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100 Questions on Standardized ELA Assessment Tests

by Katie Auer Informational Text , Literature , Test Prep 1 comment

After having been an ELA teacher for 10 years, and then an assessment writer contracted with multiple Ed-Tech companies (while running my store Loving Language Arts ) for about 10 years, I know all about what questions appear on English Language Arts standardized tests (not just in the spring, but all year long). You may be in one of the 41 states that adopted Common Core (College and Career Ready Standards) or not. Either way, these questions will surely appear on ELA assessment tests. I recommend having students practice answering them all year long. The questions are arranged by the target (demonstrable skill). They are based on K-12 anchor standards in reading, literacy in content areas, writing, language, and speaking & listening.

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Citing textual evidence in reading:.

  • Which [detail/sentence/line] from the text [indicates/best supports] [provide inference or conclusion based on the text]?
  • Which [detail/sentence/line] from the text best supports this [inference/conclusion] OR best shows [provide inference or conclusion]?
  • The reader can [infer/conclude] [provide inference or conclusion based on the text]. Which [detail/sentence/line] from the text best supports this [inference/conclusion] OR best shows [provide inference/conclusion]?
  • The author/narrator [infers/concludes] that [provide inference/conclusion based on the text]. Which [detail/sentence/line] from the text best supports this [inference/conclusion] OR best shows [inference/conclusion]?
  • Read this [inference/conclusion]. [provide inference or conclusion based on the text]. Which [detail/sentence/line] from the text best supports this [inference/conclusion]?
  • Which [details/sentences/lines] from the text [indicate/best support] [provide inference or conclusion based on the text]? Select [two /three] answers.

Elaborating on Ideas in Writing Using Evidence and Details:

