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CAASPP (CA) Grade 6 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, 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
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, W.6.2.e, RI.6.2, 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
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.2
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 5 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 6 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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:W.6.2.b, RI.6.8, RI.6.1, RI.6.5, W.6.2.e, RI.6.2, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, 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
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.8
- RI.6.1
- RI.6.5
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- W.6.8
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RI.6.6
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 6 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 4 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Grade 6 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 1 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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.a, W.6.3.b, W.6.3.e, W.6.7, W.6.9, 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.a
- W.6.3.b
- W.6.3.e
- W.6.7
- W.6.9
- RL.6.3
- RL.6.1
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
- W.6.3.d
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 2 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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.b, W.6.3.a, 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.b
- W.6.3.a
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 6 Assignment 3 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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.b, W.6.3.a, 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.b
- W.6.3.a
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Grade 7 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 4 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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
-
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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 5 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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.7.5, 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.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.7.5
- 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.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.8
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 6 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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.7.2.a, W.7.5, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.c, 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.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.c
- RI.7.9
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.8
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 7 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Grade 7 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 1 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 2 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 7 Assignment 3 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Grade 8 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, 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)
- 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
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, W.8.2.c, RI.8.7, 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
-
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.8.7
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 5 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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:RI.8.2, W.8.2.d, W.8.8, W.8.2.c, RI.8.7, 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
-
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.8.7
- 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 6 — Information
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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
-
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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CAASPP (CA) Grade 8 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, W.8.1.d, RL.8.4, 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
-
Cite Text Evidence
- Correctly Cite Sources
-
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
- W.8.1.d
- RL.8.4
- W.8.4
- RL.8.5
- W.8.5
- RL.8.7
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, 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, RI.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
- 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
- RI.8.5
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Argument
CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 4 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Risk and Exploration Revisited,” and “Riding Rockets” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Grade 8 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 1 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 2 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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, RI.8.7, W.8.9, 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, RI.8.5, W.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
- RI.8.7
- W.8.9
- 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
- RI.8.5
- W.8.5
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CAASPP (CA) Practice: Grade 8 Assignment 3 — Narrative
CAASPP (CA) 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 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Questions are aligned to the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy 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.8.4, W.8.3.b, 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.8.4
- W.8.3.b
- RL.8.5
- W.8.3.a
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RL.8.7
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 6 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 6 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 6 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 7 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 7 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 7 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 8 Practice – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 8 Practice – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.
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CAASPP (CA) Grade 8 Practice – with Narrative Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System 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 the California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy.