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