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Kids love the silly samples in this practice sheet for working with dependent and independent clauses. The prompts are non-sequitor like, and really require a kid to think creatively. They'll be entertained practicing what would normally be a very tedious task. Students will practice finishing sentences with independent clauses as well as beginning sentences with dependent clauses. There is also a section for independent practice to make their own complete sentences. I know your kids will e

(answer key included)(FREE post assessment available too!) ** To increase contextual comprehension, the pre-assessment is written in narrative. The FREE post-assessment is the narrative conclusion to the story. It is highly recommended teachers use both the Pre and Post assessment. Teaching Parts of Speech is so important as it creates common language for reading and writing between a teacher and student. I've successfully used a pre/post assessment in my Parts of Speech unit that doesn't

(answer key included) ** To increase contextual comprehension, the pre-assessment is written in narrative. The post-assessment is the narrative conclusion to the story. It is highly recommended teachers use both the Pre and Post assessment. Teaching Parts of Speech is so important as it creates common language for reading and writing between a teacher and student. I've successfully used a pre/post assessment in my Parts of Speech unit that doesn't involve drill and kill. Rather, I've wri

The Flowers for Algernon essay questions are critical thinking questions. They can be used either as a pre-read thinking strategy or a post assessment of comprehension and connections. My students were intrigued with the questions. Many passionate discussions ensued after students spent time peer reviewing classmates ideas. The questions (and student answers) provide a great "script" for teacher lead questioning sessions. This product gets students thinking. Feel free to check out my other

(Answer Key Included) This assessment worksheet on commas focuses on clauses and equal adjectives. The sentences are silly, and kids really enjoy the light humor. While kids were silently taking the assessment, I would hear snickers and giggles; along with the occasional, "Mr. Johnson, you write weird stuff". Although the worksheet is fun, the content is serious stuff. You'll be able to quickly assess all students level of sophistication with these kinds of commas. Feel free to check out m

Need a short and easy sample of "personification"? This short writing sample illustrates the concept in a small bite for students. It comes with two open-ended thinking questions for student reflection. It's a great little activity to start the class period or as a reflective homework assignment. You'll enjoy this time saving product as well as my other products from Patrick Johnson.

(Answer key included) This quiz assesses a student's comprehension and skill level on using commas to separate descriptive terms, using commas to separate items in a series, and differentiating between dependent and independent clauses. If you enjoy the convenience of not having to create your own assessment, feel free to check out the other products I've created to save you time. Patrick Johnson's assessment tools are a great resource!

Ever had to struggle to get a kid to begin informative/expository writing because s/he "can't think of a topic"? And when they do, do they often have overly generic topics that are doomed from the beginning? This guide helps a student narrow their choices and think in detail. It includes a sample, a practice sample, and starter topics. This document is a time saver and may help you avoid conflict. Feel free to enjoy my other documents created by Patrick Johnson.