All 5th grade students in NJ are required to pass the NJ ASK (Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) Grade 5 Language Arts Literacy assessment test. This test prep helps 5th graders succeed on this important high-stakes exam. /Completely aligned with the core curriculum standards of the NJ Dept. of Education, the book includes a student-friendly, targeted review of the Language Arts Literacy skills tested on the exam: interpreting text, recognizing ideas, analyzing & critiquing text, making judgments/drawing conclusions, and addressing writing prompts. /Our focused lessons appeal to students at all learning levels. Each lesson explains language arts concepts in a language suitable for the 5th grade level, while reading passages and examples strengthen abilities. Color icons highlight important questions and study tips. /

All fourth grade students in NJ are required to pass the NJ ASK (Assessment of Skills and Knowledge) Grade 4 Science assessment test. REA's test prep gives fourth graders all the information they need to succeed on this important high-stakes exam. /Completely aligned with the core curriculum standards of the NJ Department of Education, the test prep includes a student-friendly, targeted review of the science skills tested on the exam, including: life science, physical science, and earth science. /Our focused lessons appeal to students at all learning levels. Each lesson explains science topics in language suitable for the fourth grade level, while numerous drills strengthen abilities. Color icons throughout the book highlight important questions and study tips. /The book also includes two full-length practice tests with detailed explanations of answers that allow students to test their knowledge and focus on areas in need of improvement.

With the Finish Line for ELLs 2.0 workbook, English language learners can improve their performance across the language domains and become familiar with item types on state ELP assessments

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Demonstrates how to develop a standards-based curriculum, deliver and assess instruction with research-based best practices, and implement capacity-building processes that support a school's daily operation.

Nearly every state has independently adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), making this practical guide an indispensable resource for grades 3-5 teachers and teachers-in-training. Leading authorities explain each of the English language arts (ELA) standards and vividly show how to implement them. The book is filled with grade-specific classroom vignettes, instructional strategies and activities, sample lesson plans, and discussion questions. Chapters cover the major ELA strands: reading (literature, informational texts, and foundational skills); writing; speaking and listening; and language. Issues of assessment and technology integration are also explored. An appendix includes thematic units for each grade level demonstrating ways to embed CCSS/ELA standards into content-area instruction. See also Teaching with the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, PreK-2.