This compelling book shows that teachers don`t have to choose between best practice teaching and test preparation; effective test-taking strategies can be integrated into authentic reading instruction, in ways that are simpler for teachers and more meaningful for students. This concise and easy-to-use reference includes a wealth of lesson plans and practice passages, as well as sample questions and specific language to use during lessons. Classroom vignettes throughout the book show how seamlessly any teacher can weave the "test genre" into reading workshop, connecting specialized skills to more generally applied reading strategies. The perfect read for any teacher looking to raise test scores without compromising good teaching and learning!