Matches the New 2017 Standards and the Next-Generation MCAS Tests!

This workbook will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the new Next-Gen MCAS English Language Arts 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
• Includes sets for literary texts, informational texts, and paired passages
• Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions
• Develops and builds on all the reading skills that students need
• Prepares students for the reading comprehension questions on the Next-Gen MCAS tests
• Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year

Prepares Students for the Next-Generation MCAS Tests

• Develops all the reading skills assessed on the new Next-Gen MCAS tests
• Covers the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks introduced in 2017
• Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
• Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
• Provides practice completing multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions

Full Coverage of the State Standards

• Covers all the reading skills listed in the 2017 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Covers all the reading skills assessed on the MCAS tests
• Includes literary texts, informational texts, and paired passages
• Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question

Key Benefits of this Workbook

• Short passages and question sets build confidence
• Ongoing practice develops strong reading skills
• More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking
• Students gain experience writing in response to passages
• 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