Nj Ask8 Language Arts Literacy

Every 8th grade student in New Jersey is required to take the NJ ASK8 Language Arts Literacy exam... Are you ready for the NJ ASK8? REA's NJ ASK8 Language Arts Literacy with TestWare test prep helps you sharpen your skills and pass the exam! Revised for the 2011 testing season Fully aligned with the core curriculum standards of the NJ Department of Education, this third edition of our popular test prep provides the up-to-date instruction and practice that eighth grade students need to improve their Language Arts skills and pass this important high-stakes exam. The comprehensive review features student-friendly, easy-to-follow lessons and examples that reinforce the key concepts tested on the NJ ASK8, including: Reading Recognizing Themes Following Directions Drawing Conclusions Writing Writing to Speculate Writing to Analyze/Explain Writing to Persuade Focused lessons explain reading and writing concepts in a language suitable for the eighth grade level, while reading passages, drills, and examples strengthen student abilities. Color icons in each chapter highlight important questions and study tips. The book includes a full-length pretest and a full-length practice test based on official exam questions. Each test comes complete with detailed explanations of answers, allowing you to focus on areas in need of further study. A special supplementary section on the additional Language Arts skills of speaking, listening, and viewing is provided. Our interactive TestWare CD features both of the book's full-length tests in a timed format with automatic scoring, on-screen answer explanations, and diagnostic feedback. The TestWare CD contains the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts! REA's test-taking tips and strategies offer an added boost of confidence and ease anxiety before the exam. Whether used in a classroom, at home for self-study, or as a textbook supplement, teachers, parents, and students will consider this book a "must-have" prep for the NJ ASK 8 Language Arts Literacy exam. REA test preps have proven to be the extra support students need to pass their challenging state-required tests. Our comprehensive test preps are teacher-recommended and written by experienced educators.