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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. 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 as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Emerging from Darkness” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, RL.6.2, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, RL.6.3, W.6.2.a, RL.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4FORMAT: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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.2.b
- RL.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- RL.6.3
- W.6.2.a
- RL.6.1
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “A New Twist on Things” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (17):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, RL.6.6, RL.6.9, RL.6.5, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.2.b
- RL.6.6
- RL.6.9
- RL.6.5
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “How to Become a Writer” and “For the Love of the Dance” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, RL.6.6, RI.6.7, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, RI.6.4, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, RI.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.2.b
- RL.6.6
- RI.6.7
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- RI.6.9
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “A Perfect Match” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, 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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, RI.6.3, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- 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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- RI.6.5
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- RI.6.3
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 5 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 5 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Tips for Speaking with Confidence” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.6.8, W.6.2.b, RI.6.7, RI.6.5, W.6.2.e, RI.6.4, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, RI.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, RI.6.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.6.8
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.7
- RI.6.5
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- RI.6.9
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RI.6.6
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 6 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 6 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Gordon Parks: Bigger Than Life” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.6.8, W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, RI.6.4, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5, RI.6.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.6.8
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- RI.6.5
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RI.6.6
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. 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 Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Emerging from Darkness” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RL.6.2, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.8, RL.6.3, RL.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4FORMAT: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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.6.2
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.8
- RL.6.3
- RL.6.1
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings “How to Become a Writer” and “For the Love of the Dance” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RL.6.6, RI.6.7, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, W.6.8, RI.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.6.6
- RI.6.7
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- RI.6.4
- W.6.8
- RI.6.9
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “A Perfect Match” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, 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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, RI.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.3, W.6.8, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- 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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- RI.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- RI.6.4
- RI.6.3
- W.6.8
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Gordon Parks: Bigger Than Life” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.6.8, RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, RI.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, W.6.8, W.6.4, W.6.5, RI.6.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.6.8
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- RI.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- RI.6.4
- W.6.8
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RI.6.6
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. 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 Narrative genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “Emerging from Darkness” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Apply Readings, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.6.3.c, RL.6.2, W.6.3.b, W.6.3.a, W.6.3.e, W.6.9, W.6.7, RL.6.3, RL.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4, W.6.3.dFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Apply Readings
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.3.c
- RL.6.2
- W.6.3.b
- W.6.3.a
- W.6.3.e
- W.6.9
- W.6.7
- RL.6.3
- RL.6.1
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
- W.6.3.d
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “A Perfect Match” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (24):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Apply Readings, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.6.3.c, RI.6.1, RI.6.5, W.6.3.a, W.6.3.b, W.6.3.e, RI.6.2, W.6.9, W.6.7, RI.6.4, RI.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.3.dFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Apply Readings
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.3.c
- RI.6.1
- RI.6.5
- W.6.3.a
- W.6.3.b
- W.6.3.e
- RI.6.2
- W.6.9
- W.6.7
- RI.6.4
- RI.6.3
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- W.6.3.d
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “A New Twist on Things” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Apply Readings, Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.6.3.c, RL.6.6, RL.6.9, W.6.3.a, W.6.3.b, RL.6.5, W.6.3.e, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4, W.6.3.dFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Apply Readings
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.3.c
- RL.6.6
- RL.6.9
- W.6.3.a
- W.6.3.b
- RL.6.5
- W.6.3.e
- W.6.7
- W.6.9
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
- W.6.3.d
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Additional Text Sets
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes a text set followed by a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each prompt as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 1 – Explanatory Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 1 – Explanatory Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources “Our Gifts from the Greeks” and “Swifter, Higher, Stronger” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (13):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 2 – Argument Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 2 – Argument Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources “How to Become a Writer” and “For the Love of the Dance” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.8, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.8
