Washington Test Prep English Language Arts Common Core Reading Grade 3

Matches the 2015-2016 Washington State Standards and SBAC Assessments

This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the reading sections of the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading comprehension practice, while being focused on developing Common Core 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 Common Core reading skills needed
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year
Full Coverage of the Common Core Reading Standards
- Covers all the Common Core reading skills that students need
- Includes sets for literature, sets for informational texts, and mixed sets
- Includes paired literary texts and paired informational texts
- Additional exercises introduce and develop essential Common Core skills
- Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question
Helps Students Prepare for the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) Assessments
- Covers the reading skills that are tested on the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments
- Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
- Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
- Provides practice completing selected-response, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced questions
Key Benefits of this Book
- Short passages and question sets build confidence
- Ongoing practice develops strong reading comprehension skills
- Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice
- Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns
- Provides experience with a range of passage types
- Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments