24 Nonfiction Passages for Test Practice (4-5) (Ready-To-Go Reproducibles) [Paperback]

Michael Priestley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ready-To-Go Reproducibles | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

Boost students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills using all kinds of nonfiction. From how-to guides and letters to news stories and advertisements, these high-interest, ready-to-reproduce nonfiction passages and companion questions will give your students the practice they need to understand the information they see and read every day—and succeed on standardized tests. For use with Grades 4-5.

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About the Author

Michael Priestley is a Vermont-based writer of educational materials. This series also includes Ready-to-Go Reproducibles: 24 Nonfiction Passages for Test Practice for grades 2-3 and 6-8.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Teaching Resources (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439256097
• ISBN-13: 978-0439256094
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #342,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Education > Education Theory > Assessment

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practice and good selections, December 26, 2004

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Emily Hawkins (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 24 Nonfiction Passages for Test Practice (4-5) (Ready-To-Go Reproducibles) (Paperback)

Good reading cannot be achieved overnight. Young kids need to read extensively to build their skills. Taking practice tests can enhance your child's level effectively, because results are clearly measured. Without feedback, you don't know where you are or what you need. This book benefited my 4th grader so much that I bought another copy for my 2nd grader's future use. Before 3rd grade, I recommend the online weekly drills provided by Beestar.org. They are common in that reading skills are trained together with nice informative material. Your child gets both in one run.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 24 nonfiction passages for test practice, September 23, 2007

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This review is from: 24 Nonfiction Passages for Test Practice (4-5) (Ready-To-Go Reproducibles) (Paperback)

I enjoyed using this book as a test preparation tool for my students. I did have 2 problems with this book: some of the passages contained only 2 multiple choice questions, & some of the passages contained questions that involved open-ended answers. I do realize the value of open-ended questions but not in the day & age of No Child Left Behind.

Overall, despite these 2 flaws, this book saved me a lot of time when I needed resources to prepare my students for district testing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, January 20, 2009

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Skripter - See all my reviews

This review is from: 24 Nonfiction Passages for Test Practice (4-5) (Ready-To-Go Reproducibles) (Paperback)

I use these passages in my class in much the same way you would use the 6 Minute Quick Reads, they match my stories much of the time. The assignments also help with comprehension, a skill that many 2nd and intermediate students seem to lack.