Are you gearing up for state testing? We all know it can be THE MOST an especially stressful time of the year, so I’ve put together a test prep tool to help make this time as stress-free as possible.
To get your students geared up for fiction, I have created these Character Analysis Task Cards. I have found that while my students tend to LOVE fiction, it can be a real challenge to get them to analyze and respond in writing to the kind of questioning that is expected of them. They can discuss text verbally all day, but when it comes to getting their ideas down on paper, some struggle to answer multiple step questions, and simply answer only the first portion of what is asked of them. I need them to be able to support their response with information from the text or by citing textual evidence, so I created these task cards.
For some assistance with helping students navigate this reading literature expectation, snag this product here:
The entire product includes:
- clear directions for immediate implementation
- notes for student understanding
- 32-character analysis task cards
- student answer document
- answer key for quick assessing
Hope you enjoy this resource as you and your students continue to prepare during this test prep time! Hang in there!
Michelle says
Ha! Some of these are hysterical!! Great question/prompt. I like to be crafty-jewelry making for fun, origami, and knitting are just a few things to do as stress relievers.
Alexa says
Brownies!! Our teachers' lounge is loaded with goodies this time of year. 🙂 We also have a large school, so we often walk the halls too.
sandyhills x says
I would like to say eating a healthy meal – shaunie
Markisha says
Prayer!!!!
Lauren says
I like to drink warm drinks like tea and coffee.
Gay Eskew says
I like to go get a pedicure and my nails done.
Kylie A. says
Long walks in a quiet park!! Thank you for the great ideas and suggestions in this blog hop.
Erika Bell says
Chocolate!!!
Erin says
Girl, I have been obsessed with chocolate pretzels lately! I must get over that!
♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬ says
Doing yoga is one of my stress relievers. So is taking a long, hot bath!
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Erin says
I HAVE to start yoga. I have taken a few classes, but I have to get more consistent because I may be the least flexible person on the planet.
Purple Palmetto says
Running with friends. Thank you!
Erin says
You are a girl after my own heart! Running is my stress reliever as well! Running with my running buddy is the best, but when I have to run without her, listening to some loud music doesn't hurt either. Best of luck!
JESSICA MCFARLIN says
Getting a haircut & nails done
Erin says
Awesome idea! Much needed time for yourself! My toes are in desperate need of a pedicure!
Karen H says
Reading!
Erin says
As teachers we read all of the time. I would love any great book ideas. My fun is on Friday nights when People magazine comes in the mail. I know it is an hour of wasted time, but I sure love going to bed and reading about all things glamorous!
Kim says
Lots of baking! Long walks on the beach too! 🙂
Erin says
Since it is 14 degrees here in Cincinnati today, I am dreaming of the beach. Enjoy a walk on the beach for me today! Have a great weekend!
Mami2jcn says
Hot baths.
Erin says
Perfect idea!
Emily Levine says
Going for long walks!
Erin says
Emily, I hope you live somewhere warm right now because here in the Midwest only makes me want to run everywhere because it is so cold. I can't wait for summer!