Illinois Test Prep Writing Workbook Isat Writing Grade 6

Exercises, activities and practice tests to help students improve their writing skills.

Exercises, activities and practice tests to help students improve their writing skills.

Exercises, activities and practice tests to help students improve their writing skills.

Test preparation workbook for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) ELA/Literacy tests. Exercises, activities, and practice tests to help students improve their writing skills.

Exercises, activities and practice tests to help students improve their writing skills.

Exercises, activities and practice tests to help students improve their writing skills.

New and Updated for 2012-2013 -The increased difficulty will prepare students for the more rigorous ISAT Reading test. -The wider range of exercises will challenge students and help students master reading comprehension skills. -The core skills exercises will develop the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards. About the Book This workbook is designed to develop the reading comprehension skills that students need to succeed on the ISAT Reading test. It offers a simple system for ongoing practice that will help students develop the reading and writing skills that all Illinois students need. Each set in the workbook includes reading comprehension questions, plus a core skills exercise focused on one key reading, writing, or language skill. The 40 sets in the book allow students to gradually develop the key skills they will need, while building confidence and reducing test anxiety. Students will be prepared and ready for the ISAT Reading test! Key Features -40 reading mini-tests to make test preparation simple -Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions -Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year -Covers the same skills tested on the state test -Includes exercises focused on developing the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards -Includes additional information and teaching notes on the key reading skills that Illinois students need to master About the Common Core Standards The state of Illinois has adopted the Common Core State Standards. These standards describe what students are expected to learn. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and the state test includes questions that assess whether students have the skills described in the standards. This workbook has been expanded to include core skills exercises focused on the reading, writing, and language skills described in the Common Core State Standards. The exercises have a range or formats and are designed to challenge students. As students gain the reading comprehension skills that will assist them on the state test, they will also develop these broader skills that will help them in all areas.

Help students develop the skills that Illinois students need! This writing workbook will help students develop their reading comprehension skills and their writing skills. These skills are essential for performing well on the ISAT Reading test. This workbook includes three sections that provide full coverage of the key reading comprehension and writing skills that students need. Reading and Writing Mini-tests - Mini-tests provide practice answering short answer and essay questions - Includes questions just like those on the ISAT Reading test - Covers a wide range of passage types and question styles - Hints are included with questions to help and guide students Responding to Literature - Guided writing tasks teach students how to answer essay questions based on passages - Includes questions just like those on the ISAT Reading test - Includes a planning process for students to follow - Hints are included to guide students and help develop writing skills - Guided writing tasks help ensure that student writing will score well on state tests Guided Writing Tasks - Guided writing tasks teach students how to approach writing tasks - Includes writing prompts for narrative, descriptive, and explanatory writing - Gives students practice writing short stories, letters, essays, and more

Help students develop the skills that Illinois students need! This writing workbook will help students develop their reading comprehension skills and their writing skills. These skills are essential for performing well on the ISAT Reading test. New for 2012-2013 Illinois has adopted the Common Core State Standards. This workbook has been expanded to include core skills exercises focused on the writing skills described in the Common Core State Standards. The additional exercises included throughout the book will give students the opportunity to complete research projects and produce writing for a wide range of purposes. About the Book This workbook includes three sections that provide full coverage of the key reading comprehension and writing skills that students need. Reading and Writing Mini-tests - Mini-tests provide practice answering short answer and essay questions - Includes questions just like those on the ISAT Reading test - Covers a wide range of passage types and question styles - Hints are included with questions to help and guide students Responding to Literature - Guided writing tasks teach students how to answer essay questions based on passages - Includes questions just like those on the ISAT Reading test - Includes a planning process for students to follow - Hints are included to guide students and help develop writing skills - Guided writing tasks help ensure that student writing will score well on state tests Guided Writing Tasks - Guided writing tasks teach students how to approach writing tasks - Includes writing prompts for narrative, descriptive, and persuasive writing - Gives students practice writing short stories, letters, essays, and more

Preparation for the New Illinois Assessment of Readiness ELA/Literacy Tests! This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) English Language Arts/Literacy tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading comprehension practice, while being focused on developing 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 needed - Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year Preparation for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) ELA/Literacy Tests - Covers the Illinois Learning Standards assessed on the new IAR tests - Students gain extensive experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages - Includes a wide range of literary and informational passage types - Provides practice completing selected-response, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced questions - Also includes questions and exercises covering text-based writing 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 wide range of passage types - Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments