A teacher's answer key for the Word Wizard practice worksheet. Provides clear, bolded answers for matching, sentence completion, and an exemplar response for the short-answer challenge.

A teacher resource containing the answer key for multiple-choice questions, a scoring rubric for the open-response question, and a high-quality exemplar response.

A graphic organizer for students to compare the strategies and outcomes from both passages. It features an evidence grid and sections for identifying similarities and differences.

A comprehension assessment featuring 5 multiple-choice questions and one open-response question. It targets MCAS ELA standards including key ideas, craft and structure, and integration of information.

Expanded and more complex 5th-grade level non-fiction passages. Passage 1 details the mechanics of open-ocean cleanup in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, while Passage 2 explains the strategy of intercepting urban runoff at river mouths.

Teacher resource containing the answer key for the multiple-choice questions, a 4-point MCAS-aligned rubric, and a high-quality exemplar response for the open-response question. Updated to reflect 5th-grade Lexile adjustments.

A student-facing writing prompt for an MCAS-style open response. Includes the prompt, planning space, lined writing area, and a self-editing checklist.