Preparation for the Wisconsin Forward Exam for 2017-2018!

This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the reading tasks on the new Wisconsin Forward Exam for English Language Arts. 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 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

Practice and Preparation for the Wisconsin Forward Exam

• Covers the reading skills that are tested on the Forward Exam
• 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