Updated to Match the Revised TEKS Standards Introduced in 2019-2020!

This workbook will develop the reading skills that Texas students need, while preparing students for the STAAR Reading tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading practice, while being focused on building strong reading comprehension skills. Skill Development Made Simple

• Provides 52 passages with questions divided into convenient sets
• Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions
• Includes literary texts, informational texts, and paired passages
• Develops and builds on all the TEKS reading skills needed
• Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year

Prepares Students for the STAAR Reading Tests

• Develops all the reading skills that are assessed on the STAAR Reading tests
• Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
• Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
• Includes practice providing written answers
• Prepares students for the range of question types on the new STAAR Reading online tests

Full Coverage of the TEKS Standards

• Covers the Revised TEKS adopted in 2017 and first introduced in 2019-2020
• Covers the skills in the Foundational Language Skills (Vocabulary), Comprehension, Response, Multiple Genres, and Author's Purpose and Craft sections of the TEKS
• Updated edition includes a wider variety of informational texts including advertisements, flyers, reviews, and instructional texts
• Bonus set focuses on myths, fables, and drama
• 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 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
• Ensures that students are prepared for the new online STAAR Reading tests