Publisher's Synopsis
Matches the 2016-2017 State Standards and Assessments!
This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the reading sections of the M-STEP assessments. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading comprehension practice, while being focused on developing Common Core reading skills.
Skill Development Made Simple- Provides 40 passages with questions divided into convenient sets
- Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions
- Develops and builds on all the Common Core reading skills needed
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year
Full Coverage of the Common Core Reading Standards
- Covers all the Common Core reading skills that students need
- Includes sets for literature, sets for informational texts, and mixed sets
- Includes paired literary texts and paired informational texts
- Additional exercises introduce and develop essential Common Core skills
- Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question
Helps Students Prepare for the M-STEP Assessments
- Covers the reading skills that are tested on the M-STEP assessments
- Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
- Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
- Provides practice completing selected-response, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced questions
Key Benefits of this Book
- Short passages and question sets build confidence
- Ongoing practice develops strong reading comprehension skills
- Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice
- Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns
- Provides experience with a range of passage types
- Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments
