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Focus on differentiation! This reader’s theater set features 4 popular stories from Greek Mythology written on 3 separate reading levels for a total of 12 plays! Each script contains 5-6 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challenge students with tier 2 vocabulary and figurative language components. This set helps me

Prepare your 3rd graders for the upcoming STATE TEST reading assessment with this comprehensive set of Language Arts common core aligned stories and evidence based questions! Included are six original stories (4 fictional narratives and 2 informational texts) with accompanying questions….ready to print and go! Questions are modeled after the state test sample question format and are rich in evidence-based prompts and the use of multiple text sources. A literary analysis prompt and an informativ

Students struggling with multi paragraph essay writing? This packet will have your 4th graders practicing how to construct on-line, multi paragraph essays in preparation for state testing! I’ve provided links to 9 text passages and 3 written response prompts (2 informative/explanatory and 1 opinion) to share with students on their devices to mimic the computer based testing experience! Each prompt is paired with 3 related text sources that include the level of rigor, academic vocabulary, and

This reader’s theater set features 4 popular tall tales from American folklore written on 3 separate reading levels for a total of 12 plays! (Paul Bunyon, Pecos Bill, Sally Ann Thunder, Stormalong) ABOUT THIS PRODUCTFocus on differentiation while working on expression, fluency, and the influence of traditional literature while helping to meet the CCSS: RL.4.9. Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., th

Provide rich, common core aligned practice for your 4th grade students before state testing! 48 questions focusing on key skills such as cause/effect, figurative language, point of view, theme, and 12 others are set up in an 8 box format on 2 sided review sheets. Answer keys are provided for all. To receive this product as part of an entire TEST PREP BUNDLE aligned to the 4th grade Language Arts AIR (and save 25%), click below: 4th Grade Test Prep Bundle Click here for my 3rd and 5th grade ve

Review the concept of TEXT STRUCTURE for 4th grade in a fun, interactive way! Students will scoot through 24 text structure cards to demonstrate their knowledge of identifying the correct text structure (problem & solution, compare & contrast, description, cause & effect, and chronological order) by using key words. By providing 24 individual questions on bright task cards, students will have multiple opportunities to interact with this difficult standard (RI.4.5) This also provides a grea

Prepare students for the 5th Grade State Test (OST, PARCC, SMARTER BALANCED, STAAR) by providing rich, common core aligned practice for your students before the big day! 48 questions focusing on key skills such as text structure, figurative language, point of view, theme, and 12 others are set up in an 8 box format on 2 sided review sheets. Created to be very versatile; this product is perfect for quick assessments, small group intervention, homework, test prep reinforcement, whole class dai

Prepare your 4th graders for the upcoming STATE TEST reading assessment with this comprehensive set of Language Arts common core aligned stories and evidence based questions! Included are six original stories (2 realistic narratives, 2 informational texts, and 2 mysteries) with accompanying questions….ready to print and go! Questions are modeled after the State Test sample question format and are rich in evidence-based prompts and the use of multiple text sources. A literary analysis prompt

Prepare your 5th graders for the upcoming STATE TEST reading assessment with this comprehensive set of Language Arts common core aligned stories and evidence based questions! Included are six original stories (4 fictional narratives and 2 informational texts) with accompanying questions….ready to print and go! Questions are modeled after the AIR sample question format and are rich in evidence-based prompts and the use of multiple text sources. A literary analysis prompt and an informative writ

Give students practice for the Ohio State Tests with this set of 10 original, high interest passages and accompanying evidence based question pages! Help reduce test anxiety, improve test taking skills, and formatively assess student mastery of common core skills by giving students repeated practice leading up to the test! Questions are closely modeled off of the State test format and cover the following skills: *character/setting/events *main idea and details *identifying theme *firs

Do you want to immerse students in the Boston Tea Party? This is a great reader's theater script to introduce/reinforce the importance of the Boston Tea Party as a major event in our history leading to the American Revolution. In addition, it's great practice in the areas of expression and fluency. The following play script contains 23 individual parts, but can be easily adapted for a class of any size. I have ranked the parts by size (long, medium, short) in order to make it easier to diffe

Prepare 4th grade students for the Language Arts STATE TEST by engaging them in this fun, prep free, interactive Jeopardy game reviewing key topics found in the areas of literature, informational text, language, and vocabulary! Specific skills covered include point of view, character traits, Greek roots, figurative language, poetry traits, theme, 1st /2nd hand accounts, text structure, antonyms/synonyms, mythology allusion, reference sources and much more! 25 questions reviewing essential term

Students struggling with multi paragraph essay writing? This packet will have 3rd graders practicing how to construct on line paragraphs in preparation for state testing! I’ve provided links to 6 text passages and 3 written response prompts (2 informative/explanatory and 1 opinion) to share with students on their devices to mimic the computer based testing experience! Each prompt is paired with 3 related text sources that include the level of rigor, academic vocabulary, and close reading tha

Are you teaching the history of Ohio to your elementary students? This comprehensive bundle contains over 30 student centered, engaging activities aligned to the 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! The units include Ohio’s early transportation, inventors & innovations from Ohio, Ohio’s natural resources and modifications to the environment, and early history in the state. The topics covered include the development of transportation in Ohio including the canal and steam engine, the invento

Directly aligned to the common core standards for traditional literature, students will actively engage in character dialogue to help identify common themes pulled from the morals in these 8 classic Aesop fables written in these entertaining Reader’s Theater scripts! By providing more than 24 individualized parts on varying reading levels, ALL students will have a chance to practice fluency, utilize expression, and increase their basic knowledge of the common themes found in these classic stori

Looking for a fun, engaging, no prep game to keep kids engaged that last week of school while looking forward to summertime fun? Try this Summer Fun Jeopardy Game! Summer trivia topics covered include summer jobs, road trips, cook outs, summer celebrations, and summer activities! 25 questions reviewing fun facts are arranged in a colorful game board to give students a competitive game-like atmosphere! Topics and point values are linked to corresponding questions and answers in an interactive f

This is an original assessment I created to test my students’ level of reading and interpreting information provided on tables, charts, bar graphs, line graphs, timelines, and diagrams. This 4 page assessment encourages students to explain, match, analyze, and comprehend information on the over 9 different graphic organizers provided. A complete answer key is included. Included: 4 pg. assessment complete answer key √ Click HERE to SAVE 25% on this resource with my Language Arts Assessment Meg

Worried about your OTES 2 teacher performance? Take the stress out of teacher evaluations! This comprehensive bundle will assist you in putting together a super organized evidence-based binder that covers all standards in the evaluation process! My school district was a pilot for the new evaluation system in Ohio (OTES 2) and I was trained as a teacher evaluator. By utilizing this knowledge and incorporating all areas of the evaluation rubric, I have provided you with the systematic format I u

Are your students struggling with identifying the THEME in a story? Students will have repeated opportunities for identifying common literature themes as they engage in this common core aligned bingo game! Great for test prep or small group intervention, this activity will have students zeroing in on specific evidence necessary for finding the theme in any story! Includes: *12 different color bingo boards *16 theme related mini passage cards (with answers) *preparation/direction page √ Save 25

This rigorous assessment for identifying themes in literature mimics what students will encounter on state tests regarding this common core aligned standard (RL.4.3). After carefully reading the included passages, students will be asked to identify and support their choice of theme for each one. Each of the 12 text dependent passages was carefully crafted using the depth of knowledge for questioning framework. A complete answer key is also included! √ Click HERE to SAVE 25% on this resource