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