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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.
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
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
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-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
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
"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
"Civil War and Reconstruction", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Civil War and Reconstruction Regents Short Essays The Civil War and Reconstruction Regents short essays provide students with primary source documents to develop historical analysis skills. Pairs of documents allow students to place texts in context, recognize bias, and assess reliability. Ideal for high school history classes, these materials mirror the updated New York State Regents exam format. Students describe context, identify cause and effect, turning points, or similarity and difference between document pairs. They also explain how elements like audience, purpose, and point of view affect a document’s usefulness as historical evidence. Built using primary sources, these essays deliver an authentic student experience examining the past as historians do. The assessments follow the prototype Regents examination provided by NYSED, with two paired document sets, prompts, and scoring rubrics . Assign these throughout the school year for exam preparation and skill building.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, New York State, Frameworks, Short Essay, Regents
"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
"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
"Civil Rights No. 2" Regents US History Short Essays
ELA, Social Studies, Writing, History, History: USA, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Civil Rights No. 2 Regents US History Short Essays This resource helps students develop historical document analysis skills for the updated New York State Regents US History exam. Students analyze primary source documents, understand text in historical context, and assess reliability - skills modeled on the Global History Regents CRQ. The resource contains two sets of primary source document pairs with accompanying essay prompts. Set 1 analyzes cause/effect, similarities/differences, or turning points. Set 2 examines how audience, purpose, bias or point of view affects document reliability. Questions use a 5-point rubric. Monthly essay practice followed by peer debriefing develops skills. This resource helps students practice document-based questions in the format of the new Regents prototype, supporting success on the high-stakes exam. Use for whole-class instruction, small group work, or independent practice.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, Regents, Frameworks, New York State Assessment, Short Essay
Four Square for Writing Assessment - Secondary: A Companion to the Four Square Writing Method
ELA, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, Assessments, Teacher Tools
Four Square for Writing Assessment - Secondary: A Companion to the Four Square Writing Method This is a teaching resource meticulously designed to bolster the writing aptitude of students in Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9 . By harnessing this exceptional resource, educators can easily instill a structured four-square approach for brainstorming into their students. This approach empowers learners with novel techniques to review and revise initial drafts with a simple three-step process. The Importance of Structured Writing on Assessment Day Structured and focused writing is essential on assessment day since teachers cannot intercede or aid with disputes between students - skills which this product extensively nurtures. With every student's writing needing to be organized, engaging, rich in details yet focused on an assessment day; what drives them towards triumph is having an efficient plan at hand. The four-square method augmented in this teaching resource serves as that foolproof plan steering students towards stellar written assessments . Invaluable Lesson Plans Enclosed for Streamlined Teaching Contained within one easy-to-use PDF file are invaluable lesson plans fostering advancements not just within Language Arts but its subsubject – Writing too. These lesson plans are versatile enough to be used across various teaching formats such as whole group sessions, smaller groups or even as homework assignments augmenting after-school learning experiences. Leveraging Engaging Exercises For Enhanced Learning Outcome Encapsulating engaging exercises plus thought-provoking challenges in 'Four Square for Writing Assessment - Secondary' becomes instrumental when educators aim at refining their student's understanding of organized essay-writing structures whilst simultaneously honing their revision abilities. The Must-Have Resource For Future Writers All said and done; teachers who consider it paramount that their pupils embrace efficient brainstorming tactics whilst mastering draft revisions will find 'Four Square for Writing Assessment - Secondary' meeting all those requirements seamlessly; making it the best way for our future writers to get the job done right!
