Author : Test Master Press
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781493736829
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (368 download)
Book Synopsis Texas Language Arts Compound Words Elementary Workbook by : Test Master Press
Download or read book Texas Language Arts Compound Words Elementary Workbook written by Test Master Press and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an organized program where students complete focused exercises to develop a key language skill required of Texas students. The exercises 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. Develops 10+ TEKS Language Arts Skills - produces a thorough understanding of compound words - develops word analysis and decoding skills - introduces common prefixes and suffixes - illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning - develops skills in identifying and using synonyms and antonyms - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - creates an understanding of words with multiple meanings - increases general vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings - provides practice understanding and using nouns, adjectives, and adverbs - introduces pronouns and demonstrates their meaning and uses - encourages the use of different techniques to determine correct spelling - enhances reading comprehension skills Key Features - 101 exercises focused on compound words - 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 - includes a complete answer key STAAR Test Prep While the aim of this book is mainly to develop and enhance language skills, the skills learned will also improve performance on the STAAR Reading test and the STAAR Writing test. The STAAR Reading test includes questions assessing vocabulary. The strong understanding developed from this book will improve student performance on these questions, as well as increase general reading comprehension skills. The language and writing skills developed will also improve student performance on the composition sections of the STAAR Writing test.