Middle School Reading for the Common Core

UNDERSTAND COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS AND CONQUER READING COMPREHENSION Do the words “Common Core” make you nervous? What are the standards you need to know? How do you make sure you're on target for your grade level? Middle School Reading for the Common Core takes the confusion out of the Common Core and helps you master the reading comprehension skills you should know before leaving middle school. This comprehensive guide clearly explains all reading standards and provides lots of helpful examples, passages, practice, and review, so you can feel confident and prepared for success—in class and on exams! Inside, you'll find coverage of the following core concepts: • Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs • Synonyms and Antonyms • Context Clues • The Impact of Word Choice • Cause and Effect • Evaluating Arguments and Claims • Making Inferences • Drawing Conclusions • Figurative Language • FREE Online Reading Practice with Instant Scoring • And much, much more!