Boost grades with quick reference support where students, parents and teachers can easily find answers related to the specific core standards for English Language Arts. This set of expectations and skills need to be mastered to succeed in school, college and the real world. The Quick Study(R) series aligns with those standards being implemented in most states to help guide students through their classes, and to support parents helping their students succeed. Each guide in the series focuses on critical areas of the curriculum and features real-world problems, examples, illustrations, and tables to help students retain information. Topics covered include:Read & Write the Letters Jobs for Words Using Naming Words Using Telling Words Sentences Using Nouns & Verbs Together Special Words Capital Letters & Commas Spelling What Does the Word Mean?How Do Words Go Together Tell about Real Life Almost the Same Words Work for You