Integrating Test Prep Into Reading & Writing Workshops: Classroom-Tested Lessons & Activities That Teach Students the Skills They Need to Become . Excel on the Tests (Teaching Resources)

Jennison, Nancy

ISBN 10: 0545147115 / ISBN 13: 9780545147118

Published by Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies), 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrating Test Prep Into Reading & Writing Workshops: Classroom-Tested Lessons & Activities That Teach Students the Skills They Need to Become . Excel on the Tests (Teaching Resources)
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching Strategies)
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545147115
• ISBN 13: 9780545147118
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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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.

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.