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AASA (Arizona) Grade 3 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 3. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 1 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 1 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 2 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 2 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 3 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 3 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 4 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 4 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 5 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 5 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 6 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 6 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.9, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 7 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 7 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 8 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 8 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 9 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 9 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 10 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 10 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.5
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 11 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 11 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Visual Information (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RL.5.7, W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Visual Information (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.5.7
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 12 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 12 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Make Connections (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.9, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 13 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 13 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 14 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 14 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RI.5.1, W.5.2.b, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RI.5.1
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 15 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 15 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RI.5.1, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RI.5.1
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 3 Practice – with Opinion Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 3. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Opinion genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 1 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 1 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 2 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 2 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 3 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 3 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 4 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 4 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 5 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 5 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 6 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 6 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.9, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 7 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 7 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 8 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 8 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 9 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 9 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 10 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 10 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 11 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 11 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Visual Information (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RL.5.7, W.5.1.c, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Visual Information (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.5.7
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 12 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 12 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Make Connections (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.9, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.5, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.5
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 13 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 13 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 14 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 14 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.1, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.1
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 15 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 3 Assignment 15 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 3.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.1, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.1
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 4 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 4. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 3 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 3 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 4 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 4 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RI.5.1, W.5.2.b, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RI.5.1
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 5 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 5 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 6 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 6 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Determine Theme, Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Determine Theme
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 7 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 7 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 8 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 8 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RI.5.4, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RI.5.4
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 9 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 9 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Invasion!” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (15):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RI.5.1, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RI.5.1
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 10 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 10 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Make Inferences (LR), Make Connections (IR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (IR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.9, RL.5.1, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.1
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 11 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 11 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Make Connections (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Visual Information (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RL.5.7, W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.9, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Visual Information (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.5.7
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 12 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 12 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.9, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 13 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 13 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 14 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 14 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 15 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 15 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 4 Practice – with Opinion Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 4. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Opinion genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 3 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 3 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 4 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 4 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 5 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 5 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 6 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 6 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Determine Theme, Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Determine Theme
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 7 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 7 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RL.5.5, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RL.5.5
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 8 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 8 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 9 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 9 — Opinion
This assignment, based on the reading “Invasion!” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (15):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.1, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.1
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 10 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 10 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (17):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Inferences (IR), Make Inferences (LR), Synthesize (IR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.1, RL.5.9, RL.5.1, RI.5.9, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.1
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.1
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 11 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 11 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Make Connections (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Visual Information (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RL.5.7, W.5.1.c, RL.5.9, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Visual Information (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.5.7
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 12 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 12 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (15):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.9, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.5, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.5
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 13 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 13 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.3, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.5
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 14 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 14 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 15 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 15 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.9, RI.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 4 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets
This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 4. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.4.1.a, W.4.1.b, W.4.5, W.4.1.c, W.4.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.4.1.a
- W.4.1.b
- W.4.5
- W.4.1.c
- W.4.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 —Argument (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 —Argument (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.4.1.a, W.4.1.b, W.4.5, W.4.1.c, W.4.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.4.1.a
- W.4.1.b
- W.4.5
- W.4.1.c
- W.4.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.4.5, W.4.2.a, W.4.4, W.4.2.c, W.4.2.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.4.5
- W.4.2.a
- W.4.4
- W.4.2.c
- W.4.2.b
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AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 4 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 4.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.4.5, W.4.2.a, W.4.4, W.4.2.c, W.4.2.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.4.5
- W.4.2.a
- W.4.4
- W.4.2.c
- W.4.2.b
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 5 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 3 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 3 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 4 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 4 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 5 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 5 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 6 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 6 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 7 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 7 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 8 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 8 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 9 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 9 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 10 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 10 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 11 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 11 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Make Inferences (TEKS), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Visual Information (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RL.5.7, W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Make Inferences (TEKS)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Visual Information (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.5.7
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 12 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 12 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RL.5.3, W.5.2.b, RL.5.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RL.5.3
- W.5.2.b
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 13 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 13 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 14 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 14 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, RI.5.1, W.5.2.b, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- RI.5.1
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 15 — Information
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 15 — Information
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 5 Practice – with Opinion Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Opinion genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 3 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 3 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 4 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 4 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.9, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.4
- RI.5.5
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 5 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 5 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 6 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 6 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 7 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 7 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.5, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.5
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 8 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 8 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 9 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 9 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine Theme, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.2, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine Theme
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.2
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 10 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 10 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 11 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 11 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (15):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Visual Information (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RL.5.7, W.5.1.c, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Visual Information (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.5.7
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 12 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 12 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RL.5.3, RL.5.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RL.5.3
- RL.5.9
- RL.5.1
- RL.5.2
- RL.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RL.5.5
- RL.5.6
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 13 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 13 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (16):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 14 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 14 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.1, RI.5.8, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.3, W.5.5, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.1
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 15 — Opinion
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 15 — Opinion
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, RI.5.9, RI.5.8, RI.5.5, RI.5.4, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, W.5.5, RI.5.7, W.5.4, RI.5.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- RI.5.9
- RI.5.8
- RI.5.5
- RI.5.4
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- RI.5.2
- RI.5.3
- W.5.5
- RI.5.7
- W.5.4
- RI.5.6
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 5 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets
This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, W.5.1.a, W.5.1.b, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.1.c, W.5.1.b, W.5.1.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.1.c
- W.5.1.b
- W.5.1.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
AASA Practice: Grade 5 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 5.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2.b, W.5.2.a, W.5.5, W.5.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Use Transitions
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Organize for Flow and Logic
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2.b
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.5
- W.5.4
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 3 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 3. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 3 Practice – with Opinion Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 3. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Opinion genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 4 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 4. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 4 Practice – with Opinion Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 4. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Opinion genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 4 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets
This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 4. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 5 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 5 Practice – with Opinion Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Opinion genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
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AASA (Arizona) Grade 5 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets
This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.