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English Teacher Certification Exams in Texas: Strategies for Approaching ELA/Reading TExEs Exams » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Beatrice Mendez Newman
ISBN-13: 9780205420452, ISBN-10: 0205420451
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Date Published: July 2005
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Beatrice Mendez Newman

Book Synopsis

This study guide is an excellent tool for anyone taking the English Language Arts (ELA) TExES exam with the ultimate objective of passing the exam on the first try.

The author's straightforward approach promotes and reinforces learning on many levels through a wide variety of written exercises to help reduce the anxiety typically felt when attempting this high-stakes exam. Along with its review of Test Field 117 (English Language Arts and Reading 4-8) and Test Field 131 (English Language Arts/Reading 8-12), this study guide also includes practical activities that address a broad area of English language. This book shows readers how to connect state-mandated certification requirements to the content of English and reading courses. The material is highly selective and is aimed at showing readers how to prepare effectively, efficiently, and pragmatically for the 4-8 and 8-12 ELA/Reading TExES exams and for the language arts components of the other exams.

Table of Contents

1Understanding TExES1
2Reading21
3Writing : process, practice, and pedagogy39
4Literature61
5Oral language83
6Media literacy97
7Pedagogical practices : diversity, technology, and assessment113
8Tactics for TExES study121
Afterword : a note from the author132

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