NEW YORK TEST PREP English Language Arts Common Core Reading Grade 7: Develops the Reading and Writing Skills Assessed on the New York Common Core ELA Test

New and Updated for the 2014-2015 Common Core ELA Tests!

This workbook will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the Common Core English Language Arts Test. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing 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 reading skills needed
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year

Prepares Students for the New York Common Core ELA Test

- Covers the reading skills assessed on the Common Core ELA Test
- Develops both the reading and writing skills needed for the test
- Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments
- Provides practice with multiple-choice, short-response, and extended-response questions
- Focuses on key Common Core features like close reading and using evidence from texts

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

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