Integrating Test Prep into Reading & Writing Workshops Grades 3-8: Classroom-Tested Lessons & Activities That Teach Students the Skills They Need to ... Excel on the Test (Teaching Resources) - Softcover

Jennison, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0545147115 ISBN 13: 9780545147118

Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2011

Synopsis

Literacy expert Nancy Jennison has more than 18 years experience in successfully preparing students for standardized reading and writing tests, so she knows what works to raise those scores. In this comprehensive resource, she presents her strategies for integrating the skills students need to succeed on the tests with best practice teaching and your school&;s curriculum. From analyzing your state test, integrating the skills into your workshops throughout the year, planning test-prep genre units of study for both reading and writing, and using differentiation strategies to give your struggling students a boost, it&;s all here. A must-have for any teacher who wants to prepare students for the tests&;without sacrificing quality instruction! For use with Grades 3-8.

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About the Authors

Nancy Jennison is a teacher and educational consultant with more than 20 years experience. She is Reading Recovery trained, National Board certified, and has taught K-8 and served as a language arts staff developer. She is a featured national speaker and has written numerous articles for educational journals. She currently lives in Massachusetts.

Nancy Jennison is a teacher and educational consultant with more than 20 years experience. She is Reading Recovery trained, National Board certified, and has taught K-8 and served as a language arts staff developer. She is a featured national speaker and has written numerous articles for educational journals. She currently lives in Massachusetts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545147115
• ISBN 13: 9780545147118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240