This easy-to-master, five-step approach arms your students with an effective plan for tackling open-ended questions strategically, boosting their ability and confidence. Students will find they can apply these five steps to any question, making them better test takers in general! These books feature clearly written, step-by-step instructions on how to answer questions that ask for information, explanations, descriptions, summaries, or comparisons. Lessons incorporate a rubric that clearly outlines the major criteria on which good writing is judged, and helps students assess their own abilities. Exercises let students practice their writing skills, and questions call for both short and long responses. All selections have been keyed to state assessments and standardized tests. This Coach series will help your students learn to construct clear, accurate and complete answers to open-ended questions on high-stakes tests!