Massachusetts Test Prep Reading Comprehension Mcas Reading Workbook Grade 6

Matches the 2016-2017 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 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 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 - 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 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