This assignment, based on the reading, “Trusting Tundra, a Dogsled Adventure”, allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes 

This assignment, based on the reading “Big Brother and the Bats,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Cinco de Mayo,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading “Take a Closer Look!” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes 

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Visit to the Police Station,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading “Squirrel’s Birthday Surprise” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Last Day of School,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading “I Love My Sister, But– ” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes. 

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Worm Bin,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Money-Making Ideas for Kids,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes.

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Best Gift Ever,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes. 

This assignment, based on the readings “The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey” and “The Fox and the Crow,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading “The Starry Messenger,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes. 

This assignment, based on the reading “Ocean Tides,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the readings “Wild Elephants Forever” and “King of the Beasts,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Trusting Tundra, a Dogsled Adventure,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Big Brother and the Bats,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Cinco de Mayo,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Take a Closer Look!” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Visit to the Police Station,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Squirrel’s Birthday Surprise,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Last Day of School,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “I Love My Sister, But– ” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Worm Bin,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Money-Making Ideas for Kids,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Best Gift Ever,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey” and “The Fox and the Crow,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Starry Messenger,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Ocean Tides,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Wild Elephants Forever” and “King of the Beasts,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 3.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Stonecutter,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Living on Torreya Way,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “In a Tizzy for Tulips,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “It Came from Outer Space,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Freddy’s Future Home,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Queen of the House,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Bear and Chipmunk,” “Stopping the Sun,” and “A Lesson Learned,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Mario the Magician” and “Disappearing Fear” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Invasion!,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Javier’s Birthday” and “Journey to the Canyon,”  allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Story of Tanchi,” and the podcast “How Corn Came to Be,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Why the Bat Flies at Night” and “Jaybird’s New Feathers,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, "My Life as an Explorer," allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Visit the Land of Fire and Ice,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the readings “Lewis and Clark” and “Sacagawea,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Stonecutter,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Living on Torreya Way,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “In a Tizzy for Tulips,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “It Came from Outer Space,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Freddy’s Future Home,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Queen of the House,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the readings, “Bear and Chipmunk,” “Stopping the Sun,” and “A Lesson Learned,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes.

This assignment, based on the readings “Mario the Magician” and “Disappearing Fear” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes. 

This assignment, based on the reading, “Invasion!,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes.

This assignment, based on the readings “Javier’s Birthday” and “Journey to the Canyon,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes.

This assignment, based on the short story, “The Story of Tanchi,” and the podcast “How Corn Came to Be,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the readings “Why the Bat Flies at Night” and “Jaybird’s New Feathers,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading “My Life as an Explorer,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading “Visit the Land of Fire and Ice,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the readings “Lewis and Clark” and “Sacagawea,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Handwritten Letters, and including the readings, “Handwritten Letters Are Important,” "Handwritten Letters Belong in the Past," and "Writing for Everyone" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Handwritten Letters, and including the readings, “Handwritten Letters Are Important,” "Handwritten Letters Belong in the Past," and "Writing for Everyone" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Protecting Manatees, and including the readings, “Protect the Manatees,” "Manatee Rescue," "Slow Down to Save the Manatees," and "Mermaids of the Coast" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Protecting Manatees, and including the readings, “Protect the Manatees,” "Manatee Rescue," and "Slow Down to Save the Manatees," allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Too Many Choices,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The New Employee,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Boll Weevils All Over,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Frozen in a Flash,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Space Trip,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, "A Fresh Start," allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Force for Change,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Farm Life,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “New Discoveries at Stonehenge” and “About Stonehenge,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Rainforests Are Important!” and “Yew Can Do It,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, from The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Case of the Glowing Glove” and “The Jewelry Thief,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Elephants at Risk” and “Endangered!” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Perils of Plastic,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Restoring Forests,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Too Many Choices,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The New Employee,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Boll Weevils All Over,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Frozen in a Flash,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Space Trip," allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Fresh Start,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “A Force for Change,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Farm Life,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “New Discoveries at Stonehenge” and “About Stonehenge,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Rainforests Are Important!” and “Yew Can Do It,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading from The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland, allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Case of the Glowing Glove” and “The Jewelry Thief,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Elephants at Risk” and “Endangered!” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “The Perils of Plastic,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the reading, “Restoring Forests,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Homework Debate, and including the readings, “Keep Schoolwork at School,” "Letter to Parents," and "How Much Time is Spent on Homework?" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Homework Debate, and including the readings,  “Keep Schoolwork at School,” "Letter to Parents," and "How Much Time is Spent on Homework?" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Rare and Wonderful, and including the readings, “Why It’s Worth What It’s Worth,” "It Does More than Glitter," and "A Flash in the Pan" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Rare and Wonderful, and including the readings, “Why It’s Worth What It’s Worth,” "It Does More than Glitter," and "A Flash in the Pan" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.

Duration: 45–60 minutes

Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.

Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work aligned to the B.E.S.T. rubric.. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.

Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.

Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work aligned to the B.E.S.T. rubric.. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.