Nature's Fireworks


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Describes various types of lightning and explains what causes lightning.




Finish Line for ELLs 2. 0


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With the Finish Line for ELLs 2.0 workbook, English language learners can improve their performance across the language domains and become familiar with item types on state ELP assessments




The Wednesday Wars


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In this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt tells the witty and compelling story of a teenage boy who feels that fate has it in for him, during the school year 1968-68. Seventh grader Holling Hoodhood isn't happy. He is sure his new teacher, Mrs. Baker, hates his guts. Holling's domineering father is obsessed with his business image and disregards his family. Throughout the school year, Holling strives to get a handle on the Shakespeare plays Mrs. Baker assigns him to read on his own time, and to figure out the enigmatic Mrs. Baker. As the Vietnam War turns lives upside down, Holling comes to admire and respect both Shakespeare and Mrs. Baker, who have more to offer him than he imagined. And when his family is on the verge of coming apart, he also discovers his loyalty to his sister, and his ability to stand up to his father when it matters most.




Treasure in the Field


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The sons of a Vietnamese farmer learn a valuable lesson about the "treasure" in their rice field.




Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Tests


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Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Test: Help Improve Your Child’s Math and English Skills – Many parents are expressing a demand for books that will help their children succeed and excel on the fourth grade assessment tests in math and English –especially in areas where children have limited access to computers. This book will help students practice basic math concepts, i.e., number sense and applications as well as more difficult math, such as patterns, functions, and algebra. English skills will include practice in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Rubrics are included for self-evaluation.




Roadmap to 8th Grade English Language Arts, New York Edition


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If Students Need to Know It, It’s in This Book This book develops the English skills of eighth graders. It builds skills that will help them succeed in school and on the New York State test. Why The Princeton Review? We have more than 20 years of experience helping students master the skills needed to excel on standardized tests. Each year, we help more than 2 million students score higher and earn better grades. We Know the New York State Testing Program Our experts at The Princeton Review have analyzed the New York State test, and this book provides the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched practice possible for the Grade 8 English Language Arts test. We break down the test into individual skills to familiarize students with the test’s structure, while increasing their overall skill level. We Get Results We know what it takes to succeed in the classroom and on tests. This book includes strategies that are proven to improve student performance. We provide • content review, detailed lessons, and practice exercises modeled on the skills tested by the New York State Grade 8 English Language Arts test • proven test-taking skills and techniques, such as Process of Elimination and outlining drafts • 2 complete practice New York State English Language Arts tests




Roadmap to 4th Grade English Language Arts, New York Edition


Book Description

If Students Need to Know It, It’s in This Book This book develops the English skills of fourth graders. It builds skills that will help them succeed in school and on the New York State test. Why The Princeton Review? We have more than 20 years of experience helping students master the skills needed to excel on standardized tests. Each year, we help more than 2 million students score higher and earn better grades. We Know the New York State Testing Program Our experts at The Princeton Review have analyzed the New York State test, and this book provides the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched practice possible for the Grade 4 English Language Arts test. We break down the test into individual skills to familiarize students with the test’s structure, while increasing their overall skill level. We Get Results We know what it takes to succeed in the classroom and on tests. This book includes strategies that are proven to improve student performance. We provide • content review, detailed lessons, and practice exercises modeled on the skills tested by the New York State Grade 4 English Language Arts test • proven test-taking skills and techniques, such as getting rid of wrong answer choices and outlining drafts • 2 complete practice New York State English Language Arts tests







New York State Assessment: Preparing for Next Generation Success: English Language Arts Grade 5


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Give today’s fifth grade students the tools they need to excel on the New York State English Language Arts Test! This book offers opportunities for both guided and independent practice to prepare students for the standardized assessment. Educators can incorporate these meaningful, rigorous practice exercises into daily learning to expand students’ knowledge and set them up for 21st century success. • Boost confidence and reduce testing anxiety by using practice tests to improve student performance • Ensure students are comfortable with a range of question formats, various genres of texts, and higher-level questions • Prepare students for tests measuring NYS Next Generation Learning Standards • Use the full answer key to identify learning gaps and review grammar, reading, and writing skills




New York State Assessment: Preparing for Next Generation Success: Grade 4 English Language Arts: Teacher's Guide


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Learn how to prepare today’s fourth grade students for the New York State English Language Arts Test! This teacher's guide offers best practices and instructions for how to use the New York State Assessment: Preparing for Next Generation Success: English Language Arts Grade 4 practice books in classroom settings. These books provide opportunities for both guided and independent practice to prepare students for the standardized assessment. With the useful tools in this teacher’s guide, educators can easily incorporate these engaging, rigorous practice exercises into daily learning to expand students’ knowledge and set them up for 21st century success. • Use the teacher tips and focused lessons for quick implementation • Boost confidence and reduce testing anxiety by using practice tests to improve student performance • Ensure students are comfortable with a range of question formats, various types of texts, and higher-level questions • Help students prepare for tests measuring NYS Next Generation Learning Standards