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 3 – Explanatory Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 3 – Explanatory Text Set
This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Animal Language, and including the sources, “Speaking Bonobo,” "When Animals Communicate, They Are Not Using 'Language'," and "What Is Language?" allows students to practice responding to short- and extended-response writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (14):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, W.6.8, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 4 – Argument Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 6 Assn 4 – Argument Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources “from The Story of My Life” and “Helen Keller Biography,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (17):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, RL.6.9, RL.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.8, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- RL.6.9
- RL.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.8
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. 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 as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Tía” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (17):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.8, RL.7.1, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RL.7.3
- RL.7.2
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
- RL.7.1
- RL.7.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Strong Women” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (17):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, W.7.8, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RL.7.9
- RL.7.5
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- RL.7.6
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
- RL.7.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “The Holding-On Night” and “A Deadly Flu” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RL.7.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.2.c, RL.7.7, W.7.2.e, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, W.7.8, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.4
- RL.7.9
- RL.7.3
- RL.7.2
- W.7.2.c
- RL.7.7
- W.7.2.e
- RL.7.6
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
- RL.7.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Meet Nicole A. Mann, a Pioneer in Flight Today” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Cite Evidence from Text (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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.8, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 5 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 5 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Naomi James: Improbable Adventurer” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (17):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.8, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT: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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.4
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 6 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 6 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “Mayday!” and “Decide to Survive” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.c, RI.7.9, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, W.7.8FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.c
- RI.7.9
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.8
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. 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 Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Strong Women” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.1.a, RL.7.6, W.7.8, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.b
- RL.7.9
- RL.7.5
- W.7.1.a
- RL.7.6
- W.7.8
- W.7.1.c
- RL.7.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Meet Nicole A. Mann, a Pioneer in Flight Today” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Cite Evidence from Text (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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, RI.7.2, W.7.4, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.8, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.8
- W.7.1.c
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Naomi James: Improbable Adventurer” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.8, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT: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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- RI.7.4
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- W.7.8
- W.7.1.c
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. 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 Narrative genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “Tía” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Apply Readings, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.7.3.e, W.7.5, W.7.3.b, W.7.4, W.7.7, W.7.3.c, W.7.3.a, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.9, W.7.3.d, RL.7.1, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Apply Readings
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.3.e
- W.7.5
- W.7.3.b
- W.7.4
- W.7.7
- W.7.3.c
- W.7.3.a
- RL.7.3
- RL.7.2
- W.7.9
- W.7.3.d
- RL.7.1
- RL.7.4
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “Meet Nicole A. Mann, a Pioneer in Flight Today” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Apply Readings, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.7.3.e, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.3.b, W.7.4, W.7.7, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.3.c, W.7.3.a, W.7.9, W.7.3.d, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Apply Readings
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.3.e
- W.7.5
- RI.7.2
- W.7.3.b
- W.7.4
- W.7.7
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.3.c
- W.7.3.a
- W.7.9
- W.7.3.d
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “Strong Women” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Apply Readings, Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.7.3.e, W.7.5, W.7.3.b, W.7.4, W.7.7, W.7.3.c, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.3.a, W.7.9, RL.7.6, W.7.3.d, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Apply Readings
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.3.e
- W.7.5
- W.7.3.b
- W.7.4
- W.7.7
- W.7.3.c
- RL.7.9
- RL.7.5
- W.7.3.a
- W.7.9
- RL.7.6
- W.7.3.d
- RL.7.4
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Additional Text Sets
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. Each practice assessment includes a text set followed by a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each prompt as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 1 – Explanatory Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 1 – Explanatory Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources “from The Souls of Black Folk” and “from Recollections of a New England Educator”
allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (13):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.8FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 2 – Argument Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 2 – Argument Text Set
