[CannonsMom]

I am in CA and having trouble finding any resources on standards W1.2 and W1.6. IF you are not from CA, those standards are editing paragraphs. I can find millions of worksheets on editing grammar but that is not what the students are tested on. They need to be able to read a passage and delete an unneeded sentence. Or they need to read a passage and then choose a sentence that can be added to the passage maybe as more detail or the topic sentence. If you have or know of any resources, please share I would really appreciate the help!

[newpalmetto]

You could give them a paragraph written on sentence strips or on strips of paper. They can take out the unneeded sentence or write a new sentence to add.

[thankateach]

released test items from Virginia's SOL tests. If you google "Virginia Writing SOL test" you should be able to see previous tests. The tests cover pre-writing activities, un-needed sentences, how to best combine sentences, adding sentences, and a variety of grammar skills. It is all in MC format. There on interactive online versions and printables.

Hope this is what you needed!?!

[StephR]

The released test questions are very helpful in providing resources for you to use. Also, check out Measuring Up to the California Content Standards. It is a GREAT book for teaching all of the LA standards (there is one for math as well)

[museumuse]

What grade level?

[CannonsMom]

5th grade

[Jump4Joy]

Yes, I agree with pp to go to CST website and print the test release questions. Also, I agree that you should look into purchasing Measuring Up. A colleague of mine used it last year with a difficult bunch and they did extremely well!!