MASSACHUSETTS TEST PREP Reading Comprehension Common Core Workbook Grade 3: Covers the Literature and Informational Text Reading Standards

Preparation for the 2015-2016 MCAS and PARCC Tests!

This workbook will develop the reading comprehension skills that students need, while preparing students for the state tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading comprehension practice, while being focused on developing the Common Core reading skills listed in the Massachusetts' curriculum.

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 reading comprehension skills needed
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year

Full Coverage of the Reading Standards

- Covers all the reading skills listed in Massachusetts' Common Core curriculum
- 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 State Tests

- Covers the reading skills that are tested on the PARCC and MCAS assessments
- Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
- Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
- Provides practice completing selected-response and constructed-response questions

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
- Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments