First published 2005
This Kentucky-specific edition of the eighth grade literature anthology integrates Commonwealth Accountability Testing System preparation directly into the student text. The package includes a teacher's edition with professional development materials, a dedicated CATS test preparation workbook, and digital components like the Success Tracker online intervention system. Progress monitoring assessments align with Kentucky's Program of Studies standards. Students can practice writing skills using the online essay scorer designed for Kentucky's Core Content writing assessments. The EZ-DATA scanner works with Exam View test generation software to help teachers create customized assessments. All components work together to support Kentucky educators in meeting state curriculum requirements while building students' literary analysis and writing abilities.
Genres: reference, education, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: curriculum-support
Setting: Calcutta, England, India, Surrey
Pearson Prentice Hall