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ELA Common Core Test Prep Writing for Assessments: Grades 4 & 5
Striving Students Towards Success, LLC.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(225)
Learners can review for upcoming ELA tests by going over the art of short written responses and essay writing. As a New York State certified teacher, I provide learners with resources and strategies for assessments.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Hello! In this self paced class I will provide learners with strategies for written response questions and essay writing for ELA assessments. I have been teaching English to young learners for over ten years, both in the classroom and remotely. As a certified New York state English Language Arts and Special Education teacher, I've spent countless hours going over Common Core standards for reading and writing. I have also taken part in assessment creation and grading committees. I review...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Essay Writing Under PressureRead the excerpt from "Run Away Home" on page 1 and answer the 2 written response questions.Week 2Lesson 2Narrative Writing QuestionsIn this lesson you will write the story from the point of view of the Narrator's mother. Remember, this would mean the same events in the story are taking place but through the eyes of a different character. Take note of the times the mother and the narrator interacted in the story because you can retell this event in your essay. You will also plan to write a narrative story continuing the events with the same characters. For this narrative essay, you are coming up with a whole new plot.Week 3Lesson 3The Art of Written ResponseRead the excerpt from "Baby Mammoth Mummy: Frozen in Time!" found on page 6. What is the meaning of the phrase "perfectly preserved" in paragraph 1 of "Excerpt from Baby Mammoth Mummy: Frozen in Time!"? Use two details from the article to support your response. What is the main idea of the article "Excerpt from Baby Mammoth Mummy: Frozen in Time!"? Use two details from the article to support your response.Week 4Lesson 4Perfecting Written ResponsesRead the excerpt from "Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden: My Adventures on Ampato". Answer the short written response question for the article.Week 5Lesson 5Essay WritingReview both nonfiction articles then review the essay question on page 11 of the document. Plan a three paragraph essay answering the essay question.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Master's Degree in Special Education. I have two New York state teaching certifications in English Language Arts and Special Education. I have been teaching in a district setting and remotely for over ten years.
Homework Offered
Learners will read three texts from a 2017 grade 5 ELA assessments and answer the written response questions provided. Learners will have an additional task of writing 2 narrative essays. Learners will also write an analysis essay comparing two nonfiction articles.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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This class is for any learner that is preparing for a standardized state ELA assessment. Not every state requires learners to write a narrative essay (lesson 2), so if you are not sure you can reach out. The format is typical up to grade 8.
1 file available upon enrollmentI will provide learners with a copy of the reading, questions, and answer guide.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(225)
Hello! My name is Nicole Hess and I live in New York. I hold a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature. I have over a decade of teaching experience in the public school system and remotely! I am excited...
Self-Paced Class
$4
weekly or $20 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 8-11
