Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer's purpose). 0801.8.1

Links verified on 9/17/2014

1. Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
2. Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
3. Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure - Challenge your students by letting them practice using a reading comprehension test designed for prospective teachers. (This site recommends that you use a printed copy of the page)
4. Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
5. Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles
6. Reading Comprehension stories - Interactive quizzes online for 5 stories - Each text is followed by a grammar exercise and summary writing exercise.
7. Reading Comprehension Quiz - ten-question multiple-choice quiz
8. Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing

Released Tests

1. Alabama 2007: Grade Eight Reading - [62 page booklet] a mix of multiple-choice and essay response questions, answers are provided
2. Eighth Grade Practice Reading Test - Two stories to read, eight questions to answer for each story. This online test could be printed.
3. Eighth Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer. [this test released by Texas]
4. FCAT 8th Grade Reading - 45 questions about 7 reading passages - Test book with answers
5. Grade Eight English/Language Arts - The reading portion of this test comprises 32 of the 114 multiple-choice questions - the exam was released by California in 2008
6. MCT2 Grade Eight Language Arts [Reading and Writing] - [Mississippi: 2009] 80 questions || answer key
7. Virginia SOL Grade 8 Reading Test - Spring 2008 - 45 questions with answers || Spring 2007 - 45 questions with answers

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