within a whole class setting for group discussions or assigned individually for homework or revision. It also works well in smaller groups where documents can be divided among students. Contents of The Resource: Two document sets addressing different aspects of U.S history involved in world dynamics; Inclusion of questions reflecting New York State Regents Examination standards; A scoring rubric based on a five-point system to ensure unbiased grading. Digital Features: Besides paper assessments, this tool provides access passcodes to video lessons at InnovationAssessments.com/TestDrive. These videos come embedded with auto-corrected questions enhancing learning engagement and boosting information retention amongst learners. > Additional Content: This product also covers themes under the framework addressed: 11.11 The US IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD perfectly fitting into curriculum benchmarks for Grade 10-12 studying Social Studies and Language Arts. Please note: This product purchase permits single classroom use only—redistribution, editing or posting this item online violates terms of use. > The US as a Global Power, with its integration of technology, critical thinking skills focus, and strict adherence to curriculum standards serves as an incredibly resourceful tool for educators teaching U.S History.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags US History, Global Power, Historical Documents, Critical Thinking Skills, Curriculum Standards
"World War II No. 1", Regents US History Short Essays,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
World War II No. 1: A US History Teaching Resource This teaching resource, titled World War II No. 1 , is an essential supplement for short essays in US History classes, specifically designed for secondary United States history covering grades 10 to 12. This resource serves as tool to nurture and guide students' historical document analysis skills focusing on placing documents within their proper historical context and appraising the factors affecting their reliability. The product aligns with New York State Regents examination format in United States History and Government, part II. It is structured much like a CRQ (Constructed Response Questions) found in tenth-grade Global Regents examinations; challenging students to understand texts, appropriately place them within a historical framework and evaluate reliability. Structure & Content World War II No. 1 features Stimulus-Based Short-Essay Questions modeled after the new New York State Regents exam format in United States History and Government (Framework). The structure comprises two sets of paired documents with accompanying prompts mirroring the prototype examination provided by NYSED in June 2019. The essay tasks are purely from primary sources which offers genuine insight when examining past events closely resembling techniques used by historians. The focus lies on establishing connections between events or ideas within those document pairs through understanding cause/effect, noting similarities/differences or pinpointing significant turning points. A key approach includes analyzing audience perspective, understanding purpose bias indication or point-of-view affecting whether the document could be considered as a reliable piece of evidence from history's vantage point. Educational Strategy & Grading Rubric Routinely assigning tasks followed by constructive feedback sessions where learners can assess peer work anonymously setting the stage for learning enhancement through collective inputs. Each question follows a strict rubric based on five clear grading points, aimed at developing deeper student understanding and evoking stronger responses. In conclusion, this product comes compiled as a PDF file inclusive of cover sheet, document set 1 and 2 along with the grading rubric. It thus becomes an invaluable resource for any Social Studies or Language Arts curriculum focused on US History and Writing.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags World War II, Document Analysis, United States History, Primary Sources, History Curriculum
"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
"Stable Representative Government", Civic Literacy Essay Week 10,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Stable Representative Government Civic Literacy Essay Week 10 An educational resource for Grade 11 students. Focused on the theme of Stable Representative Government, this comprehensive educational resource is designed to enhance understanding of civic literacy in eleventh graders studying US History and Government. It is structured to meet curriculum objectives as outlined in sections 11.1 and 11.2 of the New York State Social Studies Frameworks. Sources Included: The Mayflower Compact Maryland Toleration Act, Federalist Paper No.10, Records from Constitutional Convention by James Madison. Crafted for students completing ten weeks into their studies, it aims at fostering self-directed learning whilst honing effective writing skills. Note: To maximize efficiency, pre-classes teaching context may be necessary due to original language used within these texts. Ease Of Grading: A rubric derived based upon standards set by New York State regarding Regents US History & Government makes grading assignments easier. Inclusion of review activities such as video lessons promoting comprehension plus digital access via PDF files make this a perfect choice whether teaching in groups or individually. The added bonus here? - password coded access to TestDrive InnovationAssessments.com, where students can respond to comprehension questions while watching a video lesson on Edmund Burke This tool supports educators and learners alike fulfil their academic pursuits particularly related to history, civic literacy, critical thinking Skills.. Catered towards Grade10 -12 Students interested in social studies or language arts subjects especially those majoring US history projects or assessments. An innovative approach towards honing skills!
