Publisher's Synopsis
Get ready to transform your ESL classroom with our Test Prep Reading Book for CASAS Reading STEPS Level D, specifically designed for the Form 627R & 628R reading comprehension tests. This essential tool aligns with the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) for Adult Education. It satisfies the National Reporting System (NRS) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) expectations, ensuring your ESL students are on the path to success.
This reading textbook is more than just a teaching aid; it is a comprehensive program tailored to bolster reading comprehension among ESL learners. With a structured layout of five units and one practice test, totaling 18 learner-centered reading lessons, your students will navigate essential topics like basic communication, consumer economics, community resources, health, employment, government, and law.
Leverage Bloom's Taxonomy's six levels of objectives and competencies (remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating) to enhance your teaching methods. Each lesson in the book is a stepping stone that equips you with the strategies to teach reading effectively, focusing on important skills such as identifying main ideas, uncovering details, making inferences, summarizing content, applying knowledge, understanding the author's perspective, and contextual vocabulary. The clarity and depth of the lessons will enable you to deliver content that resonates with your students and solidifies their understanding.
Finally, this textbook isn't just about reading-it's about providing your students with the academic and life skills they need to thrive. As they progress through the book, they'll gain valuable insights and abilities to navigate the complexities of community life, family responsibilities, and the workplace. By using this book, you'll be equipping your students for standardized testing and real-world challenges.