  • Writing Explanatory Brief Text: A student is writing a [insert type of text] about [insert purpose or topic of text]. Read the draft of the text and complete the task that follows. [Insert stimulus @ 200-250 words].The student does not have a [good/effective] or is missing a(n) [good/effective/clear] [introduction/conclusion]. Write an introduction that provides a clear [controlling idea/thesis]…OR Write a conclusion that [follows logically from the information OR is appropriate for the audience and purpose.
  • Writing Explanatory Brief Text: A student is writing a[n] [insert type of text] about [insert purpose or topic of text]. Read the draft of the text and complete the task that follows [Insert stimulus @ 200-250 words, underlining sentences where elaboration is needed. Add student notes @ 70-80 words]. The student wants to develop more support for the [controlling idea/thesis/topic, etc.]…Use information/evidence/facts/examples, etc. from the student notes to [complete/develop/continue] the paragraph that begins with the underlined sentence.
  • Writing Explanatory Brief Text: Choose [information/evidence/facts/examples, etc. depending on content of student notes] from the student notes and write a paragraph to develop the underlined [idea/topic, etc.]. [for stimuli structured as simple cause/effect, pro/con, compare/contrast, problem/solution] Using [relevant/appropriate] information from the student notes, write a paragraph to be added after the underlined sentence that develops [information on the effect of ; the cons of ; the solution to ; OR a comparison between (or contrast to) , etc.].
  • Writing Explanatory Full Text: Create an explanatory writing assignment that flows naturally from the research scenario given in the Student Directions. An explanatory assignment must provide the following information: A purpose for writing Development of the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples A clear direction driven by a thesis/controlling idea supported by evidence from the sources about the topic, body paragraphs that develop the topic, and a concluding statement or section that follows from the information
  • Writing Narrative Brief Text: A student is writing a [narrative/story] for the [insert where it will be read] about [insert purpose or topic of text].Read the draft of the [narrative/story] and complete the task that follows. [Insert stimulus @ 200-250 words, underlining sentence(s) where elaboration is needed]. The student wants to make the story more [exciting/interesting/descriptive, etc.]. Add dialogue [and/or description] to [replace/to come after] the underlined part of the story to show [what happens during that part of the story, what happens between two characters or events, etc. OR to develop the part about , etc.]. Add details [and/or dialogue] after the underlined part of the story [showing or describing , OR to develop the part about , etc.].
  • Writing Narrative Brief Text: A student is writing a [narrative/story] for [insert where it will be read] about [insert purpose or topic of text]. Read the draft of the [narrative/story] and complete the task that follows. [Insert stimulus @ 200-250 words] STEMS: The student’s [narrative/story] does not have a [good/effective] [or is missing a] [beginning/ending]. Write a beginning* for the [narrative/story] that [sets up the action to come, and/or shows what is going on at the beginning of the narrative, and/or explains/introduces who the characters is/are, or what the setting or mood is]. Write an ending* for the story that solves [or finishes the story by solving] the problem in the story. Write an ending* to the narrative that [follows logically from and/or reflects on, OR provides closure for and/or reflection on] the [events/experiences] in the narrative.
  • Writing Narrative Full Text: Create a narrative writing assignment that flows naturally from the research scenario given in the Student Directions. A narrative assignment must provide the following information: A purpose for writing A conflict or “jumping-off” point In-depth description, narrative techniques (such as dialogue), and a resolution
  • Writing Argumentative Brief Text: A student is writing a[n] [argumentative topic] for the [newspaper/mayor/school board/town/city council/principal, etc.] about…Read the draft of the and complete the task that follows. [Insert stimulus @ 200-250 words – no student notes for organization] …The text does not have [or is missing] an [appropriate/effective] [introduction/conclusion]…Write an introduction to the [argumentative topic] that [establishes, introduces, and/or sets up the context for] a clear claim about…Write a conclusion that [follows logically from the argument/is appropriate for the audience of] the [argumentative topic]…
  • Writing Argumentative Brief Text: A student is writing a[n] [argumentative topic] about…for the [newspaper/mayor/school board, town/city council/principal, etc.]. Read the draft of the and complete the task that follows. [Insert stimulus @ 200-250 words, underlining sentences where elaboration is needed. Add student notes @ 70-80 words] The student wants to develop more [support for the claim/evidence to address the counterclaim] in the [argumentative] . Use [information/evidence/facts/details, etc. depending on content] from the student notes to develop a supporting paragraph that begins with the underlined sentence. Choose relevant evidence [and examples/facts, etc. depending on the content of the student notes] from the student notes and write one or two paragraphs to [further develop the underlined (claim/reason, etc.) OR address the underlined counterclaim]. Using information in the student notes, [write a paragraph to be added after the underlined sentence OR continue the paragraph that starts with the underlined sentence] that states [and argues against/addresses] the [counterclaim, or opposing point of view].
  • Writing Argumentative Full Text: Create an argumentative writing assignment that flows naturally from the research scenario given in the Student Directions. An argumentative assignment must provide the following information: A purpose for writing A description of the audience A topic with multiple sides, one of which the student can argue supported by evidence from the sources about the topic.

Determining Central Ideas and Supporting Details in Reading:

  • Which [sentence/statement] best [identifies/expresses/shows] the [theme/central idea] of the text?
  • Which [sentence/statement] best [identifies/expresses/shows] the [theme/central idea] of the [story/poem] told by the [narrator/speaker]?
  • Which [sentence/statement] best [identifies/expresses/shows] [the author’s/character’s name’s] message about [provide theme/central idea]?
  • Read the [sentences/lines/paragraph(s)]. [excerpt from text]
  • What is the [theme/central idea] of the [sentences/lines/paragraph(s)]?
  • Which [sentences/lines/paragraph(s)] from the text best [identify(ies)/express(es)/show(s)] the [theme/central idea]?
  • Which sentence best summarizes the [first paragraph/introductory paragraph]?
  • Read the [sentences/lines/paragraph(s)]. [excerpt from text] Which sentence best summarizes the [sentences/lines/paragraph(s)]?
  • Which sentence best summarizes the text?
  • Which sentence best summarizes what happens after [provide plot]?
  • Read this summary. [summary of a section of the text; one key detail/event is missing] Which [key detail/event] is missing from the summary?

