CAASPP Test Prep - ELA Reading Practice Tests

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress - Improve CAASPP ELA scores with this huge bundle of practice sets for ELA and 12 ELA Test Prep Games designed to help students in grades 5 - 8 excel at ELA Reading. All answer keys are included. Use as printables OR paperless Google Docs. Both versions are included with your purchase. Includes 8 original informational and narrative passages (3 paired), 78 CAASPP style questions, 3 writing prompts, and 12 ELA Test Prep Games - Jeopardy Style.

The packet is completely printable, but Google links are also provided for use in Google™ Classroom for remote learning. Perfect for at home distance learning (elearning). Both versions are included with your purchase. Students use Chromebooks, Ipads, Laptops, Desktops, etc.

The games can be played competitively in school, but also can be played remotely at home for distance learning. Students can review these skills by themselves, or play with a family member or friend. They were created in PowerPoint format, and can easily be played with a PowerPoint reader. However, they can also be uploaded to Google Classroom, and opened in Google Slides for fun Google Classroom Games!

Includes:

ELA Unit 1:

2 - paired narrative passages with 20 CAASPP style questions

1 – Writing Prompt that addresses both narrative passages

1 – informational passage with 10 CAASPP style questions

ELA Unit 2:

2 - paired informational passages with 18 CAASPP style questions

1 – video link with 2 CAASPP style questions

1 – Writing Prompt that addresses all three sources

ELA Unit 3:

2 - paired narrative passages with 20 CAASPP style questions

1 – Writing Prompt that addresses both narrative passages

1 – informational passage with 10 CAASPP style questions

Question types:

multiple choice, multi select, A/B questions (evidence-based selected response), hot text, order of events and extended response

Use as a 3-Day mock CAASPP ELA Test (110-minutes, 110 minutes and 90 minutes), or break up the bundle as separate test prep materials.

These practice tests can be taken on paper, or on Google Drive/Google Classroom through Google Docs. It’s your choice! Both versions are included in your purchase.

ELA Test Prep Games Included:

This is a bundle of 12 PowerPoint Jeopardy style review games for Reading ELA grades 5 - 8. These games are a fun way to prepare students for this test. They could be played by a single child, or as a whole class review (small groups).

The types of questions include:

Reading Literature

Reading Informational

Language

Vocabulary

Language Mechanics

Usage

Grammar

Spelling

Figurative Language

The 8 Parts of Speech

The Elements of Plot

Story Elements

Types of Sentences

Point of View

Persuasive Devices

Theme

Setting

Fact vs. Opinion

Citing Evidence

and Much, Much, More!

The answers to all of the game questions are visible when the questions are clicked. All questions and answers can be edited in Power Point.

Buyer's note - the passages in this set are similar to other reading bundles, so buy one, not all.

Why am I qualified to write these passages, writing prompts, and Common-Core aligned questions? Not only have I worked as a Language Arts Teacher for 30 years with a Highly Qualified Status, but I also have spent 15 years writing state and national assessments, such as the SATs, ACTs, and individual state assessments that align with the Common-Core standards. This includes grading, item writing, and passage writing for these assessments.