Help students develop the reading and writing skills that Grade 2 students are expected to have. This workbook offers a simple system for ongoing practice that will help students develop the reading comprehension skills that all New Jersey students need. Each set in the workbook includes reading comprehension questions, plus a core skills exercise focused on one key skill that students are expected to have. The 40 sets in the book allow students to gradually develop all the key skills they will need, while building confidence and reducing test anxiety. Students will be prepared and ready for the NJ ASK Language Arts Literacy (LAL) test! New for 2012-2013 The state of New Jersey has adopted the Common Core State Standards. This workbook has been expanded to include core skills exercises focused on the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards. Key Features -40 reading mini-tests to make test preparation simple -Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions -Engaging reading passages to make revision fun -Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year -Includes exercises focused on developing the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards -Includes additional information and teaching notes on the key reading skills that New Jersey students need to master

Help students develop the skills they need to succeed on the NJ ASK Language Arts Literacy (LAL) test! This writing workbook will help students develop their reading comprehension skills and their writing skills. These skills are essential for performing well on the state test. New for 2012-2013 New Jersey has adopted the Common Core State Standards. This workbook has been expanded to include core skills exercises focused on the writing skills described in the Common Core State Standards. The additional exercises included throughout the book will give students the opportunity to complete research projects and produce writing for a wide range of purposes. About the Book This workbook includes three sections that provide full coverage of the key skills that students need. Reading and Writing Mini-tests - Mini-tests provide practice answering short answer and essay questions - Includes questions just like those found on the state test - Covers a wide range of passage types and question styles - Hints are included with questions to help and guide students Responding to Literature - Guided writing tasks teach students how to answer essay questions based on passages - Prepares students for the reading comprehension questions on the state test - Includes a planning process for students to follow - Hints are included to guide students and help develop writing skills Guided Writing Tasks - Prepares students for the writing tasks on the state test - Guided writing tasks teach students how to approach writing tasks - Includes writing prompts for narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing - Gives students practice writing short stories, letters, essays, and more

New and Updated for 2012-2013 -The increased difficulty will prepare students for the more rigorous NJ ASK Language Arts Literacy (LAL) test. -The wider range of exercises will challenge students and help students master reading comprehension skills. -The core skills exercises will develop the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards. About the Book This workbook is designed to develop the skills that students need to succeed on the New Jersey state test. It offers a simple system for ongoing practice that will help students develop the reading and writing skills that all New Jersey students need. Each set in the workbook includes reading comprehension questions, plus a core skills exercise focused on one key reading, writing, or language skill. The 40 sets in the book allow students to gradually develop the key skills they will need, while building confidence and reducing test anxiety. Students will be prepared and ready for the NJ ASK Language Arts Literacy (LAL) test! Key Features -40 reading mini-tests to make test preparation simple -Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions -Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year -Covers the same skills tested on the state test -Includes exercises focused on developing the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards -Includes additional information and teaching notes on the key reading skills that New Jersey students need to master About the Common Core Standards The state of New Jersey has adopted the Common Core State Standards. These standards describe what students are expected to learn. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and the state test includes questions that assess whether students have the skills described in the standards. This workbook has been expanded to include core skills exercises focused on the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards. The exercises have a range or formats and are designed to challenge students. As students gain the reading comprehension skills that will assist them on the state test, they will also develop these broader skills that will help them in all areas.

