Updated to Match the Revised TEKS Standards Introduced in 2019-2020!
This workbook will develop the reading skills that Texas students need, while preparing students for the STAAR Reading test. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing reading practice, while being focused on building strong reading comprehension skills.
Skill Development Made Simple
- Provides 52 passages with questions divided into convenient sets - Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions - Includes literary texts, informational texts, and paired passages - Develops and builds on all the TEKS reading skills needed - Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year
Prepares Students for the STAAR Reading Test
- Develops all the reading skills that are assessed on the STAAR Reading test - Strong skill development prepares students for more rigorous assessments - Students gain experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages - Provides practice answering questions like those found on the real test
Full Coverage of the TEKS Standards
- Covers the Revised TEKS adopted in 2017 and first introduced in 2019-2020 - Covers the skills in the Foundational Language Skills (Vocabulary), Comprehension, Response, Multiple Genres, and Author's Purpose and Craft sections of the TEKS- Updated edition includes a wider variety of informational texts including advertisements, flyers, reviews, and instructional texts- Bonus set focuses on myths, fables, and drama- 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