Massachusetts Test Prep Reading and Writing Common Core, Grade 7
Author: Test Master Press Massachusetts
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2015-02-03
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9781507836989
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This workbook is specifically designed to develop Common Core writing skills. Students will write in response to passages, as well as write narratives, arguments, and essays. Students will gain experience completing research projects and edit and revise their work. This workbook will develop the Common Core writing skills that students need, while preparing students for the reading and writing tasks on the PARCC and MCAS assessments. Provides Ongoing Skill Development and Practice - Ten convenient practice sets allow for ongoing skill development - Each practice set contains two reading comprehension tasks where students write in response to passages - Each practice set contains two writing tasks where students write a short story, personal narrative, argument, or essay - Guided writing tasks include hints, planning activities, and review checklists to guide students and encourage strong skill development - Each set includes additional core skills exercises that focus on key writing skills Preparation for the PARCC and MCAS Assessments - Provides extensive experience providing written answers to reading comprehension questions - Guided tasks teach students how to write effective essays and narratives - Builds higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing and evaluating texts - Develops the strong reading comprehension skills needed for the assessments - Provides the skills and experience needed for the PARCC and MCAS writing tasks Key Benefits of this Workbook - Flexible format allows practice sets to be completed to suit any schedule - Develops the writing skills that are emphasized by the new Common Core standards - Gives students experience with all types of writing tasks - Tips, planning, and review activities teach the key features expected of student writing - Format allows for review after each set to provide feedback and promote improvement Full Coverage of the Common Core Standards - Covers all the types of writing in the Common Core standards, including arguments, informative/explanatory texts, and narratives - Includes exercises for additional Common Core skills, including completing research projects and gathering information from sources - Reading comprehension tasks develop strong Common Core reading skills
