Luvin2Read

This task asks students to read two articles related to astronauts then write an imaginative story about an adventure that happens to a character who is an astronaut traveling in space, using information from the articles to improve the story. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For grading, use the CAASPP Narrative Writing Rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This task asks students to read two articles about different types of islands then write an opinion essay on about which type of island would be better to visit—a hot island or a cold island. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the CAASPP Grade 3 Opinion Writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This performance task asks students to read an informational article then write an informative essay that describes how rollercoasters move. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the CAASPP Grade 3-5 informative writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This performance task mimics the SBAC in that it asks students to read two sources, answer two multiple choice and one short response questions, and then write an opinion paper. Great practice for building ELA stamina in our students in preparation for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. This can be printed, projected for whole-class practice, or pushed as an assignment in Google Classroom.

This task asks students to read two sources then write a narrative. This slide deck provides organizers to guide students through the steps of brainstorming events, developing the setting, creating an opening and closing, and using transition words. Great practice for building ELA stamina in our students in preparation for the SBAC ELA Performance Task, as well as familiarizing students with the academic vocabulary they will encounter in the instructions of the writing task.

This performance task asks students to multiply, divide, compare fractions, tell time, add, subtract, and more. It is designed to help increase the stamina of students in preparation for the Smarter Balance Assessment performance task.

This task asks students to read two articles related to birds then write an imaginative story about what happens when you shrink, fall into a bird’s nest, and find yourself as part of a bird family, using information from the articles to improve the story. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the Grade 3 CAASPP Narrative Writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This task asks students to read two articles about the effects of watching TV then write an opinion essay on if they think kids should watch TV. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the CAASPP Grade 3 Opinion Writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

These desk strips allow students easy access to the Journeys Sound Spelling Cards, and I've found that by having them on their desks, their spelling in writing has improved tremendously! Just print onto legal-sized cardstock and laminate.

This performance task asks students to read two sources about pollution then write an informational article to compare and contrast pollution in space and on Earth. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the CAASPP Grade 3 Informational Writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This task includes a variety of real-world questions (word problems) that involve multiplication and division, as well as asking students to write equations to represent a mathematical situation. Standards: 3.OA.1 through 3.OA.9

This performance task mimics the SBAC in that it asks students to read four sources, answer two short response questions, one multiple choice, and then write a narrative for a class's book. Great practice for building ELA stamina in our students in preparation for the SBAC ELA Performance Task, as well as familiarizing students with the academic vocabulary they will encounter in the instructions of the writing task. This can be printed, projected for whole-class practice, or pushed as an assignm

This tool will help students when learning the elements of drama.

This task asks students to read two articles about the pros and cons of zoos then write an opinion essay that is several paragraphs long about your opinion on whether zoos are good for animals. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the CAASPP Grade 4 Opinion Writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This task involves multi-step and dependent questions that involve all basic operations and comparing unit fractions. It also asks students to identify and solve a real-world problem of not having enough of something.

This task asks students to read two articles related to climbing mountains then write an imaginative story about what happens after a plane crashes into a mountain, using information from the articles to improve the story. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. Lexile Levels of the articles are 1040L and 660L (4th/5th grade)

This performance task mimics the SBAC in that it asks students to read two sources, answer two short response questions, one multiple choice, and then write an informational article for a magazine. Great practice for building ELA stamina in our students in preparation for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. This can be printed, projected for whole-class practice, or pushed as an assignment in Google Classroom.

This task asks students to answer real-world questions about a bakery using multiplication and division. The also must create two possible order scenarios to fit specific order details.

This performance task asks students to read two sources then write an informational article about how lightning is formed and how to stay safe from the dangers of lightning. Great practice for the SBAC ELA Performance Task. For scoring, use the CAASPP Grade 3 Informational Writing rubric (not included, you can Google this).

This task mimics the look of the Smarter Balanced Performance Task for 3rd grade and asks students to answer DOK 1,2, and 3 level questions under the 3.MD.B.3 standard. Great to prepare our students for the SBAC.