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How to Keep ELA Students Engaged During Testing Season (Without Losing Your Mind!)

Let’s be real—testing season can feel like a grind. Between drills, practice tests, and pacing guides, it’s easy for engagement to take a backseat. But it doesn’t have to! You can keep your students motivated, creative, and learning—all while prepping them for their end-of-year assessments.

Here are 3 fun and meaningful ways to keep students engaged during testing season:

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Time-Saving Multiple-Choice Reading Strategies to Help Students Succeed on the SAT, ACT, AP Lang, and AP Lit Tests

Time-Saving Multiple-Choice Reading Strategies to Help Students Succeed on the SAT, ACT, AP Lang, and AP Lit Tests

Multiple-choice sections on standardized tests like the AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, SAT, and ACT can be overwhelming for students, but with the right approach, they can maximize their accuracy and efficiency. Here are some key reading strategies to help students work smarter—not harder—on test day!

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