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Hey Teachers! Are you looking for a fun and effective way to help your 4th-6th graders prepare for the STARR redesign tests in 2023? Our Extended Constructed Response Practice Passages can help! We've designed three passages, each with a different type of prompt - informational, argumentative, and compare/contrast. These prompts are aligned with the STARR test requirements and are designed to develop your students' writing skills while keeping them engaged. Each passage comes in a PDF format, ma

Are you tired of manually tracking your students' progress on standards during independent instruction time? Do you want a more efficient and effective way to monitor their growth and identify areas where they need extra support? Look no further than our Aggressive Monitoring Spreadsheet Template! Designed specifically for upper elementary grades, this spreadsheet template is the perfect tool to help you track student progress on standards during independent instruction time. With its user-frien

Are you looking for more ways to help your 4th-6th graders prepare for the STARR redesign tests in 2023? Our Extended Constructed Response Practice Passages Set 2 can provide additional support and practice! With Set 2, we've created three new passages, each with a different type of prompt - informational, argumentative and compare/contrast. These prompts are designed to help your students develop more advanced writing skills that will benefit them in the STARR tests and beyond. Just like Set 1,

Looking for a comprehensive and engaging drama resource for your 3rd-5th grade students? Look no further than this amazing set of drama questions with included STARR aligned review questions! This fantastic resource includes three drama passages, each designed to engage and challenge your students while building their comprehension and critical thinking skills. Each passage is accompanied by a practice worksheet and answer key, making it easy to assess your students' understanding and track thei

Introducing Day 3 of the Starr Ace Academy lesson set, where students will delve into the fascinating world of character relationships. This lesson is designed to help students understand how to infer ideas about characters based on their actions and dialog, and to explore the intricate web of relationships that exists between characters. The lesson set includes an engaging lesson outline, complete with clear objectives and instructions, as well as strategy cards that provide students with helpf

This comprehensive 2-set of paired passages is a must-have resource for any teacher celebrating Black History Month! Perfect for grades 3-6, this easy-to-print PDF includes a diverse range of texts including poetry, fiction, informational, and biographical pieces. Each set features 8 Texas TEK aligned questions, providing ample opportunity for students to engage with and reflect on the cultural holiday of Black History Month. With a focus on cultural appreciation and understanding, this resour

Introducing our new Character Planning Sheet, a simple yet effective tool for students to plan out their fictional characters. This planning sheet includes designated spaces for character design, name, age, inside traits, outside traits, and significant actions the character will make in the story. The planning sheet is designed to help students visualize and develop their characters by exploring their physical and emotional attributes. By brainstorming key moments and actions for their characte

I am thrilled to introduce you to the first day of lessons in the STARR Ace Academy Review Bundle! As a fellow teacher, I know firsthand the challenges of keeping our students engaged and motivated throughout the year. That's why I designed this bundle to help you prepare your students for the STARR assessment with fun and interactive activities that cover all the important topics. Day 1 of the STARR Ace Academy Review Bundle is all about genre review. We all know that understanding different ge

Welcome to Day 4 of Starr Ace Academy, where your students will learn and review plot elements! This comprehensive lesson is designed to help your students understand the importance of plot elements in storytelling and how they affect the overall narrative. The lesson begins with an engaging introduction to the different plot elements and how they contribute to the story. Students will then dive into a detailed teaching point, where they will learn about each plot element and how it impacts the

Introducing the perfect St. Patrick's Day themed activity set for your 3-5 ELAR students! This full day of activities will keep your students engaged and excited about the holiday while reinforcing key language arts concepts. The set includes a variety of activities, starting with a vocabulary matching game to get students familiar with St. Patrick's Day related terms. Next, students will read an informative passage about the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day and answer related questi

Welcome to Day 5 of Starr Ace Academy, where your students will master their understanding of informational text features! This review lesson is crafted to empower your students with the knowledge and skills to navigate through informational texts with confidence. What's included: Lesson Overview: Review of Informational Text Features: The lesson begins with a thorough review of various informational text features. Students will revisit the key elements and understand their significance in compr

Start each day off with a burst of inspiration and creativity with these fully dated morning slides for February 2023! Perfect for 3rd-6th grade students, these slides come equipped with engaging journal prompts that cover a range of topics including narrative writing, social-emotional learning (SEL), and seasonal events such as Valentine's Day and Black History Month. Each slide is dated for every day in the month of February, making it a hassle-free and efficient tool for busy teachers. The p

Welcome to Day 6 of Starr Ace Academy, where your students will delve deeper into informational texts by mastering the main idea and supporting details! This lesson is designed to reinforce students' ability to dissect informational texts, ensuring they can identify the core message and the evidence that supports it. What's included: Lesson Overview: Review of Main Idea and Supporting Details Today's lesson focuses on a crucial components of informational texts: the main idea and supporting deta

Introducing our St. Patrick's Day themed passages set, the perfect tool to help upper elementary students prepare for their STARR review! This comprehensive set includes four engaging passages that cover a range of literary genres - an informational passage, a poem, a biography, and a fiction story - all centered around the fun and festive holiday of St. Patrick's Day. Each passage comes complete with a corresponding worksheet, specifically designed to help students review and reinforce importan

Welcome to Day 2 of the Starr Ace Academy review lessons, designed to help students sharpen their language and reading comprehension skills. In Day 2, students will focus on context clues and develop strategies to identify them with ease. Our lesson outline provides a step-by-step guide for teachers to deliver an engaging and interactive lesson on context clues. To help students retain key information, we've included strategy cards that provide a quick reference to the subject being reviewed. Th

"Effortlessly Grade Your Students' Persuasive Essays with this Simple and Easy-to-Use Rubric! This streamlined and uncomplicated rubric is perfect for grades 3-6 and can be quickly customized to fit your individual grading needs. Its user-friendly design makes it simple for you to assess and evaluate your students' persuasive writing abilities, while also providing clear and helpful feedback for improvement. The rubric covers all of the basic elements of persuasive writing, including a strong th

Welcome to our March Mini-Posters! Get ready to add a touch of seasonal cheer to your classroom with these delightful posters. Perfect for elementary school teachers who are looking to create a positive classroom environment. Our Mini-Posters are themed with Irish Blessings and cute sayings in a muted green color that will add a pop of color to your classroom walls. The posters are designed to be eye-catching and engaging, creating a welcoming atmosphere for students. But these posters are not j

Enhance your students' appreciation for poetry with this engaging worksheet! Designed for 3rd to 5th grade, this activity encourages students to go on a poetry walk and record their thoughts on their favorite poems. This worksheet provides a space for students to reflect on their personal preferences and helps them develop critical thinking skills as they analyze poems. Perfect for a fun and educational English Language Arts lesson, this worksheet is a must-have for your poetry unit.

"Say "Happy Valentine's Day" with a sweet twist with our Valentine's Card Freebie! This set of printable valentines is perfect for teachers to give to their students on this special day. This product includes a variety of colorful designs as well as classic black and white versions. The valentines are designed to be paired with a lollipop and a pencil, making it a fun and practical gift for your little ones. Simply print, cut, and attach to your treats for a thoughtful and personalized touch. Sp