Author : V. Hawas
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781725885271
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (852 download)
Book Synopsis Virginia Test Prep Vocabulary Skills Workbook Figurative Language Grade 5 by : V. Hawas
Download or read book Virginia Test Prep Vocabulary Skills Workbook Figurative Language Grade 5 written by V. Hawas and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the New Standards of Learning Introduced in 2017! This book offers an organized program where students complete focused exercises to develop a key vocabulary skill required of Virginia 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. Key Features - 101 exercises cover idioms, adages, similes, metaphors, and hyperbole - also covers using context to determine word meaning and using words with multiple meanings - 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 - each set is focused on developing key vocabulary skills listed in the Standards of Learning - includes a complete answer key Develops SOL Language and Vocabulary Skills - produces a thorough understanding of idioms - provides practice recognizing the meaning of common phrases - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - helps students distinguish among multiple meanings of words - develops the ability to understand and use similes and metaphors - introduces exaggeration and hyperbole - improves writing by promoting stronger word choices and the use of figurative language - encourages students to use descriptive vocabulary - enhances reading comprehension skills