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
"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
Sample Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This no-prep short fantasy 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 Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of fantasy storytelling 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 fantasy narrative "The Lost Room," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art) - NINE accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in fantasy stories - A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions - A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' understanding of "The Lost Room" and how fantasy narratives are structured (40 points - tied to FOUR Common Core Standards) SYNOPSIS OF ‘THE LOST ROOM’: "In Benjamin’s childhood home there was a small room and in that small room was a small door and beyond that small door was the Lost Room." Thus begins Richard Post's allegory about the child Benjamin and the tall wizard Appa Drepa, who guides Benjamin on his journey from the Lost Room to the Tree of Knowledge, the evil Determinator, and the Gold Key to the One Room. Appropriate for all ages, middle and high school students will be challenged by the "The Lost Room's" symbolism and themes. 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 13 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Short Story, Literary Analysis, Writing, Fantasy
"Progressive Era No. 2", Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Progressive Era No. 2, Regents US History Short Essays This resource helps students develop historical document analysis skills for the updated New York State Regents US History exam. The short essay tasks promote critical thinking by having students examine primary sources in context, identify relationships between events, analyze bias and reliability, and construct evidence-based arguments. The product contains two sets of stimulus-based short essay questions modeled on the state prototype. Each set includes primary source documents and accompanying prompts. Assigning these throughout the year is an effective way to prepare 12th grade students for the skills tested on Part II of the Regents exam. Teachers can use the sets for individual practice or collaborative analysis during which students give each other feedback. Answer keys with scoring rubrics are provided.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York State, Dbq, Frameworks, Regents Exam, Short Essay, Progressive Era Essay
"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
"Civil Rights No. 1" Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Civil Rights Regents Short Essays for US History Prepare students for the updated New York State Regents US History exam with these short essay tasks designed to build historical document analysis skills. Students will place primary source documents in historical context, identify relationships between events and ideas, analyze how factors like audience and bias affect a document's reliability as a source, and more. Assign one short essay set monthly to develop skills ahead of the exam. This resource contains two full short essay sets modeling the format provided by NYSED, complete with stimulus-based questions, primary source documents, and scoring rubrics . Use these Regents prep materials for whole-class instruction, small group review, homework, or independent exam practice. The short essay tasks promote higher-order thinking and authentic assessment of students' historical analysis abilities.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, Regents, Frameworks, Dbq, Short Essay, Civil Rights Essays
"Immigration No. 2", Regents US History Short Essays
ELA, Social Studies, Writing, History, History: USA, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Immigration No. 2, Regents US History Short Essays This teaching resource prepares 10th-12th grade students for the updated New York State Regents US History exam by improving historical document analysis skills. Two sets of primary source documents with accompanying essay prompts provide practice analyzing text in historical context, identifying relationships between events and ideas, assessing reliability considering audience and bias, and explaining turning points. By assigning one set monthly for skills development and class discussion, educators ensure students can proficiently address these essay tasks that measure mature historical thinking abilities. Various implementation strategies like whole group, small group, or individual work make this versatile resource an asset for social studies teachers aiming to build analytic capabilities applicable beyond state assessments .
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags New York State, Regents Exam, Frameworks, Short Essay, Us History
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
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
"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
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
"Civil Rights No. 3" Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Civil Rights No. 3 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. Students describe historical context, engage with primary source texts, assess reliability, and identify relationships between events and ideas. The product contains two sets of primary source document pairs with accompanying essay prompts formatted identically to the prototype NYS exam. Set 1 analyzes cause/effect, similarities/differences, or turning points. Set 2 examines how audience, purpose, bias, or point of view affects document reliability. Using one set monthly develops skills for the short essay task. The PDF includes a cover sheet, two complete exam sets, and a scoring rubric. Assign individually or to groups and debrief to improve strategies. Applicable coursewide or as homework.
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Us History, Frameworks, Regents, Short Essay
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
"Constitutional Foundations No. 2" Regents US History Short Essays
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Grade 11, Teacher Tools, Assessments
Constitutional Foundations No. 2 Regents US History Short Essays The Constitutional Foundations Regents US History Short Essays is a comprehensive teaching strategy designed for enhancing the skills of students in historical document analysis; primarily situating the document within its historical context and evaluating factors affecting its reliability. Ideal for educators with focus on Grade 11 Social Studies and Language Arts curriculums with sub-topics in USA History and Writing. This resource provides an engaging opportunity for learners to: Fully comprehend text, Connect text with corresponding historical contexts, Evaluate a text's reliability. The assignment originates from the revised New York State Regents Examination in U.S history, offering excellent practice for high-stakes assessments. This package includes Stimulus-Based Short-Essay Questions following the format of the new New York State Regents Examination in U.S. History (Framework). It contains two sets of documents along with corresponding prompts similar to actual NYS examination questions. Sets breakdown: In Set 1, learners will analyze two documents' historic milieu while discerning connections between events or ideas within them which could present as cause/effect, similarity/difference or denote turning points. In Set 2, learners will detail a historical backdrop using two different documents then delve into audience factors, purpose underpinnings, bias implications or point-of-view effects on one chosen document's credibility as evidence. Ideas for implementing tasks: Routine embedding: Integrate tasks throughout each school year. Analytical study sessions: Create group sessions where student work can be discussed anonymously yet constructively. This product comes as a well-organized PDF file including: Cover sheet along with Document Sets 1 & 2 plus grading rubrics. This provides greater convenience in lecture preparation. Note: center ">'Constitutional Foundations No. 2' - Regents US History Short Essays is versatile and can be applied effectively for full-size lessons, small focused groups or even individual homework assignments providing the adaptation required based on your teaching needs
Author Innovation Assessments LLC
Tags Constitutional Foundations, Historical Document Analysis, Document Analysis Skills, US History Context, Reliability Evaluation