Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Book 1)
Assesses students' command of Standard English conventions
Covers sentence skills such as fragments and run-ons
Builds skills in pronoun usage, verb tenses, and punctuation
Uses GED practice question to model editing passages in context
Reading Comprehension (Book 2)
Teaches strategies for analyzing fiction and informational texts
Reviews essential skills such as sequence and cause and effect
Shows how to use graphic organizers to track comparison and contrast
Covers theme, plot, character, and figurative language
Extended Response (Book 3)
Teaches a three-step process for answering extended response items
Reviews the scoring rubrics and shows how to evaluate responses
Modeling of an extended response
Guided practice with graphic organizers
Two practice prompts
Practice Prompts for the RLA Extended Response (Book 4)
Practice, Practice, Practice!
Instructions on writing a successful extended response
21 Reasoning through Language Arts extended-response prompts
Access to FREE online support where students can practice typing their responses with timed support