Mark Waxman

7 STAAR Aligned Quizzes used in a 6th grade classroom as STAAR prep.

All questions have common core stems. Can be used to gather data on reading comprehension. Can be used as an assessment, in-class assignment, group assignment or homework assignment. Great for test prep.

Current event article with short response questions woven into the text, along with two MC questions at the end. Can be used as an in-class assignment, homework, an assessment or sub work. Appropriate for 4 through 7th grades, depending on the level of the reader.

Short Story by Kate Chopin with Comprehension Questions. High interest. Can be used for Reading Comprehension practice, discussion, sub work, homework assignment or assessment.

All questions have 4th grade question stems. Can be used in 3rd-7th grade classes. Great test prep! Can also be used for homework and/or an easy in-class assignment to gauge reading comprehension. The kids also LOVE the book:)

A variety of texts with comprehension questions throughout. Can be used as sub work, a homework packet, an assessment, etc.

28 pages of HIGH INTEREST informational texts with test prep questions throughout. Also can be used for an assessment or Socratic Seminar prep. Includes short response questions. Can be used in class (great for sub work) or for homework as test prep. You can use all of the articles or just choose the ones that you think will be of highest interest for your students.

STAAR Aligned La Linea Quiz Chapters 1-5 used in a 6th grade classroom for STAAR practice

Can be used in class as an assessment, for homework and/or classwork. All of the questions use STAAR question stems that have been released.

Used for STAAR practice in a 6th grade classroom

This was used in an honors 8th grade classroom. Definitely appropriate for 9th and 10th grades classes as well. It sparked A LOT of discussion and also assessed the students' reading comprehension of the article. This resource could definitely lead to a Socratic Seminar if time permits.

A short article on the US Women's fight for equal pay with comprehension questions throughout. Appropriate for 3-7th grade, depending on the level of the reader.

Mini quizzes on chapter 4-7. Can be used individually after each chapter, or as a larger, cumulative assessment on these chapters. All questions are aligned to the Common Core question stems. Can be used for independent work, group work or homework assignments. Great for test prep. Can also be used as sub work.

This is a rubric that was created for a Book Jacket project. Students can use a class novel, or a novel they're reading on their own. This is a great activity to do after a long day of testing, or to ease anxiety before testing. It's also just a fun and creative way for students to share information about their book!

Used for test prep in a 6th grade classroom with the novel Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

Used in an 8th grade classroom for test prep and reading comprehension assessment. Very high interest and sparked much discussion.

High interest text with comprehension questions throughout. Used in 8th grade classroom to spark conversation and assess reading comprehension. Students were very engaged

Used in an 8th grade classroom to assess reading comprehension and annotation skills. Can be used in class or for homework.

Can be used for test prep, homerwork, reading comprehension practice All question have STAAR stems.

Used in an 8th grade classroom to assess reading comprehension and annotation skills. Can be used in class or for homework.