This book is the Teacher Edition of a student consumable workbook for Grade 6. The book is a condensed version of actionable and proven grammar and writing strategies, including the six-sentence pattern strategy for standardized high school-ready tests middle school students will face. The book includes direct instruction and practice for 18 common core grammar and writing style standards complete with strategies and tips structured in lessons for students to learn and understand and practice, written to prepare middle school students to perform well on grammar-based test questions and writing assessments. The goal of the book is to ensure students are prepared to perform well in any grammar-based questions and writing assessments. Students can easily follow lesson information about each concept and support the new knowledge with test question examples and explanations followed by chapter-end reviews and practice questions. The teacher edition comes complete with embedded answer keys. The writing section includes an explanation of the writing traits and writing process along with instructions and outlines for informative and argument essays. Author Julia Mastromarino is a veteran high school Language Arts teacher and SAT & Act Test prep expert. Additional books available from this author include SAT & Act Test Tips & Strategies, Grammar Standards Test Tips & Strategies Grade 7, Grade 9, Grade, 10, and High School Readiness Test Tips & Strategies (for Grade 8), and College Readiness Test Tips & Strategies (for Grades 11 & 12). Visit www.jampublishing.org.