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Stable Government, Civic Literacy, US History, Historical Documents, Critical Thinking
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
Giraffe Unit Study
Creative Arts, Art, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Human Body, Biology, Grade 3, 4, 5, Activities, Crafts, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Presentations, Graphic Organizers, Projects, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Giraffe Unit Study The Giraffe Unit Study presents a captivating method to both introduce and expand students' understanding about giraffes. This ready-to-go unit study is structured primarily for elementary teachers and homeschooling parents, enhancing students' knowledge of giraffes through interactive activities. Targeted Learning Styles & Diverse Topics The unit throws light on varied topics such as interactions between giraffes and other species, human impact on their population, scientific research etc which in turn nurtures curiosity in kids. Online presentations with pre-recorded voiceovers for visual and auditory learners Reading passages for bookworms Note-taking pages integrated with graphic organizers for the writers at heart are some of the formats used. Crafting sessions encourage creativity while learning about these fascinating creatures. Inclusive Lessons & Additional Resources All lessons are shaped keeping differential learning styles in mind therefore increasing inclusivity among all students irrespective of their cognitive abilities. The curriculum is further enriched with: Vocabulary word cards paired with dictionary work, Comprehension worksheets from various reading passages, Discussion questions following each lesson as well as regular assessments to keep track of student's comprehension skills. Cross-Curricular Subjects & Scientific Insights Included! The hands-on activities like crafting not only demand active participation but also creatively connect Art (drawing), English language arts along with geography - all seamlessly woven together! It also introduces key scientific topics such as anatomy & physiology providing valuable insights into giraffe adaptations because every learner deserves to know how unique these grassland inhabitants are! The exploration into conservation and scientific research is a cherry on top! Fuel for Imagination & Independent Thinking The avenues of usage include group exploration outdoors, small group discussions, individual homework assignments or even co-reading sessions. The possibilities are limitless! With the Giraffe Unit Study, every aspect has been carefully planned out with each young learner's academic journey at the heart because education should never be mundane and it won't be, thanks to this unit.
Author Heather Huhman
Tags Giraffes, Unit Study, Interactive Activities, Science Education, Conservation Efforts
"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
"Immigration" Civic Literacy Essay Week 30,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
We're proud to present our comprehensive educational source: Immigration Civic Literacy Essay Week 30 . This resource is optimized for grade 11 students tackling the New York State Regents US History and Government course. It provides an engaging examination of the United States' immigration history. Core Features of this Resource: A version of an essay prompt for students, together with a teacher's edition complete with framework references and source citations. The official New York State grading rubric that will streamline evaluation and guidance efforts by educators. Bonus Feature: Three online auto-corrected stimulus-based multiple choice activities on Frameworks units relevant to this essay on InnovationAssessments.com. Access codes provided upon purchase. The Immigration Civic Literacy Essay Week 30 allows teachers to use authentic primary sources including historic immigration policy acts, information ads from various time periods in American history, political cartoons expressing social sentiments about newcomers, and personal transcripts recounting stories of immigration experiences. Suggested Usage: This teaching aid can be utilized effectively every ten weeks throughout the academic year towards nurturing strong civic literacy skills using authentic historical texts. It can be integrated into whole group instruction or implemented in small groups — even as homework assignment material outside class hours! Note: This product purchase amounts to sole access for single classroom usage by purchaser only. A strict non-sharing policy applies. Included Subjects & Formats The subjects covered by our Immigration Civic Literacy Essay Week 30 span across Social Studies (focus areas include USA History) along with improvement exercises through Writing tasks. This tool's flexibility caters effectively to diverse learning environments; it is delivered entirely in conveniently accessible PDF format, adapitable for both digital use and print-outs.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Immigration, Civic Literacy, US History, Primary Sources, Essay, Immigration Essay Topics