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Analyzing How Ideas are Developed and Elaborated in Reading:

  • How does the author’s inclusion of paragraphs [insert paragraph numbers] contribute to the text? NOTE: Item must focus on the interaction between elements
  • How do [events/people/ideas/topics] develop over the course of the text?
  • What does the use of [development/description of events/people/topics] show about [description of idea/content of text]?
  • Which statement best describes how the use of [events/people/ideas/topics] affects both texts?
  • How does the author’s inclusion of [provide individuals/events/ideas/etc.] add to the development of the text?
  • How do(es) the [provide individuals/events/ideas/etc.] change the text?
  • Read the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)]. [Provide excerpt from text] How does the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] add to the development of the text?
  • How does the author’s inclusion of [provide individuals/ideas/events/etc.] add to the development of the text? Select [two/three] options.

Determine Word and Phrase Meanings (Including Domain-Specific, Figurative Language, and Nuances in Language):

  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined] What is the meaning of the [word/phrase] [targeted word/“targeted phrase”]?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined]. What does the [word/phrase] [targeted word/“targeted phrase”] most likely [suggest/mean]?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s)from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined]. Which [word(s)/phrase] best state(s) the meaning of [targeted word/“targeted phrase”]?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined] What does the use of the [word/phrase] suggest?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined]. The [word/phrase] [targeted word/phrase] has multiple meanings. What does the [word/phrase] [targeted word/“targeted phrase”] most likely suggest about [idea/event/topic/etc.] in the text?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word underlined] A(n) [antonym/synonym] is a word that means the [opposite/same or nearly the same] of another word. What is the [antonym/synonym] of [targeted word]?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word underlined] An analogy is a comparison between two things. What is the analogy of the [provide targeted word]?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined]. Select the [word/phrase] that best defines [targeted word/“targeted phrase”] as it is used in the sentence(s).
  • Read the sentence(s) [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word/phrase underlined]. What does the author communicate to the reader with the use of [targeted word/“targeted phrase”]?
  • Read the dictionary entry. (part of speech) 1. [definition] Which [word/phrase] in the text best matches the dictionary entry?
  • Read the sentence(s). [Provide directly excerpted sentence(s) from text, with targeted word underlined]. What does the [root/affix] in the word [targeted word] mean?
  • [Provide directly quoted sentence(s)/paragraph(s) from text, with targeted word or phrase underlined] What effect does the author create by using the [word/phrase] [targeted word/“targeted phrase”]?
  • Read the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)]. [Provide directly quoted sentence(s)/paragraph(s) from text, with targeted word or phrase underlined]. Which statement best describes what the [provide figurative language] in the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)] adds to meaning of the text?
  • Read the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)]. [Provide directly quoted sentence(s)/paragraph(s) from text, with targeted word or phrase underlined] How does the [word/phrase] [targeted word/“targeted phrase”] affect the reader’s interpretation of the meaning of the text?
  • How does the author’s use of the word/phrase [targeted word/“targeted phrase”] help the reader understand [the author’s/quoted person’s] [feelings/opinion/belief(s)] about [provide idea]?

Analyzing Text Structure:

  • What effect does [provide text structure/format/feature/etc.] have on the meaning of the text OR reader’s understanding of [provide element affected by structure, such as the structure of the central idea, presentation of information, or the structure of events in the text]?
  • What is the most likely reason the author [used/included] [provide text structure/format/feature/etc.] in the text?
  • The author [used/included] [provide text structure/format/feature]. What is the most likely reason the author structured the text this way?
  • The author [used/included] [provide text structure/format/feature/etc.]. How does this structure affect [provide element affected by structure, such as central idea, presentation of information, or events]?
  • How does the [first paragraph/first section/introduction] about [provide content in text] [add to/affect] [provide element affected by structure, such as central idea, presentation of information, or events]?
  • How do(es) the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] about [provide content in text] [add to/affect] [provide element affected by structure, such as central idea, presentation of information, or events]?
  • [Provide direct excerpt] Which of these best describes why the author [began with/ended with/used] [this/these] [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/heading(s)/question(s)/quotation(s)/etc.] in the text?
  • [Provide direct excerpt] Why is the difference between [this/these] [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] and the one(s) that came [before it/after it] important to the text?
  • [Provide direct excerpt] Select the statement that best explains why the author chose to include [this/these] [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)].
  • Why did the author choose to [begin/end] the text with [provide structure (paragraph/section/event/feature/etc.)?
  • Why is using [provide text structure] important to understanding [the author’s point of view/author’s purpose/specific information/events/etc.] in the text?

