California Test Prep English Language Arts Common Core Reading, Grade 3: Covers the Reading Sections of the Smarter Balanced (Sbac) Assessments

Matches the 2015-2016 State Standards and Assessments!

This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the reading sections of the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading comprehension practice, while being focused on developing Common Core 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 Common Core reading skills needed
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year

Full Coverage of the Common Core Reading Standards
- Covers all the Common Core reading skills that students need
- Includes sets for literature, sets for informational texts, and mixed sets
- Includes paired literary texts and paired informational texts
- Additional exercises introduce and develop essential Common Core skills
- Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question

Helps Students Prepare for the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) Assessments
- Covers the reading skills that are tested on the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments
- Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
- Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
- Provides practice completing selected-response, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced questions

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 range of passage types
- Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments