Perfect for remedial learning, general reading and writing enrichment, and targeted practice for tests, this guide provides lessons on: o Vocabulary development o Reading skills o Literature o Writing strategies o Writing applications, and more! o 20 easy-to-use lessons that begin with the basics and end with advanced skills o Bonus section: A suggested list of books and magazines to keep students reading

Practice is the best way to ensure student success in reading comprehension and writing. 8th Grade Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills urges students to find out where to focus their study efforts in order to prepare for state assessments in English language arts and increase test-taking confidence on all standardized exams. This targeted guide gives students the additional practice they need to succeed. In this book, 8th graders will find: A pretest to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses A posttest to show progress made 31 short lessons that gradually increase in difficulty Practice exercises to help master essential reading and writing skills LearningExpress also provides students with the chance to access FREE online Reading and Writing Skills Practice Exercises, where they can: Receive immediate scoring and detailed answer explanations for all questions Benchmark skills and focus study with our customized diagnostic report