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Determining Author’s Point of View or Purpose:

  • What does the information in the [first paragraph/first section/introduction] of the text reveal about the author’s [point of view/purpose]?
  • How does the author’s inclusion of paragraphs [insert paragraph numbers] contribute to the text? NOTE: Item must focus on the author’s point of view or purpose
  • Read the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)]. [Provide excerpt from text] What does the information presented in the text reveal about the author’s [point of view/purpose]?
  • PART A: Which of these inferences (or conclusions) about the [provide author’s point of view/author’s purpose] is supported by the text? PART B: Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best support(s) your answer in PART A?
  • PART A: What inference (or conclusion) can be made/drawn about the PART B: Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best [show(s)/tell(s)/describe(s)] the [inference made/conclusion drawn] in PART A?
  • PART A: What inference (or conclusion) can be made/drawn about the author’s opinion of [provide key individual/event/idea in the text]?
  • What is most likely the author’s intent by mentioning [provide focused detail] in the text?
  • Read the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)]. [Provide excerpt from text] What does the information presented in the text tell the reader about the author’s [point of view/purpose]?

Evaluating Visuals and Media:

  • What effect does [provide feature/etc.] have on the meaning of the text OR reader’s understanding of [provide element affected by feature]?
  • How does [provide feature/etc.] affect [or add to] the reader’s understanding of the text?
  • What information does the reader learn in the [media or visual] that was not expressed in the text?
  • How does the author use [media or visual element] to develop ideas [or a concept] in the text?
  • What is the most likely reason the author [used/included] [provide text feature/etc.] in the text?
  • The author [used/included] [provide feature]. What is the most likely reason the author [used/included] [provide feature]?
  • The author [used/included] [provide feature/etc.]. How does this [provide feature/etc.]. affect [provide element affected, such as central idea, presentation of information, or events]?
  • Why is using [provide text feature] important to understanding [the author’s point of view/author’s purpose/specific information/events/etc.] in the text?
  • What does the author accomplish by [using/beginning with/ending with/including] [provide feature] in the text?
  • PART A: Which of these inferences (or conclusions) about [provide how media is used] is supported by the text? PART B: Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best support(s) your answer in PART A?
  • PART A: What inference (or conclusion) can be made/drawn about [provide how media is used]? PART B: Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best [show(s)/tell(s)/describe(s)] the [inference made/conclusion drawn] in PART A?

Evaluating Arguments, Claims, and Reasoning:

  • What inference (or conclusion) can be made/drawn about the [provide relevance of evidence/elaboration to support claims, concepts, and ideas/etc.]? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.
  • Based on the text, [what conclusion can be drawn/what can a reader conclude] about [the author/the speaker/the narrator/or provide individual’s name]’s [thoughts/beliefs] about [provide individual’s name/provide information about individual/idea/event in the text]? Explain using key evidence from the text to support your answer.
  • PART A: Which of these inferences (or conclusions) about how [provide relevance of evidence/elaboration to support claims, concepts, and ideas/etc.] is supported by the text?
  • PART A: What inference (or conclusion) can be made/drawn about how [provide relevance of evidence/elaboration to support claims, concepts, and ideas/etc.]?
  • PART B: Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best support(s) your answer in Part A? OR Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best [show(s)/tell(s)/describe(s)] the [inference made/conclusion drawn] in Part A?

