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RACE Strategy Writing Passages & Prompts, RACE writing prompts 4th 5th 6th grade
★★★★★ Use the R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy to help your students answer passage-based, short-response questions. This 4-step strategy is perfect for ELA state testing, text-evidence practice, and reading comprehension. Using high-interest topics (athletes!) get your students writing better answers to text-based questions. Use the color-coded answer keys for helpful teaching. What is the R.A.C.E. Strategy?R - Restate key words from the textA - Answer all parts of the questionC - Cite Evidence f
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
+1
RACE Strategy Practice - 6 Passages & Questions, Text Evidence Worksheets
★★★★★ 6 R.A.C.E. strategy practice worksheets to help students answer passage-based, short-response questions in 4 simple steps! This text evidence strategy is perfect for ELA state testing, reading comprehension, and text-evidence practice. Using high-interest topics (unique animals!) get your students writing better answers to text-based questions. What is the R.A.C.E. Strategy?R - Restate keywords from the textA - Answer ALL parts of the questionC - Cite Evidence from the textE - Expla
3rd - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
+1
Prepositions & Prepositional Phrases Worksheets - Grammar Practice Activity
★★★★★ Simple worksheets to teach or review PREPOSITIONS! Get 2 printable worksheets all about prepositional phrases. Help your students master this skill with this NO-PREP practice activity! Teach or review prepositions with this effective, hands-on activity! ►► PREPOSITIONS Quiz►► Interactive unit for PREPOSITIOKEY SKILLS COVERED:PrepositionsObject of the prepositionPrepositional PhrasesFORMAT:Printable PDFINCLUDES:2 printable pagesAnswer keyALL YOU NEED IS HERE!Teach prepositional phras
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.4.1e
ALL ABOUT ME! Back to School activity, First Week Google Slides, Get to Know You
★★★★★ Kick off the school year with an All About Me activity your students will actually enjoy! Get to know your students while building classroom community and digital confidence from day one with this digital, interactive Back to School Google Slides activity for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Students will complete 10 fun & meaningful slides to share their interests, hobbies, and goals—while also learning how to use basic Google Slides™ tools like adding text boxes, changing fonts, and inserting
3rd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
Emergency Sub Plans - Language Arts Sub Plans - 1 Week No Prep ELA Activities
★★★★★ Get 1 week of Language Arts activities, 100% no-prep! 5 full days of emergency sub plans for ELA in upper elementary. Includes 25 pages of animal-themed passages & activities!⭐ 100% no-prep: just print and go! ⭐ Teacher directions & guide for any teacher or sub to easily use. ⭐ Print & digital options → Having emergency sub plans and activities in case of a last-minute sub is so important! This full week of ELA activities is perfect for a situation where you need highly- engaging, sta
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
R.A.C.E. Practice Bundle! 30 Text Evidence worksheets - RACE Strategy Passages
★★★★★ This R.A.C.E. strategy practice bundle includes 5 sets with 30 practice pages! Practice using text evidence in an engaging, simple way! Help your students feel more confident writing answers to open-ended questions in ANY class! → Using this simple 4-step strategy can drastically improve your students' written answers using text evidence. ⭐ Great ELA test prep all year long.⭐ → RACE helps writers by giving them 4 simple steps to write an excellent open-ended response to any readin
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
+1
Editable Classroom Newsletters, 10 Editable Google Slides Templates, Any Class!
