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PARCC / NJSLA Research Simulation Task: Digital Interactive Notebook
This Google Slides digital interactive notebook prepares students for the Research Simulation Task on the NJSLA. It is totally editable! The prompt is pulled directly from the NJSLA practice test. Included in this product is: - Main idea practice - Breakdown of paragraphs for RST - Breakdown of how to BUILD paragraphs and topic sentences for RST - Sample slides and essay - Passages from the NJSLA *** This can be purchased at a DISCOUNTED price in a BUNDLE. Click below: *** English Language Art
5th - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays
Also included in: English Language Arts Test / PARCC / NJSLA Prep BUNDLE: Grades 4-9
LEAP 2025 Test Prep Bundle: Research Simulation Task and Literary Analysis Task
Bellringer PromptsSample AgendaLEAP Review GuideQuizizz LEAP Test Strucuture ReviewKQL Chart for Students' Knowledge of LEAP 2025Research Simulation Annotated Practice Test with EssayResearch Simulation Released Student Items with Annotations and ScoringScoring Sheet for Students to practice scoring LEAP SamplesExemplar: Advanced EssayRST Sample Prompt for Item SetLAT Sample Test
8th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
6th Grade ELA –Research Simulation Task LEAP Practice/Prep: Seafood Industry
Looking for a rigorous, standards-aligned way to prepare your students for the LEAP 2025 ELA assessment? This nine-page, 6th Grade Research Simulation Task (RST) provides targeted practice with engaging, Louisiana-relevant content centered on the seafood industry. Students will read two informational texts presenting different viewpoints, analyze claims and evidence, and respond to LEAP-style Part A and Part B questions before completing a written response. This resource mirrors the structure an
6th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+5
LEAP 2025 Test Prep: Research Simulation Task
Research Simulation Practice Bellringer PromptsLEAP Review GuideQuizizz LEAP Test Strucuture ReviewKQL Chart for Students' Knowledge of LEAP 2025Research Simulation Annotated Practice Test with EssayResearch Simulation Released Student Items with Annotations and ScoringScoring Sheet for Students to practice scoring LEAP SamplesExemplar: Advanced EssayRST Sample Prompt for Item Set
8th - 10th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
+17
Also included in: LEAP 2025 RST with Google Form
Beginning of the Year Research Simulation Task Writing Assessment
At the beginning of the year, it is important to understand where your students are with writing. This product is a Research Simulation Task Writing Assessment in a Google Form. Students will read three texts. Then, they will write an essay using all three texts Teachers can use this data to drive instruction and show growth throughout the school year. It's digital and requires no paper. You can grade these essays quickly and easily from anywhere using Google Forms. You are able to provide feedb
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.7.1
, W.7.2
, W.8.1
+3
Henrietta Lacks Unit- Research Simulation Task Essay Guide
Using articles surrounding the controversy of patient privacy and scientific progress, have your students complete this Research- Simulation Writing Task.
8th - 10th
Informational Text, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.6
Literary Analysis Task and Research Simulation Task & RACES Google Forms Rubric
Easy to UseMakes Grading QuickTracks DataGoogle FormAligned to Research Simulation and Literary Analysis TasksCreates Printable Spreadsheet to Track Student Data and GrowthIncludes a RACES Rubric
6th - 10th
Writing, Writing-Essays
Research Simulation Task Checklist
This checklist breaks down what should be included in a basic Research Simulation Task essay by each paragraph. You can have students use this independently while writing their own essays or you can have students use these to peer edit. These can also be used during writing conferences when focusing on specific elements or paragraphs with students.
4th - 6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
W.4.4
, W.4.5
, W.5.4
+7
PARCC / NJSLA Research Simulation and Literary Analysis: Format & Sample Essays
This a document I created because I felt there was a lack of material out there to assist teachers with the writing tasks for the NJSLA. It is geared toward 6th grade, but can be used for upper elementary or middle school. This is basically 2 weeks, or more, of lessons PLUS samples essay YOU don't have to write for $13! *** This can be purchased at a DISCOUNTED price in a BUNDLE. Click below: *** English Language Arts Test / PARCC Prep BUNDLE: Grades 4-9Included in this document: - Directions
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Tiffany
Ancient China Unit Bundle | Escape Room, Simulation, Debate, Test & Projects
Ancient China Unit Bundle | Activities, Escape Room, Debate & AssessmentsTeach Ancient China with this complete middle school social studies unit bundle. This engaging collection includes interactive activities, projects, assessments, and discussion based lessons that help students explore the history, culture, and innovations of Ancient China. Students will investigate topics such as dynasties, the Silk Road, social classes, inventions, and historical storytelling through film. This Bundle Inc
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Visual Arts, World History
Boston Massacre Trial | Primary Source Investigation | Juror Simulation
Boston Massacre Investigation | Trial Simulation | Primary Sources | Revolutionary War | U.S. History | Print and Go! | Google DocsPut your students in the jury box with this engaging Boston Massacre investigation! Instead of simply reading about the Boston Massacre, students become jurors tasked with evaluating historical evidence to answer two essential questions: Did Captain Thomas Preston order the soldiers to fire?Are the British soldiers guilty of murder beyond a reasonable doubt?Throughou
7th - 11th
U.S. History
Human Population Growth Simulation Lab - Data, Graphing, Tracking, Worksheet
How do populations grow—and what limits them? Looking for a hands-on way to help students explore how human populations change over time? The Human Population Growth Simulation Lab lets students model population growth, introduce limiting factors, and analyze trends using a dynamic, multi-round simulation. In this interactive lab, students track population size, growth rate, and limiting factor effects across multiple rounds, graphing the results to explore exponential vs. logistic growth patt
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
Genetic Engineering & Adaptations Lesson | Engineer an Elf Biology Simulation
A research-based inquiry on adaptations, traits, and genetic modification.This creative genetics lesson asks students to apply concepts of genetic engineering and adaptation by designing a fictional organism with traits suited to extreme environments. Students use real biological examples to justify trait selection and to model how genetic changes can influence survival. Students work through a structured design task in which they: select traits from a range of organisms justify each trait ba