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Comparing Two or More Texts & Perspectives:

  • How does author #1’s viewpoint about…compare or contrast to author #2’s viewpoint on the same topic?
  • Read the [sentence(s)/line(s)/set of lines/paragraph(s)] from [title text #2]. [excerpt from text] Based on this information, [what inference can be made/what can a reader infer OR what conclusion can be drawn/what can a reader conclude] about [the author/the speaker/the narrator/or provide individual’s name]’s [thoughts/beliefs] about [provide individual’s name/provide information about individual/idea/event] in [title text #1]? Explain using key evidence from [title text #1/both texts] to support your answer.
  • PART A: Which of these inferences (or conclusions) about how the [provide key individual/event/or idea is introduced/illustrated/elaborated; OR author’s point of view/author’s purpose/relevance of evidence/elaboration to support claims, concepts, and ideas/etc OR conflicting viewpoints.] is supported by the text?
  • PART A: What is most likely the author’s intent by mentioning [provide focused detail] in the text?
  • PART A: Read the [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from [title text #2]. [Provide excerpt from text]. Based on this information, [what inference can be made/what can a reader infer OR what conclusion can be drawn/what can a reader conclude] about how the [provide key individual/event/or idea is introduced/illustrated/ elaborated OR author’s point of view/author’s purpose/relevance of evidence/elaboration to support claims, concepts, and ideas/etc OR conflicting viewpoints.] in [title text #1]?
  • PART B: Which [sentence(s)/paragraph(s)/section(s)] from the text best support(s) your answer in Part A?

Reading Literary Nonfiction and Complex Texts in Content Areas:

  • The author uses a common literary theme to report on an event which is the theme of [theme such as “man versus nature”]. Select two details the author uses to develop this theme in the text.
  • The author uses parallel structure in this excerpt. What is the author’s purpose for using this structure?
  • The author uses loaded language to describe…What are some examples of loaded language the author uses?
  • The author uses figurative language to describe…How does the author describe the same thing through facts elsewhere in the text?
  • Which of the following details from the text are hyperbole (exaggerations) that are not meant to be taken literally?
  • What effect does the author create with the use of [literary device]?

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As students across the nation gear up for the standardized testing season, teachers are tasked with helping their students prepare for the tests. While some students may be ready for the tests, others may not, and upper elementary teachers need to find ways to make the test-taking process easier. Here are some easy ELA test prep ideas that you can use to help your students get ready for their state tests!

Easy and Effective ELA Test Prep Ideas for Upper Elementary

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How do I make test prep fun?

Test prep for kids doesn’t have to be boring or overwhelming. There are plenty of ways to make it fun and engaging, so kids are more likely to participate and retain the information.

Here are some quick tips to make ELA test prep fun for kids:

  • Make it a game.
  • Use technology.
  • Make it interactive.
  • Allow for breaks.
  • Have fun together.

Following these tips can help make test prep fun and help students do better on tests. Additionally, your students will approach the testing season with a positive attitude.

How do I prepare my classroom for state testing?

Preparing your classroom for state testing can seem daunting, but with careful planning and preparation, you can ensure that your students are adequately equipped to do their best.

Preparing your classroom for state testing - ELA test prep ideas for kids

First, make sure to inform your students of the basic information about the test, including the date and time, the format of the test, and what is expected of them. Then, give them any necessary materials, such as calculators, extra paper or pencils, or a ruler. Remember to remind the students to get a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast before the test.

You can also create a calm and relaxed atmosphere in your classroom. For example, you may want to try playing calming music or introducing calming scents like lavender or peppermint. Try to reduce distractions and use positive reinforcement to motivate your students.

Finally, make sure to review the material covered in the test beforehand. You can create practice tests or review material with the students to help them feel more confident and prepared.

Following these simple steps can help your students feel more comfortable and prepared for their upcoming state tests.

What are some easy ELA test prep activities?

Test preparation is an integral part of any upper elementary class. To ensure students are ready for tests, there are a variety of activities and games that you can do in your classroom. Your students will thoroughly enjoy these ELA test prep activities and games as they prepare for state testing this year!

ELA Test Prep Ideas for Kids

Dry Erase Boards

Dry-erase boards can be great for preparing for an ELA test. Students can quickly review and analyze information by writing out complex vocabulary words and definitions, key concepts, and practice questions. Additionally, dry-erase boards provide a fun and interactive way to practice. You can use dry-erase boards to answer multiple choice and true or false questions to help you gain a quick assessment of students understanding.