This workbook will develop the writing skills required by New Jersey students. Students will write in response to passages, as well as write narratives, arguments, and essays. Students will gain experience completing research projects and edit and revise their work. This workbook will develop the writing skills that students need, while preparing students for the more rigorous reading and writing tasks on the NJSLA-ELA assessments. Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - Ten convenient practice sets allow for ongoing skill development - Each practice set contains two reading comprehension tasks focused on writing in response to passages - Each practice set contains two writing tasks where students write a short story, personal narrative, argument, or essay - Guided writing tasks include hints, planning activities, and review checklists to guide students and encourage strong skill development - Each set includes additional core skills exercises that focus on key writing skills Key Benefits of this Workbook - Flexible format allows practice sets to be completed to suit any schedule - Develops the writing skills that are emphasized by the state standards - More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking - Format allows for review after each set to provide feedback and promote improvement Preparation for the NJSLA English Language Arts Assessments - Provides extensive experience providing written answers to reading comprehension questions - Gives students practice completing rigorous reading and writing tasks - Has a strong focus on using evidence from texts - Builds higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing and evaluating texts - Helps students write effective narratives and essays Full Coverage of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards - Covers all the types of writing in the state standards, including arguments, informative/explanatory texts, and narratives - Includes exercises for additional writing skills, including completing research projects and gathering information from sources - Reading comprehension tasks also develop strong reading skills

This tedBook Includes: 3 Practice tests that mirror the NJ ASK tests Detailed answer explanations for every question In-depth coverage of Writing Tasks, Reading Tasks and Language Skills Strategies for building speed and accuracy Content aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) PLUS One Year access to Online Workbooks Hundreds of practice questions with detailed answers Anywhere Access Learn using a smart phone, tablet or personal computer Individualized score reports Instant feedback after completion of the workbook Students can complete the Online Workbooks at their own pace PLUS FREE Lumos StepUp Mobile App Scan QR Code in the book to instantly access online workbooks Useful information related to the Common Core State Standards Interactive Practice Tests Lumos Study Program is used by the leading New Jersey schools and libraries to improve student achievement in the NJ ASK Test and supplement classroom learning How can students succeed on the NJ ASK Test Using the Lumos Study Program? At Lumos Learning, we believe that yearlong learning and adequate practice before the actual test are the keys to student success on the NJ ASK. We have designed the Lumos NJ ASK Study Program to help students get plenty of realistic practice before the test and to promote yearlong collaborative learning. Inside this book, you will find three full-length practice tests that are similar to the NJ ASK. Completing these tests will help students master the different areas that are included in the Common Core State Standards and practice test taking skills. The results will help the students and educators get insights into students' strengths and weaknesses in particular content areas. These insights could be used to help students strengthen their skills in difficult topics and to improve speed and accuracy while taking the test. The Lumos NJ ASK Online Workbooks are designed to promote yearlong learning. It is a simple program that students can access using a computer, smart phone or a tablet computer with internet access. It consists of hundreds of grade appropriate questions based on the CCSS. Students will get instant feedback and can review their answers anytime. Each student's answers and progress can be reviewed by parents and educators to reinforce the learning experience.

Matches the 2017-2018 New Jersey Learning Standards and Prepares Students for the 2018 PARCC Assessments! This workbook is designed to develop the writing skills required by New Jersey students. Students will write in response to passages, as well as write narratives, arguments, and essays. Students will gain experience completing research projects and edit and revise their work. This workbook will develop the writing skills that students need, while preparing students for the more rigorous reading and writing tasks on the PARCC assessments. Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - Ten convenient practice sets allow for ongoing skill development - Each practice set contains two reading comprehension tasks focused on writing in response to passages - Each practice set contains two writing tasks where students write a short story, personal narrative, argument, or essay - Guided writing tasks include hints, planning activities, and review checklists to guide students and encourage strong skill development - Each set includes additional core skills exercises that focus on key writing skills Key Benefits of this Workbook - Flexible format allows practice sets to be completed to suit any schedule - Helps students transition to the more rigorous PARCC assessments - Develops the writing skills that are emphasized by the state standards - More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking - Format allows for review after each set to provide feedback and promote improvement Preparation for the PARCC English Language Arts Assessments - Provides extensive experience providing written answers to reading comprehension questions - Gives students practice completing rigorous reading and writing tasks - Has a strong focus on using evidence from texts - Builds higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing and evaluating texts - Helps students write effective narratives and essays Full Coverage of the New Jersey Learning Standards - Covers all the types of writing in the state standards, including arguments, informative/explanatory texts, and narratives - Includes exercises for additional writing skills, including completing research projects and gathering information from sources - Reading comprehension tasks also develop strong reading skills