This workbook focuses on developing a thorough understanding of informational texts. It contains a wide range of informational texts organized by type. Each passage is followed by a complete full-length question set. This workbook will ensure that students have strong reading comprehension skills and can respond to challenging passages. Students will also be fully prepared for the informational text reading tasks on the End-of-Grade ELA/Reading tests.

Advanced Skill Development
- Covers the skills listed in the Reading Informational Texts section of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
- Challenging passages build strong reading comprehension skills
- Encourages close reading and using evidence from texts
- Focuses on advanced skills like evaluating texts, making connections, and looking at texts critically
- Provides experience with a wide range of question types

Preparation for the End-of-Grade ELA/Reading Assessments
- Provides experience with a wide range of informational text types
- Develops the student's ability to respond to and analyze complex texts
- Ensures that students are able to analyze complex text features
- Wide range of question formats challenge students and encourage strong skill development
- Ongoing practice builds confidence