Common Core standards have changed the way that teachers teach and students learn. Reading standards require students to think more critically about what they've read than ever before. This authoritative but accessible series is a must-have for students trying to navigate the Common Core reading standards. Readers are provided with a guided reading passage and then asked questions similar to those on standardized tests. These volumes help readers develop important critical thinking skills, boost test scores, improve performance in and out of the classroom, and comprehend and analyze the most complex text. * Written by two teachers well versed in Common Core and critical thinking skills. * Includes sidebars with checklists for student self-evaluation. * Guided Practice prompts allow readers to stop and ask themselves questions about what they've read.