Unit of Study all about New Zealand
Social Studies, ELA, Economics, History, History: British, History: World, First Peoples (Native), Government, Geography, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, Writing, Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Basic Science, Grade 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Projects, Assessments, Worksheets
There's something magical about being able to bring the world into our classrooms. I'm excited to share with you a comprehensive Unit of Study all about New Zealand . This resource is filled with meticulously designed tools to help our students journey into the vibrant heart of this incredible country. New Zealand, with its stunning landscapes and layered history, offers a world of exploration. Through this unit, our students will unravel tales, traditions, and truths that form the fabric of this nation. Designed with versatility in mind, we can shape the content to fit our students’ unique needs - be it age, reading proficiency, interests, or learning preferences. Here's a Glimpse of What's Inside: Lesson Plans: Flexible and adjustable, we can spread these out to suit our classroom pace and scheduling. Reading Passages: Each lesson is complemented by a passage, giving students a deep textual insight into New Zealand's many aspects. Videos: Handpicked to align with the readings, these videos provide a multisensory experience. Discussion Avenues: Thought-provoking prompts to foster classroom discussions and encourage student reflections. Vocabulary Boosters: Clear, defined vocabulary cards for every lesson. Additionally, dedicated dictionary activity pages will help our students enrich their lexicons. Note-taking & Graphic Organizers: Available in three formats, ensuring each student can comfortably document their learnings. Assessment Tools: Comprehensive tests, in both short answer and multiple-choice formats, come with ready answer keys for our convenience. Writing Opportunities: Every lesson comes with a structured prompt, allowing students to articulate their understanding. Hands-on Activities: Perfect for our kinesthetic learners, these activities are interactive and engaging. Designed with 4th to 6th graders in mind and spanning 345 pages, this PDF resource is ready to be printed and integrated into our lesson plans. It offers a rich, in-depth view of New Zealand, from its breathtaking nature to its societal structures. Whether you've been teaching for years in a school or are homeschooling, this Unit of Study on New Zealand is a treasure trove. Together, let's embark on this enlightening journey and bring a slice of New Zealand to our eager learners. Happy teaching!
Author Heather Huhman
Tags New Zealand, Unit Study, Maori, Geography, History, James Cook, Ernest Rutherford, Auckland, Christchurch, Treaty Of Waitangi
SAMPLE Grade 4 Vocabulary (McGraw-Hill Wonders) Week 1 of Units 1-6
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Grade 4, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Games
Sample Grade 4 Vocabulary (McGraw-Hill Wonders) Week 1 of Units 1-6 Teaching Resource This comprehensive resource is a perfect fit for fourth-grade teachers or homeschoolers focusing on language arts - particularly ESL, spelling, vocabulary, and writing. It thereby ensures a balanced learning experience. Components: Vocabulary Lists: Each list includes the word’s definition, part of speech and an example sentence that ensures learners grasp not only the word's meaning but also its usage context. Vocabulary Test: This two-part test challenges students to write down vocabulary words based on definitions in Part1 and form sentences in Part2. Word Search: A fun engagement tool promoting interactive self-learning. An excellent addition to homework tasks or group activities! Answer Keys: Included for grading speed post-test administration. Remember when printing to only select pages one through three! The resource structure applies consistency across weeks one through six with changing unit themes thus stimulating continued interest amongst learners whilst aiding retention at smoother rates. The vocabulary includes varied terms such as 'brainstorm', 'flattened', 'jumble' - hence holistically nurturing the Grade 4 linguistic lexicon. We are open to all queries, comments & suggestions! Explore this valuable teaching resource that promises enriching sessions teeming with diverse language discovery.
