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3rd 4th 5th Grade Compare & Contrast Fiction Passages Paired Texts FAST Test

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Loved using this resource when reviewing and providing additional practice for state testing. Easy to use and perfect to help my students master this skill
These are wonderful for whole group or small group practice, in preparation for our end-of-year FAST Test!
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Are you searching for a simple yet effective way to help your students excel in FAST end-of-year reading and writing? Look no further!

Our Fiction Practice Tests, with a comprehensive set of differentiated reading comprehension passages and questions, have got you covered.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, our teacher-tested resources will boost your students' confidence and familiarity with the FAST testing format.

Expose your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to ELA test prep questions on a regular basis and watch their success soar come testing time.

Our engaging fiction, poetry, and paired passages, complete with practice FAST-like questions, will help your students fully understand the expectations, vocabulary, and structure of the test. They'll become better-equipped test takers in no time!

Reading Language Arts Item Types included: 

✅ Multiple Choice

✅ Multipart

✅ Multiselect 

✅ Hot Text 

✅ Short Response

✅ Writing Prompt 


Is your classroom filled with students at various reading levels?

No problem! This differentiated set of reading passages with comprehension questions offers three levels for each passage and the same comprehension questions, ensuring that all students, regardless of their Lexile level, can access higher-level questions. 

❓Confused by all the FAST changes?

Our comprehension ELAR worksheets are designed to mimic the actual test, helping students become more familiar with the new FAST format. Boost their confidence and comfort levels. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to success!

⏱️ Short on time?

Leave the planning to us. Save time and effort with our easy-to-use options. Pick between print-and-go or digital with self-grading Google Forms.

✍️ Looking for additional support in writing?

The bonus writing tools help students master writing prompts based on a text. We'll equip your students with the strategies they need to excel in all aspects of the FAST test.


What’s Included in this Practice Test Set:

• 6 Passages written on 3 reading levels

(Low 3.0-3.9 -  Medium 4.0-4.9 - High - 5.0-5.9)

• Fiction, Poetry, and Paired Texts

• 40 Questions - Same for each reading level 

• Answer Key with Topic, BEST Standards, CCSS, Item Type, and ATOS/Lexile level

• Digital Version - Google Forms & Easel 

• Short Response support: RAC Strategy planning page and sample student answers 

• Writing Prompt support: RACES Strategy planning page, checklist, and a sample answer 

❤️ Students will love the engaging passages inspired by familiar stories they can relate to. You'll love that they're receiving meaningful reading test prep that requires no additional preparation on your part. It's a win-win for everyone!


Try using these passages for:

✅ Whole Class Test Prep

✅ Intervention Groups

✅ Small Group Work

✅ Independent Work

✅ Assessment

✅ Homework

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**SIMILAR TEST PREP PRODUCTS: This product is made to simulate the state test that is mentioned in the title. However, passages and questions may be similar to resources made by the following stores, which are stores that I own and are designed to cater to those individual state tests. I have taken the time to customize the questions so that they match the state practice tests.

Custom Classroom by Angela – Texas STAAR Test Prep

A Creative Classroom – California SBAC Common Core Test Prep

THE SMALL CLASSROOM – Florida F.A.S.T. Test Prep BEST Standards

A Cozy Classroom – Ohio AIR Test Prep

The Crafty Classroom - Pennsylvania PSSA Test Prep

Please review the products carefully so duplicate items are not purchased. If you have any questions or need help finding which product best fits your needs please email me at: angela@theclassroomgroup.com. For more information please visit my store’s profile.

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.

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