★★★★★ Get 10 beautiful & simple classroom newsletters for the ENTIRE year! Edit your newsletter easily on Google Slides. Buy today and get 10 Google Slides editable newsletter templates for a weekly or monthly classroom newsletter. Save time this year and communicate easily with your students' families with this set of 10 editable classroom newsletters. ⭐ Edit all content titles, text, and colors. ⭐ Can be easily emailed, printed, or posted digitally for parent communication. WHAT'S I
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Parts of Speech Unit Lessons and Quiz, Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs 3rd-5th
The COMPLETE Parts of Speech Unit Bundle: Teach, Practice, and Assess parts of speech with your upper elementary students in athis fun, engaging, and highly effective unit bundle!This is a simple and effective NO-PREP way to teach and/or review the basics of parts of speech! Great from upper elementary and middle school grades. I use this product at the beginning of the year to review parts of speech and get students thinking about what they've already learned as well as introducing some new
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.3.1a
RACE Strategy Teaching Slides for Nonfiction Passages & Prompts, Text Evidence
★★★★★ This RACE strategy bundle is an incredible test-prep strategy to help learners craft a constructed response answer to ANY question using text evidence! This bundle includes a teaching presentation and 6 printable worksheet practices to effectively teach the RACE writing strategy. What other teachers are saying: “THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED! This is amazing with enough examples to actually teach the strategy!” - Jenna, 6th gradeWHAT R.A.C.E. STANDS FOR:R - Restate Key Words A - Answer ALL part
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
Apostrophes Unit Contractions & Possessive Nouns Activities | Lessons & Practice
Learn, practice, and review how to use apostrophes correctly in writing! This interactive, engaging, and standards-aligned apostrophes unit is perfect for upper elementary grammar or writing work. This is a digital Google Slides interactive deck with animated GIFs and interactive elements to help students master apostrophes. ⭐ Need a quiz for apostrophes? Get it here!This is a fully digital, interactive unit all about using apostrophes correctly in writing! SKILLS COVERED:ContractionsSingu
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.2.2c
, L.3.2
, L.3.2d
+2
Informative Writing Unit Research-Based Essay | A Step-by-Step Writing Guide
★★★★★ This interactive, editable writing resource walks students through EVERY STEP of the research-based informative writing process with the end goal being a 3-5 paragraph informative essay based on reliable research. 100% NO-PREP!Multi-paragraph essay writing made easy! ⭐ Help your students build confidence in their writing ability by using this step-by-step guide.WHAT'S INSIDE:10 Google SlidesStudent directions clear on every slide for every stepResearch gathering page (digital organi
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
+4
RACE Strategy Practice 6 Worksheets | Black History Month | PRINT & EASEL
★★★★★ Help your students master the RACE strategy for written answers AND teach about incredible Black history heroes at the same time! The RACE strategy for open-ended written answers has made a HUGE impact in my students' success and confidence! These 6 practice worksheets make the R.A.C.E. strategy understandable and incredibly useful for ANY subject. This resource includes 6 non-fiction reading passages and open-ended questions all about Black history heroes. Each worksheet includes the
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
+1
RACE Strategy Writing Practice | 6 Space-Themed Worksheets | PRINTABLE or EASEL
★★★★★ This is a simple & effective practice resource to ensure that your upper elementary or middle school students master the RACE writing strategy for open-ended constructed responses! This resource includes 6 non-fiction, space-themed reading passages and open-ended questions. Each worksheet includes the passage, a space to write the answer, and checkboxes for each step of the R.A.C.E. strategy. For the DIGITAL version of this resource, click HERE!All activities are ready for you to use
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
+1
Poetry & Figurative Language Quiz for Poetry Month! Google Forms, 100% Editable!
★★★★★ This 15-question digital quiz about poetry & figurative language is self-grading and 100% editable! It's the perfect addition to your Poetry Unit or Poetry Month activities. See scores instantly for data-driven teaching. ⭐ Standards-aligned questions assess students' understanding of poetry & figurative language terms. FORMAT:Google Form (digital)Easily print it out in just a few clicks! Types of questions:Multiple-choice Short-answerText-dependent All questions are 100% EDITABLE!