Author Tom's Talk
Tags Vocabulary, Language Arts, ESL, Spelling, Writing
"Colonial Foundations No. 2", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Regents US History Short Essays, "Colonial Foundations No. 2" Help students develop historical document analysis skills for the updated New York State Regents US History exam with this set of short essay materials. Students will place documents in historical context, analyze factors affecting reliability, and explain relationships between events and ideas. This teaching resource contains two sets of primary source documents with accompanying essay prompts modeled on the NYSED prototype. One set focuses on cause/effect, similarities/differences, or turning points. The other analyzes how audience, purpose, bias, or point of view affects a document's usefulness as historical evidence. Assign these short essays regularly throughout the year and conduct debriefings where students can study examples anonymously. This will develop the mature historical thinking skills required for success on the essay component of the new Regents exam.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, New York State, Frameworks, Regents, Short Essay
"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
Primary Writing Rating Scale: Checklist Assessment for Grammar, Spelling, Ideas
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Assessments
The Primary Writing Rating Scale: Checklist Assessment for Grammar, Spelling, Ideas Here is a ready-to-print writing assessment for your students in grades 1-4. It's a simple checklist that you can use multiple times throughout the year to assess your students' writing skills in several areas. Skills Assessed: Spaces between words Uppercase letter to start a sentence Uppercase letter for proper nouns End marks Commas Apostrophes Proper letter formation Proper letter size Correct spelling for common sight words Correct spelling for phonetically spelled words Reasonable invented spelling for difficult words Grammatically correct sentences Ideas link together in a logical order For each skill you have the option of checking off: Not present Less than half More than half Always present How to Use: Assign your students a writing task such as retelling a common fairy tale, writing about a favourite memory, or writing an informative paragraph about an animal they have studied. Then go through each student's writing sample and use the checklist. This will give you valuable information about which topics the whole class may need more instruction on (perhaps many students are struggling with commas) and it will provide information about which students in particular may need some targeted writing intervention. If you use the checklist throughout the year, it can show student growth and improvement. What's Included: A one-page rating scale for Primary Writing that assesses: Spaces between words Uppercase letters to start a sentence and for proper nouns End marks, commas, apostrophes Letter formation and size Spelling for sight words and phonetically spelled words Grammar Logical organization Grades to Use With: This scale can be used in primary classrooms from grades 1-4. At the younger levels, you may choose to only use some of the assessment rows (based on what your students have been taught). By grade 4, students should be able to tackle most or all of the skills in the checklist.
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Writing Assessment, Grammar, Spelling, Conventions, Editing, Proofreading, Primary Writing, Writing Checklist, Writing Scale, Rating Scale
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
"US in Latin America", Regents US History Short Essays,
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
US in Latin America Regents Short Essays The US in Latin America Regents short essays provide two sets of primary source documents with accompanying essay prompts modeled after the updated New York State Regents exam in United States History and Government. Students will describe historical context, analyze factors affecting reliability of sources, and explain relationships between events and ideas found in the documents such as cause/effect, similarity/difference, or turning points. The authentic assessment aligns to key short essay skills needed for the exam. This resource offers an enriched experience for students to examine history using the tools of historians. Teachers can assign these sets monthly to develop and improve skills. Ideal for high school students studying US history.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York, Regents Exam, Regents, Framework, Dbq, Short Essay, Teach For America Essays, Latin America Regents Questions
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
"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
Four Square for Writing Assessment - Elementary: A Companion to the Four Square Writing Method
ELA, Writing, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Assessments, Teacher Tools
Four Square for Writing Assessment - Elementary: A Companion to the Four Square Writing Method This comprehensive teaching resource is designed specifically for elementary educators and homeschoolers. It's main focus is on improving the writing capabilities of students in grades 1 through 5, with its main focus being Language Arts, especially writing. Key Features Use of a four-square approach for brainstorming ideas: This promotes a clear, structured thinking process benefiting both visual and logical thinkers. A straightforward three-step revision process: This encourages self-editing skills by enabling students to apply it on their initial drafts. Unique Benefits A distinctive feature of this educational tool is its preparatory function necessary before launching into the assessment day. Considering teachers cannot confer with students nor can they assist each other on these days; all preparation has to be done beforehand. The tool therefore equips learners with methods that allow them direct access towards focused writing without requiring in-the-moment assistance. Efficacy And Adaptability The teaching aid ensures that student's writings are organized and captivating while maintaining negligible redundancy - an essential trait expected from matured writers shaping from a tender age itself! Another major advantage offered by Four Square for Writing Assessment - Elementary: A Companion to the Four Square Writing Method is adaptability; it offers an equally rich learning experience whether used as whole-class instruction or small-group work or assigned as homework. Ease-of-use Consideration In development of this product, ease-of-use was considered paramount - you get only one PDF file implying freedom from any potential file-related concerns! If you have been seeking holistic material aiding in ingraining fundamental yet strong writing foundation within your young pupils then Four Square for Writing Assessment - Elementary: A Companion to the Four Squares Writing Method might be worth consideration.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF, Writing Assessment For Elementary Students
