California Standards Assessment

9780131839854

0131839853

This program helps students master the high school standards for English Language Arts, with an emphasis on reading and writing skills. Twenty-nine two-part lessons focus on developing vocabulary as well as reading and writing skills. Each lesson introduces concepts and provides guided practice. ADiagnostic Testhelps teachers assess students strengths and customize instruction. Abroad selection of readingsincludes consumer and workplace manuals, historical documents, newspaper articles, and literary texts. Writing practiceguides students in developing an introduction, supporting details, and a conclusion for different types of assignments, from expository essays to business letters. Vocabulary developmentfocuses on synonyms and antonyms, prefixes and suffixes, and word families, as well as using context to predict the meaning of words. Six practice testsassess proficiency in vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and writing skills.