How to Get
Better Test Scores for
State Tests with Open-Ended Items | GRADES 3–8
Language Arts
Each Student Book provides models, strategies, and practice for language arts questions on state tests with open-ended items.
Choose these test preparation books when
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students take a state or standardized test that has
—short, open-ended response questions
—extended-response questions
—selected-response (multiple-choice) questions -
students are asked to draw conclusions from two or more reading selections
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students must show or explain their work on a language arts test
The Student Books target
Specific strategies for
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answering questions that require written responses
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using context clues
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using editing skills
Practice on tests that cover
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parts of speech
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sentences and combining sentences
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writing paragraphs
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spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
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research skills
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reference sources
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maps, charts, and graphs
