These workbooks have been designed to serve as test preparation tools for students getting ready for the STAAR assessments.Each question is now aligned to the Texas reading objectives.The passages have also been modified to match the format and content that students can expect to see on the STAAR.Each of our grades 3–8 titles also offers a guided introductory section designed to help students learn strategies to succeed on assessment tests.A variety of grade-level-appropriate fiction, nonfiction, and poetry passages are each coupled with multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Students are given the opportunity, through the open-ended questions, to practice their writing skills, although not part of the STAAR Reading Test.In grades 5–8, students will find some passages about Texas, as well as general interest passages.Teacher editions include extensive test-specific introductory guides and show correct and suggested answers for each of the questions asked, as well as the targeted skill for those questions.Our new reading comprehension books are even more effective test preparation tools than ever before! Great for home schooling as well!