5th - 7th
Poetry, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RF.5.4b
, L.5.5
, L.5.5a
+1
RACE Strategy Writing Activities | 6 Passages All About ANIMALS | Text Evidence
★★★★★ The BEST way to help your students practice the RACE strategy! Perfect for test-prep, this is an in-depth practice resource to help your upper elementary and middle school students master the RACE writing strategy for open-ended constructed responses! ▶ For the DIGITAL version of this resource, click HERE!▶ Want to try a FREE SAMPLE of this resource? Click here!This resource includes 6 non-fiction, animal-themed reading passages and open-ended questions. Each worksheet includes the p
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
+1
The Watsons Go to Birmingham Novel Study & Tests | Digital Discussion Guide
★★★★★ This resources is a 70+ slide COMPLETE novel discussion guide to help your students dive deeper into the amazing novel: The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis . It's the PERFECT no-prep solution to easily guide your students through the intense real-world themes, funny moments, and key parts of this timeless, award-winning story. INCLUDES:Guiding questions for EVERY chapter!Vocabulary study and games3 comprehension quizzes (Google Forms or printable) 1 full novel
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+3
Also included in: 4th 5th Grade Novel Studies BUNDLE - 3 Book Study Units and Tests
Black History Month | 6 RACE Writing Strategy Practice Activities | Test Prep
★★★★★ This is an * EDITABLE* and fully DIGITAL resource to help your upper elementary and middle school students master the RACE writing strategy for writing open-ended constructed responses! AND: It is full of informative passages all about Black History Heroes! Want the printable version of this instead? CLICK HERE!This resource includes 6 non-fiction, informative reading passages with open-ended questions about 6 different Black History Heroes. What is the R.A.C.E. Strategy?R - Restate ke
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
+2
RACE Writing Strategy for Text Evidence Practice | iReady test prep | Teach RACE
★★★★★ Mega R.A.C.E. writing strategy bundle with 30 high-interest RACE passages and prompts, animated Google Slides deck, student reference pages, RACE classroom posters & a teacher guide! Great iREADY test prep and ELA state test prep!⭐ R.A.C.E. is a test-prep strategy to use all-year round to help students write answers to ANY question in ANY class! WHAT IS THE R.A.C.E. STRATEGY?R - Restate Keywords A - Answer ALL parts of the question C - Cite Text Evidence E - Explain your answer and EDIT
4th - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
, RI.6.1
Parts of Speech QUIZ: Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs - Google Forms, EDITABLE
★★★★★ This 20 question grammar assessment covers the four main parts of speech: Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs. ⭐ 100% editable questions to fit YOUR students' needs! ⭐ Data-driven teaching ► This is a self-grading assessment, so you instantly see student scores, class reports, and answers. Answer key included! Students can see their score immediately after the test for better learning opportunities. SKILLS COVERED:NounsCommon Nouns vs. Proper NounsVerbsHelping Verbs vs. Action VerbsA
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.3.1a
, L.3.1d
, L.3.1e
+3
ACE Writing Strategy BUNDLE! Teach & Practice the RACE Strategy | Text Evidence
★★★★★ Teach and practice the ACE strategy to help your students ace any written answer! Perfect test prep strategy and can be used all-year-round! ACE helps students by giving them a simple acronym to help remember 3 steps to writing an AMAZING open-ended response to any kind of reading passage in any class!This is a Google Slides product (100% editable!) WHAT IS A.C.E.?A - Answer all parts of the questionC - Cite text evidenceE - Explain and EditWhy do teachers love using A.C.E.? >&g
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.10
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⭐ I'm Stephanie and I love helping busy teachers find high-quality ELA resources your students will actually ENJOY! All my resources are classroom-tested and student-approved 😎 Enjoy a less-stressful classroom with low-prep, high-engagement resources for reading, writing, grammar, and test-prep!
My own education history
I have been an English Language Arts educator in the public school classroom for 5 years and helped to develop standards-driven, engaging curriculum for the past decade. Head to SimplyELA.org for more!
Additional biographical information
Hi! I'm Stephanie, founder of The Language of Learning on TpT and SimplyELA.org. I strive to make English Language Arts (ELA) teaching less-stressful for teachers and more engaging for students.
I truly believe teachers have one of the hardest jobs in the world, and I am passionate about making access to high-quality ELA resources simpler.
About me:
👩🍼 Mom to 2 littles!
💍 Married to my college sweetheart (also an elementary teacher!)
🏇 Living in Lexington, KY
🌎 Love traveling
📚 Always reading!
🩰 Former ballerina and dance instructor
Head to SimplyELA.org for more!🌎📚
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