8th - 11th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
SL.9-10.1
, RST.9-10.1
, RST.9-10.2
+5
Group Challenge: Search Smarter – Real-World Internet Research Activity
Transform your students into digital detectives with this engaging, real-world internet research challenge. Designed for middle and high school learners, this collaborative activity builds essential digital literacy, search engine mastery, and critical thinking skills as students plan a school trip to a science museum. Using advanced search techniques, students locate key details such as location, hours, ticket prices, and downloadable resources—while practicing how to evaluate sources an
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology
Ancient Coastline Fossil Dig Simulation
Do you need to cover how we can learn from fossil evidence? How about how the Earth changes over time? Infer the location of the coastline of an ancient sea that no long exists. This paleontology simulation lets students make a hypothesis based on an initial set of data and revise it after sharing their findings with other groups who may have discovered other data. I use this with my fourth graders in Ohio as an entry point for science standards about weathering, erosion, deposition, and the
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Math
CCSS
4.OA.A.3
, CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
+1
Colonizing the Final Frontier: A Space & Colonization Project & STEM Challenge
Task:Before we knew much about Earth, we learned how explorers set sail to discover new land. But once they found the land, what happened next? How do people colonize a new land? Today, we are dealing with a new issue regarding colonization. We know that Earth has limited resources, and the planet will not survive forever. But then the question remains, once our planet is inhabitable, where do we go next? Many researchers are looking to the final frontier for a solution- space! Could we explore
3rd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, U.S. History
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
All Writing Skills Review (Test Prep)
Fun review of the Narrative Task, Literary Analysis Essay, and Research Simulation Task (RST) essay. Designed according to NJSLA style (or whatever it will be called next!).
6th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RL.6.2
, RL.6.3
+20
Discovery & Development of Penicillin-Test Prep
This resource was created as a paired text for a Research Simulation Task in the HMH grade 8 Performance Assessment book. The RST includes 3 articles on Penicillin and an essay prompt. I created the attached article and questions to take that unit a step further. It is a great resource to use for last-minute plans, sub plans, or test prep! The article explores the discovery and development of Penicillin from Fleming's accidental observation to the antibiotic's current uses today. Following the
7th - 9th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.3
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.5
+2
Scientific Explorers: Early Explorers Authentic Project Unit & STEM Challenge
In this unit, students will become early explorers! They will research an explorer and create a news article about their journey, write a persuasive letter to the "queen" (you! the teacher! or king!) for funding to build their ship and sail, build a stem sailboat and sail it across the "ocean", and report their findings to the queen. *Rubric and Digital GoogleSlides options for explorer article and letter included! Student examples and teacher's guide inside! STUDENT TASK: It's the age of disc
3rd - 8th
Engineering, U.S. History, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1
, W.5.1a
, W.5.1b
+3
Zombie Task Force Background Guide for Model United Nations
Get students debating and engaged in Model UN with this fun Zombie Task Force simulation! This background guide includes everything you will need to host an effective Model UN debate of the zombie apocalypse. In this guide, you will find all of the information your students will need to start an informed position, create a position paper, draft resolutions, or merely act as a starter for additional research. This is a great way to kick off your club or unit! Students can practice debating and ge
6th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Urban Futures 2050: Design & Innovate the Cities of Tomorrow
PROJECT 1: Formidable Urban Futures 2050 – Design the Ideal CityStudents join an elite task force of UN urban planners to design a sustainable, inclusive city of the future in a real-world geographic location. This highly creative simulation demands deep geographic reasoning, innovation, and critical thinking. Students Will: Choose a real-world location using geographic tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Google Earth) Justify the site using urban trends, site/situation, and regional context Design a bluep
7th - 12th
European History, Geography
(Writing) Digital Research Simulation Graphic Organizer / Mini-Poster Project
The "Digital Research Simulation Graphic Organizer / Mini-Poster Project" is designed to support nonfiction reading and research simulation tasks (RST). This digital resource provides a systematic approach for: - recording a task's research topic - recording the title and author of each nonfiction source (up to three) - collecting and organizing three pieces of textual evidence from each source This resource can be printed and / or utilized digitally to best accommodate in-person, virtual, or h
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.5.7
, W.5.8
, W.5.9
+13
Editable Distance Learning - Weather and Atmosphere Week 2
Editable - Distance Learning Weather and Atmosphere google slides. Week 2 The week starts out with 4 short tasks, to include a video, reading, simulation, and response questions regarding oceans and climate. Students will then learn about the different layers of the atmosphere and then they will research definitions for vocabulary words. The last set of activities is about the different cloud types. All slides are fully editable for your use and for what is appropriate for you students. This pr
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
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WKSH: Write an Open Letter [CCSS.ELA.W.9] (EDITABLE)
Directions: Write an Open LetterStandard: [CCSS.ELA.W.9] Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Task: Write an open letter about a topic important to you that you would like to see real change happen. Your audience is depending on you to provide more than first reaction opinions; they desire informed opinions. Read About Open Letters: https://www.npr.org/2012/03/22/148979521/an-open-letter-about-open-lettersRead an Historical Open Le
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+36
Also included in: Unit: Letters for Mythology and Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)
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