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
"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
"Cold War No. 1" Regents US History Short Essays
ELA, Social Studies, Writing, History, History: USA, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Cold War No. 1 Regents US History Short Essays Engage students in analyzing historical documents with this resource designed to develop skills assessed on the updated New York State Regents US History exam. Students will describe the context of two paired documents from the Cold War era, then identify and explain the relationship between events or ideas found in those texts. The two short essay tasks promote critical analysis skills and provide an authentic assessment experience working with primary sources. Use monthly to prepare 10th-12th graders for the rigorous short essay component that measures their ability to understand text, connect it to history, and evaluate reliability. Assign individually or debrief as a class to improve skills.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, Regents, Frameworks, Short Essay, Essays On The Cold War, Cold War Essays
"Colonial Foundations No. 3", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Regents US History Short Essays, "Colonial Foundations No. 3" This secondary US history teaching resource helps students develop historical document analysis skills like placing a document in context and analyzing factors affecting reliability. It includes two sets of primary source documents with accompanying prompts formatted after the New York State Regents US History exam part II short essay task. Students describe context, identify relationships between events/ideas in documents (cause/effect, similarity/difference, turning points), and analyze how audience, purpose, bias or point of view affects a document's usefulness as evidence. Pairs of documents allow students to practice these essential skills. Monthly practice followed by debriefing where classmates anonymously review each other's work helps cement strategies for success. The resource includes a cover sheet, two document sets with prompts, and a grading rubric. Using authentic primary sources gives students an enriched, historian-style experience examining the past.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, New York State', Regents, Frameworks, Short Essay
What Is the Declaration of Independence by Michael C Harris Questions
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grade 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Assessments
What Is the Declaration of Independence? by Michael C Harris Questions These questions were designed to encourage engagement and attention to details while reading. Produce higher quality talks as the students answer the questions regarding the book and the struggles of the people therein. Each chapter will have 5 questions to be answered. Students are encouraged to answer the questions in complete sentences and write the number of the page in which they found their answer. Each question is written in a way in which students will draw the answers from the text to make sure they are reading the book and understanding what they are reading. This resource is great for students reading alone or with a parent. It will produce fruitful conversations as you end each chapter. All chapter questions can be started from any chapter since the questions do not include questions about previous chapters read. This resource thrives due to close reading and thoughtful, critical analysis of chapters, and their information. Includes 5 questions for all chapters (chapter 1 to chapter 9) regarding the book: What Is the Declaration of Independence? by Michael C Harris Answer key is included. Check out the thumbnails to see how this resource can make a great reading companion. Have fun reading & chatting!
Author Soumara Siddiqui
Tags What Is The Declaration Of Independence By Michael C Harris Questions, Book Questions
What Was the Alamo? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso Questions
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Handwriting, Grade 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Title: What Was the Alamo? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso Questions A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for Enhancing Comprehension and Engagement Overview: This is an 18-page teaching resource, a PDF file supplementing the book What Was the Alamo? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso. It is strategically designed for grade 5 and 6 language arts educators focusing on enhancing comprehension, reading, and handwriting skills of students. Carefully Crafted Questions: The resource contains each chapter's astute questions requiring students' detailed attention but not deeper literary analysis or plot predictions. Enhanced Classroom Discussions: The questions can be assigned as homework or used during small group discussions to promote quality classroom conversations about each chapter content. No Overlapping Questions: This feature ensures that educators can start from any chapter without losing context or continuity—an ideal for staggered reading schedules or late-joining students. Bonus Feature: Answer Key Lowers Assessment Challenge for Instructors : Makes home-based education more manageable due to simplified assessment procedures with a provided answer key. Empowered Educators Webinar Series - US-KBCTN.pptx (Slide 8) Conclusion: In essence, consider “What Was The Alamo? by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso Questions” as your all-in-one teaching companion when navigating this captivating historical tale with your class! It fosters engaging learning dialogues whether used as a standalone guided reading assignment or part of larger group discussions.
Author Soumara Siddiqui
Tags Alamo, Texas History, Comprehension Questions, Reading Engagement, Close Examination