Book excerpt: This book has been specifically created to cover the language skills in the Common Core Learning Standards. It includes revising and editing exercises that require students to apply language skills, as well as quizzes that focus on the language skills that students in New York are expected to have. It provides full coverage of the standards, and will develop all the language skills that students need. Key Benefits - Develops the language skills described in the Common Core standards - Individual quizzes allow students to focus specifically on each language skill - Covers all areas including phonics, word analysis, grammar, writing conventions, and vocabulary - Editing and revising tasks give students the opportunity to apply language skills - Provides a strong foundation for the language, vocabulary, and writing skills assessed on the New York State ELA tests