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Plastic Pollution, and including the sources, “All Bottled Up,” “Are We Living in the Plastic Age?,” "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Cleaning Up the Ocean" allows students to practice responding to short- and extended-response writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (15):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, RI.7.1, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.8, W.7.1.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- RI.7.1
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.8
- W.7.1.c
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 3 – Explanatory Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 3 – Explanatory Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources “The Holding-On Night” and “A Deadly Flu” allows students to practice responding to short- and extended- response writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (13):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.8FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
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SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 4 – Argument Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 7 Assn 4 – Argument Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources “Mayday!” and “Decide to Survive,” allows students to practice responding to short- and extended-response writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (15):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, RI.7.1, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.8, W.7.1.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- RI.7.1
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.8
- W.7.1.c
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. 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 as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Salt of the Earth” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (18):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, W.8.8, W.8.2.c, RL.8.3, RL.8.9, RL.8.2, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, RL.8.4, W.8.4, W.8.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.2.d
- W.8.8
- W.8.2.c
- RL.8.3
- RL.8.9
- RL.8.2
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- RL.8.4
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
- RL.8.1
- RL.8.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “Snow Globe” and “The Interlopers” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):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), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, W.8.8, W.8.2.c, RL.8.9, W.8.2.b, RL.8.6, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, RL.8.4, W.8.4, RL.8.5, W.8.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.7FORMAT: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)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.2.d
- W.8.8
- W.8.2.c
- RL.8.9
- W.8.2.b
- RL.8.6
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- RL.8.4
- W.8.4
- RL.8.5
- W.8.5
- RL.8.1
- RL.8.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “The Lion and the Hare” and “Small Mouse, Big Trouble” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Make Connections (LR), Make Inferences (TEKS), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, W.8.8, W.8.2.c, RL.8.3, RL.8.9, W.8.2.b, RL.8.2, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, RL.8.4, W.8.4, W.8.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Make Inferences (TEKS)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.2.d
- W.8.8
- W.8.2.c
- RL.8.3
- RL.8.9
- W.8.2.b
- RL.8.2
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- RL.8.4
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
- RL.8.1
- RL.8.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Everest: To Climb or Not to Climb” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Cite Evidence from Text (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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.2.d, W.8.8, RI.8.7, W.8.2.c, RI.8.4, RI.8.1, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.4, RI.8.5, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.2.d
- W.8.8
- RI.8.7
- W.8.2.c
- RI.8.4
- RI.8.1
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.4
- RI.8.5
- W.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 5 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 5 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “What’s Bugging Us” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, RI.8.2, W.8.8, RI.8.7, W.8.2.c, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, RI.8.8, W.8.4, RI.8.6, W.8.5, RI.8.5FORMAT: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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.2.d
- RI.8.2
- W.8.8
- RI.8.7
- W.8.2.c
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.4
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- RI.8.8
- W.8.4
- RI.8.6
- W.8.5
- RI.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 6 — Information
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 6 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “Risk and Exploration Revisited,” and “Riding Rockets” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.2.d, W.8.8, W.8.2.c, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.9, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.4, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.2.d
- W.8.8
- W.8.2.c
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.4
- RI.8.9
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. 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 Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings “Snow Globe” and “The Interlopers” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (19):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.8.8, RL.8.9, W.8.1.b, RL.8.6, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, RL.8.4, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, RL.8.5, W.8.5, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.8
- RL.8.9
- W.8.1.b
- RL.8.6
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- RL.8.4
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- RL.8.5
- W.8.5
- RL.8.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Everest: To Climb or Not to Climb” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Cite Evidence from Text (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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.8, RI.8.7, RI.8.4, RI.8.1, W.8.1.b, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, RI.8.5, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.8
- RI.8.7
- RI.8.4
- RI.8.1
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- RI.8.5
- W.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “What’s Bugging Us” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):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), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.8, RI.8.7, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, W.8.1.b, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, RI.8.8, W.8.4, RI.8.6, W.8.5, RI.8.5FORMAT: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)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.8
- RI.8.7
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.4
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- RI.8.8
- W.8.4
- RI.8.6
- W.8.5
- RI.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Argument
