Help students develop the reading comprehension skills they will need to succeed on Virginia's SOL Reading test. This workbook offers a simple system for ongoing test prep practice that will help students develop the reading comprehension skills that all Virginia students need. Each set in the workbook includes reading comprehension questions similar to those found on the state test, 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. 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. Test Preparation Made Easy - 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 - Covers the same skills tested on the state test - Includes exercises focused on developing the key reading, writing, and language skills that students will need - Includes additional information and teaching notes on the key reading skills that Virginia students need to master

Get ready for the 2012-2013 state test! This book has just been updated and includes practice for the new technology-enhanced questions that will be on the 2012-2013 test. Get Ready for the SOL! This practice test book is the perfect preparation tool for the SOL Reading test taken by all Virginia students. It contains 6 reading mini-tests to ease students into test preparation and help students develop the reading comprehension skills they will need for the state test. It includes 6 focused vocabulary quizzes that cover the vocabulary skills that Virginia students need. It includes a full-length SOL Reading test just like the real state test. Get Ready to take the SOL Online! All students will take the 2012-2013 SOL Reading test online. The test will include new types of test questions known as technology-enhanced questions. This practice test book includes an introduction to the new question types so students will know what to expect and how to answer these new questions. The practice test book also includes practice questions so students can get used to the new question formats. There is no better way to prepare for the SOL than to take it! - Build confidence by using the tests to improve student performance - Reduce text anxiety by allowing the student to practice taking the test - Find out what score a student is likely to get before they take the real state test - Use the tests in revision so students develop the skills to answer all types of reading comprehension questions - Use the full answer key and skills list to identify exactly what skills the student is missing - Use the included teaching notes to ensure that students have a full understanding of the key reading skills that Virginia students need

Covers the new Standards of Learning introduced in 2017! This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the SOL Reading tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing practice, while being focused on building strong reading skills. Skill Development Made Simple - Provides 48 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 reading skills needed - Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year Prepares Students for the SOL Reading Tests - Covers the reading skills that are tested on the SOL Reading assessments - Includes a wide range of passage types - Students gain extensive experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages - Provides practice completing multiple-choice and technology-enhanced questions - Prepares students for computer adaptive testing Full Coverage of the New Standards of Learning - Covers all the reading skills listed in the new 2017 Standards of Learning - Includes sets for fictional texts, nonfiction texts, and paired passages - Additional exercises introduce and develop essential skills - Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question Key Benefits of this Book - Short passages and question sets build confidence - Ongoing practice develops strong reading skills - More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking - Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns - Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice - Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments - Provides experience with a range of question types

Updated edition covers the new Standards of Learning introduced in 2017! This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the SOL Reading tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing practice, while being focused on building strong 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 reading skills needed - Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year Prepares Students for the SOL Reading Tests - Covers the reading skills that are tested on the SOL Reading assessments - Includes a wide range of passage types - Students gain extensive experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages - Provides practice completing multiple-choice and technology-enhanced questions - Prepares students for computer adaptive testing Full Coverage of the New Standards of Learning - Covers all the reading skills listed in the new 2017 Standards of Learning - Includes sets for fictional texts, nonfiction texts, and paired passages - Additional exercises introduce and develop essential skills - Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question Key Benefits of this Book - Short passages and question sets build confidence - Ongoing practice develops strong reading skills - More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking - Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns - Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice - Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments - Provides experience with a range of question types

Covers the New Standards of Learning Introduced in 2017! This workbook provides extensive guided practice with a complete range of writing tasks. Students will write in response to passages, as well as produce narrative, descriptive, opinion, and expository writing. This workbook will develop the writing skills that students need, while helping to prepare students for the SOL Writing tests and the SOL Reading tests. Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - Ten convenient practice sets allow for ongoing skill development - Each practice set contains two reading comprehension tasks where students write in response to passages - Each practice set contains two writing tasks where students write a narrative, descriptive, opinion, or expository text - 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 skills Full Coverage of the New Standards of Learning - Covers all the types of writing in the state standards - Includes exercises for additional writing skills, including completing research projects and gathering information from sources - Provides extensive practice writing in response to fictional and nonfiction texts Preparation for the SOL Writing and SOL Reading tests - Helps students gain the skills and experience needed for the tests - Provides practice with narrative and expository writing prompts like those found on the tests - Tips, planning, and review activities teach the key features expected of student writing - Develops the strong reading skills needed for the SOL Reading test - Rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and advanced thinking

Updated edition covers the new Standards of Learning introduced in 2017! This workbook provides extensive guided practice with a complete range of writing tasks. Students will write in response to passages, as well as produce narrative, reflective, persuasive, and expository writing. This workbook will develop the writing skills that students need, while helping to prepare students for the SOL Writing tests and the SOL Reading tests. Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - Ten convenient practice sets allow for ongoing skill development - Each practice set contains two reading comprehension tasks where students write in response to passages - Each practice set contains two writing tasks where students write a narrative, reflective, persuasive, or expository text - 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 skills Full Coverage of the New Standards of Learning - Covers all the types of writing in the state standards - Includes exercises for additional writing skills, including completing research projects and gathering information from sources - Provides extensive practice writing in response to fictional and nonfiction texts Preparation for the SOL Writing and SOL Reading tests - Helps students gain the skills and experience needed for the tests - Provides practice with persuasive and expository writing prompts like those found on the tests - Tips, planning, and review activities teach the key features expected of student writing - Develops the strong reading skills needed for the SOL Reading test - Rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and advanced thinking

Covers the new Standards of Learning introduced in 2017! This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the SOL Reading tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing practice, while being focused on building strong reading skills. Skill Development Made Simple - Provides 48 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 reading skills needed - Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year Prepares Students for the SOL Reading Tests - Covers the reading skills that are tested on the SOL Reading assessments - Includes a wide range of passage types - Students gain extensive experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages - Provides practice completing multiple-choice and technology-enhanced questions - Prepares students for computer adaptive testing Full Coverage of the New Standards of Learning - Covers all the reading skills listed in the new 2017 Standards of Learning - Includes sets for fictional texts, nonfiction texts, and paired passages - Additional exercises introduce and develop essential skills - Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question Key Benefits of this Book - Short passages and question sets build confidence - Ongoing practice develops strong reading skills - More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking - Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns - Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice - Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments - Provides experience with a range of question types