Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer's purpose). 0701.8.1

Links verified on 3/25/2010

1. Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
2. Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
3. Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure - Challenge your students by letting them practice using a reading comprehension test designed for prospective teachers. (This site recommends that you use a printed copy of the page)
4. News Stories with Comprehension Quizzes [from the BBC] - (1) White loafers and passport control, (2) Hungry ferret causes rail scare, (3) Dyslexic boy's site wins top award, (4) Otters head for towns and cities, (5) Demolition fears after city blaze.
   1. News Quiz Archive - over 50 news stories from the BBC - Choose carefully, not all of these would be appropriate for 7th grade students. Also, take a look at a section of stories which include math in the news and the quiz
5. Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
6. Reading for a Purpose - brief site addressing the purposes for reading.
7. Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles
8. Reading Comprehension stories - Interactive quizzes online for 5 stories - Each text is followed by a grammar exercise and summary writing exercise.
9. Reading Comprehension Quiz - ten-question multiple-choice quiz
10. Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing

Released Tests

1. Alabama 2007: Grade Seven Reading - [62 page booklet] a mix of multiple-choice and essay response questions, answers are provided
2. FCAT 7th Grade Reading - 45 questions about 6 reading passages - Test book with answers
3. Grade Seven English/Language Arts - The reading portion of this test comprises 32 of the 114 multiple-choice questions - the exam was released by California in 2008
4. MCT2 Grade Seven Language Arts [Reading and Writing] - [Mississippi: 2009] 80 questions || answer key || MCT2 for 2008 - 80 questions || answer key
5. Seventh Grade Practice Reading Test - Two stories to read, eight questions to answer for each story. This online test could be printed.
6. Virginia SOL Grade 7 Reading Test - Spring 2008 - 45 questions with answers || Spring 2007 - 45 questions with answers
7. Seventh Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer. [this test released by Texas]