Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Aligned with state test prep: Provides targeted extended constructed response (ECR) practice that mirrors the expectations of many state assessments.
Seasonal and meaningful: Combines Black History Month content with literacy instruction, making February lessons both engaging and purposeful.
Low-prep and flexible: Easy to print and use for independent work, test prep centers, small groups, homework, or whole-class instruction.
Built-in support tools: Includes a clear rubric and progress tracker, saving teachers time on grading and data collection.
Family-friendly: The included parent information page makes this an ideal option for homework, intervention, or home–school connection activities.
Great for differentiation: Suitable for a range of learners and easily adaptable for upper elementary classrooms and homeschool settings.
Included:
A list of Google fonts to use
A cover page
A parent information page on how to help your child writing their ECR (editable and non-editable)
An ECR rubric (editable and non-editable)
A score tracker page with space for comments
An answer sheet for the ECR prompts to get an idea on what to look for in student responses (editable and non-editable)
A full ECR planning page - no prompt (editable and non-editable)
One extra lined page - no prompt
1 drama passage with 2 different ECR prompts (each prompt has a graphic organizer to plan and a lined paper to write - both have editable and non-editable versions)
The editable graphic organizers and lined paper allow for you to type your own prompts.
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