ELA Test Prep Strategies for Success with Custom Classroom by Angela
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
In Part 1 of our test prep series, we're joined by Angela of Custom Classroom by Angela to rethink what it really means to “teach to the test.”
She’s sharing strategies to make ELA test prep meaningful, engaging, and effective—without sacrificing great instruction. Tune in for actionable tips to help your students feel confident and ready for test day!
Episode Highlights
- The toughest part of getting students ready for high-stakes ELA tests
- Simple but effective ways teachers can help students understand how a test is structured so they feel confident going into test day
- Easy ways teachers can help students break down and understand tough vocabulary
- Best test-tasking strategies to "be smarter than the test"
- Ways to can prep students without making it feel overwhelming
- Steps to putting together a solid ELA test prep plan
Connect with our guest:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@customclassroombyangela
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Custom-Classroom-By-Angela/61550264731197/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/customclassroombyangela/
Resources and Links:
4 Week Boot Camp video https://youtu.be/NRSFGTremYY?si=3c3Bpv1whZSqfdjN
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