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Covers the new Standards of Learning introduced in 2017

This book will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the SOL Reading tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing practice, while being focused on building strong reading skills.

Skill Development Made Simple
- Provides 48 passages with questions divided into convenient sets
- Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions
- Develops and builds on all the reading skills needed
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year

Prepares Students for the SOL Reading Tests
- Covers the reading skills that are tested on the SOL Reading assessments
- Includes a wide range of passage types
- Students gain extensive experience understanding, analyzing, and responding to passages
- Provides practice completing multiple-choice and technology-enhanced questions
- Prepares students for computer adaptive testing

Full Coverage of the New Standards of Learning
- Covers all the reading skills listed in the new 2017 Standards of Learning
- Includes sets for fictional texts, nonfiction texts, and paired passages
- Additional exercises introduce and develop essential skills
- Full answer key lists the specific skill covered by each question

Key Benefits of this Book
- Short passages and question sets build confidence
- Ongoing practice develops strong reading skills
- More rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking
- Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns
- Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice
- Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments
- Provides experience with a range of question types