This book has been created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core Standards. The book focuses on language skills, but will also develop complementary reading and writing skills.

The student will focus on a key language skill by completing sets of focused exercises that increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations.

Covers 10+ Common Core Skills - produces a thorough understanding of compound words
- develops word analysis and decoding skills
- introduces common prefixes and suffixes
- provides practice using pronouns and adverbs
- increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings
- creates an understanding of words with multiple meanings
- teaches students to use context to determine word meaning
- develops skills in identifying and using synonyms and antonyms
- helps students understand literal and nonliteral meanings of words
- enhances reading comprehension skills

Key Features - 101 exercises focused on compound words
- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced
- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets
- each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills
- includes a complete answer key

Aligns to the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book.

This book has been created to provided targeted practice exercises for the two common core language skills most requested by teachers and most troublesome for many students. These are understanding similes and metaphors, and recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms, adages, and proverbs.

The student will focus on these key language skills by completing sets of focused exercises that increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations.

Covers 10+ Common Core Skills - produces a thorough understanding of idioms
- encourages students to understand and relate to adages and proverbs
- develops the ability to understand and use similes and metaphors
- provides practice recognizing the meaning of common phrases
- introduces exaggeration and hyperbole
- teaches students to use context to determine meaning
- helps students understand the literal and nonliteral meanings of words
- increases vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meanings
- develops writing skills including persuasive, descriptive, and narrative writing
- enhances reading comprehension skills

Key Features - 101 exercises focused on figurative language and sayings
- includes exercises covering idioms, common phrases, adages, proverbs, similes, metaphors, and hyperbole
- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced
- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets
- each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills
- includes a complete answer key

About the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. The major skills covered include interpreting figurative language such as similes and metaphors, and recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms, adages, and proverbs. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book.

This workbook will develop the narrative writing skills described in the Common Core State Standards. It provides the ongoing practice that students need, while being specifically focused on developing the skills listed in the standards. Students will learn how to respond effectively to all types of writing tasks, while developing an understanding of the key features of narrative writing and gaining experience creating stories in many common genres.

Section 1: Developing Writing Skills - 12 complete sets of exercises and writing prompts
- each set focuses on one key element of narrative writing
- each set introduces the skill, guides students through the task, and then builds the skills by allowing independent practice
- warm-up exercises are included before many sets to prepare students and introduce key skills
- skills covered include sequence, plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, dialogue, and using descriptions

Section 2: Applying Writing Skills - 10 complete sets of writing prompts
- each set focuses on one style or one genre of narrative writing
- genres and styles covered include personal narratives, diary entries, letters, science fiction, adventure stories, mystery stories, and more
- hints and tips are included to guide students through the tasks
- writing prompts include guided planning activities, so students create focused, well-developed, and well-organized stories
- prepares students for the types of writing tasks found on assessment tasks and tests

About the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in many states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year.

This book has been specifically created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core State Standards. It provides full coverage of the narrative writing skills that Grade 3 students are expected to have. The exercises and writing tasks, guidance given, and review and scoring guide have been specifically developed based on the skills listed in the Common Core State Standards.

This book has been created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core Standards. The book focuses on language skills, but will also develop complementary phonics, reading, and writing skills.

The student will focus on a key language skill by completing sets of focused exercises that increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations.

Covers 10+ Common Core Skills - produces a thorough understanding of homonyms, homophones, and homographs
- develops phonics skills by linking written letters to sounds
- provides practice decoding words
- improves spelling
- increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings
- introduces and creates understanding of words with multiple meanings
- teaches students to use context to determine word meaning
- creates an understanding of the relationship between words
- allows students to understand literal and nonliteral meanings of words
- enhances reading comprehension skills
- helps develop writing skills and revising skills

Key Features - 101 exercises focused on homophones, homographs, and homonyms
- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced
- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets
- each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills
- specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations
- includes a complete answer key

About the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book.

This book has been created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core Standards. The book focuses on language skills, but will also develop complementary reading and writing skills.

The student will focus on a key language skill by completing sets of focused exercises that increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations.

Covers 10+ Common Core Skills - produces a thorough understanding of synonyms and antonyms
- illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning
- provides practice sorting and categorizing words
- helps students make real-life connections between words and their meanings
- develops skills in understanding and applying shades of meaning
- creates an understanding of positive and negative connotations
- teaches students to use context to determine meaning
- increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings
- encourages the use of precise and descriptive words
- enhances reading comprehension skills

Key Features - 101 exercises focused on synonyms and antonyms
- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced
- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets
- each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills
- includes a complete answer key

About the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book.

This workbook will develop the narrative writing skills described in the Common Core State Standards. It provides the ongoing practice that students need, while being specifically focused on developing the skills listed in the standards. Students will learn how to respond effectively to all types of writing tasks, while developing an understanding of the key features of narrative writing and gaining experience creating stories in many common genres.

Section 1: Developing Writing Skills - 12 complete sets of exercises and writing prompts
- each set focuses on one key element of narrative writing
- each set introduces the skill, guides students through the task, and then builds the skills by allowing independent practice
- warm-up exercises are included before many sets to prepare students and introduce key skills
- skills covered include sequence, plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, dialogue, using concrete words, and using sensory details

Section 2: Applying Writing Skills - 10 complete sets of writing prompts
- each set focuses on one style or one genre of narrative writing
- genres and styles covered include personal narratives, diary entries, letters, science fiction, adventure stories, mystery stories, and more
- hints and tips are included to guide students through the tasks
- writing prompts include guided planning activities, so students create focused, well-developed, and well-organized stories
- prepares students for the types of writing tasks found on assessment tasks and tests

About the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in many states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year.

This book has been specifically created to develop the skills listed in the Common Core State Standards. It provides full coverage of the narrative writing skills that Grade 4 students are expected to have. The exercises and writing tasks, guidance given, and review and scoring guide have been specifically developed based on the skills listed in the Common Core State Standards.