The comprehensive Passages Summer Achievement Program provides focused reading comprehension instruction through the use of short, complex texts and accompanying text-specific selected and constructed response questions.
Blending current research with best practices, the Summer Achievement Program features explicit and easy-to-use instruction. Fully worked-out, explicit lesson plans, appropriate for both new and experienced teachers, align to the CCSS, and contain scaffolded instruction for all levels of students.
Short, Complex Fiction and Nonfiction Texts cover a wide range of captivating stories and topics at a variety of Guided Reading Levels.
Assessments: Targeted assessment options monitor students' progress with Pre- and Post-Diagnostic Assessments, and Selected and Constructed Response questions.
Explicit Instruction focuses on reading comprehension improvement during the fast-paced summer months.
Detailed and Flexible Pacing Plan outlines 4 weeks of instruction.
Pre- and Post-Diagnostic Assessments monitor student progress.
Answer Key provides sample responses to each written response.
Common Core State Standards Correlations are included for each question.
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40 Fiction and Nonfiction Text Passages that provide a consistent format, and multiple opportunities to practice reading succinct passages and improve close reading skills.
Selected and Constructed Response Questions accompanying each Passage promote effective test-taking practices.
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