Nobody’s sharper than Marko the Pencil when it comes to helping students learn to read for meaning and prepare for tests. His tips are super-effective and his outrageous antics keep students on task. With Marko’s guidance, students ace a practice test by learning how to read passages, find key words, and determine the best answers. Students stay calm and relaxed knowing they have the tools they need to succeed! Grades 2-4. A team of teachers—who consistently get superior performance from their students on standardized tests—helped us create this video. We carefully examined reading tests in several states to identify winning strategies for boosting scores and reducing anxiety. Lets face it: preparing for state-mandated tests is not a favorite activity of teachers and students. But there’s no reason it can’t be fun when you have an entertaining character to connect with kids. That’s why were so pleased to have Vic Mignogna playing the voice of Marko the Pencil. Vic is well known for his award-winning acting in anime cartoons and video games. Vic won Best Actor, 2007 American Anime Awards. As a special reward at the end of Reading Comprehension, Marko makes an appearance at the Golden Stylus Comedy room to show just how sharp he can be! His kid-friendly jokes will have everyone laughing. Reading Comprehension includes: • Identifying the Main Idea • Using Context Clues • Making Inferences • Recalling Details and Sequencing • Drawing Conclusions • Following Directions …
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