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AASA (Arizona) Grade 6 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing

This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) 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. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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.b, RL.7.4, RL.7.1
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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.b
  
  RL.7.4
  
  RL.7.1
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.2.c, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.5
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information
  This assignment, based on the reading “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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RL.7.9, W.7.2.c, RI.7.9, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RL.7.9
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RI.7.9
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.3
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (18):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.3
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 5 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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, RI.7.9, W.7.2.b, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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
  
  RI.7.9
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 6 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (17):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RI.7.1
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RI.7.8
  
  RI.7.6
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
AASA (Arizona) Grade 6 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing

This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) 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. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (17):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, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4, RL.7.1
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.1.d
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RL.7.3
  
  RL.7.2
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RL.7.4
  
  RL.7.1
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument
  This assignment, based on the reading “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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (17):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, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, RL.7.9, W.7.1.a, RI.7.9, RL.7.6, RI.7.3, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.1.d
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  RL.7.9
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RI.7.9
  
  RL.7.6
  
  RI.7.3
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (19):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, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, RI.7.2, W.7.4, RI.7.4, RI.7.1, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RI.7.3, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.1.d
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RI.7.1
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RI.7.3
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (18):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, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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
  
  RI.7.8
  
  RI.7.6
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
AASA (Arizona) Grade 6 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets

This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Ancient Greece, and including the readings, “Our Gifts from the Greeks,” "Plato and Aristotle," and "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (10):Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.4, W.6.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Voice/Style/Tone
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.6.1.b
  
  W.6.1.d
  
  W.6.1.c
  
  W.6.1.a
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Animal Language, and including the readings, “Speaking Bonobo,” "When Animals Communicate, They Are Not Using 'Language'," and "What Is Language?" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (10):Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.4, W.6.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Voice/Style/Tone
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.6.1.b
  
  W.6.1.d
  
  W.6.1.c
  
  W.6.1.a
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “Cinderella (the play)” and “Cinderella (the poem)” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (10):Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.4, W.6.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Voice/Style/Tone
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.6.1.b
  
  W.6.1.d
  
  W.6.1.c
  
  W.6.1.a
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Ancient Greece, and including the readings, “Our Gifts from the Greeks,” "Plato and Aristotle," and "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, W.6.2.d, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.6.2.b
  
  W.6.2.d
  
  W.6.2.c
  
  W.6.2.a
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the three-article text set, Animal Language, and including the readings, “Speaking Bonobo,” "When Animals Communicate, They Are Not Using 'Language'," and "What Is Language?" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, W.6.2.d, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.6.2.b
  
  W.6.2.d
  
  W.6.2.c
  
  W.6.2.a
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “Cinderella (the play)” and “Cinderella (the poem)” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.6.2.b, W.6.2.d, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.4, W.6.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.6.2.b
  
  W.6.2.d
  
  W.6.2.c
  
  W.6.2.a
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 5 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 5 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “The Story of My Life” and “Helen Keller Biography” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 6.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (22):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:RI.6.8, W.6.2.b, RI.6.7, RL.6.9, RL.6.5, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, W.6.2.d, RI.6.3, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, RI.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4, RI.6.6
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
  
  Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
  
  Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
  
  Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
  
  Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
  
  Determine/Explain Topic
  
  Identify Genres (LR)
  
  Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
  
  Make Connections (IR)
  
  Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
  
  Synthesize (IR)
  
  Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
  
  Determine Word Meaning (IR)
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  RI.6.8
  
  W.6.2.b
  
  RI.6.7
  
  RL.6.9
  
  RL.6.5
  
  RI.6.2
  
  RI.6.4
  
  W.6.2.d
  
  RI.6.3
  
  W.6.2.c
  
  W.6.2.a
  
  RI.6.9
  
  W.6.4
  
  W.6.5
  
  RL.6.4
  
  RI.6.6
AASA (Arizona) Grade 7 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing

This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) 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. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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.b, RL.7.1, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
  
  Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
  
  Determine Theme
  
  Make Inferences (LR)
  
  Determine Word Meaning (LR)
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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.b
  
  RL.7.1
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.2.c, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.5
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (17):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, 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, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  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
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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, W.7.2.b, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 5 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RI.7.8
  
  RI.7.6
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 6 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RI.7.1, W.7.2.c, RI.7.9, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RI.7.1
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RI.7.9
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.3
AASA (Arizona) Grade 7 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing

This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) 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. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.1.a, RL.7.6, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.5
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (15):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), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.1
  
  RI.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.4, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
  
  Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
  
  Identify Genres (IR)
  
  Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
  
  Determine Word Meaning (IR)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RI.7.8
  
  RI.7.6
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
AASA (Arizona) Grade 7 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets

This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 7. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Plastic Pollution, and including the readings, “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 a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.1.c
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  W.7.1.c
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the three-article text set, if We Must Die, and including the readings, “from The Dream of an Hour,” "If We Must Die," and "from The Last Leaf" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.1.c
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  W.7.1.c
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “from The Souls of Black Folk” and “from Recollections of a New England Eduator” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (14):Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Use Content Vocabulary, Establish a Claim/Opinion, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Stay on Topic, Vary Sentence Structure, Cite Text Evidence, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence, Use Transitions to Connect Ideas
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.1.c
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Voice/Style/Tone
  
