Act Reading Practice Book

Pass the FTCE Reading K-12 Test Are you working on your reading endorsement? The NavaED FTCE Reading K-12 study guide with practice tests is fully aligned to the skills and competencies assessed on the exam. The study guide has content and test questions that cover everything assessed on the FTCE Reading K-12, so you can pass your exam the first time you take it. The study guide includes: Detailed content sections for all competencies of the test, so you understand everything covered on the exam. 10 practice test questions after each competency, so you can practice the specific skills for each type of question you'll see on the test. Detailed answer explanations for every test question in the study guide, so you know exactly why you answered correctly or incorrectly. Multiple teaching scenarios and assessment questions, so you are prepared for complex situational questions on the test. Test tips and strategies specific to the FTCE Reading K-12 Test, so you can think like a test maker and not a test taker. A full 120-question practice test with detailed answer explanations, so you can practice your skills. A list of "good words" to look for in the answer choices, so you can identify the correct answers and eliminate incorrect answers quickly. The 9 competencies covered in this study guide are: Knowledge of research and theories of reading processes Knowledge of text types and structures Knowledge of reading assessment and evaluation Knowledge of learning environments and procedures that support reading Knowledge of oral and written language acquisition and beginning reading Knowledge of phonics and word recognition Knowledge of vocabulary acquisition and use Knowledge of reading fluency and reading comprehension Knowledge of reading program development, implementation, and coordination

he Reading Section of the ACT challenges test takers to read efficiently yet attentively. Both speed and accuracy are necessary, and these are the qualities that you will build with this ACT Reading practice book. Created and edited by the veteran test prep instructors of Integrated Educational Services, the techniques, passages, and practice questions in this volume are designed to help you dramatically refine your methods-and dramatically improve your score. You will begin by deepening your knowledge of the four different ACT Reading passage types: Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science. From there, use the classroom-tested tips and techniques developed by IES and practice your way to success. The ten full practice tests in this book will help you to hone your test-taking skills, while self-assessments and detailed answer explanations will enable you to target your weaknesses and solidify your strengths. Four substantial passages, forty questions, only thirty-five minutes-each ACT Reading section can seem intimidating. This book will change that. Follow the techniques, delve into the practice tests, and take control of the ACT!

Further your SAT® vocabulary knowledge to get farther down the road to success This up-to-date SAT vocabulary workbook helps students master more than 700 words that frequently appear in the SAT’s reading, writing, and essay sections. The book’s approach reflects changes made to the test in recent years, focusing on the understanding of vocabulary more than rote memorization. It’s a modern workbook designed to give college-bound students the edge needed to improve their SAT scores. 145 short lessons—Each lesson features a theme to help contextualize vocabulary and concludes with a mini quiz to test understanding. Practical organization―Chapters focus on different elements of the SAT, including words for reading topics like history and science, transition words, and commonly confused words. Learning that lasts―With extra tips for retention, this focused approach works equally well for students who are taking the test in a week or in a year. This workbook is the ideal resource for students looking to master SAT vocabulary.

Boost your ACT Reading score with this brand new all-in-one guide, filled with complete content review of the Reading section, targeted advice from experts, and 4 full-length practice tests for ACT Reading. Techniques That Actually Work • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT® Reading Test • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need for a High Score • Expert review of ACT Reading concepts and skills, including dual passages • Step-by-step instruction on how to approach ACT Reading passages and questions • Bulleted chapter summary pages for quick reference Practice Your Way to Excellence • 4 ACT Reading practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Drills throughout to help cement your knowledge Also available: ACT English Prep, ACT Science Prep, and ACT Math Prep

This updated edition of The Complete Guide to ACT Reading is designed to reflect the most current version of the ACT Reading Comprehension test. In addition to a complete chapter covering each major question type, this book includes an overview of common passage topics and themes designed to teach students to "read the test" and to identify correct and incorrect answers more quickly and accurately; an extensive discussion of time-management strategies on both individual passage/question sets and on the Reading test as a whole; and two full-length practice tests accompanied by thorough explanations.

Students will begin by deepening your knowledge of the four different ACT Reading passage types: Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science. From there, use the classroom-tested tips and techniques developed by IES and practice your way to success. The ten full practice tests in this book will help you to hone your test-taking skills, while self-assessments and detailed answer explanations will enable you to target your weaknesses and solidify your strengths. Four substantial passages, forty questions, only thirty-five minuteseach ACT Reading section can seem intimidating. This book will change that. Follow the techniques, delve into the practice tests, and take control of the ACT!

Boost your ACT Reading score with this brand new all-in-one guide, filled with complete content review of the Reading section, targeted advice from experts, and 4 full-length practice tests for ACT Reading. Techniques That Actually Work • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the ACT® Reading Test • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically Everything You Need for a High Score • Expert review of ACT Reading concepts and skills, including dual passages • Step-by-step instruction on how to approach ACT Reading passages and questions • Bulleted chapter summary pages for quick reference Practice Your Way to Excellence • 4 ACT Reading practice tests with detailed answer explanations • Drills throughout to help cement your knowledge Also available: ACT English Prep, ACT Science Prep, and ACT Math Prep

Provides strategies for preparing for the English, reading, and writing sections on the ACT and includes over five hundred practice questions with detailed answer explanations.