SBAC Grade 8 ELA: Smarter Balanced

by Kim Lohse

Overview

This series of books introduces students to the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC), a series of next-generation assessment tests based on the Common Core Standards. Given in the Spring, the SBAC aims to measure student learning as well as critical thinking skills developed during the school year. These fair and reliable standards prepare students for 21st Century learning, including the use of computers on test day. In Smarter Balanced Grade 8 ELA, students will get:: one practice test An overview of the test, including the computerized format of the exam Clear explanations of what is expected, including: reading, comprehending, and analyzing fiction and nonfiction; responding to technology-enhanced tasks; and more All questions thoroughly answered and explained Practice exercises that cover the different types of SBAC questions Helpful test-taking tips and strategies throughout It's the perfect way to help students reach their highest potential on the grade-specific SBAC tests now, and in the years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438010625
Publisher:	Barrons Educational Services
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Barron's Test Prep
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

SBAC Overview 1

The SBAC Grade 8 ELA Exam 1

Task Types 2

Scoring 7

SBAC Claims 8

Beginning the Test Session 9

Ending the Test Session 9

Technology 9

Universal Tools 10

Note to Parents of Students with IEPs, 504 Plans, or English Language Learners 14

How to Use This Test Prep Guide 15

Chapter 1 Selected - Response Tasks 17

Overview 17

Strategies 17

Practice Exercises 19

Chapter 2 Technology-Enhanced Tasks 29

Overview 29

Strategies 30

Practice Exercises 32

Chapter 3 Constructed-Response Tasks 41

Overview 41

Strategies 42

Crafting a Paragraph 44

Preparing to Write Narrative Responses 45

Preparing to Write Explanative and Argumentative Responses 46

Practice Exercises 49

Chapter 4 Performance Task Overview 59

Overview 59

Scoring 60

Argumentative or Explanatory Essay Strategies 61

Narrative Strategies 72

Practice Exercise 85

Chapter 5 Practice Test 97

Computer Adaptive Test 97

Performance Task 135

Chapter 6 Answers Explained 149

Appendix A Smarter Balanced Performance Task Scoring Rubrics 203

Appendix B Grade 8 English Language Arts Common Core Standards 217

Glossary 229

Index 233