This book has been created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core Standards. The book focuses on language skills, but will also develop complementary phonics, reading, and writing skills. The student will focus on a key language skill by completing sets of focused exercises that increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations. ...
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This book has been created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core Standards. The book focuses on language skills, but will also develop complementary phonics, reading, and writing skills. The student will focus on a key language skill by completing sets of focused exercises that increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations. Covers 10+ Common Core Skills - produces a thorough understanding of homonyms, homophones, and homographs - develops phonics skills by linking written letters to sounds - provides practice decoding words - improves spelling - increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings - introduces and creates understanding of words with multiple meanings - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - creates an understanding of the relationship between words - allows students to understand literal and nonliteral meanings of words - enhances reading comprehension skills - helps develop writing skills and revising skills Key Features - 101 exercises focused on homophones, homographs, and homonyms - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets - each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills - specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations - includes a complete answer key About the Common Core Standards The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book.
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