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings “Risk and Exploration Revisited,” and “Riding Rockets” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.8, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.9, W.8.1.b, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.8
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.4
- RI.8.9
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. 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 Narrative genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “Salt of the Earth” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Apply Readings, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Connections (LR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.8.9, W.8.3.c, RL.8.3, RL.8.9, RL.8.2, W.8.7, W.8.3.e, RL.8.4, W.8.3.b, W.8.4, W.8.3.a, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Apply Readings
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Connections (LR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.9
- W.8.3.c
- RL.8.3
- RL.8.9
- RL.8.2
- W.8.7
- W.8.3.e
- RL.8.4
- W.8.3.b
- W.8.4
- W.8.3.a
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RL.8.1
- RL.8.7
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the reading “Everest: To Climb or Not to Climb” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Apply Readings, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.9, RI.8.7, W.8.3.c, RI.8.4, RI.8.1, W.8.7, W.8.3.e, W.8.3.b, W.8.4, W.8.3.a, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RI.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Apply Readings
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.9
- RI.8.7
- W.8.3.c
- RI.8.4
- RI.8.1
- W.8.7
- W.8.3.e
- W.8.3.b
- W.8.4
- W.8.3.a
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RI.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Narrative
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Narrative
This assignment, based on the readings “Snow Globe” and “The Interlopers” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Apply Readings, Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Use Narrative Techniques, Research Narrative Topic(s), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Begin a Narrative, Elaborate (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Organize, Use Transitions, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Entertain & InformSTANDARDS:W.8.9, W.8.3.c, RL.8.9, RL.8.6, W.8.7, W.8.3.e, RL.8.4, W.8.3.b, W.8.4, RL.8.5, W.8.3.a, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Apply Readings
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Use Narrative Techniques
- Research Narrative Topic(s)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
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Provide a Strong Beginning
- Begin a Narrative
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Provide a Strong Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Entertain & Inform
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.9
- W.8.3.c
- RL.8.9
- RL.8.6
- W.8.7
- W.8.3.e
- RL.8.4
- W.8.3.b
- W.8.4
- RL.8.5
- W.8.3.a
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RL.8.7
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Additional Text Sets
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes a text set followed by a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each prompt as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assn 1 – Information Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assn 1 – Information Text Set
This assignment, based on the readings “The Promised Land,” and “Waiting Out Detention” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (13):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, W.8.8, W.8.2.c, RI.8.1, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.4, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.2.d
- W.8.8
- W.8.2.c
- RI.8.1
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assn 2 – Argument Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assn 2 – Argument Text Set
This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Healthy Living, and including the readings, “On the Run...but Not Running on Empty,” "Kids Love Sweets," and "What Teenagers Need to Thrive," allows students to practice responding to short- and extended-response writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (15):Make Inferences (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.8.8, W.8.1.b, RI.8.1, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.8
- W.8.1.b
- RI.8.1
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
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SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assn 3 – Argument Text Set
SBAC Practice: Grade 8 Assn 3 – Argument Text Set
This assignment, based on the sources, “Risk and Exploration Revisited” and "Riding Rockets" allows students to practice responding to short- and extended-response writing prompts similar to those on the Smarter Balanced assessment (SBAC). Questions are aligned to English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
Duration: 60-80 minutes
SKILLS (17):Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Correctly Cite Sources, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.8.2, W.8.8, W.8.1.b, RI.8.1, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Use Content Vocabulary
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
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Write to Task & Purpose
- Stay on Topic
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.8.2
- W.8.8
- W.8.1.b
- RI.8.1
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- W.8.5
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. 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 as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. 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 Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. 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 Narrative genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 6 Practice – with Additional Text Sets
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes a text set followed by a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each prompt as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. 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 as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. 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 Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. 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 Narrative genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 7 Practice – with Additional Text Sets
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 7. Each practice assessment includes a text set followed by a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each prompt as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. 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 as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. 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 Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. 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 Narrative genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.
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SBAC Grade 8 Practice – with Additional Text Sets
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes a text set followed by a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each prompt as well as optional AI-generated feedback. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to state ELA standards.