TEXAS TEST PREP Reading Skills Workbook Daily STAAR Practice Grade 5: Preparation for the STAAR Reading Tests - Paperback

by T. Hawas (Author)

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 5 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
- 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