Designed specifically for Texas STAAR Reading Program. Book contains 10 Warm-Ups that feature guided instruction, 4 Practice Tests.

Designed specifically for Texas STAAR Reading Program. Book contains 10 Warm-Ups that feature guided instruction, 4 Practice Tests.

Designed specifically for Texas STAAR Reading Program. Book contains 10 Warm-Ups that feature guided instruction, 4 Practice Tests.

Mometrix Test Preparation's STAAR Test Prep Guide Grade 5 Reading Language Arts is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: * 3 practice tests available online (2 of these printed in the guide) * Practice questions are aligned to TEKS Standards * Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult concepts * Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance * A complete review of all STAAR test sections Mometrix Test Preparation is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization. All organizational and test names are trademarks of their respective owners. The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your STAAR exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam. The Reading section covers: * Vocabulary * Comprehension Skills * Response Skills * Literary Elements * Literary Genres * Author's Purpose and Craft The Writing section covers: * Spelling * Writing Process * Essay Structure and Organization * Grammar * Written Essay * Informational Text Example ...and much more! Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix STAAR study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language. Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of STAAR practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our STAAR Test Prep Guide Grade 5 Reading Language Arts is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the STAAR review you need to be successful on your exam.

Help students develop the reading comprehension skills that second grade 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 Virginia 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 SOL Reading test! New for 2012-2013 This workbook has been expanded to include core skills practice exercises focused on developing the key reading, writing, and language skills that students are expected to have. With over 60 practice exercises focused on a range of skills, students will develop the key skills that will help them succeed in class and on state tests. 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 key reading, writing, and language skills that students need - Includes additional information and teaching notes on the key reading skills that Virginia students need to master

"A sensitive portrayal of a family in Thailand. . . . This gracefully told story will resonate with many young readers." — Booklist (starred review) Eleven-year-old Noi is learning to paint like her grandmother. She and her older sister, Ting, spend many rapt hours in the jungle watching as Kun Ya paints delicate silk umbrellas to sell at the market. But one day Kun Ma and Kun Pa announce that Ting must start working at a local radio factory to help support the family. As the days and weeks pass, Noi anxiously sees her own fate reflected in her sister’s constricting world. Can Noi find a way to master her fear of failure and stand up for her gift — and Kun Ya’s tradition — before the future masters her?

An understanding of language arts concepts is key to strong communication skillsÑthe foundation of success across disciplines. Spectrum Language Arts for grade 7 provides focused practice and creative activities to help your child master parts of speech, vocabulary, sentence types, and grammar. --This comprehensive workbook doesnÕt stop with focused practiceÐit encourages children to explore their creative sides by challenging them with thought-provoking writing projects. Aligned to current state standards, Spectrum Language Arts for grade 7 includes an answer key and a supplemental WriterÕs Guide to reinforce grammar and language arts concepts. With the help of Spectrum, your child will build the language arts skills necessary for a lifetime of success.