Getting ready for the ISEE and in need of some ELA support—especially for those all-too-important ISEE vocabulary questions? One of the best ways to improve vocabulary knowledge is by reading more and seeing how words are used in context. This article dives into a diverse selection of fun reads that are great resources for [...]
ELA-based Diwali activities give your middle and high school students the chance to work on English and Reading skills in a fun and engaging way. They can also introduce students to different cultures or literary genres with which they may not already be familiar. In 2025, Diwali falls on Monday, October 20th. The following [...]
Overall, students tend to feel like they perform the best on the ISEE Reading Comprehension section. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, generally [...]
There's no better way to celebrate the tricks and treats of All Hallows Eve in school than having your students practice key ELA and math skills with printable Halloween classroom activities! From spooky writing prompts to a coordinate plane full of creepy creatures, look no further for effective and easy-to-use practice for students. Each [...]
If you’re taking the ISEE or another ELA exam soon and wish to expand your word knowledge, use Piqosity’s ISEE vocabulary lists to prepare ahead of time! Here’s our advice on preparing for any kind of vocabulary test, from general ways of expanding your vocabulary to methods of using vocabulary lists that’ll maximize your [...]
The ISEE Verbal Reasoning test is the first of four sections in this private school admissions exam. Students who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, [...]
These books about starting school are a great way for students to get excited about reading and the upcoming school year! Whether you’re feeling anxious about starting a new grade or even at a new school (or your student is), these reads are sure to put some fears at ease and point out things [...]
The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for SAT and ACT prep will help you improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills you’ll be tested on! While the SAT and ACT approach ELA questions in different ways, they both assess students’ reading comprehension, [...]
With Independence Day coming up, it’s an apt time to learn about and appreciate the ways American and British culture contrast—one major variation is in the many US vs. UK spelling differences. While Americans and Brits communicate in the same language, there are so many differences in each respective dialect, [...]
It’s finally summer break! Take this time to rest and have fun, but make sure you find a book or two to read over the holiday. If you’re wondering, “is summer reading necessary?”, the answer is YES! If you’re not reading at all over the summer, the reading and writing [...]
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