This resource is designed to provide students with one-stop review and practice for all major curriculum subject areas. This new edition is like the prior edition but now includes a review of STEM concepts and STEM projects. It also includes tips and instruction for use in the classroom and remote learning environments. The subjects covered are reading, math, spelling, language arts, writing, and test preparation. Each subject has 6 units.
The reading section uses interesting stories to work on finding facts, detecting a sequence, learning new vocabulary through context, identifying the main idea, drawing conclusions, and making inferences. Spelling lists are grouped by vowel sound, suffix, or related forms. Math covers basics like place value, number comparison, addition and subtraction with multiple digits, multiplication, division, simple fractions, geometry, time, and measurement. Language skills covered are parts of speech, sentences, mechanics, vocabulary and usage, writing, and research skills. Grammar lessons range from using nouns and verbs to constructing good sentences, writing a friendly letter, and constructing a book report. The writing section focuses on putting ideas together, using descriptive details, and giving writing prompts. Students will practice writing a personal narrative, informative writing, descriptive writing, opinion and comparative writing, story, and short report. Test preparation will help students in preparing and practicing for standardized test formats. A review of math, reading, and grammar skills that are commonly needed will be covered. This will help a student practice ahead of time and have less anxiety with taking the test. There are four practice tests: reading comprehension, reading vocabulary, math problem solving and procedures, and language. Answer key in the back. 792 pgs, pb.