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33 prompts. Prepares students for the “Write a Story with Scaffolding”, "Read and Choose a Word", and "Writing Informational Text" portions of the ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) test for grades 1 and 2. Students practice responding using Diagrammed Pictures, Picture Stories, and a variety of engaging images. Wide variety and application to ELD classrooms and multiple subjects.

Students gain practice in reading short informational passages (of increasing grade-level) and responding to 3 questions about each passage. Format simulates the ELPAC "Read a Short Informational Passage" section for grades 6 through 8. Reading passages include:• Bamboo (grade level 6) and 3 Questions • Jerboa (grade level 6) and 3 Questions • Three-point seat belt (grade level 6) and 3 Questions • Europa (grade level 7) and 3 Questions • Pizza (grade level 7) and 3 Questions • Mount Rushmore (