  Choose Words Carefully
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Establish a Claim/Opinion
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Stay on Topic
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Cite Text Evidence
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Use Transitions to Connect Ideas
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.1.d
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  W.7.1.c
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court” and “Rip Van Winkle” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.1.c
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  W.7.1.c
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Plastic Pollution, and including the readings, “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 a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the three-article text set, if We Must Die, and including the readings, “from The Dream of an Hour,” "If We Must Die," and "from The Last Leaf" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “from The Souls of Black Folk” and “from Recollections of a New England Eduator” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
- AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the readings “Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court” and “Rip Van Winkle” allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 7.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
AASA (Arizona) Grade 8 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing

This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) 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. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (15):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RL.7.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.2.c, RL.7.7, W.7.2.b, RL.7.1, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
  
  Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
  
  Determine Theme
  
  Make Connections (LR)
  
  Synthesize (LR)
  
  Determine Word Meaning (LR)
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.3
  
  RL.7.2
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RL.7.7
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RL.7.1
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, RL.7.4, RL.7.1
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.5
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RL.7.4
  
  RL.7.1
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (19):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RL.7.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.2.c, RL.7.7, W.7.2.b, RL.7.1, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.3
  
  RL.7.2
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RL.7.7
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RL.7.1
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  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.b, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.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.b
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 5 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RI.7.8
  
  RI.7.6
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.3
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 6 — Information
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (16):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 Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, W.7.2.c, RI.7.9, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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 Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.2.a
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.2.d
  
  RI.7.4
  
  W.7.2.c
  
  RI.7.9
  
  W.7.2.b
  
  RI.7.3
AASA (Arizona) Grade 8 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing

This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) 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. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Arizona English Language Arts Standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, W.7.4, W.7.1.b, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.1.a, RL.7.6, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  W.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  RL.7.9
  
  RL.7.5
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RL.7.6
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RL.7.4
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (15):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), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, RI.7.4, RI.7.1, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.4
  
  RI.7.1
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (15):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, RI.7.3, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
  
  Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
  
  Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
  
  Determine/Explain Topic
  
  Identify Genres (IR)
  
  Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
  
  Determine Word Meaning (IR)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RI.7.8
  
  RI.7.6
  
  RI.7.3
  
  W.7.1.c
  
  RI.7.5
  
  RI.7.7
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Argument
  AASA 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 Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona English Language Arts Standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (15):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), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RI.7.9, RI.7.3, W.7.1.c
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills 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)
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.7.5
  
  RI.7.2
  
  W.7.4
  
  RI.7.4
  
  W.7.1.b
  
  W.7.1.a
  
  RI.7.9
  
  RI.7.3
  
  W.7.1.c
AASA (Arizona) Grade 8 Practice - Extended Response Text Sets

This Arizona Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the State Test Title for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to the Arizona AASA standards.
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Argument (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Immigration, and including the readings, “from The Promised Land,” "from The Amateur Emigrant," "from Waiting Out Detention," and "Family Reunion." allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.8.1.b, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.4, W.8.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.8.1.b
  
  W.8.1.a
  
  W.8.1.c
  
  W.8.4
  
  W.8.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Argument (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 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 a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.8.1.b, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.4, W.8.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Consider & Refute Counterclaims
  
  Elaborate (Arg)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.8.1.b
  
  W.8.1.a
  
  W.8.1.c
  
  W.8.4
  
  W.8.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Information (Text Set)
  This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Immigration, and including the readings, “from The Promised Land,” "from The Amateur Emigrant," "from Waiting Out Detention," and "Family Reunion." allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, W.8.2.c, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.a, W.8.4, W.8.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.8.2.d
  
  W.8.2.c
  
  W.8.2.b
  
  W.8.2.a
  
  W.8.4
  
  W.8.5
- AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Information (Text Set)
  AASA Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Information (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 a writing prompt similar to those on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA). Questions are aligned to the Arizona AASA English Language Arts standards for Grade 8.
  Duration: 45–60 minutes
  SKILLS (9):Use Content Vocabulary, Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Vary Sentence Structure, Use Transitions, Write to Task & Purpose, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Organize for Flow and Logic, Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  STANDARDS:W.8.2.d, W.8.2.c, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.a, W.8.4, W.8.5
  
  FORMAT:Assessment
  
  PROMPTS (1)
  
  Skills in this Assignment
  
  Use Content Vocabulary
  
  Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
  
  Vary Sentence Structure
  
  Use Transitions
  
  Write to Task & Purpose
  
  Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
  
  Elaborate (Info)
  
  Organize for Flow and Logic
  
  Support with Reasons & Evidence
  
  Standards in this Assignment
  
  W.8.2.d
  
  W.8.2.c
  
  W.8.2.b
  
  W.8.2.a
  
  W.8.4
  
  W.8.5

AASA (Arizona) Grade 6 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing

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