Shelley Ann Wake

NAPLAN LITERACY SKILLS Mastering Reading Skills Year 5 Shelley Ann Wake

This workbook will develop the reading skills that students need, while preparing students for the NAPLAN Reading tests. It offers a simple and convenient system for ongoing practice, while being focused on building strong reading skills.

Skill Development Made Simple
- Provides 48 passages with questions divided into convenient sets
- Short passages and question sets allow for easy 20-minute practice sessions
- Develops and builds on all the reading skills that students need
- Easily integrates with student learning throughout the year
- Covers all the reading skills listed in the Australian Curriculum

Prepares Students for the NAPLAN Reading Tests
- Develops all the reading skills assessed on the NAPLAN tests
- Strong skill development prepares students for all types of questions
- Includes a wide range of passage types including stories, poems, articles, biographies, advertisements, flyers, reviews, and instructional texts
- Provides practice using and evaluating visual elements such as illustrations, photographs, diagrams, and graphs
- Students gain extensive experience understanding, analysing, and responding to passages

Key Benefits
- Short passages and question sets build confidence
- Ongoing practice develops strong reading skills
- Rigorous tasks encourage deeper understanding and more advanced thinking
- Allows for convenient revision and practice as the student learns
- Reduces test anxiety by allowing low-stress practice
- Develops the skills students need to perform well on assessments