MASSACHUSETTS TEST PREP English Language Arts Reading Workbook Grade 7: Preparation for the Next-Generation MCAS Tests - Paperback

by Test Master Press Massachusetts (Author)

Matches the New 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
- Includes sets for literary texts, informational texts, and paired passages
- 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
- Covers the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks introduced in 2017
- 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 2017 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