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BOOK LIST

Test-Prep Resources

Build students' writing, close reading, and math skills with these 29 carefully selected test-prep resources for grades K–6.

Prepping students for standardized tests and meeting Common Core standards can feel overwhelming. This book list brings together all the test-prep resources you need in one carefully curated collection. The books target critical skills across literature and math, including close reading and comprehension, opinion/argument, distinguishing fact and opinion, narrative, and a variety of standards-based math skills. Use these books to aid in standards-based teaching, test prep, and to boost students' skills throughout the year.

Best for Grade 1

Each of the 40 short fiction and nonfiction passages in this collection includes companion comprehension questions that target critical reading skills and give students in grade 1 the repeated practice they need to build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and more.

Best for Grade 2

Each of the 40 short fiction and nonfiction passages in this collection includes companion comprehension questions that target critical reading skills and give students in grade 2 the repeated practice they need to build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and more.

Best for Grade 3

Each of the 40 short fiction and nonfiction passages in this collection includes companion comprehension questions that target critical reading skills and give students in grade 3 the repeated practice they need to build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and more.

Best for Grade 4

Each of the 40 short fiction and nonfiction passages in this collection includes companion comprehension questions that target critical reading skills and give students in grade 4 the repeated practice they need to build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and more.

Best for Grade 5

Each of the 40 short fiction and nonfiction passages in this collection includes companion comprehension questions that target critical reading skills and give students in grade 5 the repeated practice they need to build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and more.

Best for Grade 6

Each of the 40 short fiction and nonfiction passages in this collection includes companion comprehension questions that target critical reading skills and give students in grade 6 the repeated practice they need to build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and more.

Best for Grade 6

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With this collection of 100 eye-catching, reproducible practice pages at their fingertips, teachers will find it easy to reinforce grade-level, standards-based math skills for grade 6.

Best for Grades K-3

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Stella Writes An Opinion

Grades K - 3
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Stella has an opinion: “Second graders should be able to bring a morning snack!” But stating her opinion isn't enough; she has to support her opinion with reasons. Reading about Stella’s experience as she develops her piece will help guide students as they write about their own opinions. Includes teaching notes at the back of the book.

Best for Grades K-3

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Stella And Class: Information Experts

Grades K - 3
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A storybook about a chameleon prompts Stella and her classmates to ask questions about real chameleons. Acting upon their curiosity, their teacher guides them to conduct research to answer their queries then write an informative book about chameleons.

Best for Grades K-3

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Stella Tells Her Story

Grades K - 3
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Stella and her classmates were excitedly sharing stories before class, prompting Ms. Merkley to teach a lesson on how to write narratives or stories.

Best for Grades K-3

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Stella: Poet Extraordinaire

Grades K - 3
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Inspire a love of poetry writing in students with this read-aloud book that shares Stella’s and her classmates’ experiences as they jot down any words that come to mind for things they see, hear, or feel.