Multiple Choice – 4 Corners

The game 4 Corners is an excellent tool for students preparing for multiple-choice questions. It can help them practice and strengthen their analytical skills. To play this game, you must set up each corner of your classroom as an answer (A, B, C, and D). Then, read a question and the possible answers and ask students to move to the corner of their chosen answer. Finally, students can have a mini-conference in their corner to discuss why they think their answer is correct. This activity encourages students to practice reading comprehension and develop the skills needed to make educated decisions during multiple-choice exams.

True or False –This or That Game

This game gets students out of their seats and moving! In this interactive game, students must answer a true or false question by completing an action. Start by assigning a movement to each answer. For example, if the answer is true, do jumping jacks; if the answer is false, do lunges. After each question, you can select students to explain their reasoning until everyone agrees on the correct answer.

Extra Editing Practice

Extra editing practice is essential to success in ELA testing. Developing the skills to edit and revise written work is a crucial part of the writing process, allowing students to evaluate and improve their work. Editing practice helps students recognize their errors, identify patterns in their mistakes, and learn how to fix them. Furthermore, when students can practice their editing, they develop a deeper understanding of the conventions of written language. Also, extra editing practice gives students more confidence and a sense of accomplishment in their written work.

Try including this Weekly Paragraph Editing set in your ELA test prep!

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You can use game shows to help your students prepare for ELA tests by incorporating the structure of game shows into your lessons. For instance, you can create questions related to a specific ELA concept or text and have students compete against each other in a game show format. Games like Jeopardy or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire work perfectly for this!

Card Games and Board Games

Similar to using games shows, you can also use popular card games and board games for ELA test prep. For board games, set up questions or use task cards that students must solve before moving their game pieces around the board. This allows students to practice while having fun and interacting with peers in the classroom.

Check out this Parts of Speech Go Fish game that will engage your students in meaningful practice during your ELA test prep!

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Dedicated Read-Aloud Time

Before and during test season, set aside time on a regular basis to read aloud to your students. Reading aloud is a great way to introduce new words, improve reading fluency, and practice comprehension skills. Reading aloud also helps build student confidence. Check out this blog post with a list of read alouds for upper elementary students that you can use in your classroom.

Your upper elementary students may also enjoy read alouds related to taking tests and test anxiety. Try reading The Anti-Test Anxiety Society by Julia Cook to help ease your student’s anxiety around state testing.

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Other read alouds related to taking tests your students will LOVE:

  • Testing Miss Malarky by Judy Finchler
  • The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
  • A Little Sport of Anxiety by Diane Alber
  • The Big Test by Julie Danneberg
  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein

Practice Tests

Due to the changing nature of standardized tests, practice tests can give students a good idea of the types of questions they may encounter on state tests. Practice tests can also help students identify areas that need improvement.

You can make this fun by cutting up questions and taping them onto the walls of your classroom. Then, students can move around independently or in pairs to solve the questions around the room.

On top of practice tests, you can use nonfiction reading comprehension passages with questions to help prepare your students for ELA testing.

Check out these Reading Comprehension Passages for Upper Elementary that you can include in your ELA test prep sessions!

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Creative Writing Assignments

Assign creative writing tasks for students to practice their grammar and writing skills. Encourage them to be creative with their assignments and practice their writing skills as much as possible. You can set up a bell ringer each day with a different writing prompt for students to complete.

Kids are used to using technology for entertainment, so why not use it for test prep too? Utilize online games and apps to make studying more fun and engaging.

Here is a list of some useful websites you can use in your classroom:

  • Read Theory
  • Khan Academy

In addition to online games and apps, you can use Google Apps to support your students in their test prep. Google Forms are a fantastic way to engage students in topics that they may find boring. Make grammar practice fun with this set of Google Forms for 4 th Grade students !

ELA Test Prep Ideas for Kids - Grammar practice Google Forms

Overall, there are a variety of activities teachers can do in the classroom to help students prepare for tests. Practicing writing, multiple choice questions, and reviewing material regularly are all great ways to ensure students understand and are ready for tests.

Good luck during this state testing season!

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  • Getting a good night’s sleep: Adequate rest is crucial for optimal performance on any test.

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